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Ganduje,Gawuna and the quest for the right successor

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By Hisham Habib

Kano state governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje will soon exhaust his second term as the governor of the most populous state, and will surely have to step aside for a successor either from his party or jthe opposition.

His wife Hafsat Ganduje recently showered praises on the valorous Murtala Garo, the commissioner for local government which led to speculative wrangles especially in the polity on what people had eagerly perceived;a possible endorsement of a guber candidate within the government.

Although the first lady had mixed succession issues with loyalty matters, the debate continued as to who the governor ought to put weight behind in the All Progressive Congress, as the leader in the state at present,and future of the party itself against the forces waiting in earnest to wriggle power from it.
The succession issue which has for long been hushed up in government circles has been in high tempo within the citizens, considering the importance attached to it with the future of the state and its citizens.

It is glaring that amongst the contenders for the number one seat the state deputy governor Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna stands a good position to seek the bigger job.The likes of Senator Barau,Inuwa Waya,and the underdog in the chief of staff Makoda have come a way but have not acted in that capacity which the deputy has.

Coming from a grassroots background with some experience to match the challenge, the scientist turned administrator, would pacify the bitterness around the tussle inside the ruling party and even extend to camps within the opposition.

It is obvious that Gawuna can consolidate the party with his position and the backing of governor and be able to imbibe continuity as desired by within the administration.

But then as his principal did sometimes before 2015 the timidity played by the second in command must be replaced by a zeal and voracity similar to what Ganduje employed in seeking for nomination.
The lacklustre strategy will only prove to those who wish to sideline him as one eligible candidate that he cannot endure the fight.

Nigerian governors have cultivated the culture of sidelining their deputies which in turn made political pundits assume that I t will always end in a feud, while it does not necessarily have to.
As one who has worked with the big trio of Kwankwaso, Shekarau and Ganduje,without a rift or dent on his side he should be able to wriggle all external and internal overtakings.

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any –Alice Walker”

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

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October 27, 2024

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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.

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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