‘We are ready, confident to win upcoming elections in Adamawa- PDP Chieftain, Dogo vows 

By  Yagana Ali Yola 

The Peoples Democratic Party’, PDP,  on Wednesday said it is strategizing for the forthcoming local government council elections in Adamawa. 

The State Public Relations Officer, Dogo Victor, who spoke to newsmen in Yola, however, dismissed allegations of electoral bias, and reiterated the PDP’s “open‑door” approach to all aspiring candidate 

Dogo Victor, a longtime PDP stalwart and former adviser to the governor, introduced himself as the party’s spokesperson for Adamawa, emphasizing his commitment to transparency and grassroots engagement. 

“I am Dogo Victor, the State Public Relations Officer of the PDP. My role is to ensure that the party’s message reaches every corner of Adamawa, and that every member feels heard and represented,” he said.

When asked about the 2023 gubernatorial election—referred to by some opposition figures as a “cancer” on the state’s democratic process, Victor dismissed the notion that the PDP was denied justice, “We draw lessons from every election, but the allegation that justice could not be done for us is baseless,” he asserted.

 “What we saw was a robust contest, and the people of Adamawa spoke clearly. Now we are up and doing, focused on the future.”

He added that the PDP had identified “disasters” in the previous polls—namely, the marginalization of opposition voices—and claimed the party is now working to prevent any repeat.

 “We will not allow the PDP to be swapped out like that. Our level of preparation for this election is high, and we are determined to protect the will of the people,” he said.

Victor described the PDP as “the home party of Adamawa,” arguing that its deep‑rooted grassroots structures make it virtually unbeatable. “It is very difficult for any other political party to make credible claims of taking over the PDP in Adamawa,” he explained.

 “Even the governorship of the state has shown that a governor from a different party can still deliver successful policies and projects that capture the imagination of the electorate.”

He pointed to ongoing development initiatives across the state’s 16 local government areas as evidence that the PDP’s work speaks louder than any opposition rhetoric. “From road construction in Lamurde to health projects in Yola, the people see tangible results. That is why no other party can claim the moral high ground here,” he added.

On the issue of candidate selection, Victor announced an “open‑door” policy. “We have told all aspirants: if you have the clearance from your local government, come forward and contest. If you do not have the capacity, or you are afraid of losing, that is on you,” he said.

He clarified that the PDP will not resort to back‑room negotiations or “sell‑down” tactics. “Our primaries will follow the party’s constitution. There will be no secret deals, no bargaining. We will let the people decide,” he insisted.

When pressed about allegations that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would block opposition parties from a fair playing field, Victor replied: “The fear of the unknown is what drives such claims. 

“We have taken up the nomination and expression‑of‑interest forms, and we will go to the polls with confidence. The electoral umpire will be watched, and we are ready to supervise the process.”

In a closing appeal, Victor urged party faithful to remain steadfast. “We want the people to be led by their own choice. The opposition does not exist in the voting pattern of Adamawa; the PDP will win, day after day, because we know what is at stake,” he declared.

He invoked a sense of destiny, referencing the party’s resilience after previous setbacks: “We are people of destiny. We have faced freckles before, but with faith and determination, we will continue to serve Adamawa.”

The PDP has governed Adamawa for the past eight years, despite the state’s governor belonging to the APC. The party’s grassroots network, cultivated through numerous community projects, is cited as a key factor in its electoral dominance. 

“The upcoming local government elections are seen as a crucial test of whether the PDP can translate its state‑level achievements into victories at the council level.

Victor further reiterated that the PDP’s door remains open to all aspirants who meet the party’s requirements, and that the party will contest the elections “with confidence, with justice, and with the people’s mandate at heart.”

The PDP’s campaign activities are expected to intensify over the next few weeks, with rallies, town‑hall meetings, and a series of policy announcements aimed at reinforcing the party’s image as the driving force behind Adamawa’s development.