
Al-Makura backs ex-IGP Adamu for Nasarawa APC governorship ticket
The former Governor of Nasarawa State, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has publicly endorsed the governorship bid of ex-Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu. The announcement took place at the Emir’s Palace in Lafia during the final consultative visit by Adamu’s campaign team. Al-Makura praised Adamu’s leadership qualities and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the state. The event also saw support and blessings from the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage (rtd).
What we know
- Umaru Tanko Al-Makura declared his full support for Mohammed Abubakar Adamu’s governorship ambition at the Emir’s Palace in Lafia.
- The endorsement was made during the grand finale of consultative visits to traditional rulers by Adamu’s campaign council.
- Al-Makura highlighted that direct primaries have given power back to the people and commended the APC leadership for this decision.
- Adamu expressed gratitude to the Emir of Lafia and assured that his campaign would follow best practices and electoral guidelines.
- The Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage (rtd), advised the campaign team to maintain law and order regardless of the APC primaries’ outcome.