Northern Pulse: 2027: Galadima, Wukari/Ibi rep. aspirant says Taraba PDP stronger than ever

By Philip Yatai

A frontline aspirant for the Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency, Alhaji Muktar Galadima, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba is stronger than ever and will make exploits at the 2027 general elections in the state.

Galadima, a respected town planner and former director with the Federal Capital Development Authority, stated this while submitting his nomination and expression of interest forms at the Taraba State Secretariat of the party in Jalingo.

He dismissed widespread speculations suggesting the existence of a crisis within the Taraba PDP, declaring emphatically that “there is no factional division in the party’s state chapter”.

He maintained that the PDP family in Taraba remains intact and united under one leadership, stressing that reports of internal wranglings were mere distractions aimed at weakening the party ahead of future elections.

He reaffirmed his total confidence in the leadership of the PDP at both the state and national levels.

According to him, the PDP remains united, focused and battle-ready ahead of the 2027 polls.

Galadima, who was accompanied by excited supporters and party faithfuls, said that the visible overwhelming support indicates a major step in the unfolding political contest for the Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency seat.

He expressed profound appreciation to the PDP leadership for giving him the platform and opportunity to pursue his aspiration, describing the process as a testament to the party’s democratic culture and openness.

He also paid glowing tribute to the people of Wukari and Ibi, whom he said consistently encouraged and persuaded him to join the race in order to provide quality representation at the National Assembly.

“I am grateful to the party for providing me with the platform to contest for the House of Representatives seat. I also sincerely appreciate the people of Wukari and Ibi for calling on me to represent them.

“The growing support and confidence reposed on me by constituents have further strengthened my resolve to offer purposeful and people-oriented leadership, anchored on integrity, accountability and service to humanity,” he said.

The town planner further described the political journey as an avenue for growth and learning, noting that every challenge encountered along the path should be seen as a stepping stone to success rather than an obstacle.

He expressed confidence that party stakeholders would ultimately adopt a transparent and acceptable process capable of producing credible candidates for the 2027 elections.

In a strong show of party loyalty and discipline, the aspirant pledged to abide by whatever method the PDP leadership and stakeholders choose for selecting candidates, whether through direct primaries, indirect primaries or consensus arrangement.

“Whether through primaries or consensus, the matter should be determined by the party’s stakeholders. I will abide by whatever decision the party leadership and stakeholders reach,” Galadima said.