2027: Nigeria Not Working, NDC Ready to Fix It — NDC Aspirant, Dodo

From Abel Zwanke , Lafia 

A frontline senatorial aspirant under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Duba Ishaya Dodo, has declared that he possesses the capacity and experience required to effectively represent the zone at the National Assembly in 2027.

Dodo made the declaration on Friday while speaking with journalists shortly after the North Central stakeholders’ interactive meeting of the NDC held at Tazu Luxury Hotel in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.

The aspirant said he was comfortable with his decision to join the newly registered political party, noting that he saw prospects in the NDC even before prominent political figures began aligning with the platform.

“I am very much comfortable with my movement to the party because prior to when the big fish came in, I saw the prospects in the party, so I moved,” he said.

He expressed satisfaction with the activities and growing acceptance of the party across the country.

“With the activities of the party, I will say that I am very much impressed,” he added.

Speaking on his ambition to represent Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Dodo insisted that anyone seeking elective office must believe in his or her 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 think 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,” he stated.

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

“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.