Southern Kaduna is buzzing with excitement as Hon. Samuel Audu, a popular grassroots politician in Jaba Local Government Area (LGA), has officially declared his interest to contest for the position of Jaba LGA’s chairmanship in the upcoming Kaduna councils’ election.

This declaration has received overwhelming support from friends and political allies of Hon. Samuel Audu, who couldn’t contain their tears of joy.

Under the banner of Hon. Samuel Audu’s Solidarity Team, a group of like-minded youths from across the political spectrum in Southern Kaduna, gathered in Kaduna on Saturday, 8th June 2024, to show their support and solidarity for his candidacy.

A statement issued by the Director of New Media and Mobilisation Directorate, Hon. Sam’s Solidarity Team, Hon. Josiah Gyang on 9th June 2024, said Hon. Samuel Audu is a distinguished grassroots politician and a stalwart of the PDP from Duya ward of Jaba LGA.
He has served in various capacities and has gained the trust and respect of the people both within and outside Jaba LGA.

During the meeting, Comr. Sunday Y. Kasai, the convener, addressed the participants and urged the people of Jaba LGA to support Hon. Samuel Audu’s candidacy for the development of the area. He described Hon. Samuel Audu as a unifier with a vast political network that spans across Southern Kaduna and the entire state.

Comr. Kasai emphasized Hon. Sam’s integrity and humility, stating that people of all ages and backgrounds have rallied around him beyond his political constituency.

Hon. Josiah Gyang, expressing his support for Hon. Samuel’s candidacy acknowledged his contributions to the socio-political landscape of Jaba LGA, Southern Kaduna, and Kaduna state as a whole. He commended Hon. Sam for including influencers of grassroots politics in this noble movement, which he believes will bring about positive change and development at the local level.

Hon. Gyang wished Hon. Samuel Audu the best of luck in his consultations with stakeholders and assured him of his unwavering support.

The participants expressed their satisfaction with Hon. Samuel Audu’s decision to contest and expressed confidence that he is the most qualified candidate for the position in this crucial time of political development.

Goodwill messages poured in from participants, wishing him success in his meritorious journey.

In his remarks, Hon. Samuel Audu expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support and goodwill messages he received from friends and political leaders. He appealed to his supporters within Jaba LGA and beyond, emphasizing that his declaration is not driven by personal interest but by the common interest of the people of Jaba LGA. He assured his political supporters and electorates that he is running as a servant, ready to serve the people and provide equal opportunities for development.

Hon. Samuel Audu encouraged his supporters to see him as the same person they have known for a long time, as his political ideologies have not changed.
He acknowledged that his understanding of grassroots politics has deepened over the years, and he called on his supporters to guide and advise him whenever necessary.

During the meeting, Hon. Samuel Audu announced the appointment of key positions to responsible stakeholders across Jaba LGA to oversee the running of his candidacy.
He entrusted these positions to individuals whom he holds in high esteem for their proven characters and selfless contributions to political development in Jaba LGA.

The meeting also served as a platform for brainstorming winning strategies. The convener urged the participants to spread the news and prioritize consultations with critical stakeholders.
This gathering marked the beginning of the project, and the team will be expanded and repositioned to assign key responsibilities as part of their strategy to win the contest. Regular physical and virtual meetings will be held with the candidate and other critical stakeholders in the PDP to promote his candidacy.

Hon. Samuel Audu invited like-minded individuals from Southern Kaduna, regardless of their political affiliation or local government area, to join this project. The meeting ended with pleasantries, goodwill messages, and familiarization with the candidate among friends, party faithful, and patriotic youth leaders from various local government areas in Kaduna State.