Shuaib Withdraws Nasarawa Governorship Bid, Backs Wadada

Dr. Faisal Shuaib announced his withdrawal from the 2027 Nasarawa governorship race and endorsed Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as the APC gubernatorial candidate.

PunchNG and NasarawaEye reported that Shuaib made the announcement at a press conference in Lafia after consultations with supporters and stakeholders across the state’s 13 local government areas. Both outlets quoted him saying he is formally withdrawing and throwing his full weight behind Wadada. The reports noted that Shuaib cited his earlier pledge to support the candidate chosen by Governor Abdullahi Sule and his commitment to party unity.

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Two independent news sources corroborate the withdrawal and endorsement, and no contradictory evidence has been found. Shuaib’s background as the former Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), the federal body overseeing routine immunization and primary health care, adds context to his political move. Observers will watch whether Wadada secures the APC nomination and how Shuaib’s backers align ahead of the primary.