VICTORY SPEECH BY HONORABLE AHMED MOHAMMED ON THE OCCASION OF HIS WINNING THE STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PRIMARIES AT THE CONVENTION OF THE PDP, 29TH NOVEMBER, 2014 AT ANKPA TOWNSHIP STADIUM, ANKPA, KOGI STATE.
PROTOCOLS
Last October I declared my interest to seek the nomination of our party to contest for ANKPA 1 Constituency, Kogi State House of Assembly in the upcoming election in 2015. I asked for your support so that together with your continued goodwill, we will secure a fresh mandate to confront the many challenges that are before us. I asked for your trust so that we can continue to expand the political space, promote greater democratic culture and unite our nation for rapid progress and speedy transformation.
In the past months, we have witnessed a tensed political environment with consultations, permutations and thorough self examination, and today the Peoples Democratic Party has spoken with one strong voice. It is with great humility that I accept the monumental mandate which you have handed over to me as the one to represent Ankpa 1 constituency at the Kogi State House of Assembly.
We thank God for making this day possible.
I thank all the delegates to this convention for the confidence you have reposed in me. I assure you that I will never let you down. I also thank all the members of our great party for the role you have all played in influencing the choice that have been made. I thank you all.
I must not forget to appreciate the youths of Ankpa local government who raised their hard-earned money to purchase the Nomination form for me. I say a big THANK YOU. I consider it a golden opportunity given to me by you to display our courage, rekindle our innovative instinct, showcase our character and turn our dreams into reality.
I am very grateful to the DG of my campaign team, Alhaji Abdullahi Yakubu (A.K.A Burkina) and members of the AHMED AHMED Campaign Organization for the great work that has been done to convert the will of the people into delegate’s votes.
I thank the convention organizing committee for organizing a secure, transparent, free and fair convention.
Let me specially acknowledge the effort of my brother, my confider, my hard working and most trusted friend, Alhaji Ishaka Suleiman (OANDO), a strong, reliable and trusted ally. My friends, colleagues, family members and most importantly my dearest wife, whose prayers and words of encouragement has always been my driven force.
Let me assure the good people of my constituency that this victory is not for me alone and our supporters; it is a victory for PDP members and indeed all sons and daughters of Ankpa local government, and my constituency Ankpa 1. it is a reward for our hard work and commitment to the welfare of our people. I promise that we shall not rest on our oars but shall be spurred to work even harder with all well meaning people of the State.
I pledge a rededication of myself to the service of our people and the strengthening of democratic values in my constituency and in the State.
As we look forward to prepare for the general elections, I call on all Stakeholders, leaders, women, interest groups, and all Sons and daughters of Ankpa Local Government to mobilize, sensitize, work with us throughout the campaigns, and vote for me so that together, we will carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, and turn things around for the betterment terms of making laws and/or legislation that will affect the people positively.
The six (6) priorities still remains unchanged;
1. Effective legislation and representation.
2. Youth empowerment/Entrepreneurship programs.
3. Employment generation for graduates and school leavers.
4. Development of basic and social amenities
5. Introducing a welfare package for the elderly, widows and the less privilege.
6. Education and social services
Let me very respectfully pay special tribute to Hon. Hajiya Habibat Deen and all other contestant who all fought gallantly. I believe that the very lively state legislative primary has prepared me and the entire party for the forthcoming general election. I want to welcome all on board so that together we can build a home of our collective interest. This is the time for the party to move forward in unity to bring the state under the PDP banner and gain the electoral victory that we need to better serve our nation.
The challenges that confront us are enormous but the opportunities available to us are even more. We have the talent, skill, determination and passion to reach this ambitious, but achievable goal. And our administration led by the Peoples Democratic Party has the right priorities and strategy to make it happen.
For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the people upon which any nation relies. This is the price and the promise of citizenship.
I thank you all and God bless you.
Honorable Ahmed Mohammed
For Ankpa 1 constituency, Kogi State House of Assembly 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP)
