2027: NDC Senate Aspirant Dodo dissatisfied over Nigeria situation, pledges readiness to change narrative

By David Odama

An NDC Stakeholder and a frontline senatorial aspirant for Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Duba Ishaya Dodo, has expressed concerns over the economic crunch, political instability and the calibre of candidates stressing that the Nation needs leaders that possesses the capacity and experience required to effectively represent the people at the national Assembly.

Dodo who made the declaration while speaking with journalists shortly after the North Central stakeholders’ interactive meeting , said he has the prerequisite to represent the zone at the National Assembly in 2027.

The aspirant said his decision to join the newly registered political party, was driven by the ideologies of the party, the foundation at which the party is built adding that he saw prospects in the NDC even before political figures began their route into the platform.

“I am very comfortable with my movement to the party even before the political figures came in, I saw the prospects in the party, so I moved,”, Dodo declared

While, expressing satisfaction with the activities and growing acceptance of the party across the country, the aspirant urged Nigerians to de-emphasized ethnicity, religion and political favouritism in electing their representatives in other to strengthen the National Assembly, and other organs of the government.

Speaking on his ambition to represent Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Dodo insisted that anyone seeking elective office must believe in his ability to deliver quality leadership.

“When you ask if I have the capacity, I feel everyone that wants to vie for any political position has the capacity. So, for me to come out to fight for the position of the Senate, I believe strongly that I have the capacity. I know I have the capacity,” he stated.

The NDC aspirant said the party was committed to people-oriented governance and would focus on improving the welfare of Nigerians if voted into office.

He explained that the party’s slogan, “Service to the People,” reflected its commitment to impactful leadership rather than empty political promises.
“We are not just singing songs, we are talking about exactly what we are going to do once we get to office,” he said.

Dodo further stressed the need for leaders whose policies directly affect the lives of citizens, rather than concentrating only on physical infrastructure.

“What my national leader says is that if your service is not affecting the lives of people, it ends up in bricks and mortar. People concentrate more on bricks and mortar and forget about the people. But NDC is here to service the people,” he said.

The senatorial hopeful also called on voters across the zone to embrace the NDC as a credible alternative capable of addressing Nigeria’s challenges.

“This party is new, so people should be open to new ideas. NDC is here to stay. NDC is the only party available to save Nigeria from drowning. With the activities of the party, I will say that I am very much impressed,” he added.

“We have given them the opportunity to show us what they have done,” he said.
Quoting former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, Dodo said Nigeria requires urgent reforms and responsible leadership.

“What His Excellency Peter Obi said yesterday is that if you tell me everything is okay, then I don’t think I will work with you because Nigeria is not okay. Nigeria is not working and NDC is here to fix Nigeria,” he said.

He urged Nigerians to support the NDC in its quest to restore the country to what he described as its glorious past.
“Let us fix Nigeria and bring Nigeria back to those old days that we always make reference to and honour the sacrifices of our fallen heroes,” Dodo added.

He advised electorates not to sell their votes during elections, warning against what he described as “fake promises” by politicians.