Governor Abdullahi Sule has urged stakeholders, especially All Progressives Congress governorship aspirants, not to overheat the polity but to follow due political process.

He gave the advice during a stakeholders’ meeting of the APC in Nasarawa West senatorial zone held in Keffi on Sunday.

The governor said he would announce his preferred successor in 2027 at the appropriate time without fear or favour.

Mr Sule promised to ensure justice and fairness during the party’s primaries for the progress and development of the APC in Nasarawa. He emphasised that true political power comes from Allah, who alone determines leadership.

“But A.A. Sule also has the right to support someone. When the time comes, I’ll clearly name my preferred candidate. And I will not be afraid to publicly endorse who I believe should succeed me,” the governor said.

He appreciated the initiators of the meeting for promoting unity and progress within the zone’s party structure. He also called on other zones to organise similar engagements for the benefit of the party in the state.

“I am responsible for ensuring the primary election is free, fair, and transparent,” he said.

He urged all party stakeholders to unite and work for the APC’s success beyond the 2027 elections, reminding them power is from God.

Mr Sule also thanked stakeholders, aspirants, and supporters for demonstrating maturity during President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Nasarawa.

Earlier, Abdullahi Adamu said it was the western zone’s turn to produce the next governor. He said the meeting aimed to foster unity among stakeholders and mobilise support for the zone’s 2027 governorship bid.

“Keffi zone governed for eight years, Lafia for 12. Akwanga is currently serving its second and final term. Therefore, the western (Keffi) zone should produce the next governor in 2027,” Adamu said.

Mr Adamu, a former APC national chairman, urged the zone to remain united to achieve the 2027 governorship goal.