2027: Bye -Election: I do not Need to be a senator before providing water for my people – Ombugadu
.. orders immediate construction of three Motorized boreholes in community
Wakama Community in Nasarawa North witnessed a large turnout on Thursday as supporters and residents received the campaign team of Rt. Hon. David Emmanuel Ombugadu, amid renewed political engagement ahead of the senatorial by-election.
The visit, according to community representatives, was marked by discussions on urgent development needs, particularly access to clean water, a challenge repeatedly raised by residents during the engagement.
The Youth Chairman of Wakama, Anyabuga Auta while addressing the gathering, outlined the difficulties faced by the community and appealed for immediate intervention.
“We have suffered for too long without reliable access to potable water,” he said. “Our people deserve urgent action, not promises that delay.”
In response, Ombugadu was quoted as directing his engineers to map out plans for the construction of three motorized boreholes, stating that work would commence on Monday.
“I do not need to be a senator before I provide water for the people of Wakama,” he said. “The work will commence on Monday. The chairman and all those involved should kindly follow me to my house so we can map out the locations for immediate intervention.”
The announcement was met with enthusiasm from residents, many of whom described the pledge as a practical step toward addressing a long-standing community challenge.
The community is widely regarded as part of the local political base associated with former Minister Labaran Maku, adding political significance to the outreach visit as campaign activities intensify across the district.
Local leaders at the event maintained that while political alignments remain diverse, priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate concrete commitments to infrastructure and basic services.
The campaign train is expected to continue engagements Wamba and Akwanga in the coming days as candidates intensify efforts to win voter confidence ahead of the poll.
