The chief executive officer of Human Virology, Abuja, Dr Patrick Dakum, has emerged the gubernatorial candidate of Labour Party in Plateau State for the 2023 governorship election.
Dakum emerged through affirmation by the delegates across the 17 local government areas of the state at a meeting that took place in Jos at the weekend.
In his acceptance speech, the governorship flag-bearer promised to provide purposeful leadership with great responsibility for addressing the insecurity and other challenges militating against the development of the state.
According to him, based on current happenings in Nigeria and Plateau State in particular, there is the need for a third force and credible alternative, a genuine political party with a purposeful agenda and programmes to salvage the country.
He said Labour Party remained the only veritable political platform in the country today that puts the people at the centre of its development plans.
“Others have circumvented democracy for their personal agenda. We are in Labour Party to turn around the fortunes of Plateau State,” he said. Dr Dakum promised to be at the forefront and work hard for the success of the Obi/Datti team at the presidential election.
“I assure you that the vote you cast for Labour Party in all elections will not be in vain. You have sent me to the market and I will not return empty handed. I have resolved to strengthen Labour Party in all wards in Plateau State working with existing structures. Our labour will not be in vain as God will reward us with success and there is dignity in labour,” he stated.
Earlier, the national officer of the party who supervised the primary election, Comrade Joseph Ndirang, told the delegates that though there was one aspirant in the primary, the party would not impose him on the party members, which was why the affirmation was done in line with the party’s constitution and Electoral Act.
