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REJOINDER: DOSARA’S RE-THE ZAMFARA MODEL IS THE DISMAL TUNNEL SO SELF-DESTRUCTION.

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BY HON. BELLO SOJA BAKYASUWA MARADUN,
NATIONAL PRESIDENT, APC RESCUE MISSION.

Before I go much further let me first of all ask Hon. Commissioner Dosara some questions;

-As a commissioner of information who claimed to know it all about the security situation in Zamfara state, kindly tell Nigerians what happened when a team of government Officials led by the Speaker of the state Assembly took those students to Jangebe? What happened with the two people that were shot dead in Jangebe that very day?

-Why do you think that the federal Government banned all mining activities in Zamfara State and placed all of you under surveillance?

-Since you claimed to know too much, Explain to Nigerians the role of various Security Agencies in the released of Jangebe Students as against the role of your so called repented bandits whom your Governor Recognized more than the security agencies?

-Since you claimed to know too much, Explain to Nigerians the role of various Security Agencies in the released of Jangebe Students as against the role of your so called repented bandits whom your Governor Recognized more than the security agencies?

-We can accept the fact that he knows all on Insecurity situation in Zamfara State, because he was the Special Adviser on Public enlightenment in the past administration. Since your boss cannot inform Nigerians nor unmask the people behind Jangebe’s Abduction and many other Attacks Within the state. You should tell us please.

-By mentioning only the guard’s man the School involved is not enough and motive behind the rejection of National Security Council resolutions By Governor Matawalle Assembly Members.

Hon. Commissioner, Zamfara state people expect answers to the above questions as soon as possible!
Now going back to your disrespectful comments to professor Jibrin Ibrahim, I must confess that I’m not surprised with your actions for obvious reasons; first you just got the job and you needed to proof to your boss that you are on top of the situation, Secondly, your Job is to depending the image of the Government no matter what the cost.

However, in case you are stuck along the way, Channels Television is a reliable media organization in Nigeria and has covered live, every inch of the events leading to the release of the students, I left some links so that you will not say I’m also relying on social media as you did to professor, who obviously the facts I enumerated herein shows that professor don’t rely on social media to comment on issues as sensitive as security.

https://www.channelstv.com/2021/02/26/zamfara-school-abduction-mob-attack-journalists/

Hon. Commissioner, Zamfara state people expect answers to the above questions as soon as possible!
Now going back to your disrespectful comments to professor Jibrin Ibrahim, I must confess that I’m not surprised with your actions for obvious reasons; first you just got the job and you needed to proof to your boss that you are on top of the situation, Secondly, your Job is to depending the image of the Government no matter what the cost.

To people like you, whatever the boss does is right and question asked, to your people, depending the image of your governor is more important than the lives of hundreds and thousands of people leaving in constantly fear at every hour, every minute and every second in Zamfara state.

Who is a Professor?
Hon. Dosara , at this point I felt I should educate more about who professor is really is and what it takes to become one In a many countries including Nigeria; the title “professor” refers to an academician who is exclusively or mainly engaged in research, and who has few or no teaching obligations.

For example, the title is used in this sense in the United Kingdom (where it is known as research professor at some universities and professorial research fellow at some other institutions) as in the case of Professor Jibrin Ibrahim who is a fellow of the Democratic Institute.

Professor is usually the most senior rank of a research-focused career pathway and the position is often held by particularly distinguished scholars; thus the position is often seen as more prestigious than an ordinary Lecturer.

The scholarly method or scholarship is the body of principles and practices used by scholars and academics to make their claims about the subject as valid and Trustworthy as possible, and to make them known to the scholarly public.

It is the methods that systemically advance the teaching, research, and practice of a given scholarly or academic field of study through rigorous inquiry. Scholarship is noted by its significance to its particular profession and is creative, can be documented, can be replicated or elaborated, and can be and is peer-reviewed through various methods.

The Scholarly Method includes the subcategories of the Scientific Method, in which scientists prove their claims and the Historical Method, in which historians verify their claims.

