Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has officially announced his intention to transition to the Senate following the conclusion of his gubernatorial tenure.
He cited a desire to leverage his public service experience to further contribute to governance at the national level.
Speaking during an interview on Channels TV monitored by Persecondnews, Sule explained that the move is a natural progression of his commitment to service.
He aims to shift his focus toward shaping federal policies that drive national development while simultaneously championing the long-term interests of Nasarawa State.
He explained that his interest in the Senate is focused on sustaining public service, influencing national policy direction, and ensuring Nasarawa State continues to benefit from stronger federal engagement and development opportunities.
Sule, however, stressed that succession politics in the state must be handled through consultation and consensus-building among stakeholders, and that political decisions must also reflect collective agreement.
The governor said his support for Sen. Ahmed Aliyu Wadada followed consultations with stakeholders, but maintained that endorsement is only part of a wider political process.
Sule dismissed allegations that he sidelined key stakeholders, including his predecessor, Tanko Al-Makura, insisting that relevant political actors were engaged at different stages of the process.
He added that disagreements within the party should not be mistaken for exclusion, noting that every stakeholder retains the right to support any aspirant of choice.
The governor further maintained that zoning and fairness remain central to his political philosophy, arguing that power rotation is necessary to maintain balance across the state.
“It will not be fair to keep power in one zone for too long. Other zones also have capable people.”
Sule emphasized that his stance on succession and political endorsements has been informed by extensive consultations with traditional rulers, party leaders, and key stakeholders.
He further pledged his full support for any successor who emerges through a transparent, fair, and widely accepted selection process.