Nasarawa Southern APC Leaders Back Ex-NPHCDA Boss for 2027 Governor

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•Fasai Shuaib served as the head of Nigeria's National Primary Health Care Development Agency before entering politics.
•On April 26, 2026, Nasarawa Southern APC leaders publicly backed Shuaib for the 2027 governorship race.
•Shuaib withdrew from the Nasarawa governorship race on April 27, 2026, after receiving the endorsement.
•Haruna, another APC aspirant, declared on April 26, 2026, that he would not step down for Wadada, another candidate.
•The endorsement by Nasarawa Southern APC leaders reflects regional political alignments within the party ahead of the 2027 election.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Fasai Shuaib re-enters the Nasarawa governorship race the APC could consolidate support in Nasarawa Southern region, increasing his chances of winning the party's nomination and potentially the governorship.

Key Actors

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🌍Nigeria

Organizations

🏛All Progressives Congress 🏛National Primary Health Care Development Agency

People

👤Haruna(Nasarawa governorship aspirant)👤Wadada(Nasarawa governorship aspirant)

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Nasarawa Southern APC leaders have endorsed Fasai Shuaib, former head of Nigeria's National Primary Health Care Development Agency, as their preferred candidate for the 2027 Nasarawa governorship. This endorsement highlights regional support within the APC and influences the party's candidate selection ahead of the election. However, some contenders like Haruna have refused to step down, indicating ongoing competition within the party.