A blind, Abubakar Ardo, on Thursday picked a nomination form to contest for the House of Representatives for the Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency in Adamawa on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ardo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that he was in the race to make a difference, if given the opportunity by the party to contest.

He said that his emergence in the country’s political scene would not only make history, but further enrich democracy.

“Try me for the needed positive change and I promise to make a difference and prove the point that there is ability in disability.

“I proved that during my days as a student in the Federal College of Education, Yola; Adamawa State Polytechnic and thev state university,” he said.

The Chairman of Nigeria Association for the Blind promised to ensure quality representation for the people of his constituency and the physically challenged if he became a lawmaker.

He called on the public, including NGOs and philanthropists, to contribute and participate in his campaign, to enable him to realise his ambition.

“I also want to appeal to my only opponent so far for the primaries, to step down for me.

“If I scale through the primaries, the main election will be a smooth ride by the grace of God,” Ardo said.

He lauded APC for giving nomination forms free to the physically challenged and women, and urged other parties to emulate it to encourage more participation.