APC, Yilwatda express confidence in sweeping Gombe LG elections

The All Progressives Congress has expressed confidence in winning all elective positions in Saturday’s local government elections in Gombe State, as the party’s National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, endorsed its chairmanship and councillorship candidates.

Speaking on Wednesday during the presentation of party flags to APC candidates in Gombe, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya said the ruling party was poised for another electoral victory across the state’s 11 local government areas.

Yahaya said the APC remained the dominant political force in Gombe State and was determined to consolidate its hold on power through unity, performance and grassroots support.

“We are determined to repeat our electoral successes and retain all elective positions under the APC platform. Our strength lies in our unity, commitment and the confidence the people have in our leadership,” the governor said.

He noted that the party had continued to record electoral successes in the state and urged members to remain focused and united ahead of the polls.

According to him, the APC aims to retain control of all local government councils and legislative seats while strengthening governance at the grassroots level through the state’s 11 local government areas and 13 Local Council Development Areas.

Yahaya also commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting major infrastructure projects in the state, particularly the ongoing superhighway project traversing parts of the North-East.

He said the road project, recently inspected by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, would enhance connectivity, stimulate commerce and improve the living standards of citizens.

“We appreciate President Tinubu’s commitment to the development of Gombe State and the North-East. These projects are in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, which continues to inspire confidence among Nigerians,” he stated.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s support for the Federal Government’s development agenda, saying its impact was already visible across critical sectors.

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Earlier, Yilwatda, praised Yahaya for what he described as significant achievements in infrastructure, education and social development.

He said visits to communities and project sites across the state revealed tangible evidence of governance delivering benefits to citizens.

“I visited communities, institutions, universities, road projects and cultural centres. What I saw was democracy working for the people. The projects are touching lives and improving livelihoods across the state,” he said.

Yilwatda added that market women, traders, farmers and other residents he interacted with expressed satisfaction with the administration’s performance.

He also lauded Tinubu for ongoing and proposed federal infrastructure projects across Northern Nigeria, including major road corridors linking Akwanga, Jos, Bauchi, Gombe and Maiduguri.

According to him, the projects would deepen regional integration, facilitate trade and significantly reduce travel time across the region.

He further highlighted plans for a railway line connecting Port Harcourt and Maiduguri, as well as gas infrastructure projects aimed at boosting industrialisation and expanding energy access.

Urging APC leaders and supporters to sustain mobilisation efforts ahead of the local government elections, Yilwatda said the party’s popularity was rooted in its commitment to development and service delivery.

“APC remains firmly rooted among the people. Our success is based on good governance, development and our commitment to improving the lives of citizens,” he said.