By Aideloje Ojo
Minna
Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has retained his deputy governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba as his running mate for 2027 governorship election.
The Governor disclosed this during an extra ordinary meeting of the State government held at the Council Chamber, Government House Minna on Tuesday.
He said, “this administration will try as much as possible to make sure that every aspect of the society is represented in our government in order to have a reflection of State character in governance”.
He advised people to preach peace and desist from overheating the polity as the State is faced with a lot of challenges.
In addressing agitations made from some quarters, he assured that all agitations are germaine and fundamental adding that people have the right to aspire.
According to him, ” I remain poised to adhering to democratic principles and will allow people speak out on behalf of their clans, religion, tribe, zone, senatorial district and constituencies in order to have equal representation in the system”.
The Governor commended the Speaker, Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji and the entire members of the State House of Assembly for their support describing it as a turning point in the state’s democratic dividends, adding that, “there is no dissenting voice in the state Assembly and the state executive council in the choice of deputy governor as running mate in 2027 governorship election “.
He also appreciated the state APC for its support and continued leadership in making sure that the party triumphs.
Comrade Yakubu Garba was later presented with nomination form at the event.
