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Ex-FCTA director Muktar Galadima purchases PDP Reps nomination form

From The Punch · (34m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Muktar Galadima, a retired Director of the Federal Capital Territory Administration's Department of Development Control, has purchased nomination forms for the Wukari and Ibi Federal Constituency.
  • Galadima, a town planner by profession, expressed confidence in his ability to represent his constituents and improve their well-being, aiming to win the House of Representatives seat in the upcoming general elections.
  • He previously served as a Senior Special Assistant on Development Control to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and resigned to contest.

The political landscape in Taraba State is heating up as Muktar Galadima, a respected retired Director from the Federal Capital Territory Administration, throws his hat into the ring for the Wukari and Ibi Federal Constituency seat. Galadima's purchase of the Peoples Democratic Party's nomination and expression of interest forms signifies a serious bid to bring his extensive experience in town planning and development control to the National Assembly.

I am very happy today because the process towards actualisation of my dream of giving my people good leadership is on the top gear.

โ€” Muktar GaladimaExpressing enthusiasm after purchasing nomination forms.

Galadima's confidence is palpable. He asserts that victory will be determined by the constituents, not the ruling party, signaling a focus on grassroots support and a belief in his own merit. His background at the FCTA, particularly his role as Senior Special Assistant on Development Control, provides him with a unique understanding of governance and public service delivery, which he intends to leverage for the betterment of his people.

I have just purchased my nomination and expression of interest forms today, and I am overwhelmed by the support and goodwill I have received from the people of Wukari/Ibi.

โ€” Muktar GaladimaReacting to the support from his constituents.

His decision to contest, spurred by what he describes as a 'clarion call' from his constituents for better representation, highlights a desire to address local needs effectively. Galadima's campaign is poised to emphasize his track record and his vision for improving the well-being of the Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency, setting the stage for a potentially compelling electoral contest.

My intention and aspiration is based on my peopleโ€™s clarion call for better representation at the National Assembly, bearing in mind my track record of service at the FCTA.

โ€” Muktar GaladimaExplaining his motivation for contesting.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.