Shettima Backs Wadada for NasarawaNasarawa Governorship Race

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday publicly supported Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as the likely successor to Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state.

Shettima made his position known during the opening session of the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026 held in Lafia. The event gathered investors, political leaders, traditional rulers, governorship hopefuls and members of different political groups to discuss the state’s economic future and plans beyond the current administration.

The Vice President spoke about the need for continuity in governance and assured investors that the state’s economic reforms and investment policies would continue after Sule leaves office in 2027. According to him, Wadada has the experience and background needed to continue the programmes started by the present administration.

Shettima described the senator as a former banking professional with enough experience to manage the affairs of the state after the end of Sule’s tenure. He also stated that Wadada would continue the investment drive and development plans already put in place by the current government.

The endorsement came at a time political activities are gathering pace in Nasarawa State ahead of the APC governorship primary election. Wadada, who currently represents Nasarawa West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, is widely believed to be one of the leading aspirants in the race and is said to enjoy the support of Governor Sule.

During the summit, participants also unveiled the Lafia Declaration, an agreement aimed at protecting the state’s reform policies and ensuring that future administrations continue with ongoing economic plans regardless of political changes after the 2027 elections.

The declaration involved political parties, lawmakers, members of the judiciary, investors and development partners who pledged support for stable governance and the protection of investments in the state.

Shettima told investors that continuity in leadership and policy direction was important for economic growth and stability. He added that governments should build systems that would survive beyond a single administration.

The summit marked the last major investment forum organised under Sule’s administration before the end of his tenure in 2027. Discussions at the event focused on sustaining economic reforms, attracting more investors and creating long-term development plans for Nasarawa State.