Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, the governorship aspirants in Adamawa State, Salihu Bakari Girei, has intensified consultations with party members across Madagali, Michika, Mubi North and Mubi South local government areas ahead of the party’s governorship primary election.
Girei, during separate meetings with party stakeholders, supporters and loyalists in the four councils, canvassed support for his governorship ambition, insisting that his record in public service distinguished him from other aspirants.
The former Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board said his achievements while in office remained visible across the state and could easily be verified by residents.
According to him, his administration at SUBEB constructed storey classroom blocks across Adamawa, distributed free uniforms to primary school pupils and ensured prompt payment of teachers’ salaries and other incentives.
“During my tenure as executive chairman of SUBEB, we constructed storey classroom blocks across the state. We provided free uniforms to pupils in primary schools and ensured prompt payment of teachers’ salaries and other incentives,” he stated.
Girei also recalled his time as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, noting that he facilitated salary support for local government councils facing difficulties in paying workers.
He added that he initiated empowerment programmes for women and youths and attracted projects to tertiary institutions through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund.
“These achievements were recorded when I was not even governor,” he said.
The APC chieftain also unveiled what he described as a “Ten Covenant Document for Adamawa State,” outlining his plans if elected governor in 2027.
He promised to prioritise education through the provision of free learning materials, training and retraining of teachers as well as improved welfare for education personnel.
Girei further pledged to tackle poverty, improve healthcare delivery, strengthen traditional institutions, enhance security, provide rural infrastructure and reform the civil service.
Describing himself as the most qualified among the governorship aspirants, he said the APC must avoid presenting a weak candidate for the governorship election.
“The greatest mistake APC can make is to hand over its ticket to someone who cannot win an election,” he said.
He also commended the administration of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, saying the state should not allow inexperienced politicians to reverse existing gains.
“Governor Fintiri has performed credibly well for the state and Adamawa should not jeopardise its future by entrusting leadership to amateur politicians,” he added.
Earlier, the Director-General of the SBG Campaign Organisation, Hon. Phanuel Elias Mosu, described Girei as a tested administrator whose achievements remained visible across the state.
Mosu said the aspirant required little introduction because of his longstanding record in public service and extensive knowledge of Adamawa State.
He appealed to party members to support Girei during the forthcoming APC primary election, expressing confidence that he would take the state to greater heights if elected governor.
Party faithfuls who spoke during the meetings commended Girei for his integrity, honesty and commitment to public service, pledging support for his ambition.
