From Jalingo:
The Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the Taraba State House of Assembly representing Takum II constituency, Honorable Jude Adi, has outlined his legislative agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections, promising to address critical infrastructural deficits and move the constituency away from tribal politics.
Speaking in an exclusive interview, Adi, a native of Kashimbila ward, revealed that his decision to enter the race stems from a desire to correct governance deficiencies left by incompetent leaders.
Adi identified quality education, modernized agriculture, and clean water supply as the three urgent priorities his administration will tackle if elected. Expressing concern over the state of schools, he described the current educational infrastructure in Takum II as dilapidated and unconducive for children.
As an agricultural graduate and entrepreneur, Adi vowed to leverage his technical expertise to transform the local economy. With 80 percent of his constituents engaged in farming, he pledged to introduce modern farming techniques to improve productivity and elevate standard of living.
He also promised immediate intervention in the constituency’s severe water scarcity, specifically highlighting the poor drinking water quality in the Acha community.
Addressing his strategy to unseat the incumbent lawmaker, Adi stated that defeating the ruling party would rely on securing and protecting votes rather than public posturing. Reflecting on his past electoral campaigns, he acknowledged that he previously underestimated key local stakeholders. He emphasized that constituency elections are decided by competency rather than partisan lines, noting that he has corrected past mistakes by actively engaging grassroots leaders and maintaining consistent visibility.
Adi also expressed strong confidence in his principal, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, predicting a landslide victory for him against the incumbent governor, Agbu Kefas. He criticized Governor Kefas’s administrative track record, citing unfulfilled campaign promises such as the Karim Lamido road project and the youth stadium in Wukari. Adi further alleged that during Governor Kefas’s tenure as party chairman, the state chapter struggled with unpaid staff salaries, leading to a temporary lockdown of the party office.
If elected, Adi promised that his first 100 days in office would bring tangible visibility and grassroots development. Drawing on his experience as a private sector entrepreneur who has operated a local bakery employing dozens of youths for nearly a decade, he plans to launch immediate school renovations and install interventionist boreholes across the constituency, celebrating these early milestones in Kashimbila.
Concluding his address, Adi appealed to the emotions of the electorate to reject identity politics, urging voters to support leaders based on competence rather than tribal affiliations. He stressed that economic realities affect all ethnic groups equally, and called on the youth to demand clear, actionable plans from any candidate seeking to represent them in 2027.
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