GAGDI AND THE TRAJECTORY OF PEOPLE’S PATIENCE

On February 12, 2023, those who accompanied Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi to some of the farthest parts of the Federal Wards of Kanam LGA may have read through the thread of the development worth recounting for those who do not know Kanam here.

Traversing through Dugub, Dogonruwa, Munbutbo, Garga, it was easy to make-out what was ahead: Driving as if in a grandprix, that must be done to beat the heavy sand on the roads, but what laid ahead became a test of who was on the wheels.

But, Na Kankwana, from Angwan Gyero in Munbutbo and an old hand in handling the steering wheel is able to give any driver a lesson on how to drive in the sand. He was part of the entourage, who knows every pot hole from the point of start to finish.

The casualties became pronounced: Some vehicles fell to function and were left to be attended to the next day, just as the fatigue that came through pushing some of them that got stuck in the sand took its toll on all.

At Tunga, Lugur, and Garga and Munbotbo, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi would himself lead to push the vehicles which were stuck in the sand. Those who have stayed longer with him are quick to recall some of the days that he would challenge drivers who had problems and drive their vehicles to safety.

The moment night felt, the test became manifest from Ganjuwa, Birbyang, Tunga, Tukur, Yenla, Kantana, Jom terminating at Jarmai. By the time the entourage arrived at the venues of meeting his constituents, the night was far spent.

At some point for a first-timer, it would appear no soul would be met at the venues. It would surprise those that doubted that they kept virgil by singing and dancing until he arrived the venue.

But it was not the test that should make the headline:It was the sheer patience of supporters patiently waiting in the sun for hours to receive their son.

They knew he would turn up knowing the terrain of their area. For young men who own motorcycles, they displayed their skills in the most outrageous manner.

They understand politics. Only the patient goes home happier. The orientation serves well to raise politically conscious actors that could be accommodated.

That is the mold Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi is made of. Suave as ever, he is the man to beat, because In God We Trust.

GAGDI CAMPAIGN COUNCIL MEDIA
February 14, 2023

DAY FOUR: GAGDI AND THE STORY OF HOPE AND WHY HIS VICTORY IS WHAT IS NEEDED IN 2023

Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi speaking at Chip Federal Ward Tuesday, February 14, 2023, said politics is not war, but of what can be done to change the quality of life of the people.

Speaking at Belning Federal Ward which was the last in the tour today, Gagdi said, it is high time to compensate communities that have helped in the course of electing him.

Corroborating Gagdi’s performance, Engr Manji Gontori, erstwhile YPP flag bearer in Plateau State, and Elder Nanle Gujor who represented the Elders’ Advisory Council paid glowing tribute to the people’s representative.

The presence of another elder, Nde Joshua Waklek at Belning spoke a million words as Gagdi promised that the ward would be made better, having not done a lot for them.

If there are very difficult terrains in Kanam which were visited on the second day of the tour, the journey to Garram and Tal by the Gagdi Campaign Council tells of a story of resistance and determination to change a narrative.

The blistering winds at Garram, Tal Tuesday morning could do nothing to stop Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi meeting his constituents on day four of his re-election bid.

Of the visit to Garram, Tal, Chip, Jiblik, Lankan and Belning Federal Wards, the reassurance of a new hope and willingness to work brought many decampees from PDP to APC. They were received at Tal, Chip, Jiblik and Lankan in large number.


GAGDI CAMPAIGN COUNCIL MEDIA
February 14, 2023

ON THE THIRD DAY OF FEDERAL WARDS’ TOUR, GAGDI’S ACCEPTANCE INDEX KEEPS SOURING

The enthusiasm written on the faces of supporters of Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi in the remaining wards of Pankshin and Kanke delivered a message of hope and of the bond between the people and their representative.

If visiting Gyangyang, Nemel, Dawaki, Kabwir, Wuchenbe, Wokkos, Kangshu, Kadung and Fier is anything to go by, it further reinforces the fact that Gagdi has everything going on well for him as far as his ambition is concerned.

The presence of Engr Manji Gontori, erstwhile gubernatorial candidate of YPP in Plateau State from Gyangyang to Fier was, in the main, a sign that rejoining APC was the boost needed to prosecute the battle.

Thus, Manji’s strongest selling points were further reassurance that, it was no fluke dropping his ambition for Nentawe Yilwatda’s and the party’s glory in the 2023 general elections.

With an affected voice due to selling his candidature for three days non-stop, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi would trudge on, speaking to his supporters who defied the vagaries of the weather to reach out to them before the polls.

On the third day of the tour, about 30 Federal Wards have so far been visited by Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi.


GAGDI CAMPAIGN COUNCIL MEDIA
February 13, 2023

By Prince Sekat, Pankshin

On the second day of the re-election bid tour of the last nine Federal Wards of Kanam, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi got further reassurance of support for his ambition to return to the National Assembly.

