Ex-IG Adamu’s exit no threat to APC, says Adamawa chair

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Nasarawa State, Aliyu Bello, has said the exit of a former Inspector-General of Police, Abubakar Adamu, from the party to the Social Democratic Congress will not affect the chances of the party in the 2027 general elections.

The PUNCH reports that the former IGP lost the APC governorship primary election to the senator representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District, Ahmed Wadada, who emerged as the party’s candidate.

Speaking during a rally at the Angwan Gayam in the Gayam Electoral Ward of Lafia, the state capital, on Tuesday, the APC chairman urged supporters of the ex-IGP who are still in the party to accept the outcome of the primaries in good faith, stressing that power only comes from God.

Bello criticised the actions of some support groups that have been burning brooms, the symbol of the APC, as a sign of their rejection of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He said the burning of brooms would not diminish the party’s relevance or its grassroots support in the state ahead of the polls.

The APC chairman said, “Brooms can be burnt, but the achievements and impact of our party in the state, as well as the ideology behind the broom, cannot be burnt.

“APC’s relevance in Nasarawa State is built on the massive infrastructural development, peaceful coexistence, job creation, youth empowerment and women inclusion delivered by Governor Abdullahi Sule.

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“It is also built on the significant presence of the Federal Government facilitated by President Bola Tinubu, and that is what the people vote for, not just a symbol.”

The APC chairman, therefore, cautioned people in the area against divisive politics and sentiments being promoted by some politicians simply because they did not win the primaries.

Bello further challenged those burning brooms to present their records of service and contributions to the people of the area and the state when they had the opportunity to serve in the past.

Speaking at the rally, the Deputy Chairman of Lafia Local Government Area, Uba Arikya, said politics should be centred on good governance and policies that have a direct impact on the lives of the people, rather than organising rallies to insult opponents and incite the public for personal gain.

Also speaking, an APC chieftain in the area, Sidi Ndagi, urged residents to vote for all candidates of the party, from the presidency to other elective positions, in the 2027 general elections.

He commended Sule for his developmental strides and urged him to remain focused on delivering more infrastructure projects rather than being distracted by politicians he described as lacking the state’s interests at heart.

Our correspondent reports that the rally attracted thousands of APC supporters from Gayam Ward, who displayed party banners, posters and brooms.

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