Gombe Governor declares for president
Dankwambo, who made the declaration on Saturday in Gombe, said his decision was based on calls from different quarters for him to run.
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Dankwambo, who made the declaration on Saturday in Gombe, said his decision was based on calls from different quarters for him to run.
“ I have listened to the clarion calls by the good people of Nigeria, and I deemed it fit to declare for president.
”Today, I declare for president under the PDP,” the governor said.
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He said that improving security and economy of the nation would be his major focus.
”I would address the challenges with a blueprint to better the lots of the people of Nigeria.
“Poverty will be fought and defeated under my leadership. I have the experience; the good people of Nigeria can testify,” he said.
Earlier, Prof. Terhember Shinja, the Director-General of the Dankwambo Campaign Organisation, said that it was the turn of North-East to produce president.
According to him, Dankwambo has contributed much to the PDP by leading its members to rebuild the party.
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