The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, Dr Emmanuel Ombugadu, has promised to prioritise security and infrastructural development across the state when elected in 2027.
Ombugadu spoke in Awe Local Government Area during the flag-off of his campaign tour of Local Government Areas for the 2027 general elections, saying security would be the top priority of his government.
He said that his administration would address insecurity across the state to enable the people of Nasarawa State, who are predominantly farmers, to go to their farms, go about their business and sleep peacefully in their homes without fear.
The PDP governorship candidate also promised the provision of infrastructure development such as road construction to link communities to the urban centres to boost economic activities.
Dr Ombugadu promised to construct Wuse and Akiri roads linking Plateau and Taraba States, including the road from Awe to Benue State, to create access, promote trade and social interaction between the three states when elected into office in 2027.
He promised to develop tourism to boost the revenue base of the state. He added that his government would develop the Hunki Fishing Festival and the Hot Spring Water in Awe to add value to the host communities.
Dr Ombugadu reassured the people of Awe and the entire state that the promises he made in 2019 and 2023, and those in 2027, would be implemented to lift the living conditions of the people of the state, promising not to let people down when elected into office as governor in 2027.
Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, Dr Samuel Gimba, said the flag-off signalled the party’s resolve to depart from hardship and present a true leader who would take the state to the promised land.
Gimba described Ombugadu as a man known for integrity, transparency and hard work, expressing confidence that PDP would win overwhelmingly in a free and fair election devoid of rigging.
He said the party flags presented to candidates were a symbol of their journey and a mandate to win in their senatorial zones, constituencies and the state at large.
“Today is a historic and remarkable day. We have chosen to start our local government tour, marking our victory coming in 2027 by the grace of God. 2027, there is no going back,” Gimba declared.
Also speaking on behalf of other candidates, the PDP senatorial candidate for Nasarawa South, Dr Mike Omeri, appreciated supporters and party members for the trust reposed in them.
“Together with you, we will campaign to win the election, and we will win this election,” Omeri said.
On his part, the Acting Chairman of the PDP Campaign Council, Mr Mark Ogbole, said the party deliberately chose Awe to begin its peaceful campaign for the whole state, promising that a PDP government would guarantee employment for the youth and empower women.
