By Ahmad Umar
Former Nigerian Ambassador to Kuwait, Senator Haruna Garba has declared his intention to contest for Gombe state Governorship seat come 2019 under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP).
Senator Garba who made the declaration at the Pantami township stadium in Gombe on Saturday, said his intention to contest followed calls by the people of the state to provide purposeful leadership to uplift the living standard of the people through generation of innovation ideas.
“To be a beacon of selfless service, which is geared towards the creation of an enabling environment to guarantee the generation of positive energy, drive and motivations to catapult Gombe state to a greater height and in the process leave a legacy long after we are gone.
“I will open a new vista of unparalleled development in the annals of Gombe state through a planned and rapid expansion of infrastructural facilities targeted at the elimination of poverty and the elevation of the welfare of our populace.
Garba said that he would give priority to security in the scheme of good governance, adding that no meaningful development could be attained in the absence of peace and security.
” For this reason, we shall do everything possible to ensure peaceful coexistence among the people of Gombe state. Every person shall be treated on merit irrespective of his tribal or ethnic affiliation, religious beliefs, economic or social status or political affiliation”. he declared.