Politics

Open Letter To Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf -Fakhruddeen

Published

2 years ago

June 4, 2023

Fakhraddin Auwal

Good day, Your Excellency, Sir.
I hope my message has reached you in good health and may the Almighty Allah guide, protect, and continue to bless your administration.

I would like to start by thanking Allah, the Highest, for accepting the prayer of Kanawa and making you the governor and rescuer of Kano state and its good people.

Indeed you came into power when the state is in a despicable situation, when almost nothing is in good shape, and public properties had been sold, or maliciously converted to personal enterprises, Insecurity–in the form of phone snatching–infesting our streets. Meanwhile, we thank God, the Almighty. With your impressionable 5 days in office, we are hopeful that Kano state will prosper and the glory of the state will soon be restored, in sha Allah.

Your Excellency Sir, I may seem small, and inexperienced to claim any expertise in governance or challenge any decision coming from your strong team of intellectual and highly educated figures. But I want to be heard.

As you have promised to work for Kano and Kanawa based on the state’s–not your personal–interest, I know you must have your door open for advice and suggestions.

As I was happy yesterday morning about the demolition of some illegal buildings around Filin Folo, I came across a paper that I’m not sure about its authenticity, going around on social media containing the list of some places to be demolished because they were illegally sold by the previous government.

Your Excellency Sir, I am in support of revoking any unlawful land allocation in the state and even the demolition of the ones that are unimportant to society, however, I’m not in support of the demolition of the ones that may benefit our states, like Masallacin Idi and some parts of Badala due to the following reasons.

One of the major problems that you inherited from the previous government is insecurity which we all believe that it is majorly a result of illiteracy and unemployment, which are also the course of the economic deterioration of the state!

1. Sir, for Masallacin Idi.
it’s very disheartening to see historic places being sold or given freely to some individuals, however looking at it from another end, the massive growth of population and unemployment rate in the state and the positive contributions of the said places to the Kano state economy, one may be accurate to assert that the place has more advantage to the Kano state residents as a market than as Eid-prayer ground because, the place is very close to the two of the major markets of the state Kwari and ƙofar Wambai all of which needed to be expanded, as our population is exponentially growing and from my personal observation, there are at least 3,000 to 5,000 people that are running their businesses within and outside the place every day making about 1.1 to 1.8 million users yearly. When utilized for the biannual rituals, however, not more than 50,000 people are using it, which is insignificant (less than 5%) compared to the previous one. Moreover, after the biannual usage of the place only becomes useless and criminals hide out throughout the rest of the year.

Thus, I suggest that government should look into the possibility of utilizing place the two, compatible purposes of Ead and Marketing or relocating the Masallacin Idi to the Ƙofar Na’isa sports institute which is big enough to be divided into two parts Eid and the institute leaving the entire place for the Eid and relocate the institute to another place or Masallacin Sarki and leave the place solely as the market.

2. Badala
Even though Badala is one of the most important and prominent parts of the state’s history however for the people that are living in that area, the Badala is also coursing a lot of insecurity, as it mostly serves as a criminal hideout. In this light, sir, the demolition of these buildings may increase the insecurity in areas around Badala.
your government should look into the possibility of taking over the control of the buildings for public use and if the demolition is necessary it should come up with something that makes the place look more beautiful than it’s now and at the same time help to curtail insecurity.

Finally, as I wish you a hitch-free tenure with colorful results, I hope my advice and suggestions will be given due consideration.

Thank you
Yours faithfully,
Fakhruddeen Auwal Taheer.

Politics

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

Published

2 months ago

October 27, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

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.

Politics

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

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2 months ago

October 14, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

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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2 months ago

October 13, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

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.