The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nasarawa State Chapter has embraced the “Rainbow Coalition” being canvassed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike.
The party has therefore promised to align with the decisions of the coalition.
This was disclosed on Saturday by the governorship candidate of the party with the Dr. David Ombugadu in Lafia during the official launch of his gubernatorial campaign.
He said the Nasarawa State chapter of the PDP was in complete solidarity with Wike; describing the minister as a capable and visionary leader.
“We want to affirm today that the entire Nasarawa State stands for Rainbow coalition. We are all united in support of our national leader the FCT minister Nyesom Wike. We are waiting for our national leader to give us direction. Wherever he goes, we will go,” he declared.
He asked visiting national representatives to convey the goodwill of the Nasarawa electorate to the Minister, alongside an open invitation for him to visit the State.
Ombugadu said he was committed to establishing an inclusive, innovative administration focused on bolstering the security of the State.
He pointed out that despite Nasarawa’s vast reserves of valuable solid minerals such as gold, lithium, and wolframite, the wealth remains concentrated in the hands of a few.
He promised that under his stewardship, state resources would be redirected toward public welfare, including improved healthcare access for expectant mothers and safer conditions for agricultural workers.
Also speaking at the rally, the PDP National Deputy Chairman (North), Yusuf Nya Agirikwe, stated that the party holds the popular mandate needed to assume leadership of the state in 2027.
“We have been hearing from far that Nasarawa State is PDP. I have come to establish it myself today, that PDP has the mandate of the people to rule them in this state,” he said.
He urged party faithful to actively mobilise local communities, turn out in large numbers, and safeguard their votes to ensure victory at the polls.
