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When will Doguwa stop selective spread of federal opportunities to constituents?

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Alhassan Ado Doguwa

 

By Alhassan A. Bala

Rt. Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the current majority leader of the House of Representatives, is a 5-time member representing Tudun Wada and Doguwa federal constituency since 2003.

He is one of the few lawmakers from both chambers with such longevity in the National Assembly.

Doguwa, as he is popularly known in the lower chambers, is among the most popular and, sometimes, vocal lawmakers.

In recent years, lawmakers have used their connections, friendships to either get job for the sons and daughters of their constituencies, or some other federal projects.

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Many lawmakers have introduced bills for either creation of federal health institutions, higher institutions of learning and/or scholarships to study abroad.

It is increasingly becoming like a competition between lawmakers of both Senate and House of Representatives, on how many job opportunities (offers) one gets to provide to the teeming educated youth in their respective constituencies.

This mostly happens through either committee the lawmaker is heading or member or when he has any other opportunities.

For people of Tudun Wada and Doguwa, however, it is rather unfortunate that they couldn’t get such gesture from their representative in the national assembly, despite years of legislative experience.

Their representative rather focuses on giving such open opportunities to those from southern part of the country and other states than his people.

This may sound odd to understand by especially people outside the constituency, but evident instances abound.

In the year 2018, a letter emerged and went viral in social media, when Alhassan Ado Doguwa was chief whip of the house. It clearly showed the lawmaker cajoling for job opportunities to some listed youth, non of which was from his constituency. In fact, they are majorly from the southern part of the country.

The number three member of the house of representatives started making effort with what I can described as a peanut offer to few selected individuals who are mostly sons and daughters of his political friends, leaving many educated youth with nothing to yearn for.

Since 2003, Alhassan Ado Doguwa could not provide or give a single job opportunity to young educated youth in Burji town of Doguwa local government.

Burji is the second most populous town in Doguwa local government and when it comes to education it is now leading other towns, as currently there are over 50 young graduates who have no job and their representative is there dashing or giving job opportunities to others.

Consequent upon this, therefore, I wish to ask the leader of the house of representatives that: what is the sin of Burji youth?
Is it that they are not qualified to get offers from your respective office?
I wish to remind Alhassan Ado Doguwa a Hausa proverb that says: “Dan Tuwon Gobe Ake Wanke Kwarya,” and “A Juri Zuwa Rafi Wata Rana Tulu Zai Fashe.” A stich in time saves nine.

Bala is an Abuja-based broadcast journalist, writes this from Abuja.

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200,000 APC Members in Kano Dismiss Allegations Against Ministerial Nominee Yusuf Abdullah Atta as Baseless

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Over 200,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have dismissed allegations of incompetence against the ministerial nominee, retired Hon. Yusuf Abdullah Atta, as baseless. Some APC members in Kano believe the allegations stem from personal grudges held by a few individuals who are not legitimate members of the party.

In a statement, Mustapha Gidan Magani, the secretary of APC Kwaciri Ward, on behalf of the entire executive committee of APC Fagge Local Government Area, rejected the allegations of anti-party activities during the 2023 general election. The executives argued that those intending to submit a petition to the Senate, claiming to represent 50,000 APC members, have no legal standing to make such claims.

The APC executives from Fagge Local Government Area are prepared to counter the petition, asserting that it will have little impact on the confirmation of Atta as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. They expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Atta, highlighting his administrative skills and dedication to serving humanity.

 

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PDP Youth Activist Calls for Suspension of Shekarau, Bello Hayatu from the party

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Salisu Usman Karaskabuli, a youth activist of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, has called for the immediate suspension of several high-ranking party members, including former governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, and Yahaya Bagobiri.

He accused them of sabotaging the party’s efforts in the state and hindering PDP’s progress in the region.

Addressing journalists in Kano, Salisu Karaskabuli alleged that Shekarau has engaged in anti-party activities during the 2023 governorship election.
“Despite being a PDP leader, the majority of his supporters backed the APC candidate,” Salisu Karaskabuli said.
He further claimed that Shekarau is already mobilizing his supporters to work for Senator Barau’s governorship ambitions in 2027, signaling ongoing disloyalty.

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Salisu Karaskabuli also blamed the PDP National Vice Chairman for the Northwest Bello Hayatu Gwarzo for failing to unite the party across the region.
He noted that prominent PDP members, such as former governors Ibrahim Shema of Katsina and Ramalan Yero of Kaduna, had defected to other parties due to Gwarzo’s ineffective leadership.
Concerning the recent PDP congress in Kano, Usman expressed frustration, rejecting the outcomes of the ward, local government, and state congresses.
He accused the leadership of the party for partisan zoning and disqualifying candidates without valid reasons.

Further accusations were leveled at Yahaya Bagobiri, the chairman of PDP elders in Kano.
Salisu Usman claimed that Bagobiri had leaked sensitive party information to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Usman Karaskabuli called on the national leadership of the PDP to investigate the accused members and, if found guilty, take appropriate disciplinary action.

The accusations come at a time when the PDP in Kano and the wider Northwest is grappling with internal divisions, which some fear could weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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APC Youth Activist Urges President Tinubu to Appoint Murtala Sule Garo as Minister

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Sadiq Ali Sango, a prominent youth activist of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider appointing Murtala Sule Garo as a minister in the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle.
Sango made this known in a statement released to journalists in Kano.

The Federal Government recently announced that President Tinubu would soon reshuffle his cabinet, sparking widespread speculation over potential new appointees.
Sango expressed optimism that Garo, a grassroots politician with a proven track record, would be a fitting choice for a ministerial position.

“Murtala Sule Garo is not only a politician but a true son of the soil, with immense contributions to the APC in Kano,” Sango stated.
“His service as the APC’s deputy gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 election and his unwavering commitment to the party despite not having the reins of government in Kano makes him the ideal candidate for Tinubu’s cabinet.”

Sango further highlighted Garo’s role in holding the party together during difficult times, describing him as the “supporting pillar” of the APC in Kano.
“He has carried the party on his shoulders, providing support to party leaders and members alike,” he added.

With the APC no longer in control of Kano State’s government, Garo’s influence at the grassroots level has been pivotal for the party’s continued strength in the region.
According to Sango, Garo’s appointment would reinforce the party’s position in Kano and contribute to the success of President Tinubu’s administration.

The call for Murtala Sule Garo’s inclusion in the Federal Executive Council comes amid growing anticipation regarding the composition of the new cabinet and the need for strong political figures to represent Kano at the national level.

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