There was mild drama on Monday when the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, openly attempted to persuade his Adamawa State counterpart, Ahmadu Fintiri, to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sule made the remarks during the presentation of a book titled “Fintiri, the Man They Could Not Stop”, held in honour of the Adamawa governor. Speaking before guests at the event, the Nasarawa governor jokingly revealed that he had come prepared with a cap associated with President Bola Tinubu, should Fintiri be considering a move to the APC.
“You have the APC in your DNA. We’re on the same page with you. I have brought a Tinubu’s infinity cap in case you’re thinking of joining the APC,” Sule said, drawing laughter and attention from the audience.
He went on to reference recent political movements across the country, noting that governors from several states had switched allegiances to the ruling party.
“Your Excellency, the governor, you have seen us going to Delta, Enugu, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Kano, Plateau and Taraba states. And who knows, this may be an expedition that I’m coming to do,” he added.
Striking a more serious tone, Governor Sule reflected on the challenges of leadership, particularly from the perspective of a second-term governor. He spoke about the pressures and responsibilities that come with governing.
“On a more serious note, my brother, as a governor in my second term, I understand the weight of leadership. I understand the loneliness of decision-making, and I understand the courage it takes to govern with conviction and pressure,” he said.
According to Sule, true leadership goes beyond public approval and requires strong values and commitment to service.
“Leadership is not about popularity at all costs. It is about clarity of purpose, consistency in service, patience and fear of God,” he told Fintiri.
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