Adamawa Southern zone endorse Salihu Girei’s Governorship Aspiration in 2027

Adamawa Southern zone endorse Salihu Girei’s Governorship Aspiration in 2027.

From Umar Dankano, Yola.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the people of Adamawa southern zone have declared their commitment and support for Dr.Salihu Bakari Girei’ s governorship ambition in Adamawa state.

The communities from the zone made their position known at a stakeholders meeting held in Yola on Wednesday where they resolved to do everything humanly possible in realizing Dr. Salihu Bakari’s governorship ambition to fruition with a view to providing more devidends of democracy to the people.

After series of deliberations, the group unanimously endorsed Dr.Salihu Bakari as the best option for Adamawa people to make the next Governor to succeed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri so as to consolidate on the achievements recorded so far believing that he has the capacity and pedigree for the job.

Speaking at the event, chairman of the gathering, Alhaji Hamman Kojoli, stated that the meeting was convened to inform communities across various local government areas about Dr. Girei’s vision, commitment, and developmental agenda for the state.

Kojoli expressed gratitude to all that graced the occasion stressing that all hands must be on deck in realizing this onerous task of canvassing for salihu to achieve the desired mission in the interest of the state.

He noted that the ball in the electorate court which as a group must work assiduously in enough awareness for them to vote wisely come 2027 general elections.

Jona Palta from Guyuk local Government Area described the moment as a crucial opportunity that should be embraced to foster development in the state noting that Dr. Girei is a grassroots-oriented leader who demonstrated his capacity during his tenure as Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), particularly through impactful projects in rural communities such as Guyuk.

In his remarks,Shito Adamu of Shelleng local Government Area emphasized that there is hardly any part of Adamawa State that has not benefitted from Dr. Girei’s contributions adding that,they would return to their communities to mobilize support, encouraging people to rally behind him in anticipation of a new style of leadership that promises progress.

Similarly, a female participant from Ganye Local Government Area conveyed appreciation, commendation, and goodwill on behalf of the people of Ganye. She also offered prayers for Dr. Girei’s success in his political journey.

Our Correspondent reported that the meeting brought together stakeholders and supporters who expressed their endorsement and called on Dr. Girei to run under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Dr.Salihu Bakari Girei is a former commissioner of local government and Chieftaincy, seasoned educationist and the Director of research & development, TETFUND.