Niger ADC Guber Candidate Promises Social Amenities, Critical Infrastructure Ahead of 2027 Polls

BY YM BINA

Niger State Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Kpautagi, has pledged to prioritise the provision of potable water, stable electricity and other critical infrastructure across Suleja Emirate if elected governor come 2027 general elections.

Kpautagi made the pledge during a thank-you visit to the Suleja Emirate, which comprises Suleja, Tafa and Gurara Local Government Areas of Niger State.

The State ADC governorship candidate,

 Mohammed Kpautagi said his administration, if given the mandate, would focus on delivering tangible dividends of democracy to residents through people-oriented policies and developmental programmes aimed at improving their living conditions.

He explained that access to basic social amenities, particularly clean drinking water and reliable electricity, remained essential to economic growth, community development and the overall well-being of the people.

The ADC gubernatorial candidate also criticised the administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State, led by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, over what he described as its failure to meet the expectations of the people, expressed concern over the deplorable condition of the Minna-Suleja road, describing the situation as one of the major infrastructure challenges requiring urgent government attention.

While he outlined his manifesto, Kpautagi identified education, youth and women’s empowerment, electricity, rural and urban development, improved security and the provision of essential social amenities as key areas of focus.

He maintained that his vision was to promote inclusive development and create opportunities for different segments of society, particularly young people and women, through policies that would encourage self-reliance and economic productivity.

Earlier, the Niger State Chairman of the ADC, Alhaji Abdulhamid El-Waziri, expressed appreciation to the people of Suleja Emirate for their support and hospitality during the visit assured the people that the party would remain committed to its promises if given the opportunity to govern, adding that the ADC was prepared to provide purposeful leadership and address issues affecting the development of the country.

Similarly, the Director-General of the Kpautagi Campaign Council, Professor Muhammad Bello, urged residents of Niger State to participate actively in the forthcoming elections and consider the ADC’s proposals as presented by its governorship candidate, emphasizing the importance of democratic participation, noting that the 2027 elections would provide an opportunity for citizens to assess political parties and their respective development plans.

As part of the visit, Kpautagi and members of his entourage paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Suleja, Alhaji Muhammad Awwal Ibrahim, at his palace to seek his royal blessings, goodwill and support.