A former Accountant-General of Nasarawa State, Dr Zakka Yakubu, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election, pledging to run an inclusive administration anchored on a people’s budget if elected.
Yakubu made the declaration on Sunday during a rally in Akwanga Local Government Area, where he formally announced his intention to contest the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
According to Yakubu, his administration would ensure that communities determine their most pressing needs before projects are captured in the budget.
“People’s budget means that councillors will go to their wards and ask the people what they want and it will form part of the budget.
“Members of the House of Assembly will also engage their constituencies to know their priorities.
“If people need support in the health sector and the government is busy constructing roads, then there is a mismatch. Some communities need schools and the government may be doing something entirely different. That is not good,” he said.
Yakubu said that his administration would avoid embarking on “white elephant projects” and instead focus on interventions that directly improve the welfare of citizens.
“When you know the problems of the people, you will solve them according to what they want. This type of budget brings faster development because it focuses on the exact needs of the people,” he added.
Yakubu thanked his supporters for their confidence in him and promised to prioritise community-driven development projects.
