Adamawa 2027: Haske launches statewide grassroots engagement tour, reaffirms inclusive leadership agenda

The governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Bashir Haske, has embarked on a statewide grassroots appreciation and engagement tour across the 21 local government areas (LGAs), aimed at strengthening citizen engagement and aligning the priorities of the leadership with the aspirations of the people.

The five-day strategic tour, which began on Monday, May 11, 2026, has so far covered nine LGAs. At each stop, Haske reiterated his commitment to inclusive governance, youth empowerment, educational development, agricultural revitalization and sustainable economic growth. He also stressed that people’s voices, needs and expectations will remain central to his political vision.

The tour began in the southern senatorial zone, with visits to Ganye, Toungo, Jada and Mayo-Belwa LGAs. The aspirant was received by large groups of traditional leaders, stakeholders, youth and women’s groups and party faithful, reflecting strong grassroots support and community commitment.

On Tuesday, the tour expanded to Lamurde, Guyuk, Shelleng, Numan and Demsa LGAs, where stakeholders described the engagements as impactful and inspiring. Haske and his delegation held consultative meetings with royal fathers and local leaders, promoting dialogue on unity, development and shared prosperity.

In recognition of traditional institutions, Haske paid a courtesy visit to the Gangwari Ganye for the first time on Monday, presenting commercial vehicles to his royal father as a gesture of respect and cooperation. He highlighted the importance of supporting a strong relationship between traditional leadership and authorities in promoting peace and development.

Speaking during the visit, Haske described his relationship with the Ganye kingdom as long-standing and rooted in mutual respect, trust and shared aspirations.

In his response, the Gangwari Ganye praised the aspirant as “a child of the soil and a child of destiny”, offering prayers for wisdom and guidance, urging him to stay connected with grassroots communities.

In the LGAs visited, community members recognized Haske’s track record of philanthropy, educational support and humanitarian initiatives, noting that his contributions to social welfare predate his political ambition.

Prominent political figures including former deputy governor Martin Babale, former state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abubakar Shehu and Hon. Mansur Toungo, also endorsed Haske’s leadership qualities. They described him as a visionary leader with administrative competence, political maturity and a strong commitment to people-centred governance.

The tour continues on Wednesday to Michika, Madagali, Mubi North and Mubi South LGA; Thursday in Maiha, Hong, Gombi and Song LGA; and will conclude on Friday in Girei, Fufure, Yola North and Yola South LGAs.

Haske expressed gratitude to all communities visited for their hospitality, guidance and support, reaffirming his belief that unity, peace and collective effort are key to building a prosperous Adamawa State.

It would be recalled that Haske officially declared his candidacy for the 2027 Adamawa State governorship election on April 25, 2026 on the platform of APC and subsequently obtained the expression of interest and nomination forms on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.