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Nathaniel Gbaoron, Lafia
Governor Abdullahi Sule, of Nasarawa state has polled a total number of 698 votes to defeat Dr. Fatima Abdullahi at the party’s primary that was conducted in the state. Dr Fatima Abdullahi is the ex-wife of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Adamu.
Returning officer for the election, Ahmed Ibeto, declared governor Abdullahi Sule as the winner of the APC gubernatorial race.
“Abdullahi polled 698 votes to defeat Dr. Fatima Abdullahi who scored 3 in the contest, therefore Governor Abdullahi Sule is the winner,” Ahmed said. Speaking after they declared him winner, Governor Sule, said he was happy with the peaceful process of the exercise and promised to work closely with Dr. Fatima.
“Nasarawa state remains united and peaceful as far as the state is concerned, I appreciate my contender for being the first to congratulate me on my victory, my appreciation also goes to all the delegates for choosing to vote for me,” Governor Sule said.
Also speaking shortly after the exercise Dr. Fatima Abdullahi who apart from congratulating the governor for his victory said the people of Nasarawa state have decided to vote the governor back to enable him continue with the good work he has started.