Ajang Destiny Ajik, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for Jos East State Constituency in Plateau State, has expressed confidence in defeating the incumbent Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Isa Madaki Ajiji, in the 2027 general election.
Ajik said his grassroots support across the constituency would give him an edge over the incumbent, insisting that he was ready for the contest even if the election were held tomorrow.
“I will defeat the Deputy Speaker ten times over, even if the election is held tomorrow,” he declared, expressing confidence in his chances at the polls.
The YPP candidate acknowledged that the incumbent enjoyed government backing and access to public resources but maintained that voters would ultimately determine who represents them.
“I am very certain of victory. Once you have God, you have everything,” Ajik said.
He also highlighted the importance of zoning in Jos East, noting that the principle promotes fairness and ensures that different sections of the constituency have a sense of belonging.
On the 2027 general election, Ajik expressed confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying he expected a more transparent process than elections conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission.
Beyond the political contest, he pledged to prioritise effective representation and pursue development projects that would address the needs of his constituents if elected.
Ajik specifically identified the abandoned Fobur–Maijuju Road as one of the projects he intends to lobby for rehabilitation and completion.
He said improved infrastructure and other development initiatives would be central to his efforts to improve the living conditions of residents across Jos East.
The YPP candidate also congratulated the newly elected executives of the Afizere Cultural and Community Development Association (ACCDA), urging them to embrace inclusive leadership and carry all segments of the community along.
He called on the people of Jos East to support his ambition, expressing optimism that his election would usher in responsive representation, equitable development and improved service delivery.