Originally begun in order to reconcile the philosophy of the ancient classical philosophers with medieval theology, scholasticism is not a philosophy or theology in itself but a tool and method for learning which places emphasis on dialectical reasoning.

The primary purpose of scholasticism is to find the answer to a question or to resolve a contradiction. It was once well known for its application in medieval theology but was eventually applied to classical philosophy and many other fields of study.

The historical method comprises the techniques and guidelines by which historians use primary sources and other evidence to research and then to write history. The question of the nature, and indeed the possibility, of sound historical method is raised in the philosophy of history, as a question of epistemology. History guidelines commonly used by historians in their work require external criticism, internal criticism, and synthesis.

The above classical explanation of who is really a professor and what it takes to become one, shall clearly explain to you that a professor is not your room mate or someone whom you think can just made a statements without proper research about what he is writing, he has to be absolutely sure before making it public.

Who is Professor Jibrin Ibrahim?

Prof Jibrin Ibrahim is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Development, CDD. He was the Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development and an outstanding scholar-activist with an international reputation. Prof. Ibrahim received degrees in Political Science from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria and a doctorate in Politics from the University of Bordeaux in France. Research Professor at the Institute of Federalism in Fribourg, Switzerland among several other academic accomplishments, Prof. Ibrahim has lectured, published and consulted extensively on democratization and governance in Africa. A well-regarded leader in civil society, Prof. Ibrahim is the Chair of the West Africa Civil Society Forum. He was also a member of the Electoral Reform Committee established by President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and has observed elections in Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, Togo, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia and Guinea for the Centre for Democracy and Development, Economic Community of West African States, the Carter Centre and the Commonwealth. Prof. Ibrahim has been the founding Director of Global Rights in Nigeria – the international human rights NGO in Nigeria and served in the leadership of several national and international advocacy and research networks of constitutional reform, electoral reform and civil society strengthening.

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He has published many books, monographs and articles in refereed journals and has consulted extensively for the UNDP, DFID, and FOSTER, amongst many other agencies. He runs a weekly column “Deepening Democracy” in the Daily Trust, a Nigerian daily newspaper, and has sat on many editorial boards of learned journals.

Now I find it hard to believe that someone with the above qualifications and vast of experience will defend on social media to learn about what is happening in Zamfara State with all the news reports by mainstream media organization both foreign and domestic, besides, one doesn’t need to come to Zamfara to know what is happening, the facts are everywhere Mr. Commissioner. In facts there is no single day Nigerian reliable media organizations will not give report about the situation in Zamfara.

I shall give you several examples in due course which perhaps shows a failure of your office which include monitoring all media houses in respect to issues relating to your state.

Dosara’s Pay lip service to gain acceptance
Hon. Dosara in his attempt to protect his government and his boss, denied the facts that about 60 persons were abducted nearly 24 hours after the release of the Jangebe students. In his words:

“The Professor for example, quoted a report on the abduction of 60 persons including women and children at Ruwan Tofa in Maru local government area of the state. In that report, it was alleged that 40 people were killed which is a blatant lie, but yet, the Professor went ahead to use that report in his article, without clarification.”

While this story was widely reported by mainstream media organizations in Nigeria and its really confirmed the professor’s comments as in the below link story by Channels Television which you will agree with me is the Nigeria’s most reliable news source.

https://www.channelstv.com/2021/03/04/bandits-abduct-dozens-in-fresh-zamfara-village-attack/

Dosara also desperately reacted to the ‘None fly zone’ declaration in Zamfara state by the federal government when he related it to what the professor said in his article and I quotes:

“It was recently argued by the National Security Adviser to the president that helicopters were used in supplying weapons to bandits in Zamfara, hence declared the state “None fly Zone”. Did Prof Care to question who owns these helicopters and whose responsibility it is to monitor the nation’s airspace and movement of aircrafts?”

