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From Abel Leonard, Lafia
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Nasarawa North Senatorial bye-election, David Emmanuel Ombugadu, on Wednesday intensified his grassroots engagements across the Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area, receiving widespread support from residents, traditional leaders, women, youth, elders, and religious leaders ahead of the poll.
Earlier in his consultations across the constituency, Ombugadu visited Igga-BrumBrum, Ikka-Wangibi, Mada Station, Lambaga/Arikpa, and Kagbu Wards, where he was warmly received by enthusiastic supporters. The visits formed part of his ongoing efforts to mobilise support and engage directly with the electorate ahead of the forthcoming election.
The PDP candidate also paid a visit to the hometown of the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki, where he met with members of the family. During the visit, the father of the late senator described Ombugadu as his son and symbolically adopted him as “Ombugadu Akwashiki”. He prayed for the success of the PDP candidate and urged him to remain committed to the ideals of service, unity, and development championed by the late senator.
In his latest round of engagements, Ombugadu visited Ezen/Lizzi, Agunji/Ogbagi, and Alogani/Gale communities, where large crowds turned out to welcome him. Women’s groups, youth, elders, and pastors offered prayers for the PDP candidate and publicly endorsed his senatorial ambition, expressing confidence in his ability to provide quality representation at the National Assembly.
Speaking during the meetings, several community leaders recalled projects executed by Ombugadu during his tenure in the House of Representatives, noting that the impact of those interventions remains visible years after he left office.
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According to them, many communities continue to benefit from the developmental projects he attracted, a record they said had strengthened public confidence in his leadership.
“The projects Ombugadu brought to our communities are still fresh in our minds. We have not forgotten what he did for our people, and that is why we are supporting him for the Senate,” a community representative said during one of the engagements.
Addressing supporters, Ombugadu expressed gratitude for the overwhelming reception and assurances of support from the various communities. He pledged to provide effective representation and attract more development projects to Nasarawa North if elected.
“I am humbled by the love, prayers, and confidence the people continue to show me. This support is a call to greater service, and I assure our people that I will continue to work for the progress and development of every community in Nasarawa North,” he said.
The former lawmaker reiterated his commitment to promoting infrastructure development, education, youth empowerment, agriculture, and improved social services, stressing that his campaign remains focused on issues that directly affect the lives and well-being of the people.
Political observers say the growing turnout at Ombugadu’s campaign engagements across Nasarawa Eggon reflects increasing grassroots momentum as candidates intensify consultations and voter outreach ahead of the highly anticipated senatorial bye-election.
