Emameh Gabriel in Abuja
Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, led by the party’s leader, Senator David Jimkuta, have commended President Bola Tinubu for nominating a former acting Governor of the state, Senator Sani Danladi, as a minister.
This was as they called on party faithful in the state to work together in harmony to create an atmosphere of peaceful coexistence for the progress of the state.
The stakeholders include former acting Governor of Taraba, Alhaji Garba Umar; former gubernatorial aspirant, Chief David Sabo Kente; Senator Yusuf A Yusuf, Hajiya Zainab Ibrahim and Muazu Jaji Sambo.
Others include Senator Dalhatu Sangari, Gen. A.T Ibrahim, Chief Ezekiel Afukonyo, Bobboi Kaigama, Senator Anthony George Manzo and Hon. Jerry Manwe.
The call was made in a statement signed by the party’s leader, Jimkuta, on Thursday, where the party stakeholders expressed gratitude to Tinubu for a reward of loyalty.
The statement read: “We are expressing our gratitude to President Tinubu for recognising Senator Sani Abubakar’s competence and loyalty to the party.
”This appointment is well-deserved and a testament to Senator Abubakar’s commitment to serving the people of Taraba State.
”We also commend the president for his leadership and vision in selecting competent individuals to drive the agenda of the party at the national level.
”We are expressing confidence in Senator Abubakar’s ability to deliver on this new role as minister, to bring positive change to our dear Taraba State.
”Furthermore, we pledge our support and cooperation to Senator Abubakar and assure him of our readiness to work together for the development of Taraba State.”
The stakeholders therefore called on all party members in the state to unite, close ranks and rally behind Abubakar, to enable him deliver effectively on his new mandate.
”In conclusion, we are expressing our optimism that Senator Abubakar’s appointment would bring about the much-needed unity, peace development and progress to the Taraba State chapter of the APC.
”We urge him to be diligent, dedicated, and proactive in fulfilling his responsibilities as minister.
”We also reiterate our commitment to the success of the APC in Taraba State and pledge to work tirelessly towards upholding the values of the party in Taraba State,” the statement read.
