Indigenous Governor Advocate Apologizes to APC Nasarawa Chairman Over False Allegation
Kabiru Dallah, a 2027 indigenous governor advocate in Nasarawa, withdraws allegations against APC Chairman Aliyu Bello, pledges non-interference in party matters.
Comrade Kabiru Ibrahim Dallah, a well-known campaigner for the emergence of an indigenous governor in Nasarawa State in 2027, has publicly apologized to the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aliyu Bello (Sardaunan Adogi), over a false allegation previously made against him.
Dallah made the apology on Monday during a visit to the APC State Secretariat in Lafia, shortly after his release from detention by the Department of State Services (DSS).
The activist had earlier alleged that Dr. Bello was deliberately sidelining the APC youth leader, Comrade Abdullahi Ahmad Mohammed, and obstructing his access to Governor Abdullahi Sule. The statement stirred controversy within party circles and reportedly prompted Dallah’s arrest by the DSS.
In a Facebook post published shortly before his visit, Dallah retracted the allegation, acknowledging it was inaccurate and made without full knowledge of the party’s internal dynamics.
“I now understand that my comment was an intrusion into internal party affairs, especially considering that I am not a member of the APC,” Dallah stated.
He explained that while his remarks were intended as friendly concern, they were ultimately misguided and did not reflect the true state of affairs within the party.
“Though my intentions were in good faith, I misjudged the situation. I sincerely regret the misinformation and any embarrassment caused to Dr. Aliyu Bello,” he added.
Dallah further pledged to refrain from interfering in APC matters going forward, and expressed renewed respect for the party’s leadership and operational structure.
While the APC has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, a senior party source at the secretariat described Dallah’s apology and visit as “a welcome gesture toward reconciliation and mutual understanding.”
The incident has drawn mixed reactions from political observers, with some commending Dallah for acknowledging his mistake, while others questioned the involvement of security agencies in what they describe as a “civil political dispute.”
As the 2027 election season gradually approaches, political tensions in Nasarawa continue to rise, especially around the conversation on zoning and indigenous representation.
