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By Moses Gbatta, Lafia
Governor Abdullahi Sule’s recent political maneuvering, seeking the intervention of APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje in the Benue crisis, is nothing more than a smokescreen, a defense against the mounting pressure he faces at home in Nasarawa State. As he pledges allegiance to a beleaguered party leader, one cannot help but question his priorities. Is Governor Sule more concerned with securing his political future than addressing the very real and pressing issues that threaten to tear his own state apart?
Nasarawa State, under the leadership of Governor Sule, is a house divided. The internal conflicts within the APC in the state have reached a boiling point, with anti-party activities festering under his watch. Instead of addressing these issues head-on, Governor Sule has chosen to turn his gaze outward, towards Benue, in a bid to curry favor with the party’s national leadership. But what good is such favor if his own state is in disarray?
The timing of Governor Sule’s actions raises serious questions. After his public show of support for Ganduje, many within his political zone felt a deep sense of betrayal. They saw it as a calculated move, one that sacrifices the political struggle of his zone for his personal ambitions. Now, under pressure, Governor Sule claims to seek a resolution to the Benue crisis. But who is he fooling? The crisis that demands his attention is right here, in Nasarawa.
The APC in Nasarawa is on the brink of collapse, with factions growing bolder by the day. The state is rife with political unrest, as various contenders eye the No.1 position, setting the stage for a fierce battle in the upcoming elections. Governor Sule’s failure to address these internal conflicts could prove disastrous, not just for his political career but for the future of the party in the state.
What Nasarawa needs is a leader who is willing to confront the challenges within, to unify the party and steer it away from the precipice. Instead, Governor Sule has chosen the path of least resistance, seeking to distract from his failures by focusing on a crisis elsewhere. But the people of Nasarawa are not fooled. They see through the charade, and they are demanding real leadership.
Governor Sule must recognize that his political survival depends not on pleasing party leaders in Abuja but on solving the problems at home. The clock is ticking, and Nasarawa’s crisis will not wait. The time for deflection is over. It is time for action.
Moses Gbatta writes from Lafia.
