Senator books clash with Gov. Aliyu over third term plan

Nigerian Senator Dahiru Awaisu (PDP- Niger East Senatorial District) on Sunday said he would seek re-election for a third term in 2015 in spite of what he described as the political machinations to stop him. . Awaisu told newsmen in Minna during an interactive session that “nothing will deter me from contesting for re-election in 2015.

His ambition, observers said, clashes with the ambition of Governor Babangida Aliyu, who also wants to run for the senate after completing his two terms.

“I cannot be intimidated by anybody after being in politics for 32 years. There is nothing that I have not seen. I have been in politics for long and for that I cannot be intimidated by anybody not only in Niger but in this country,’’ he said.

He noted that he had won most of his elective seats as representative of the opposition parties in the state, therefore, he would not be deterred by anybody.

“My people back my move to seek re-election for a third term. I will seek re-election under the PDP, even though Gov. Babangida Aliyu, have shown interest in the seat,’’ he said.

On the frosty relationship between him and Aliyu, he said: “it is not possible for anybody to intimidate me now because I cannot be intimidated but I am ready to make peace.’’

He said he had helped to secure job placements for more than 125 youths from his senatorial district, with the relevant MDAs in the federal service.

Awaisu said he had sunk several boreholes, built classrooms and health facilities for communities in his constituency.

He, however, said that some of the projects were funded by MDGs, while I personally paid for the execution of others to bring succour to my people.’’

He commended the electorate in his constituency for their support and understanding and urged them not to relent, promising to ensure quality representation in the senate.