From Atiku Sarki, Abuja
A member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly representing Karu/Gitata Constituency, Hon. Jonah Ali Dizaho, has declared his readiness to seek re-election in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Dizaho made this known while responding to questions from journalists on Friday at his residence in Masaka, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
He expressed confidence in his chances of securing a second term, saying he began preparing for the 2027 election shortly after his victory in 2023.
“I am fully prepared because I started the journey in 2023. I strongly believe that the door that opened for me in 2023 will not be shut against my victory in the 2027 general election,” he said.
Explaining further, the lawmaker said he had made a personal commitment to seek a second term from the moment he was inaugurated, adding that he had continued to pray for God’s support.
“After my first tenure comes to an end, I will already be prepared. When I contested for the position, I asked God that if He gave me the opportunity to win the election, He should also help me secure a second term. If He grants me a second term, my next prayer will be for Him to elevate me,” he said.
Dizaho, who chairs the House Standing Committee on Information, Culture and Tourism and also serves as Deputy Minority Leader, disclosed that 13 candidates from different political parties were contesting for the same seat in the constituency.
He expressed optimism that his campaign efforts, coupled with God’s support, would enable him to achieve his ambition.
On the responsibilities of the three arms of government, the lawmaker said the executive, legislature and judiciary each had specific roles to play in ensuring the progress and development of the state.
He explained that, as a legislator, his responsibilities included monitoring the implementation of development projects approved by the executive, performing oversight functions over ministries and agencies, and ensuring that public funds allocated through the budget were properly utilised.
The lawmaker called on the media to intensify public enlightenment on the functions and responsibilities of the three arms of government, noting that many citizens were yet to fully understand the roles of lawmakers at both the state and national levels in relation to those of the executive and judiciary.
On insecurity in Nasarawa State, Dizaho observed that the state’s growing development, particularly its mineral resources, had continued to attract investors from different parts of the country.
He, however, commended the state government for its efforts to address security challenges, particularly conflicts between herders and farmers, as well as for implementing various development projects across the state.