Political pressure group, Plateau  Low land  Mandate Group  ( PLLMG )  has drummed support for  the Senatorial bid of  Air Vice  Marshal Napoleon Bali (rtd).

Our correspondent reports that AVM Bali retired from the Nigerian Air Force  recently as Chief of Policy and Plans (COPP) HQ NAF after an illustrious 35 years of service and is currently an aspirant  for the Plateau South Senatorial seat under the platform of People's Democratic Party, PDP.

 In a statement made available to newsmen, chairman of the group Hon. Nankur Ndam said AVM Bali  is  a politician with unbridled loyalty, grassroots appeal and soundtrack records .

“The decision to endorse Napoleon Bali  was taken after expanded consultations with the leadership in the six local governments in  Plateau South Senatorial District."

The group also promised to support  AVM Bali to win the election saying he has all it takes to contest and win the election based on his track records.

"We   decided to queue behind Bali  because of his stance on issues concerning the country.

“AVM Bali is a friend of the masses irrespective of tribe, religion or political affiliation. He loves everybody ".

The group stated that AVM the aspirant has  won several awards while in service and is favoured by history to have a successful run at the Senate in 2023 if elected .

" If  elected  Napoleon  Bali would play  very active roles in the development of Plateau South  Senatorial district ."

Bali is a  household name in  Plateau South senatorial district with a strong grassroots appeal that can help the party  the PDP

The  statement further  reads in parts " Bali  has impacted a lot in his  immediate Constituency through various developmental initiatives "

"If  elected Napoleon Bali would   leverage his goodwill and wide contacts to promote the socio-economic development of his people."

AVM Bali  who is worried about the security situation of the state, and particularly of his senatorial zone where constant conflict between herdsmen and farmers has led to grave insecurity and would work with the executive to tackle insecurity  ,he added .

Our correspondent reports that  AVM Bali gained admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1983 as a member of 33 Regular Course. 

He was commissioned as a Pilot Officer in 1986. 

AVM Bali underwent his Basic Flying Course in 303 Flying Training School (FTS), Kano from 1990 to 1992 and was thereafter trained as an Instructor Pilot (IP) on jet aircraft between 1998 and 1999 in the same Institution. 

On completion of his IP Course in 1999, Napoleon attended Joint Air Course (JAWC) in Hyderabad, India where he graduated with an ‘Excellent Grade.