Abdullahi Accepts Defeat, Backs Wadada for APC Candidacy

On May 23, 2026, Dr. Fatimah Abdullahi, a female gubernatorial aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, publicly accepted her defeat in the party's primaries.

In a statement, she expressed gratitude for the faith and support she received during her campaign and emphasized the importance of every voice in the political process. Abdullahi congratulated Senator Ahmadu Aliyu Wadada, who emerged as the APC candidate for the upcoming elections.

She called on her supporters across the state to rally behind Wadada to ensure the party's victory in the 2027 general elections. Abdullahi reaffirmed her commitment to the APC and highlighted the need for greater inclusion of women in politics, urging action to address the underrepresentation of women in political decision-making.

She encouraged women in Nasarawa State to register, organize, and contest for leadership positions, stressing the essential role of women's perspectives in governance.