By Fadlillah Abdallah
Niger state Commissioners Forum has purchased Expression of Interest and nomination forms for the state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello to contest Niger North Senatorial seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Presented with the form at the Government House in Minna on Saturday, Sani Bello said although he had no intention to contest any office after his tenure elapsed, genuine calls by different groups across the state, made him to develop interest, adding that his refusal to do so would amount to being unfair.
“I am highly overwhelmed and grateful for this gesture. Long time ago I said i wasn’t going to contest for any office again and I wasn’t mincing words.
“I was reluctant but I’m becoming interested now haven seen that genuinely it is what most of the people want. People believe that haven gone through this at this point to abandon, fold my arms and to just walk away, I won’t be fair,” he said.
Sani-Bello expressed optimism that the state will be better, as his government is making every effort to battle insecurity.
He maintained that his government has done its best in the area of insecurity, having put in so much resources.
According to him, the heads of security agencies can testify that his administration has been supportive and proactive on security issues.
He decried that the size of the state in terms insecurity is a disadvantage.
The governor also highlighted inadequate troops on ground as a hindrance to the fight against terrorism but assured that his administration would continue to do its best to address the situation.
The Commissioner for Works, who is also the Chairman of Commissioners Forum, Mamman Musa handed over the form to the Secretary, Lolo 2023 Project for Senate, Zone C for onward presentation to the governor.
He said the leadership style of the governor and their desire for him to further add value to the state, prompted the forum to purchase the senatorial nomination form for him.
Also speaking, the Director General of the campaign organization, Abdullahi Idris Garba, represented by the Secretary, Aminu Yusuf said they believe in the capacity of the governor to bring about more development projects in the zone.
He appreciated the efforts of the governor in ensuring a hitch-free National Convention of the party held a few weeks ago.
