Governor visits islanders, thanks constituents for support

SULU – Influential Governor Sakur on Thursday thanked his constituents in the island-town of Lugus and lauded Mayor Hadar Hajiri for his unwavering support to the provincial leadership.

Lugus Island Mayor Hadar Hajiri embraces Governor Sakur Tan who visits the town to thank his constituents during a tribute Thursday, July 7, 2022. (Provincial photos)

Tan, accompanied by other mayors, visited the island by boat, about 24 nautical miles from the capital town of Jolo, where villagers led by Hajiri, welcomed them. 

“Your mayor is very important and close to my heart, but more than that, it is you, my constituents who are more dear to me which is why even though the sea waves were a bit rough, we made sure that we are able to come here and be part of your Pag Pajamu (tribute),” Tan told a huge crowd. 

“As Governor of Sulu and Amah of the Bangsa Sug, I went around the province to spread the call for peace and unity among political leaders, and Alhamdulillah, they heeded the call and Sulu made history by having the highest number of uncontested electoral positions in the entire country,” he added. 

Tan said the recent conduct of the elections in Sulu was one of the most peaceful in the country. “It was no longer tagged as a hotspot and did not have any election-related incidents during the conduct of national and local elections. I strongly believe that it is through unity that we can ensure a lasting peace and development in our beloved homeland. Look at your municipality now, much has been done since my last visit here three years ago, and with the support of the community, Mayor Hadar will be able to bring in more development to your municipality,” he said. 

Tan was accompanied by Mayors Kerkhar Tan of Jolo; Alkhadar Loong of Parang;  Alfrazier Abdurajak of Panamao; and Abdurauf Burahan of Pata; Vice Mayor Anton Burahan of Pata; provincial board member Radz Burahan and Provincial Engineer Abdurasad Baih. 

Hajiri praised and thanked Tan for his support and other projects on the island. (Mindanao Examiner)