By Myke Uzendu, Abuja
Fifty Six years after, Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has asked voters in Gombe state to see in him a personality with the capacity to reignite the achievement of first Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Late Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
Atiku pledged to bring back the developmental strides of the late Prime Minister, end insecurity, reactivate the Dadin Kowa Dam, reconnect Gombe to other states through road network and ensure that there is a conducive environment to trigger economic development in Gombe state.
Atiku made the pledge on Monday in Gombe during the PDP Presidential Campaign Rally which took place at Gombe Township Stadium, Gombe, Gombe State.
Speaking to the teaming party supporters, Atiku said that he will revitalize the Dadin Kowa Dam to increase agricultural production and rebuild the economy.
He said, “Let me reiterate the promises we made if by the grace of God, you support the PDP. We promised to empower business men so that it can expand the businesses of our young men and women.
“We also promised you that the Dadin Kowa Dam which was built by the PDP to provide electricity and irrigation is activated for electricity and irrigation.
“I will enhance farming so that our farmers will have the opportunity to farm both during raining and dry seasons.
“We will make sure that all the roads linking Gombe to Adamawa with Borno, with Bauchi, with Yobe are reconstructed. I will ensure that we build roads to enable smooth trip within these states and ensure that commercial activities thrive, for the purposes of enhancing trade and commerce.
“I will return peace to the state because without peace all these pledges that I made cannot be actualized. I will wipe out Boko Haram. Book Haram is nothing. We have wiped out Boko Haram in Adamawa, what will stop us from wiping out Boko Haram in Borno or Yobe or anywhere they are in this country. Therefore, give us the mandate” Atiku begged Gombe electorate.
He said that he will re-enact the old days of late Abubakar Tafawa Balewa if he is elected the next President of the country.
“Many of you were not born the time late Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was in office. You now have another opportunity to produce another Abubakar Tafawa Balewa in me”.
Earlier in his speech, Chairman of PDP Campaign Council, Gov. Udom Emmanuel pointed out that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has destroyed the economy.
Noting the high cost of house hold items and food in the country, he said that the economy will bounce back if PDP gets returns to the Presidential villa.
“We just want to let the People know that PDP is coming back to make sure that our economy bounces back, make sure that our naira regain strength, make sure you have more milk in your tea. PDP is coming to bring the economy back, make sure there is light, make sure no more darkness, make you have access to many things you are not having now” Gov. Emmanuel stated.
Adding his voice, Director General of PDP Presidential Campaign Council and governor of Sokoto State, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal reiterated that Atiku will wipe insecurity and create jobs and revitalize the economy.
He said, “We know that the Wazirin Adamawa is here at home in Gombe and when the PDP gets to power in 2023 Atiku will ensure security and peace in Gombe and Nigeria at large. We know that Gombe is a commercial center, we shall ensure that wealth is revitalized to bring development, commerce in Gombe and the country at large.
“Youths both male and female will get jobs in the country, farming will be revitalized and the country as a whole. I know the people of Gombe know this, which is the agenda of his government if elected” Tambuwal stated.
Present at the event were former governor of Gombe state Ibrahim Dankwambo, members of the NWC and may party stakeholders.
