Ishola Michael, Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa who won his reelection has extended hands of fellowship to those he defeated at the polls, urging them to team up with him in order to move the state forward.
The re-elected Governor stated that, “As in every electoral contest, there is bound to be winners and losers. But for me, there is no victor and no vanquished.”
“If the ultimate objective of all political parties and contestants is about the peace, progress and development of Gombe State, it behoves on all of them to support us in moving our dear State forward. On my part, I’m ready to work with all stakeholders in running an all-inclusive government for the benefit of our people.”
Inuwa in an acceptance speech on his victory at the just concluded Governorship and State Assembly Elections, on Sunday stated that, “This victory is not Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s or APC’s victory alone. It is a victory for all citizens of Gombe State.”
According to him, “The roads, hospitals, schools and other development projects and dividends of democracy we provided over the past four years (and which we shall continue to provide) are not for the benefit of our supporters alone, but for the benefit of all citizens of Gombe State irrespective of ethnic, religious or partisan affiliations.”
“It is with a heart full of gratitude, humility and complete submission to the will of Allah that I address you today in order to express my profound appreciation for giving me the honor to serve once again as your governor for another term of four years,” he stated.
The Governor stressed that, “extraordinary outpouring of support and solidarity in the just concluded governorship and state assembly elections has reaffirmed my belief in your determination to choose the politics of development and progress over that of retrogression and blackmail.”
According to him Through the ballot box, you have made clear priorities and aspirations for Gombe State to continue on the path of progress, prosperity and all-inclusive development and governance.”
