Rep. Barr. I. D. Gyang Declares Senatorial Ambition Amidst Tremendous Endorsements from Party EXCOs & Stakeholders

Rep. Barr. I. D. Gyang Declares Senatorial Ambition, Gets Tremendous Endorsements from Party EXCOs & Stakeholders

Amb. Friday Bako
Viewpoint Nigeria
30th July, 2018

The member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Dr. I. D. Gyang has officially declared his intention to contest for the Plateau Northern Senatorial Seat come 2019.

The event which started at the PDP local Government Area Office in B/Ladi and later Riyom LGA Party Office was well attended and supported by party executives, stakeholders, youths, women, party loyalists and tribal associations from the Northern Zone who endorsed the aspiration and promised to work to see to the actualization. They all eulogised the gigantic and people-oriented projects and programmes being carried out by the member which they said are bringing societal transformation.

Rep. I. D. Gyang appreciated God for using the people to give him the mandate that made him a national figure.

He said God has enable him to execute people-oriented projects and programmes.

He said the decamping of APC leaders and members has shown the lack of capacity to lead.

He said PDP has all it takes to return the nation to the path of progress.

He said the return of PDP on the Plateau State will guarantee greater development.

He said he is appreciative of the call by the Ward Executives on him to contest for the Senatorial seat after wide consultations with critical stakeholders.

He said the call to contest started from B/Ladi LGA, then Jos South, Jos East, Bassa, Jos North, Riyom LGAs and other tribal associations from the Senatorial Zone.

He said his ambition was to recontest for House of Representatives but the people saw that he is faithful in the little mandate given him and are convinced he would do better if supported to be Senator.

He said he has succumbed to the call by critical stakeholders and party Executives to contest for the Senate Seat.

Rep. I. D. Gyang said he is offering himself to represent the diverse and pluralistic Northern Zone to create a better environment for all to cohabit peacefully.

He said he is much aware of the heterogeneous nature of the Northern Senatorial District which has the largest population and the challenges confronting same including the overstretching of infrastructures. He said he is ready to change the narratives of ground for a better, stronger and greater environment.

In Riyom LGA, Rep. I. D. Gyang said having graduated his Secondary education there, he is very conversant with the plights of the people.

He said he is ready to work in synergy with all those who will emerge from the Zone as Chairmen, State Assembly Members and Federal Legislators if elected as Senator to attract more friendly, safer and greater District for the common good of the masses.

He thanked the people to the supports and endorsement of his aspiration.

He said God is the Pilot of the project and he has handed over everything to Him for His supernatural Will.

Barr. I. D. Gyang promised not to disappoint the people if supported and given the Senatorial mandate.

He said he is committed to bringing more people-oriented projects and programmes within his remaining months at the House of Representatives.

Director General of the Campaign Organization and Former PDP Local Government Chairman Bassa, Mr. Ayiki Jacob Arushe described Barr. I. D. Gyang as an outstanding legislator, effective leader and a detribalized figure who is distinguishing himself and performing credibly well.

He said Barr. I. D. Gyang performance is remarkable and should be supported to be the Senator of the Northern District of Plateau State to bring more developmental infrastructures.

Mr. Arushe said Barr. I. D. Gyang deserves the Senatorial ticket considering his track records of rural and infrastructural transformation which would be replicated across the Senatorial District.

He called on the people to give him the much needed support.

The party Executives and stakeholders who spoke said they are very comfortable of Barr. I. D. Gyang developmental strides as the trust and confidence reposed on him is speaking and yielding positive results.

“We are very pleased of your performance and will not disappoint you during the Primary Election” a Ward Chairman said.

“Our mandate is not a waste but speaking and your performance is outstanding and we are saying you deserve a better and higher position as reward for your selfless services” the youth Leader of Riyom said.

Those who spoke also said Barr. I. D. Gyang is vocal, articulate and sound in is legislative engagements. They said he has always spoken about their challenges, especially the security concern which has attracted both local and international attention and interest.

They prayed God to bless him with more wisdom and courage to continue protecting their interests.

The event brought together Aspirants of House of Representatives Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency such as The Minority Leader Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Daniel Dem and Dr. Prince Simon Mwadkwon Fwet, State House of Assembly Aspirants from the two Local Government Areas; Pharm. Chun John Ezekiel, Hon. Timothy Dantong, Hon. Wycliffe Watson all described Barr. I. D. Gyang as a credible and focused leader who deserves to be supported in is Senatorial ambition.

Also with Barr. I. D. Gyang were officers of his Directorate and Local Government Coordinators across the Six Local Government Areas making up the Senatorial District.

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