Uncertainty Trails Dogara Political Party for 2019 Ambition

Uncertainty trails the Political Party platform for Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara as he accepted to represent Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.

Dogara who is a member of All Progressive Congress (APC) has unresolved political difference to settle with Governor of Bauchi state, Mohammed Abubakar .

It was gathered that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had offered automatic ticket to Dogara, but he tactically ignored the offer.

However, addressing supporters who thronged his Abuja home this evening with posters without any political party on it ,  Speaker said he was already contemplating stepping aside, having represented the constituency for almost 12 years now.

He, however, said he was overwhelmed by the show of support and solidarity by his people who travelled from Bogoro, Dass and Tafawa Balewa local government areas in Bauchi State to Abuja to impress it on him to run again.

“Some people said they will retire us from politics, but we want to inform them that only God and the electorate can retire us,” he said.

The speaker added: “Because you came, because of your sacrifice, I want to announce to you that I will run to once again represent our constituency. I will soon come to meet you at home to make this formal.”

“I am shocked and surprised because I never thought or imagined that when I woke up today, I will see this mammoth crowd in my house.

“I am seeing faces of people we started this journey with since 2007. I pray God rewards you for this sacrifice.

“I was almost tired having been doing the same thing for almost  12 years now.

“But in recent days I started hearing some rumours and some people were already celebrating that I won’t run again.

“Nobody can impose leadership on you. Only you, our people, can choose who will represent you.

“I want to assure you that whatever you want us to do that is what we will do.

“Those who have said that they will retire us from politics, I want to tell them that we have just begun.

“We will continue to attract development to our area;  build roads,  hospitals, schools and create opportunities for our people to thrive.”

It was gathered the Governor Abubakar has already conceded Dogara ticket to another member of the party from his constituency.

Dogara never showed up at the last National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of All Progress Congress (APC) and he may announce his defection to PDP if the issue is not resolved with his Governor in a couple of days.