Comrade Yakubu Waziri, an aspirant for the forthcoming House of Representatives bye-elections in Chikun/Kajuru Constituency of Kaduna State, has pledged to tackle insecurity in the State.
Speaking to journalists after purchasing the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at the Party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Monday, Comrade Waziri said his mission in the House is to make laws that will ease the pressure of insecurity on his constituents.
While commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani for restoring peace to the State, Comrade Waziri stated, “My mission is to ease the pressure on our people, particularly in the area of security, where Mr. President has made significant progress. I commend Mr. President for his support to our constituency.
“You’re all aware that for a long time, Chikun and Kajuru were constantly in the news for the negative reasons (insecurity). But today, thanks to the intervention of His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the “People’s Governor”.
“In fact, we are not just experiencing relative peace, we are enjoying permanent peace, to the glory of God. I urge all of you to continue to support us in the area of security”.
Recounting his community services and humanitarian works, he said, “In the past, we have also implemented various development projects in my constituency. These include federal road rehabilitation, construction of culverts in erosion-prone areas, and water diversion through culvert systems.
“We have empowered petty traders with N3,000 to N10,000 each. We’ve also empowered over 100 beneficiaries with irrigation pumping machines, sewing machines, grinding machines, and salon equipment for women. For men, we provided clippers, mirrors, and other tools to help them earn a livelihood.
“We’ve also offered scholarships, paid school fees for orphans and widows, and provided other forms of intervention to ease their economic burdens.
“In the area of sports, we’ve organized football competitions because football is a huge industry – it cultivates talent and creates opportunities. Some youths have even been helped to travel for trials”.
Comrade Waziri said if elected as a member of the House of Representatives for Chikun/Kajuru Constituency, he will build on the security currently being enjoyed by the people of his constituency.
Spark News Naija reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had set Saturday, 16th August 2025, as the date for a new round of bye-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states of the Federation.
While making the announcement recently, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said the bye-elections are necessitated by vacancies in two Senatorial Districts of Anambra South and Edo Central, five Federal Constituencies, and nine State Assembly seats, stemming from deaths, resignations, and legal disputes.