The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial candidate for Adamawa Central, Abdullahi Ahmed Musa, popularly known as “Speaker,” has issued a rallying call for a new era of leadership built on community trust and integrity, positioning himself as a fresh alternative to what he describes as decades of political stagnation.
Musa made the declaration during a familiarization visit to NDC State Chairman Ibrahim Bebetu and members of the state executive at the party’s Secretariat in Yola, where he painted a sobering picture of a constituency left behind. He argued that years of neglect have denied the people of Adamawa Central the basic dividends of democracy they were promised.
At the heart of his message was a pointed critique of Nigeria’s political establishment: the constant recycling of power among a narrow circle of elites, he said, has bred voter apathy and eroded genuine democratic participation. True representation, Musa insisted, must center on the everyday needs of ordinary citizens rather than sustain a cycle of poor governance.
“My major motivation to represent Adamawa Central in the red chamber of the National Assembly is to liberate my people from the shackles of poverty and deprivation, and to create a new culture and meaning in representation,” Musa declared.
He pointed to his intimate knowledge of the realities on the ground in Adamawa Central communities as a key strength — one he believes uniquely equips him to break the region’s cycle of underdevelopment and restore public faith in the democratic process.
Beyond his policy vision, Musa used the visit to sound a call for party unity, warning that internal division is a recipe for stagnation in any organization. He pledged his full cooperation and support to the NDC leadership, stressing that cohesion within the party is non-negotiable if it hopes to succeed at the polls.
“Some of us have no reason to keep distance from your leadership because, in my very presence, the national leader of the party acknowledged you as the chairman of the party in Adamawa,” Musa affirmed, underscoring his loyalty to Bebetu’s leadership.
For his part, Chairman Bebetu welcomed the gesture warmly, noting that Musa’s visit was the first of its kind among the party’s contesting candidates — a distinction he did not let go unnoticed. He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to backing every candidate who shares its core ideals and vision for Adamawa State.
Musa’s outreach signals more than a courtesy call — it reflects a broader strategy of grassroots engagement and a bid to redefine what representation means in Adamawa Central. With integrity, unity, and inclusive governance as his rallying themes, the senatorial hopeful is staking his claim as a genuine voice for the people ahead of the general elections.