The turnout of supporters at Gum, birth place of Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi was revealing as it put paid to whatever doubt there is of whether a prophet is withoutr honour with his people. They exhibited their love in the man they are well pleased in.

Gagdi did not display any sign of emotions, as he did the previous day at Gwamlar, assuring that, there are better ways to get the consent of the people, rather than hood winking them with promises of development.

GAGDI: THE WUS GAK PHENOMENON

Except for non-native speakers of Ngas, the mention of Wus Gak may not connote anything special. Now we know better and how the phrase has changed the mindset of people about Gagdi’s style of representation.

Despite being the native language of the Ngas, its usage has become a ‘national language’ of some sort, anywhere Gagdi is involved.

In areas visited which included Dugub, Gum-Gagdi, Kanam, Munbutbo, Garga, Birbyang, Kantana, Jom and Jarmai; despite arriving in some wards at night, the enthusiasm to receive Gagdi was palpably written on their faces and in the reception they accorded the entourage.

Several defectors from the opposition PDP were received into the fold of the All Progressives Congress in all the wards visited.

GAGDI CAMPAIGN COUNCIL MEDIA
February 12, 2023

By Prince Sekat, Pankshin

Member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi on his re-election tour of 36 Federal Wards February 11, 2023 got the support he deserves from the constituents.

Meeting party supporters at each Federal Ward headquarters, Gagdi was emphatic, like many: Another term is needed to build on what was started in 2019.

In the words of Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, God often lifts a man or woman from amongst the least of the society to bring them honour.

The fanfare in the visit may not be lost in the motorcade, and machine displays by some overzealous youth, but in the manner which women, children, and youth stood in the blazing heat to welcome the entourage became a signpost of the support they have to offer to their people-centered representative.

Speakers which included youth, women, elders, legislative and party leaders, and candidates for House of Assembly at Ampang East, Langshi, Dok-pai, Amper-Seri, Amper B, Gumshar, Gwamlar, Namaran culminating at Kunkyam eulogized Gagdi for standing to be counted.

Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has, in the last four years always identified with the people; playing pivotal roles in their activities. During the visit to Amper- Seri Ward, he attended Kurum Day where he donated 500 thousand naira to the people.

The visit continues with the remaining 8 federal wards of Kanam February 12, 2023.


GAGDI CAMPAIGN COUNCIL MEDIA
February 11, 2023

By Freelance Reporters, Jos

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong and Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council is optimistic of a big win for the party in the forthcoming elections from the State to the Federal level.

Governor Lalong while speaking at the flag-off of the APC Gubernatorial campaign in Wase, said APC has performed excellently in Plateau State and Nigeria which has made it formidable and a party to beat.

Lalong said with few weeks to the elections, the APC with its candidates and teeming supporters has been working hard to ensure that it wins the elections with a wide margin.

He expressed happiness that while he has been busy cris-crossing the country with the Presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC gubernatorial candidate and his successor by the grace of God Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda and his team have also been traversing the nooks and crannies of the State to canvass for votes.

Lalong said from the response so far, the people of Nigeria and Plateau State have decided to go with Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President and Kashim Shettima as his Vice, as well as Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda as the next Governor of Plateau State with Pam Bot-Mang as his Deputy.

Speaking about the achievements of the Rescue Administration, the Governor said that while he inherited a State riddled with crises and violence, he is going to hand over a State that is peaceful and bubbling with life and economic activities. In addition he said his government has completed most of the abandoned projects he inherited and also executed many which have been put into use for the good of the people.

Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Idris Wase said the achievements of the APC under Governor Lalong are, unprecedented, enormous and visible.

He said Lalong has united the State and connected very well with the Federal Government thereby attracting projects and appointments that have never been brought to the State.

He said the people will reward the Governor by electing Nentawe as his successor and also sending him to the Senate to continue his good works of promoting the interests of the people of Plateau State.

Member Representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam Federal Constituency Yusuf Gagdi said Plateau is in safe hands because of the choice of Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda who will continue with the legacies of Governor Lalong.

Plateau State APC Chairman Hon. Rufus Bature while handing over flags to the Gubernatorial candidate and other candidates of the party charged members to remain steadfast go back to their polling units to work for the victory of Dr. Nentawe and all the candidates of the party in the forthcoming elections.

He received decampees from other parties including the Gubernatorial candidate of the YPP Engr. Manji Gontori.

In his remarks, APC Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda thanked the people of the State for showing him uncommon love and acceptance, promising to work to sustain the peace and security of the State by building on the achievements of Governor Lalong.

He said the vision of the Generation Next team is to create wealth and deepen empowerment of the people leveraging on technology and innovation.

He said he will build on Lalong’s achievements in other sectors such as health, education and infrastructure development, empowerment, job creation as well as social cohesion.

On arrival in Wase, the Governor and his entourage visited the Palace of the Emir of Wase Alhaji Muhammadu Sambo Haruna where they sought royal blessings.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the
Executive Governor, Plateau State.
8th February 2023.”APC