Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has re-affirmed his total support for Senator Umar Tanko Al-makura as next national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), slated for February next year.
He made the declaration when he held consultation with Senator George Akume Contact Group in Lafia on Monday.
Governor Sule described Senator Al-Makura as a brother and mentor, who is always being there for him, just as he pointed out that now is time for him to be there for his predecessor.
“The avoidance of doubt, I personally started on the campaign for the APC to zone the national chairmanship position to the North Central geopolitical zone.
Governor further declared that during the party’s membership registration drive that he went public to campaign for Senator Al-makura to become the next national chairman of the APC.
“I can’t hide my support for somebody like Tanko Al-makura, who has always been there for me. When it’s time for me to be there for him, I will be there for him.
“It’s similar to what you are doing. Akume was there for you. He has supported each and everyone of you at one point or another. Today, you should not be shy to support this gentleman at every level,” he stated.
“I have been campaigning for Senator Al-makura to become the next national chairman of the APC and has not stopped. Sule declared.
” Nasarawa and Benue State are one, he will be at home if either Al-makura or Akume becomes the national chairman. He stated.
“We will continue to pursue this position for the North Central, we will continue to look at the two States. We will stand with Nasarawa State. If it’s not then Benue State,” he said.
“Senator Akume is a perfect gentleman who has stood firmly with his people in Benue State and who is willing to carry his people along.
Members of the Senator George Akume Contact Group, led by Senator Tilley Gyado, were at the Lafia Government House to solicit for the support of the governor towards the aspiration of their principal to become the next national chairman of the APC.
