The former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State.
Mamman, who was minister under ex-President Mohammadu Buhari, announced his governorship ambition while addressing a large crowd of supporters at his campaign office in Jalingo ,at the weekend.
According to him, he has commenced wide consultations on his ambition with stakeholders across the 16 local government areas of the state ahead of the 2027 polls.
The former minister decried the poor spate of development In the state, while pledging to close up the gaps in infrastructure, governance and socio-economic growth, if elected as governor.
“Taraba State was created 34 years ago, yet we are lagging behind in the delivery due to absence of basic infrastructure including good road network both in the state capital and in rural areas.
“The lack of development could be traced to lack of good governance and has created total absence of infrastructural development that our people desperately need,” he said.
He stated that his renewed political engagement was driven by sustained calls from stakeholders and residents who believe in his capacity to reposition the state.
He also identified key sectors requiring urgent attention to include roads network, agriculture, Education as well as security and the economy, adding that only purposeful leadership can unlock Taraba’s potential.
