A large crowd gathered at Ribadu Square in Yola on Saturday as Alhaji Abdulrahman Bashir Haske, a 36-year-old entrepreneur and philanthropist, declared his candidacy for the 2027 Adamawa State governorship election. Haske positioned his campaign as a collective effort to transform the state, unveiling a policy framework called the Adamawa A.R.I.S.E Agenda. The agenda emphasizes accountable governance, economic resilience, infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, social development, and security. He cited Adamawa's reported 75 per cent poverty rate and 87 per cent dependence on federal allocations as key challenges requiring urgent action.
Haske stated his administration would prioritize transparency, productivity, and inclusive growth, with a focus on youth empowerment, women's inclusion, job creation, skills development, and support for small and medium enterprises. Strategic investments in agriculture and security were also highlighted as central to his economic plan. The event drew traditional leaders, youth groups, women, and political figures from all 21 local government areas. Attendees included former commissioners, local government chairmen, and APC stakeholders, signaling early political backing.
Hajiya Amina Yuguda, founder of the Haske Aminci Foundation, mobilized a significant number of supporters from the Verre Zone. Haske's private sector background and humanitarian initiatives, particularly in agriculture and community support, were praised by speakers. His growing support within the APC has been noted, with some party members describing him as a candidate with a clear developmental vision. The early release of a structured policy document is seen as a potential advantage in the upcoming race.
Alhaji Haske presents a reform agenda for a state where 87 per cent of revenue comes from federal allocations, yet offers no detail on how his private sector experience will generate independent income. His focus on transparency and productivity contrasts with the lack of specifics on funding the A.R.I.S.E Agenda. Adamawa's youth, who make up a large portion of the population, are promised jobs and skills training, but no timelines or implementation plans were shared. Without a clear financial roadmap, the agenda risks becoming another set of unmet promises.
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