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Domestic primary election

Ahmed_Wadada wins Nasarawa_State APC primary

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported May 22, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026

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The election of Aliyu Wadada>>> as the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> candidate for the 2027 governorship in Nigeria — Nasarawa State>>> provides clarity on the political landscape. This outcome could influence investor confidence in the region's stability and future policy direction, particularly for businesses operating within Nigeria — Nasarawa State>>>.

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Senator Aliyu Wadada>>> has emerged as the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> (APC) governorship candidate for Nigeria — Nasarawa State>>> in the 2027 general election. He secured 195,285 votes, defeating six other aspirants, including his main challenger, former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu>>>, who polled 39,675 votes. The results were announced by Professor Theodore Maiyaki>>>, Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee. Aliyu Wadada>>>'s victory was bolstered by an endorsement from the incumbent Governor, Suleman Abdullahi>>>. The primary election was largely described as peaceful, despite isolated incidents of violence in a few wards, which did not affect the overall outcome.

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Aliyu Wadada>>> won the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Nigeria — Nasarawa State>>> for the 2027 election, securing the party's nomination.
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Mohammed Adamu>>> was the main challenger to Aliyu Wadada>>> in the primary election but was defeated, failing to secure the governorship ticket.
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Theodore Maiyaki>>> served as the Chairman of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress>>> Governorship Primary Election Committee in Nigeria — Nasarawa State>>>, announcing the results and declaring the winner.
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Tanko Al-Makura>>>, a former Governor, supported Mohammed Adamu>>> in the primary election.
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