A candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking election into the House of Representatives for Shira/Giade Constituency, Zaraddeen Aminu, has commenced the construction of a two-kilometre road in Zirami, Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Aminu, who is currently not holding a political office, said that the project was driven by his passion to see that his people enjoy good access roads to thrive in their agriculture businesses. He pledged to serve more development projects if elected.

The politician who spoke during the flag-off ceremony on Wednesday, said the PDP had a reputation of executing developmental projects, adding that infrastructure has been a major concern of the party since 1999.

He said: “What I want to emphasise to our people in Shira and Giade is that the PDP is known for projects like this. I will be surprised if people see it as something new. Whoever has witnessed developmental projects in this country knows the PDP largely executed them,” he said.

“I assure our people that if we are elected, we will continue to remind our governor-to-be about the need to extend this project beyond the 2km. Our representation will not be driven by selfish interests but by the desire to improve on what we have already started and introduce more initiatives that will benefit our people.

“In this political season, the PDP is ready to contest based on already established projects, not storytelling. We will continue to strategically implement projects in communities that need them across Bauchi State. I can assure you that many more are on the way to areas where we have received requests,” Aminu said.

He explained why the project commenced in Zirami, noting that “We chose to start this work here because, as they say, charity begins at home. This is my hometown, and I have to start by setting an example.”

Also, the PDP governorship candidate for Bauchi State, Usman Sufi, commended Aminu for embarking on what he described as a multimillion-naira project despite not holding any public office.

He said the initiative reflected the aspirant’s commitment to community development and expressed confidence that he would deliver even more if elected.

“We don’t have enough words to appreciate him. This is a testament that he is a true son of the soil. If he can do this without holding any government office, imagine what he will achieve when elected. He will certainly do much more,” Sufi said.

The governorship candidate urged residents of the constituency to support the PDP during the forthcoming elections, stressing that the party remained committed to delivering dividends of democracy.