{"id":199091,"date":"2026-04-19T18:41:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T17:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/wadada-seeks-al-makuras-backing-amid-tension"},"modified":"2026-04-19T20:20:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T19:20:04","slug":"wadada-seeks-al-makuras-backing-amid-tension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/wadada-seeks-al-makuras-backing-amid-tension","title":{"rendered":"Wadada Seeks Al-Makura’s Backing Amid Tension"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Senator Aliyu Wadada, the governorship candidate reportedly backed by Governor Abdullahi Sule for the Nasarawa State election, has visited former governor Tanko Al-Makura to seek his support just hours after Al-Makura criticised the process that produced him.<\/p>\n

Al-Makura had earlier faulted Sule for not consulting him before endorsing Wadada and for presenting the candidate to the President prematurely.<\/p>\n

In a video posted on the X handle of @NigAffairs, Wadada struck a conciliatory tone during the visit, praising the former governor\u2019s leadership and appealing for unity.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the people that are here, and the ones that are not here, they thank you, they thank you for your patience,\u201d Wadada said. \u201cI mentioned patience three times; you and I know what I mean.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued by acknowledging Al-Makura\u2019s role in the state\u2019s development: \u201cAfter being grateful for your patience, we want to thank you for your leadership. You led this state and have laid a foundation. There\u2019s no gainsaying that the foundation you laid was laid for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Al-Makura, who had earlier opposed Wadada\u2019s nomination, reportedly laughed at that point, drawing laughter and applause from those present.<\/p>\n

Wadada also stressed the importance of protecting lives in the state, switching briefly to Hausa to underline his message: \u201cYour Excellency, all of us here are saddled with the responsibility of protecting the lives of those in Nasarawa; you have that responsibility more than us.\u201d<\/p>\n

He explained that the former governor bears greater responsibility, having been among those consulted during the creation of Nasarawa State.<\/p>\n

The senator appealed to Al-Makura to remain patient and maintain open communication with him, as he also prayed for the former governor\u2019s good health and for lasting peace in the state.<\/p>\n

Recall that Tanko Al-Makura has frowned at the nomination of Wadada, insisting that he was not consulted on the matter.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Senator Aliyu Wadada, the governorship candidate reportedly backed by Governor Abdullahi Sule for the Nasarawa State election, has visited former governor Tanko Al-Makura to seek his support just hours after Al-Makura criticised the process that produced him. 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