It was a declaration like no other. Even cross section of Journalists who came to cover the declaration of Hon. Bathiya Wesley, said it was more of a carnival of acceptance than a declaration.
To some, even a formal declaration of a Presidential Aspirant in a densely populated States like Lagos and Kano cannot be graced by a tumultuous crowd like the declaration of Hon. Bathiya Wesley, Member representing Hong constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly.
The crowd was impressive and ecstatic as the Legislator of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his entourage stormed Hong Local Government Area to declare his interest to contest for 2nd term.
The Lawmaker was received amidst cheers and drums of triumph, beautiful songs of solidarity from several support groups, friends and associates many of who, spurred by the joy of the moment, pleaded with him to start preparing for governorship seat after Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri completed his 2nd term.
The arrival of Hon. Bathiya, who is also the Chairman House Standing Committee on Education of the Assembly at the headquaters of Hong LGA, caused vehicular traffic emerging from the motorcade as the town was brought to a standstill for more than 3 hours.
Intetestingly, the crowd assured him that they would not stop supporting him until he is elected for 2nd term and see that he becomes the Govenor of the State in the future, and described as best Legislator in the Assembly.
More so, the event attracted several dignitaries including Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who was represented by Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Information and Strategy, Dr. Umar Garba Pella, as well as cream of Stakeholders.
Speaking while declaring his intention to contest for 2nd term, Hon. Bathiya, told the cheering crowd that words have failed him in expressing how he felt with the kind of solidarity/support and love showed to him.
Hon. Bathiya, expressed gratitude to Almighty God for seeing him through his representation since he was elected in 2019 to date, and thanked them for the confidence they reposed in him.
He stated that he came to inform them that he had purchased a form to seek re-election and deemed it necessary to come back home and declare his intention as well as canvass for their support.
Hon. Bathiya Wesley, pleaded with whoever he had offended or failed to fulfill his promise to him to forgive him, saying that his joy is to see that he makes every of his electorate happy.
In his goodwill message, the Executive Chairman Hong LGC, Hon. Inuwa Usman Waganda, said that the solidarity accorded to the Member was a clear demostration that they will deliver Hong to PDP.
Hon. Waganda, assured that the entire Hong LGA is solidly behind him, and that as a grasstroot politician, he has done what he was elected to do, explaining that nobody is contesting with him considering his track record.
In his welcome address, the PDP Chairman Hong LGA, Alh. Ibrahim Ndotti, commended the member for delivering on his mandate, saying that what the Legislator is doing at the Assembly is commendable.
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