In this, how do you expect the prof. to go about asking you people to tell him who are responsible? Even if you know Mr. Dosara would you have disclosed it to the professor? Now let assume you don’t know but your governor does, when he told the press that Nigerians will be shocked to hear those behind this act, he went to further to say he will find time to grant exclusive interview regarding the sponsors of these banditry.

At this point, I asked you again Mr. Dosara, do you expect the prof. for the sake of research to pre-empt the Governor by going around asking who owns the Helicopters, who are those the Governor is referring to? The answer is no! He has to wait since the governor has made the following commitments was aired live on Channels Television.

The above link has answered many questions raised by the Hon. Commissioner, including the issues of peace initiative or dialogue by the bandits and role played by the so called repented bandits. If you listen carefully, you will come to realized how the Matawalle led Governmeent reduced all security agencies to almost nothing when he made mention that the release of the girls was as a results of the efforts of the repented bandits as against what the commissioner of police in the state said.

Technically this tells me Dosara has little or no knowledge of what is happening within the cabinet he was appointed to serve as its image maker… what a season Journalist! Someone that ought to be providing up to date information regarding the development in the fight against banditry is busy attacking a professor who is constructively pointing out your weak points when even your Governor could not come out to reveal those behind the act despite his promises of granting exclusive interviews to mention names; of course Channels Television gave him the chance instead he was only able to revealed the involvement of the school poor security guard while deliberately neglecting the major players, if at all they exist.

As a security expert, I do believed that you don’t negotiate with criminals, negotiating with criminals means given them exactly what they wanted and by so doing you are encouraging them to carry more arms to commit more atrocities. Again here is matawalle insisting on his peace dialogue.

The Politics of Dosara!
The newly appointed commissioner also in his response to the professor, did say that he wanted the Prof. To compare the present administration of Bello Matawalle with that of Abdulaziz Yari in terms of damages course to the state owing to the banditry activities.

“I also expected that the Professor should have made a comparative study and analysis of the damages that the bandits had caused to the people of Zamfara before the coming of the present administration, with the damages incurred during the just 2 year period of the present administration.
Did Prof Cares to question how the bandits come into the country or how they are getting their weapons?”

First of all I find that politically selfish statement from someone who serve as special Advicer on public affairs to Governor Yari, in one hand, while on the other hand I could say the failure of you and your likes to offer credible advice to the then government is largely responsible for the increasing security threats if at all it’s was that serious as you are saying.

In comparison however, has there been any incident of School kidnapped during Yari? The answer is no! Has the situation escalated to the state capital? Again the answer is no! Did Abdulaziz Yari Dismantle Vigilante Group whom most communities and villages look up to as the first responders whenever they were attacked? Again the answer is no.
All the above mentioned had happened and are still happening during your new found government Mr. Dosara.

On the issue of how the bandits came into the country and how they got their weapons, I guess Hon. Commissioner is trying to deny the facts that these bandits are some kind foreigners! While in that case the answer is staying with you… You tell us since you are the ones who knows the repented bandits, you can tell us if they are Nigerians or not.

Because to me, if they not Nigerians why bother negotiating with foreign enemy whom you have no knowledge of his identity apart from the AK47 rifle he is carrying around your villages and towns?
According to the Governor, no ransom was paid for the release of the students, that wonders me how can foreign bandits cross over to Nigeria just to kidnapped innocent students and then release them free of charge.

In my experience as a security expert, there is three reasons people take a hostage; Ransom, Human shield or for leverage and these reasons forms part of their demands that most be met before the victim is release. Therefore, there is point to fool people by telling them the bandits just gave you the students because of your persuasive techniques.

Mr. Commissioner I hope you will re-think and offer unconditional apology to our respected professor who is only trying to show us a way out.

Hon. Bello Soja Bakyasuwa Maradun,
National President, APC Rescue Mission.

