PDP LOCAL GOVERNMENT TOUR: A CELEBRATION OF RISING SUPPORT!
By Yiljap Abraham
The Flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau Senator JT Useni has intensified his election Compaign with tours of twelve Local governments areas in the state.
His effort is aimed at mobilising party supporters and admirers toward total participation in the February 16th and March 2nd national election.
Chairmen Media and Publicity sub committee of the PDP, Yiljap Abraham reports that, Vibrant youths welcomed the PDP campaign train into Baap, headquarters of Qua’an Local Government and led the way to the palace of the Long Pan Nda Emmanuel Dabang to seek for royal blessings.
Addressing the huge gathering at the Campaign ground, Sen Useni who spoke through his Deputy Dr James Dalok thanked the people for turning out enmass despite such a short notice.
He affirmed his commitment to actualising the victory of those who contested and won the October 2018 local government but were denied their mandate by the current Lalong administration.
“We will do what is right by swearing them in instead of organising another election. We are amazed at how some people can steal votes and swear in candidates in the night. This is not eight at all”
Sen Useni also reminded the people of Qua’an Pan of his readiness to ensure increased food production to combat hunger through his Agricultural Policy.
Party Stakeholders took turns to assure supporters and the campaign train of their readiness to defend the votes of the Party and avoid rigging.
North Central Chairman of the PDP, and former chairman of Qua’an Pan LGA Hon Theophilous Dakas called on the people to come out in their numbers to ensure their votes count and are protected.
He expressed dismay that the people of Qua’an Pan were made to believe that their roads would be reconstructed, but almost four (4) years later, the road constructed by the Jang-led administration remains the only alternative road in the Local government.
PDP state Chairman Hon DT Sango wondered why Governor Lalong will not want to die for Plateau but will offer his life for Nigeria’s President.
“This shows that their working relationship is not for the good of Plateau. So I call on the youth to stand firm to defend their destiny in this upcoming election.”
“High point of the event was the presentation of candidates vying for various offices in the southern zone. This included Barr Kefas Dandam for Senate, Hon JohnBull Shekarau for House of Representatives while Zainab Dogo and Mr. Daboer are for Qua’an South and Qua’an North in that order.
“In Mikang, it was a celebration of the PDP Governorship Candidate, Senator Useni for his role in the creation of Mikang Local Government in the first place.
‘Speaking at the palace of the Long Tel, His Royal Highness, Barr Donald Puntel the State party Chairman Hon DT Sango explained that it was wrong for anyone to have entered into Mikang to campaign without first visiting the paramount ruler.
“The Long Tel, His Royal Highness, Barr. Donald Puntel thanked the delegation for coming and prayed God to grant them success.
“At the rally in Tunkus, party faithful and supporters received Sen Useni with resounding exclamation of “Baba Mai Tuwo”.
“Party elders Prof Paul Wai and Hajiya Ladi Nimlang among other stakeholders reemphasised that Mikang has always been a PDP dominated Local Government, They reminded the people that Mikang LGA was created under the watch of Sen JT Useni and therefore saw no reason why they should not vote him 100%.
“They particularly urged the women and youths to defy the odds that may characterize election day and peacefully vote but wait for their votes to be counted and announced before going away.
“Sen JT Useni thanked the people of Mikang for their solidarity for the PDP in recent elections.
“He promised to ensure that unemployment and poverty become a thing of the past as soon as he assumes the office of Governor of Plateau.
‘Party Chairman, Hon DT Sango sounded a note of reminder to the governing APC in Plateau, “PDP has not forgotten how you robed us of our sweet victory at the Local Governmemt election”.
Nasarawa Reporters 