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How Ganduje’s Commissioner Nominee Skipped NYSC, MDCN Exam

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POLITICS DIGEST – A Commissioner nominee that appeared before the Kano State House of Assembly for screening, on Monday, actually skipped the mandatory National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, one-year service program, four years ago after completing his medical studies in China, Politics Digest reports.

 

The nominee, Yusuf Jibril, who has been affixing the title of a (medical) doctor in his name, and also in the curriculum vitae he submitted to the Kano Assembly lawmakers for screening, didn’t also sit for the compulsory Medical and Dental Council Examination, for medical graduates.

 

The Exam, prepared for medical students that studied in foreign countries, licenses young physicians to practice medicine in Nigeria.

 

POLITICS DIGEST exclusively gathered that Jibril ‘shunned’ the NYSC service despite graduating from Shenyang Medical School, China, in 2018, at the age of 27.

 

He further continued to affix the ‘Dr’ title in his CV, as sighted by this newspaper, while he neither sat for nor passed the Medical Council Examination.

 

When asked by a member of the Kano Assembly over his failure to participate in NYSC, during his screening, Jibril answered by saying ‘NO’.

 

And concerning the Medical Council Exam he also didn’t take, the Commissioner nominee, told the Kano lawmakers, “Since after I came back from China, I kept my certificate aside. So, I didn’t do anything of such”.

 

The Member representing Bebeji Constituency, Abubakar Uba Galadima, Politics Digest gathered, pleaded with his colleagues and the Speaker, in a secret sitting, not to embarrass the Governor by disqualifying Yusuf.

 

Galadima, suggested that Jibril’s name be re-sent to the Assembly with only his secondary school credentials, excluding the Chinese medical school and any other post-secondary institution certificate.

 

“Yusuf Jibril should not have included his MBBS degree in the curriculum vitae he submitted to us to avoid being disqualified,” said a Member of the State Assembly that pleaded for anonymity.

 

The Nigerian law stipulates that the NYSC service exercise is mandatory on any Nigerian below 30. Hence, Jibril, who is now 31, but graduated from the University at the age of 27, should not have skipped the NYSC service.

 

In addition to being a requirement for government and private sector jobs in Nigeria, the enabling law prescribes punishment for anyone who absconds from the scheme or forges its certificates.

 

In the build-up to the 2019 general elections, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) disqualified then Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, from participating in the Oyo State governorship primary, following an exclusive PREMIUM TIMES’ report that showed that he skipped the NYSC.

 

Yusuf Jibril hails from Rurum town of Rano Local Government Area. He attended Rurum Central Primary School, between 1994 to 2000. He then had his post-primary education at Government Junior Secondary School Rurum, between 2000 to 2003.

 

Jibril further attended Dawakin Kudu Science College, and then, Shenyang Medical School for his medical degree, between 2012 to 2018.

 

Last week, Ganduje nominated him and also forwarded his name to the Kano State Assembly for confirmation as a Commissioner.

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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.

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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