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DSP Barau’s Efforts Against Insecurity and Bills Sponsorship

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By Abba Anwar

An interesting and soundly captivating revelation goes viral and attracting accolades in the media from yesterday, when the Special Adviser on Media, to His Excellency, Deputy Senate President, Barau I Jibrin, PhD, CFR, discloses that, the Senator sponsored 42 Bills in 36 Months.

The Media Aide, Ismail Mudasshir in his press release, says, “A total of 42 bills have so far been sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, in three years, from June 13, 2023, to June 13, 2026, records from the Senate have revealed.

Senator Barau, who represents Kano North Senatorial District, has emerged as the most active lawmaker in the 10th Senate in terms of private member bill sponsorship.”

The breakdown further reveals that, that the Senator sponsored 13 bills in 2023, 9 bills in 2024, 17 bills in 2025 and 3 bills in 2026.

Yes the number of the Bills shows the seriousness, commitment and how patriotic DSP is, because that number places him inches ahead of many Distinguished colleagues. He truly understands and identifies himself with the primary responsibility of a legislator in legislative process, lobby, procedure and oversight functions.

It is absolutely true that, the number of the Bills birthed under his effort are commendable. But more commendable to me, are the Bills that have link with the security of the land. In this context. As insecurity is plaguing hard in the North in particular, and Nigeria in general, anything that has to do with taming the menace and monster of this problem, is an all-important development.

I sometimes disagree with some opinions that, all our leaders are not interested in taming the menace of insecurity in the country. I do so, when I think of good leaders like DSP Jibrin. In his own capacity as a legislator, whose primary and constitutional responsibility lies on legislation, not execution, he is doing well and amazing.

This piece is not on his contributions to security agencies and personnel in his constituency and Kano state in general. It is concentrated only on security – related Bills in the Senate, which he sponsored.

To talk briefly about his constituency and state, while he did a lot in providing operational vehicles and other logistics for the Nigeria Police Force, Kano Command, alongside other security agencies, he did well in the area of infrastructural development in Barracks and other operational locations.

Insurgency and other forms of terrorism hitting hard on us, does not start and end in forests and other hideous, such physical acts are the product of planning, engagement and execution. In this digital age Cybercrimes are crux of the matter, alongside other nefarious activities. With the good understanding of the lingering bad side of this, DSP Jibrin, initiated and sponsored Cybercrimes (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2023 (SB.64).

Cybercrime is a pregnant of bad traits like hacking government systems, banking fraud, online scams FUNDING BANDITS/KIDNAPPERS, spread of disinformation that incites violence. When DSP understood that, repealing and re-enacting the 2015 Act, could aid in updating penalties, improving coordination with equally relevant agencies like Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Office of the National Security Adviser(ONSA). This will give law enforcement better tools to track cybercriminals. Without this, Nigeria’s digital space stays vulnerable.

Understanding that modern insecurity is not just about guns. Explosives sometimes cause more devastating damage than guns. His Excellency, Deputy Senate President sponsored Explosives Act (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2023 (SB.70). This has to do with IEDs, bombings, illegal mining explosives used bandits/insurgents. The old Act is outdated. A new Act tightens licensing for quarries, construction, mining companies. It also controls storage and transportation so explosives don’t end up in wrong hands. This, by whatever standard, is a frontline prevention against terrorism and violent crime.

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His genuine concern for our patriotic elements, Armed Forces of the Federal Republic, Senator Jibrin sponsored Armed Forces Comfort Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (SB. 882). This has to do with the welfare of our soldiers and direct military operations. It looks at the welfare of soldiers – medical care for injured troops, support for families of fallen soldiers, barracks upgrades.

It is natural to note that if morale and welfare are low, troop effectiveness automatically drops. This Bill ensures the fund works better, so soldiers fighting Boko Haram, bandits, IPOB etc are better supported. Security depends on the reality that fighting force being motivated.

As a global citizen whose worldview and knowledge of how nations struggle against modern crimes, with digital capacity and capability, our all-round Senator sponsored Cryptocurrency Prohibition and Regulation Bill, 2025 (SB.931). This has to do with financial security. A crux of many evils. It is very clear to deeply understand that unregulated crypto is used to move ransom money for kidnapping, fund terrorism, launder proceeds of banditry.

