BY JULIET NONYELUM
Kaduna
Ahead of the general elections, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Northwest zone on Tuesday endorsed the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as their candidate.
The Director General, North PWDs, Atiku Campaign Council, Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo stated this during the flag-off of People With Disabilities for Atiku 2023 in Kaduna.
Senator Gwarzo explained that Atiku is the only presidential candidate that have the PWDs at heart.
“We are supporting Atiku because of his caring and love towards the people with disabilities. It has been long that we know how he treats people with special needs”.
“His political approach is uniq, he joined us to celebrate our special day last year, he was the only presidential candidate that came to celebrate with us, because he value us”.
“We assured Atiku that we will canvas vote for him because of the way he is carrying us along, he has plans to rescue people with disability.
“Atiku promised to work with us once he emerge the Nigeria’s next President.
He promised to establish a commission where PWDs would be taken care of”.
Hayatu who is also the Chairman, PDP Northwest zone, said “Alhaji Atiku also promised to make provision of at least 5 per cent of PWDs in his government”.
The Deputy Director, North PWDs , Atiku Presidential Campaign Council, Mr. Ephraim Balarabe reiterated that the PDP presidential candidate is only candidate who has the PWDs at heart.
According to him, Atiku is the only presidential candidate that will run an inclusive government.
He promised to mobilize PWDs across north and FCT to ensure Atiku emerge as the county’s next President.
He also vowed to mobilize millions of supporters for Atiku across the country.
