Why I joined Nasarawa North senatorial race – Maku

By Awayi Kuje

Former Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku has said he joined the race for Nasarawa North Senatorial by-election to add value and bring speedy development to the people of the district.

Maku, who is the Labour Party (LP) flag-bearer for the June 20 Nasarawa North senatorial bye-election said this while speaking with journalists in the Akun Area Administrative Council of Nasarawa State on Friday.

The senatorial candidate who was a former deputy governor of the state therefore pledged to provide quality and sound representation at the National Assembly if elected senator.

He said he joined the race to add value and bring speedy development to the Nasarawa North Senatorial District.

Maku stated that he possessed all it takes to be a senator.

He said he was returning to his political roots to give Nasarawa State a unified and new direction.

“By God’s grace, if elected senator, I will provide quality and sound representation at the National Assembly.

“I will lobby and attract speedy development to the Nasarawa North Senatorial District,” he pledged.

The former minister also assured the people of people-oriented projects and empowerment initiatives if elected.

Maku promised to complete all unfinished projects initiated by the late Sen. Godiya Akwashiki.

He solicited the prayers and support of all stakeholders to ensure his victory.

“I want to use this medium to appeal for the prayers and support of the people of Nasarawa North to enable me win the election on June 20,” he pleaded.

(NAN)