From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, communities in the Shagari/Yabo Federal Constituency of Sokoto State have endorsed the member representing the constituency, Hon. Umar Yusuf Yabo, and contributed N10 million toward his second-term bid.
The communities also raised additional funds for the purchase of his nomination form.
Receiving the N10 million donation, presented by Alhaji Danmaliki on behalf of the communities during a ceremony held at Yabo Model School on Saturday, Hon. Yabo pledged to seek re-election to ensure the continuity of projects and programmes in the constituency.
He expressed appreciation for the gesture, noting that it would go a long way in ensuring that the people continue to enjoy the dividends of democracy.
Former Nigerian Ambassador to Jordan, Ambassador Faruk Malami Yabo, appealed to the people of Shagari/Yabo Federal Constituency to support the lawmaker’s second-term bid to enable him to provide more meaningful development projects to the area.
Faruk, a former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, also commended former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal for giving Danmaje and Gorau the opportunity to serve as members representing the Goronyo/Gada and Shagari/Yabo federal constituencies, respectively.
He noted that both lawmakers had become exemplary leaders worthy of emulation in their respective constituencies.
Ambassador Yabo expressed optimism that, by all indications, the duo had justified the confidence reposed in them by former Governor Tambuwal.
According to him, reports reaching him indicate that the two House of Representatives members representing Goronyo/Gada and Shagari/Yabo federal constituencies have performed excellently.
He stated that the people of Yabo/Shagari had attested to the fact that Danmajen Yabo had initiated numerous projects and programmes for the benefit of the constituency.
Chairman of the ADC in Yabo Local Government Area, Alhaji Bala Musa Yabo, expressed appreciation to the people of Yabo for turning out in large numbers to attend the event.
He noted that the lawmaker had initiated meaningful projects that directly impact the lives of the people.
Umar Bawan Allah, Youth Organising Secretary, who represented the State ADC Chairman, highlighted the member’s contributions to the area.
He said the community had passed a vote of confidence in the lawmaker and contributed funds to support his return to the National Assembly in 2027.
ADC Chairman Bello Isoyaka Kigan urged the people not to relent in their efforts to ensure the member’s return for a second term.
Chairman of the ADC Elders Committee, Alhaji Garba Bello Yabo, said the large turnout at the event showed that the ADC had gained widespread acceptance in the area.
He recalled that the APC-led administration removed fuel subsidy shortly after assuming office, a development he said contributed to the rising cost of essential commodities and worsening economic hardship.
Also speaking, a member of the Shagari ADC Elders Committee, Hon. Aliyu Dandin Mahe, urged youths, whom he described as the vanguard of development, to rededicate themselves to efforts aimed at salvaging the country from total collapse.
