From Celestine Ihejirika, Jalingo
Taraba Northern Senatorial District (Political Movement) otherwise known as UTCIYYA Amana Foundation, has unanimously endorsed the former acting governor of Taraba State, Dr. Alhaji Garba Umar UTC for its Senatorial Seat under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
While endorsing the ex-acting chief executive in Jalingo, the group explained that their collective resolutions were based on the past track record of a disciplined leader of accomplishment.
In his remarks at the opening ceremony, chairman of the occasion, Pharm. Oliver Wubon represented by Babangida Wapani said the call has become necessary in view of the peace and development recorded by Alhaji Garba Umar both in the state and at the National Level
Also speaking, the Secretary of UTCIYYA Amana Foundation, Dr. Junaidu Gavey Yawe, called on people to support the Foundation aimed at achieving success.
“We are here today to make a passionate appeal to the Former Acting Governor, Garba Umar UTC to contest for the seat of Taraba North Senatorial Zone. You can see his teeming supporters that come out to join in calling him to contest for the seat under the APC.”
“It is a foundation to support the Former Acting Governor. This foundation was used to promote the activities of the former Acting Governor when he was in office”
“We are believing that if he agrees to contest, the Foundation will purchase the Form and present to him”.
He describes Garba Umar UTC as a social justice fellow, fairness and political in nature.
“When he was an Acting Governor, he touched a lot of lives. He did his best despite the fact that his tenure was cut short based on politics. We feel that he should come and contest for the Senatorial seat” he said.
Speaking shortly with Newsmen, Alhaji Garba Umar UTC, appreciated people of the Zone for their call to represent them at the Senate.
“I am happy that they see what I have done in the past. They knew that I am a Man that carries everyone along”.
“They have seen what I have done and they agree to buy Form for the Taraba North Senatorial Zone for me to contest and represent them, I am happy”. He said.
Meanwhile, other Contestants in Taraba North Senatorial Zone includes the current Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau, Ex-Governor Jolly Tavoro Nyame, Ex Acting Governor Garba Umar UTC, Ex Acting Governor and Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi and Ex Senator Anthony Manzo. Others are Haj. Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim, Hon. Kabiru Bello Badawaire and Hon. Abdulrazaq Gidado respectively.
