Bye-election: Maku seeks mass voter turnout, warns against ballot tampering

Mr Labaran Maku, the Labour Party (LP) senatorial candidate for Nasarawa North bye-election, has urged eligible voters to come out en masse, vote for him, and protect their votes.

The bye-election, slated for June 20, followed the demise of Sen. Godiya Akwashiki.

Maku, a former Minister of Information, made the call on Wednesday in Wakama while speaking to with our 6ahead of the June 20 bye-election.
He said he joined the race to deliver much-needed dividends of democracy to the zone and to contribute positively to national development.

“First, I want to thank stakeholders, various groups, women, and youths for calling on me and supporting my aspiration.
“By God’s grace, I will not fail them if elected to the Red Chamber on June 20.

“I want to use this medium to call on the electorate to come out en masse, vote for me, and protect their votes during the election,” he advised.

The former deputy governor of the state also pledged to empower youth and women, and initiate people-oriented projects, if elected.

“I also want to assure the people that I will set up the Late Sen. Godiya Akwashiki Foundation to support the poor and train future leaders.

“Late distinguished Sen. Godiya Akwashiki did well and was the best senator Nasarawa North has ever produced.

“Setting up a foundation in his name is to honour him and improve the standard of living of the poor, other less privileged persons, and the wider community,” Maku said.

The former minister further emphasised that he would complete all projects started by the late senator to improve the living standards of people in the zone.

He pledged effective and sound representation in the Red Chamber if elected senator.

Maku urged residents of the zone and the state to live in peace and unity with one another, irrespective of their affiliations.