Salihu Girei, a governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, has pledged to confront insecurity and poverty if elected in 2027. He made the declaration in Abuja after purchasing the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms. Girei said Adamawa, despite its abundant resources, remains one of Nigeria's poorest states due to poor leadership. He highlighted that most residents are rural farmers who struggle to survive, while few urban dwellers grow richer from their produce.
Girei attributed rural poverty to governance failures and stressed that free quality education and youth skill acquisition are key to tackling it. He promised free medical care for women and children, improved agriculture, and better infrastructure if elected. Speaking on environmental degradation, he linked flooding in the state to deforestation and outdated practices. He noted that people rely on firewood for cooking because no viable alternative has been provided.
Girei suggested solar energy as a sustainable alternative, citing Adamawa's abundant sunshine. He said new governance approaches and vibrant leadership are needed to transform the state's political landscape. He described the APC form sales as transparent and claimed to have endorsements from across the state's 21 local government areas.
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