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Kwankwaso’s  Strategy For Political Relevance

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Former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso

 

By Faruk Umar

If you understand the forces that determine competitive strategy, then you will understand that Kwankwaso’s moves are one of the best political moves at the moment. Some merely think it’s solely about presidential ambitions and I tell them to reconsider their verdict and look at the bigger picture. I wish I can explain the concept of two issues, one in politics and the other in competitiveness that even giant blue chip companies adopt such strategies for survival and relevance in their market space.

First of all, in politics there’s what we call “ political relevance “. You can be Governor, senate, minister or even president and later become irrelevant forever. The case of Ganduje (Dollar Saga) should serve as an example for those who have the vision to see the future ( trust me, after he relinquishes power). You can attain the pinnacle of political office and yet be as irrelevant as a street or stray dog after you leave office. We shouldn’t forget this. Now what could lead to such a tragic end in politics? The answer is simple. You wrongly defined societal welfare and you had no manifesto, in other words you had no vision and mission from the cradle.

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As i write, I believe I do not need much rigmarole to convince to those who took their time to read my write up that even President Buhari ( himself will be so much politically irrelevant after he leaves office because of his inability to have a unique political strategy as anticipated by most of his cohorts and admirers ( count me out, because I’ve never been). An extensive explanation on this will only open up a Pandora’s box for incessant and baseless arguments.

I therefore rest my case. Kwankwaso has numbers ( just like napoleon bornapati). He believes in numbers, however doesn’t have the backing and support of the oligarchs at the echelon of affairs in both major political parties. What should he do as a strategist who lacks a bargaining power and who has been in the game for over 30 years? Cry about it like some desperate pretenders do? Or take a bold step?.

I believe he should take a calculated bold step because I knew from our days in the military school “No guts no glory”. Trust me, if Aliko Dangote never had guts, vision , mission and a unique strategy he would’ve have probably ended up as a trader in one of the major market places in kano. So I don’t know where the panic comes from. In summary, what kwankwaso is planning for is a “sustainable strategy for political relevance” which will give him a long term bargaining power which will serve as his lethal weapon against any external force in the political space. Let’s not forget to think like a politician before we jump into conclusions. A career politician is different from a normal politician. Just as Machiavelli said “ in order to understand the mindset of the subjects one must be a ruler and in order to understand the mindset of the rulers one must be a subject”.

Secondly, on the issue of competitive strategy, I mentioned in retrospect the issue of “Bargaining power”. Some will assume bargaining power in politics is not as important as holding a political office. Trust me, what most of your religious manipulators are doing today is solely for their political aggrandizement and they’re strategically maintaining their bargaining power. Manipulating your intellect to attain their goals. And the more followers they have, the more likely they remain relevant because those in power will surely give them a listening ear. Because they have a bargaining power ( The hausa man called it ban gishiri na baka manda).

Therefore, for those who merely think and view situation at just presidential ambition, I think they should reconsider their verdicts. However, this is solely based on my understanding about kwankwaso himself, political strategy and a sustainable relevance in any kind of space you may find yourself, be it political or in market space. I’m solely entitled to my opinion and as I always say, I will always maintain an independent critical attitude towards issues and off course give an opinion that neither hurts no one nor pleases anyone.

 

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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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October 14, 2024

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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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October 13, 2024

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Sadiq Ali Sango

 

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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