By Auwalu Birnin Kudu
The ambition of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa for a second term of office has been boosted with declaration of support for his reelection by six governorship candidates of other parties in the state on Monday.
The six candidates also who declared their support for Fintiri in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State on Monday also directed their supporters and party members to vote for Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri who is seeking reelection on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The candidates who spoke when they visited Fintiri are Malam Bello Babajo of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Malam Yahaya Chulde of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Mr Emmanuel John-Yerima of the National Rescue Movement NRM.
The others are Mr Ambrose Zenith of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and Mr Babangida Furo of the Action Democratic Party (ADC).
Mr Babajo who spokes on behalf of the candidates said their decision to support the incumbent governor resulted from due consultation among stakeholders and parties’ supporters.
He said they observed that Gov. Fintiri’s administration was result-oriented, especially in the development of critical infrastructure, enhancement of workers welfare and security.
“Our resolve to join the result-oriented administration of Fintiri is a call to service of humanity and we will support him to emerge victorious at the election,’’ he said.
Responding, Gov. Fintiri appreciated the courage of the candidates, and said: “you will not regret your actions.’’
He urged them to be law-abiding and enjoined their supporters to turn out en-masse to vote for the PDP on Saturday.
In his remarks, Alhaji Atahiru Shehu, PDP chairman in Adamawa appreciated the candidates for taking the decision, which he said demonstrated their patriotism.
He called on party supporters not to be discouraged by the outcome of the presidential election of Feb. 25, stressing that the PDP was working to reclaim its mandate. (NAN)
