By Musa Tanimu Nasidi
Honourable Abubakar Ibuku Muhammed Bukky, who is optimistic of replacing the incumbent senator representing Kogi West senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Smart Adeyemi in the Senate, is the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) Kogi West senatorial candidate, in this interview with THEANALYSTNG, spoke on his vision for Kogi West senatorial district and determination to engender quality legislations for empowerment of women,less privileged and youths.
On how he developed interest in politics .
Bukky explained that, he have been an ardent of Kogi West,state and the country’s development for over a decades as someone who was born into a serious minded and patriotic father,late Abubakar Ola ,of blessed memory who according to him, exhibited political traits during the struggle for the creation of Kogi State in the early 70s.
Politics has always been a part of my path. I want to contribute to ‘Greater Kogi West and by extension a greater Nigeria whereby our minimum standard of living would be elevated to a level comfortable for every citizen. I garnered a lot of political education very early in life from my network, career path and educational background. I always knew I would run for office with aspirations to do all I can to move our people forward.
My passion for my people over the years emboldened me to run for the Senate. I want to represent the great citizens of Kogi West in the Senate, as we collectively ensure strong laws that will propel a fast developing economy of the areas. I also want to foster an increase of federal projects and opportunities for the district in collaboration with other senators and national leaders.
On what motivates him to aspire for the Senatorial slot.
Bukky, who is contesting under the platform of New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) said that the people of Kogi West are calling for charge, like I always say,”we all want the absolute best for our People and are working hard to accept nothing less in the next elections. Many of our supporters have reached out to me urging me to contest since 2019 when I accepted the challenges, the power that be then annoited and supported the incumbent member, Lokoja 1 constituency, Hon. Isah Umar.
I was appointed as DG campaign for Hon. Isah Umar, the rest is now a history.
On the chances of his party in Kogi West and state at large.
The NNPP, understand that at this critical point of our democratic development, Nigeria needs the best leaders who will organise systems that work for the progress of every citizen. We must bring to an end toxic insecurity, extreme inflation, inhumane disunity, degenerated power supply, low quality education, heavy reliance on importation and several other challenges.
2023 requires the best of Nigeria’s democratic leaders, regardless of age, gender, tribe etc, to rise and take on the baton of leadership. Voters are becoming more aware about the need to support the most ethical, most results-driven, most patriotic, well educated, assertive leaders and avoid cultural and demographic factors that divide.
Did you think NNPP is strong enough in Kogi West, as a platform to realise your ambition?
Yes, NNPP as of today is definitely the strongest party in Kogi West. Remember, it’s not about political platform, NNPP is currently becoming stronger and united party in Kogi State and we are moving forward progressively.
Kogi West has produced many Senators, what do you intend to do differently if given the mandate?
I want to be a voice for the masses, for women, for youth, for men, for my people who have been sidelined for several decades. I have no greater mission than to serve ethically and progressively. Greater Kogi West equates progress for all, prosperity for all, happiness for all and peace for all. I stand firmly for greater Kogi West and will resist all forms of regression.
On his Agenda for the Senatorial District and it people.
My foremost agenda is ensuring the highest quality education for all. We have started developing programs to that effect with input from many groups of highly intelligent citizens in Kogi West. In line with ensuring highest quality education, we will also prioritise availability of healthy accessibility to affordable healthcare, and infrastructure development especially in relation to human and physical development.
You have done some work on women and youth development; will you share your experience with us?
We’ve done our best, especially in the areas of health, scholarship, women and Youth empowerment across Kogi state irrespective of religion or political affiliations.
As an activist and a politician, how can Nigeria surmount various challenges inhibiting its economic growth and high inflation rate?
First and foremost, 2023 elections are most critical. We must elect ‘result oriented leaders, that’s why the NNPP remain the only alternative, NNPP is the only Party that would bring the right set of leaders that will work together, to ensure unity, peace and economic progress. The right leaders that will harken to the voices and mandates of citizens in every sector of our economy. NNPP will work tirelessly to revert regression and position every sector of our economy in the path of significant growth driven by citizens.
If elected, what will be your area of concentration in the Red chamber?
My focus area is highest quality mass education. I will also contribute notably to development in areas of Infrastructure, poverty alleviation; fair and altruistic policies; citizens first and peaceful co-existence amongst the good people of Kogi West senatorial District.
My run for Senate is a very selfless undertaking of which I am pledging my all because Kogi West senatorial district simply must move forward. I know many of our challenges and it’s time to represent every citizen in ensuring progressive development. I want to take Kogi West senatorial district and our nation forward with progressive policies that evoke growth and development.
