Dr Albasu Kunini, Speaker of the Taraba House of Assembly says he is still in the race for governorship seat in the state.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Sukuji Bakoji, Chief of Staff to the Speaker on Wednesday in Jalingo.
“Our attention has been drawn to the rumour making the rounds that the Speaker of Taraba House of Assembly, Mr Joseph Albasu Kunini has withdrawn from the governorship race.
“The rumour, which is being orchestrated and peddled by his traducers and adversaries, is a blatant lie from the pit of hell.
“The Speaker is still in the governorship race. He is an astute politician, as well as a brilliant accountant and a financial expert.
”He is a quintessential legislator, boardroom technocrat, philanthropic par excellence and, above all, a visionary and valiant leader, all rolled into one,” Bakoji said.
He added:“What’s even more, he possesses the pedigree, intellectual capacity and impeccable leadership qualities to consolidate and solidify the giant strides and infrastructural revolution of Gov. Darius Ishaku.”
“Against this background, the speaker has urged his teeming supporters, admirers and well wishers to ignore the rumour of his purportedly withdrawal from the governorship race,” he said.
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