“It is now my honour and privilege to declare that I, Aliyu Akwe Doma, humbly accept to offer myself as a candidate for the 2011 gubernatorial elections in Nasarawa State, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)”.
 
With these words, Governor Akwe Doma formally declared his intention to run for the 2011 gubernatorial election in Nasarawa State.

It would be recalled that in the past one year, Governor Doma has been under pressure to declare his intention to contest for the office of Governor.

Today, the stakeholders of the State, the high and mighty of the State, the youth and women groups all gathered in Lafia to hear the response of the Governor. And he did not disappoint them.

He said to the people that having deeply reflected on the events and developments, including consultations with his family and other stakeholders, he has now decided to answer the call of the people. And the answer was that he will contest.

Governor Doma who took time to go down memory lane on the creation of the State and said he could not “at this moment of our historical development decline to continue to guide into maturity, the State for which I have worked so hard to build. I cannot afford to place myself on the wrong side of history by turning down this historic gesture of honour and trust from my people”.

With this declaration, Governor Akwe Doma has now formally commenced his campaign for the 2011 election.