Two men trekked 205kms to drum up support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, Saddique Abubakar.

Abu Samaila, 35, and Abubakar Yusuf, 25, walked from Azare in Katagum Local Government Area of the state to Bauchi, the capital city, within three days.

The duo said on Sunday in Bauchi that they trekked to celebrate the victory of Mr Abubakar, a former Chief of Air Staff, at the recent APC primary election, where he defeated seven others to pick the gubernatorial ticket.

The men said trekking was part of their love for the candidacy of Mr Abubakar, adding that the idea to embark on the trekking was solely theirs.

“Along the way, we sensitised hundreds of youths to join us in the campaign to make Bauchi great under Abubakar as governor.

“We believe that only he can overcome the problems of unemployment, poverty, insecurity and other challenges bedevilling the state,” they said.

The men had left Azare at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday and arrived in Bauchi on Thursday.

Yahaya Miya, the Direct-General of Air Marshal Abubakar Campaign Organisation, commended the two men at a reception late Saturday in Bauchi.

“By embarking on that solidarity trek, the young men have shown patriotism and support, they should be appreciated and encouraged.

“On their arrival on Thursday, they were first taken to hospital for proper medical examination and a good bed rest for six hours before taking them to their accommodation,” he said. 

“We say a big thank you for your show of support and solidarity,” Mr Miya said on behalf of the APC governorship candidate and the party.

(NAN)