A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Babangida Nguroje, has received the nominations and expression of interest forms purchased for him by the Taraba Central Peoples Assembly and other coalition groups to contest the 2023 Taraba Central senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The group had threatened legal action against the two-term member of the House of Representatives should he declined their call for him to contest the senatorial seat.
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Leader of the group, Mr Dauda Mathias, said that his choice was born out of the conviction that he has acquired the requisite experience and his antecedents completes the search for a qualitative representation.
Mathias said that Hon. Nguroje, while in the House of Representatives initiated and completed several projects across all sectors that have stood the test of time.
According to him, the former lawmaker has continued with his philanthropy and favorable disposition of putting smiles on the faces of his people even after leaving office.
He stressed the need for electing him into higher office for better deals for the people.
Responding, Hon. Nguroje commended the groups for their confidence in his ability to deliver.
He promised that he will work assiduously to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the People, if elected.