This Bill strengthening prohibition and regulation suggests loudly that Nigeria wants to either ban high-risk crypto or put strict Know Your Customer/ Anti-Money Laundering (KYC/AML) rules. That cuts off a funding channel for criminals. Central Bank and EFCC have alarmed crypto as a security risk since 2021.

To deal with financial crimes and enhance financial security from all ramifications, he saw reason in sponsoring Virtual Asset and Service Providers Bill, 2025 (SB. 956). It looks at VASP exchanges, wallets, crypto brokers. Failure to regulate them could land Nigeria to be blacklisted by Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global Police for money crimes.

It is globally accepted that, when a nation is blacklisted by FATF, that hurts banking and investment. Which automatically weakens the economy and creates more poverty-driven crime. Regulating VASPs means transactions can be traced, making it harder for kidnappers/bandits to hide money for their notorious activities.

His Bill the National Identity Management Commission (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2024 (SB.472), is foundational for internal security. As crimes like kidnapping, banditry and terrorism thrive on anonymity, with this Bill, a very strong, clean National ID database with biometrics helps security agencies identify suspects, track movement, block SIM cards of criminals, and secure borders. This Bill has already been passed into Law. It strengthens NIMC to capture more Nigerians and link NIN to SIMs, BVN, and the rest.

Slow development or lack of it, fuels nefarious activities among citizens. With this understanding Senator Jibrin saw a strong reason why he should sponsor and facilitate for the establishment of a development commission. Hence his sponsorship of North West Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (SB.90).

It is largely believe that, insecurity in North West region is driven by poverty, no jobs, no schools, abandoned projects etc etc. The Commission is created to rebuild roads, schools, hospitals, create jobs in the 7 states of the region. This tackles root causes of the disturbing and lingering menace. Which means fewer youth join gangs. Especially when the Commission takes-off.

With Constitution Alteration Bills, 2023-2025, sponsorsed by the DSP, many areas concentrate on how to change security architecture. Provisions like SB.262, SB.281, SB.288, SB.403, SB.784, SB.785, SB.786, SB.793, SB.804, SB.907 deal with state police, local government autonomy, security votes transparency, or police reform. We are talking of constitutionalizing fight against insecurity.

Kidnappers den and terrorists hideouts are looked at in the Bill he sponsored, Development Planning and Project Continuity Bill, 2023 (SB.05). Under this the provisions need to do with environmental and/or operational security. It looks at bandoned projects like uncompleted buildings, roads, dams that become hideouts for kidnappers and bandits. This bill forces governments to finish projects before starting new ones. Less abandoned infrastructure means less space for criminals to operate. This also prevents waste of public funds that should go to security.

I am not only looking at the number of Bills sponsored by His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Jibrin, though commendable and encouraging, my concern in this context is the fact that out of the total Bills, 42, 5 hit security head-on, 4 addresses root causes or systems that make security easier. While 3 of the 4 have already become law, these are Cybercrimes, Explosives, NIMC, and NWDC.

I concur with His Excellency’s Media Aide, Mudasshir when he said in his press release, that, “Sponsoring forty-two bills in three years is, without doubt, a colossal legislative feat. Senator Barau, fondly called ‘Maliya’, has always been known as someone who raises the bar to enviable heights in all his endeavours.

He explained further that, “The Deputy Senate President has achieved this alongside the demanding duties of supporting the Senate President in providing leadership for the Senate. At the sub-regional legislature, the ECOWAS Parliament, Senator Barau as the First Deputy Speaker has been playing a key role in the leadership of the regional assembly.”

Anwar writes from Kano
Sunday, 14th June, 2026

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Why NDC Rep Candidate JY Yusuf Remains His Own Biggest Political Obstacle

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As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the emergence of Dr. Yusuf Jibril (JY), a former Kano State Commissioner for Agriculture, as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure Federal Constituency has not come as a surprise to many observers.

