Nasarawa APC: Stakeholders contribute 10mln naira for aspirant’s nomination form
Amina Mohammed, Lafia
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Over 200,000 stakeholders and youths in Nasarawa State and other neighboring states in the North Central have so far contributed about 10 million naira to purchase nomination and expression of interest form for APC National chairmanship on behalf of Senator Abdullahi Adamu when the window is declared open by the party.
Chairman, the council of APC stakeholders in Nasarawa State, Dr. Kassim Muh’d Kassim who is an ex-member of Nasarawa state house of assembly told Journalists in Lafia that the youth mounted pressure on him. He said an account had to be opened and that a few days ago they were able to put together 10 million naira and counting.
Dr. Kassim said the reason behind the contribution is to show solidarity to Senator Adamu and a way of saying thank you for establishing higher institutions in the state during his time as governor which enabled them to acquire higher education.
According to Dr. Kassim “A few days ago, some stakeholders requested that an account be opened that they have decided to task themselves to make money available for the purchase of APC national Chairmanship nomination form for Senator Adamu
“I thought it was a joke, then suddenly money started coming in and as at today, they said the account is ringing 10 million naira and is still counting
“They said it is their little way of showing appreciation to Adamu’s inspiring leadership for decades and to emphasise their support for his tireless work for the progress of Nigeria and his support for President Buhari which culminated in his anointing by Mr. President for the top party job.
“They are delighted to bear the cost because a leader like Adamu who has spent his entire life fighting for democracy in Nigeria should be respected for establishing institutions like the University in Keffi, Polytechnic in Lafia, and the College of Education in Akwanga which gave them sound education, such gesture should be reciprocated.”
Dr. Kassim further explained that those who claimed to be supporters of President Mohammadu Buhari and are opposing his choice of Adamu as APC national chairman should have a re-think.
“You cannot be telling Nigerians that you like Buhari and turned back to oppose his decisions, it is clear and that is the reason why Buhari lost the election in some of their States.”
Dr. Kassim equally expresses disappointment that some youths submitted themselves cheap into blackmailing Adamu with unsubstantiated allegations, which according to him not healthy for our democracy.
Recalled that, President Buhari had insisted on the choice of the Ex-Nasarawa state Governor, Senator Abdullahi Adamu to be the next APC national chairman.
E/Suzan O.
