Campaign rally: Kokona residents across party lines vows to vote Ombugadu, Defy heavy rain

By David Odama

Residents of Kokoma local government area in Nasarawa state across party lines on Monday defy heavy down pour to demonstrate their resolve to vote the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic party PDP, Rt Hon. Emmanuel David Ombugadu during the statewide party rally to the area.

The mumon crowed that turned out in their thousand s refuse to take shelter following rain fall that greeted the rally .

Some residents who spoke to Journalists during the rally, said they were at the rally despite their differences in parties affiliations to rally support for Ombugadu governorship election

According to Fulani resident, and APC member who identified himself Abdullahi Nassau, explained that they refused to leave the campaign rally to demonstrate and show their solidarity with the Ombugadu candidacy.

He further added that their support for Ombugadu and the People’s Democratic party in the state was born out of the failure of the government in power to address their challenges which he enumerated to include absence of schools in Kokona, medical facilities for the people in the area.

Commenting on the rally, another resident, Mrs Christina Imole, stated that they were identifying With Ombugadu and the People’s Democratic party is because they are convinced that the Ombugadu administration would be more meaningful.

According to her, where have the people coming to share Indomie, rice, before now , stating that they have come to terms with electorial processes, where they will no longer be deceived.

While pledging the support of the women, youths for Ombugadu in 2027Mrs Imole lamented the neglect over the year and appeal to the residents to vote wisely in the forthcoming governorship and other elections.