After all, this is not his first attempt to secure the seat. However, what remains surprising is his apparent failure to learn some of the fundamental lessons of grassroots politics despite years of political experience.

Politics is not merely about ambition. It is not about appearing on ballot papers every election cycle. It is about relationships, accessibility, empathy, and constant engagement with the people whose votes a candidate seeks. Unfortunately, these are areas in which many constituents believe JY has performed poorly.

Dr. Jibril rose through the ranks of youth politics, a background that ordinarily should have made him a champion of inclusion, consultation, and grassroots mobilization. Instead, many people perceive him as a politician who has distanced himself from the very communities he hopes will elect him.

One of the most persistent criticisms against JY is his alleged inability to build and sustain meaningful relationships across the constituency. Politics thrives on personal connections. Communities expect their leaders and aspiring representatives to share in their moments of joy and stand with them during difficult times. Yet, many constituents complain that JY is rarely visible when communities face challenges or celebrate achievements.

The Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure Federal Constituency comprises more than 30 wards, each with its own unique concerns and political realities. However, critics argue that JY’s engagement appears to be limited to only a handful of wards. Such a narrow political reach raises serious questions about his understanding of the constituency he seeks to represent.

Some political observers even argue that JY has yet to demonstrate the level of grassroots penetration, political maturity, and constituency-wide engagement expected of someone seeking a seat in the House of Representatives.

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According to these critics, his current political profile more closely resembles that of a ward-level politician than that of a federal lawmaker. They contend that effective representation at the national level requires a candidate with broad-based acceptance, deep community networks, and a proven record of engagement across all wards.

In their view, the constituency needs a politician with greater political calibre, commitment, visibility, and sustained interaction with the electorate, rather than one whose influence appears confined to limited areas.

A candidate seeking election to the House of Representatives is expected to maintain a presence across all corners of the constituency. Representation begins long before election day. It starts with listening to the people, understanding their concerns, and maintaining regular contact with them. Unfortunately, many voters struggle to identify tangible evidence of sustained engagement by JY.

Perhaps the greatest weakness of his political approach is communication. In modern politics, communication is not optional; it is essential. Before voters can support a candidate, they must know who he is, what he stands for, and why he deserves their trust. Effective communication creates familiarity, inspires confidence, and projects leadership.

Yet many political observers argue that JY has failed to establish strong communication channels with the electorate. His message is often absent from public discourse, while his interactions with constituents appear sporadic and insufficient. In a political environment where visibility and engagement determine electoral success, such shortcomings can prove costly.

A politician who does not communicate effectively leaves room for uncertainty, speculation, and voter apathy. Constituents want leaders who listen, respond, and remain accessible. They want representatives who can address misinformation, explain policy positions, and provide timely feedback on community concerns. These are not luxuries; they are basic expectations.

Responsiveness is another critical measure of political leadership. Voters want to feel heard. They want to know that their concerns matter. When politicians fail to engage with constituents, they create a perception of indifference. This perception, whether fair or not, often translates into political consequences at the ballot box.

Trust remains the currency of politics. Trust is earned through consistent actions, transparent communication, and a visible commitment to the welfare of the people. It cannot be demanded, and it certainly cannot be achieved through occasional appearances during election seasons.

As Dr. Yusuf Jibril embarks on yet another journey to the House of Representatives, he faces a difficult challenge. The constituency is no longer interested in titles, past appointments, or political slogans. The people want evidence of commitment, accessibility, and genuine concern for their welfare.

If JY hopes to convince voters in Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure, he must first confront the growing perception that he remains disconnected from the grassroots. Elections are won through relationships, trust, and continuous engagement—not through ambition alone.

The electorate deserves a representative who is visible, responsive, and deeply rooted in the communities he seeks to serve. Whether JY can transform his political style to meet these expectations remains a question that only the voters can answer.

Buhari Abba writes from Unguwar Liman, Rano.

