Dashe made the declaration during a grassroots consultation tour across eleven federal wards in Shendam Local Government Area, where he also received endorsements from stakeholders, community leaders, youths, and women groups.

The consultations were held under the platform of the “Joe Youth Unity Mandate 2027” as part of ongoing mobilisation efforts across the constituency.

The wards visited during the tour include Kalong, Shimankar, Moekat, Kurungbou B, Derteng, Yelwa, Kurungbou A, Pangshiom, Poeship, Shendam B, and Shendam A.

Addressing supporters and stakeholders during the engagements, Dashe said his aspiration was driven by a desire to provide purposeful representation, empower youths, and promote inclusive development across the constituency.

He pledged to initiate sustainable empowerment programmes targeted at women and youths to encourage self-reliance and economic growth if elected into office.

Dashe also promised to establish a functional constituency office in Shendam and hold regular town hall meetings to strengthen communication between elected representatives and constituents.

According to him, the consultation tour forms part of a broader strategy to mobilize grassroots support, foster unity, and consolidate political structures across the three local government areas that make up the constituency.

A major highlight of the tour was the endorsement Dashe received from ward stakeholders and community leaders, who described his aspiration as credible, grassroots-oriented, and focused on the needs of the people.

Speaking during the tour, the Director General of the Joseph Dashe Campaign Council and former Majority Leader of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Henry Yunkwap, described Dashe as an experienced administrator with a strong background in public service.

Yunkwap noted that Dashe had served in various capacities, including at the Plateau State Local Government Service Commission, as Secretary General of the Plateau Youth Council, and as a three-term Council Secretary of Quan’an Pan Local Government Council.

Ward chairmen and stakeholders across the communities also commended the “Joe Youth Unity Mandate 2027,” describing it as a serious movement committed to grassroots development and people-oriented leadership.

In line with local tradition, the campaign team paid homage to district heads in the various wards visited, where they received royal blessings and prayers for success in the political journey ahead.

The consultation tour is expected to continue in Mikang Local Government Area and Quan’an Pan Local Government Area in the coming days.

Mankilik made the declaration during the inauguration of his Ward Coordinators drawn from the five Local Government Areas of Plateau Central, where he urged supporters and party loyalists to remain united and committed to the movement.

Addressing the coordinators, the senatorial aspirant stressed that leadership is ordained by God and should be used to serve the people diligently.

He assured the gathering of his readiness to provide quality representation and leadership that would improve the lives of constituents, noting that security and community safety would form the cornerstone of his agenda if elected into the Senate.

According to him, the ward coordinators are critical grassroots mobilizers and “foot soldiers” who will take his message of hope, unity, and development to every community across the senatorial district.

Mankilik’s supporters and stakeholders at the event described his aspiration as timely and necessary, citing his military experience and exposure as qualities that distinguish him for effective representation at the National Assembly.

The stakeholders pledged to support him throughout the APC primaries and beyond, expressing confidence in his ability to deliver purposeful leadership for Plateau Central.

As part of his engagements, Commodore Mankilik also attended a fundraising service at COCIN RCC Headquarters, Pushit, organized to support victims of recent attacks that claimed several lives and destroyed property worth millions of naira.

Speaking during the service, he condemned the attacks, describing them as “senseless, unacceptable, and barbaric,” while sympathizing with the church, the Traditional Council, and the entire Mwaghavul nation over the tragic incidents.

He further informed the congregation of his desire to contest for the Plateau Central Senate seat and appealed for prayers and support toward the realization of the aspiration. A minute of silence was later observed in honour of those who lost their lives in the attacks.

Earlier, Mankilik worshipped with believers at COCIN CC Hilltop in his hometown during the “Pastors’ Farm” programme, where prayers were offered for him and his political ambition.