By Talatu Maiwada
Mr Joel Madaki veteran politician and governorship aspirant, of the All Progressive Congress, (APC), in Adamawa has withdrawn from the race and endorsed Mr Abdulrahaman Haske.
Madaki announced his decision in a press conference, on Thursday, in Yola, ahead of the party’s gubernatorial primaries.
He said his decision to endorse Haske and transfer all his political structures and support base to him was in the collective interest of the people of Adamawa state.
He said he will work with him to mobilise party members across the state and deploy his political skills, grassroots connections to ensure that he clinches the party ticket
“I have made a decision that I believe will best serve our people.
“I wholeheartedly endorse Abdurrahman Haske as the candidate to lead us into a brighter future.
“I have full confidence in his ability to champion the values we all hold dear,” he added.
Madaki stated that he stepped down from the race with humility and conviction, urging his supporters, delegates and loyalists to rally behind Haske during the pramary election.
He noted that the decision was not taken lightly but was based on careful consideration of the challenges facing the state.
Madaki described Haske as a leader with the vision, integrity and dedication required to move the state forward.
Responding, Haske expressed appreciation to Madaki for the endorsement, describing it as emotional and encouraging.
“It feels very emotional for somebody like Baba Joel Madaki to agree to form an alliance with my movement,” he said.
“It comes with so much joy, and I want to thank Baba for finding us worthy of this opportunity to serve our dear state,” he said.
Haske said the development showed that their engagements were yielding positive results and strengthening their political base.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng).