2015: PDP backs Gov. Yero, Bajoga for reelection

Governor Mukhtar Yero of Kaduna state and his deputy, Ambassador Nuhu Bajoga, on Tuesday received the support of stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in their Local Government Areas of origin.

A statement in Kaduna by the Director-General on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Maiyaki, said the people of Zaria and Jaba local government areas in the state had expressed support for continuity of the administration in 2015.

“Led by the Chairman, Zaria Local Government Area, Alhaji Lawal Balarabe, leaders of the party in the area stormed Kaduna Government House to declare support for Yero, describing him as the ‘worthy candidate’ to fly the PDP flag in 2015.

“The time has come for us as leaders and members of the PDP from the governor’s home to show our support for him. From today until he is sworn in as Governor on May 29, 2015, we shall not rest and we are ready to face all challenges in achieving this target.”

The statement said that the leadership qualities, vision and the transformation of human capacity development of the administration necessitated the support.

Similarly, a communique signed by the Chairman, Jaba council, Mr Yahaya Suleiman, said stakeholders of the PDP in the area, home of the deputy governor, also endorsed the Jonathan-Sambo and Yero-Bajoga tickets for 2015.

The statement said the stakeholders were “convinced and satisfied with the performance of President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice President Namadi Sambo”.

It expressed support for the presidential endorsement by the PDP Board of Trustees, National Working Committee, Central Working Committee, the PDP Governors Forum and PDP lawmakers in the National Assembly.

“The PDP in Jaba Local Government Area also endorsed the candidature of Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero and our own, Amb. Nuhu Audu Bajoga as his running mate, for peace and development of Kaduna State”.

The communique was co-signed by a former Minister, Mr Nuhu Wya; Rep. Godfrey Ali Gaya; Commissioner for Health, Joseph Dogo and Chairman, PDP Jaba Local Government, Mr. Philip Gwadah.