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Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye; Dr. Abubakar Jimeta Shelves Ambition, Pledges Loyalty to PDP


Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu with former Governor of Gombe state Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo and Other contestants during a stakeholder engagement

Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta, a house of representatives aspirant on the platform of the People Democratic Party, PDP, for the GOMBE/KWAMI/FUNAKAYE federal constituency, has stepped down his ambition. 

He made this known in a statement Sunday afternoon after a brief meeting with some key stakeholders and community leaders in his constituency. 

Dr. Abubakar Jimeta said, he considers putting his aspiration on hold till the near future based on certain factors which include family and other key stakeholders’ decisions. “Concerning my political aspiration to give good, responsible, and purposeful representation to the good people of GOMBE/KWAMI/FUNAKAYE federal constituency, I have considered putting it on hold till a near-future time based on some factors, including family and other key stakeholders’ decisions.

Dr. Abubakar also pledged his support to the party at all levels saying that “I will support, in any possible capacity all PDP flag bearers for all elective positions in the forthcoming general elections. Our resolve to reclaim Gombe state and Nigeria is unshakeable”. He added that “as a party man, I will not be caught in the web of anti-party activity in any way”. 

Finally, he appreciates the effort of all stakeholders for their prayers, candid advice, and suggestion during his attempt to clinch the PDP ticket and contest as a member House of Representatives. “I look forward to a more robust cooperation from well-meaning party faithful in my future political endeavors”, he concluded.







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