Gombe South Senate Race: Jerry Damara Expands Political Outreach

Gombe South Senate Race: Jerry Damara Expands Political Outreach

By Auwal Ahmad Umar

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections, a leading aspirant for the Gombe South Senatorial seat, Jerry Joseph Damara, has stepped up consultations across the zone, seeking the support and blessings of traditional rulers and party stakeholders.

Mr Damara, who recently emerged as a consensus aspirant for the senatorial district, visited the palaces of the Mai Kaltungo and the Mai Tangle as part of efforts to consolidate support for his ambition.

During the visits, the aspirant said traditional institutions remain vital to peace, unity, and development, noting that his aspiration was driven by appeals from stakeholders across Gombe South.

“I value the role of our traditional rulers in promoting stability and development in society. Their guidance and prayers are important as we continue consultations across the zone,” he said.

He added that, if elected to the National Assembly, he would focus on initiatives capable of improving the welfare of constituents and attracting development projects to the district.

The Mai Kaltungo, Engineer Saleh Mohammed, and the Mai Tangle, Alhaji Danladi Sanusi Maiyamba, described Mr. Damara as a politician committed to the interests of his people.

The monarchs expressed confidence in his capacity to contribute to the development of Gombe South if elected to represent the district in the Senate.

As part of the consultations, Mr Damara also visited APC offices in Kaltungo and Billiri local government areas, where he pledged to build and furnish a befitting party office in Kaltungo, citing the poor condition of the current facility.

He also donated cash support to youths, women, and party officials during the visits.

At the APC State Secretariat in Gombe, the aspirant was received by members of the party’s state executive committee led by the chairman, Mohammed Dantata Ndus.

During the meeting, Mr Damara reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC and pledged continued support for the party leadership in the state.

The senatorial aspirant also visited the residence of Jamilu Isiaka Gwamna, one of the APC governorship aspirants in Gombe State, for further consultations.

Earlier, Mr. Damara organised a special prayer session at his residence, where prayers were offered for peace and political stability on the Tangale-Waja axis and in Gombe State.

Among those who accompanied him during the consultations were the member representing the Billiri/Balanga Federal Constituency, Ali Isa J.C.; lawmakers from the Gombe State House of Assembly representing Gombe South; former commissioners; and former local government chairpersons from the zone.