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Hon. Nazir Alhassan Bachirawa Former UGG/MJB Rep APC Aspirant, Commends  H.E. Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf on Three Years of People-Oriented Administration

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His Excellency,
The Executive Governor of Kano State,
Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf

A TRIBUTE TO HIS EXCELLENCY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 3RD YEAR IN OFFICE*

Your Excellency Sir,

On this milestone of your third year as Executive Governor of Kano State, I and my team join millions of Kano people in celebrating a journey defined by purpose, resilience and measurable impact. The mandate entrusted to you in 2023 has matured into visible progress across every sector.

You have governed like a master builder, not chasing applause, but laying foundations. The roads you revived now pulse with commerce. Classrooms you rebuilt now echo with the voices of tomorrow’s leaders. Health facilities you upgraded now stand as refuges where dignity is restored alongside healing.

What distinguishes your leadership most is your commitment to those who came before us. By settling outstanding gratuities and severance entitlements, you honored the service of retirees and former office holders. That act did more than clear arrears, it restored faith. It reminded every public servant that service to Kano will never be forgotten.

Let us also place on record, our profound respect for one of the most difficult sacrifice, yet far-sighted, decisions of your administration: embracing APC, the party of the central government, in the interest of Kano people. Political alignment at that level requires courage. You chose principle over politics, unity over division and development over discord. By bridging Kano with the center, you positioned our state to attract resources, partnerships and opportunities that would have been out of reach. History will record that as statesmanship, not convenience.

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We also hold in deep respect the political courage you demonstrated by wielding the broom to sweep away entrenched “wall Geckos”, that is, by releasing office holders whose loyalty lay elsewhere so that your government could move forward with one mind and one direction. It was a decisive, difficult act. But history teaches that a house divided cannot stand. By clearing space for men and women who share your vision, you ensured that governance would not be held hostage by inertia. That was statesmanship.

Your Excellency, the choice of *Alhaji Murtala Sule Galadima Garo as your deputy* was a brilliant decision that grounded your administration in Kano. As a grassroots politician, he understands our markets, our wards, and the daily realities of our communities. Like strong roots that keep a tall tree firm in a storm, his close connection to the people gives your government depth, balance, and wider reach. With him by your side, the distance between Government House and the last compound in every local government is shorter, and the voice of ordinary citizens reaches the table of power.

Your Excellency, I and my team believed that your swift response to the security challenges in Gwarzo, Shanono and Tsanyawa proves that the safety of Kano people is not just ink in a manifesto, it is the heartbeat of your administration. Like a vigilant shepherd who moves before the wolf scatters the flock, you acted with urgency to shield lives and property before fear could take root. That same resolve extended to the victims and families shattered by bandit attacks, and to the frontline security personnel standing in harm’s way. You looked beyond the numbers and saw grieving families. You looked beyond duty and saw brave men and women at the frontline. Like a father who binds the wounds of his children while strengthening the hands that guard the gate, you chose to comfort the broken and fortify the brave. In that dual commitment, to protect Kano and to heal Kano, governance is revealed not merely as power, but as humanity.

Accordingly, Your emergence unopposed in the APC primaries and the calm wisdom with which you guided fellow aspirants, further affirmed your role as a unifier. You understood that when leaders contend without restraint, the people bear the cost. You chose consensus. Kano is better for it.

Your Excellency, you carry leadership like the baobab carries its crown, not for show, but to shelter all who stand beneath it. You wear responsibility heavier than any title.

As I write this, I do so as an APC aspirant for UGG/MJB Federal Constituency who, through the party’s consensus process, yielded the ticket in deference to party unity. That decision does not diminish my commitment. It strengthens it. My pledge to the good people of UGG/MJB and to this administration remains unshaken.

May Allah SWT continue to guide you, grant you strength and crown your efforts with success that outlives your stewardship. May your name be etched among those who turned vision into heritage.

Kano is moving. Kano is grateful.

With highest regards,
Naziru Alhassan Bachirawa – Ungogo

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