By Uche Onyeali
Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske has embarked on a statewide grassroots appreciation and engagement tour across the 21 local government areas aimed at strengthening citizens engagement and aligning leadership priorities with the aspirations of the people.
A statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Abdulrahman Bashir Haske Campaign Organisation, Abdulgaffar Ahmed, said the five-day strategic tour, which commenced on Monday, May 11, has so far covered nine local government areas.
At each stop, Haske reiterated his commitment to inclusive governance, youth empowerment, educational development, agricultural revitalisation and sustainable economic growth. He also emphasised that the voices, needs and expectations of the people would remain central to his political vision.
The tour began in the Southern Senatorial Zone, with visits to Ganye, Toungo, Jada and Mayo-Belwa Local Government Areas. The aspirant was received by large gatherings of traditional leaders, stakeholders, youth and women groups, and party faithful, reflecting strong grassroots support and community engagement.
On Tuesday, the tour extended to Lamurde, Guyuk, Shelleng, Numan and Demsa Local Government Areas, where stakeholders described the engagements as impactful and inspiring.
Haske and his delegation held consultative meetings with royal fathers and local leaders, fostering dialogue on unity, development and shared prosperity.
In recognition of traditional institutions, Haske first paid a courtesy visit, on Monday, to the Gangwari Ganye, presenting utility vehicles to the royal father as a gesture of respect and partnership.
He highlighted the importance of sustaining a strong relationship between leadership and traditional authorities in advancing peace and development.
Speaking during the visit, Haske described his relationship with Ganye chiefdom as longstanding and rooted in mutual respect, trust and shared aspirations.
In his response, the Gangwari Ganye commended the aspirant as “a son of the soil and a son of destiny,” offering prayers for wisdom and guidance, while urging him to remain connected to grassroots communities.
Across the councils visited, community members acknowledged Haske’s track record of philanthropy, educational support and humanitarian initiatives, noting that his contributions to social welfare predate his political ambition.
Prominent political figures, including former a Deputy Governor, Martin Babale, former State Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abubakar Shehu, and Mansur Toungo, also endorsed his leadership qualities.
They described him as a visionary leader with administrative competence, political maturity and a strong commitment to people-centred governance.
The tour continues today in Michika, Madagali, Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas; Thursday in Maiha, Hong, Gombi and Song; and will end on Friday in Girei, Fufure, Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas.
Haske expressed gratitude to all the communities visited for their hospitality, guidance and support, reaffirming his belief that unity, peace and collective efforts are critical to building a prosperous Adamawa State.
It would be recalled that Haske made his official declaration to run for the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State on April 25 on the platform of the APC and subsequently obtained his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms on Tuesday, April 28.
