Gombe renowned politician and businessman, Alhaji Abdulkadir Hammasaleh had on Friday declared his intention to contest for Gombe North Senatorial seat in 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Hammasaleh, who was the flagbearer of the PDP of the same seat in 2015, made the announcement in Gombe after meeting with Party executives.
He further explained that his decision was based on calls by family, friends and political associates, agreeing to begin a wide consultation in the pursuit of his ambition.
“I have listened to our elders, stakeholders, women and youths on the call that I should initiate and begin the process of consultations with a view of contesting for Gombe North Senatorial seat under the banner of our great party,” he said.
Responding on behalf of the party officials, Alhaji Idris Bello alias Alhaji Yaro assured Hammasaleh of the unanimous support of the party executives, saying that his past records speak volume for him.