APC Names Emmanuel Ombugadu Deputy Governorship Candidate

On Monday, during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule announced Emmanuel Ombugadu as the deputy governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 elections. Sule stated that the decision followed consultations among various aspirants who expressed interest in the position, all of whom agreed to support the selected candidate.
He praised the party stakeholders for their attendance despite short notice and highlighted the importance of unity within the party as they approach the elections. Senator Ahmed Wadada, the APC's 2027 governorship candidate, expressed satisfaction with the choice of Ombugadu, noting it reflected the party leadership's will and zoning considerations.
Ombugadu thanked the governor and stakeholders for their confidence in him, acknowledging the difficulty of the decision but emphasizing the necessity for party cohesion. He also noted that other aspirants had pledged loyalty to the party for the 2027 elections.
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