A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Plateau State, Kefas Wungak Ropshik, has said the state deserves leadership built on sacrifice, competence and proven capacity rather than mere political rhetoric.

Ropshik stated this on Monday after formally submitting his governorship nomination forms at the national headquarters of the PDP, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.

The aspirant arrived at the party secretariat alongside members of his campaign council, political associates, youth supporters and party loyalists who turned out in large numbers to show support for his ambition.

Speaking with journalists shortly after the submission, Ropshik said his aspiration was driven by service and a commitment to reposition Plateau State for development and economic growth.

“My ambition is not driven by politics for its own sake. It is driven by responsibility, by experience, and by the conviction that Plateau deserves leadership that understands sacrifice, development, and the true meaning of service,” he said.

The PDP aspirant stressed that leadership should be assessed based on character, achievement and personal capacity, arguing that public office should not be entrusted to individuals without a verifiable track record.

He said: “There is an old wisdom that says, if a man offers you a gift, first look at what he is wearing to know whether he can truly afford what he seeks to give.

“In the same way, when anyone offers to lead a people, it is only right to examine how they have built their own life, their character, their enterprise, and their capacity before entrusting them with the destiny of a state. Leadership is not what is proclaimed; leadership is what is proven.”

Ropshik also met with the National Chairman of the PDP, Abdulrahman Mohammed, during the visit, where discussions centred on party unity, democratic inclusion and the political future of Plateau State.

The governorship aspirant described his ambition as a people-oriented movement focused on creating opportunities, promoting enterprise and ensuring inclusive governance across the state.

“Today was not about a form, nor about a personal milestone, it was, above all, about the people of Plateau. Every decision, every sacrifice, and every aspiration in this journey is centred on building a Plateau where opportunity is abundant, enterprise is nurtured, and every citizen has the dignity to thrive,” he added.