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APC Patriotic Volunteers Misinformation, Where Usman Alhaji Got it wrong

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One should ‘ve overlooked the press briefing by the former Secretary to the Government of Kano State, Alhaji Usman Alhaji under the banner of “APC Patriotic Volunteers”, in which he accused the government of Kano State of lack of clear policy direction, petty sentiments, and incompetence in managing the state affairs.

His assessment of the 2-Year NNPP Administration in Kano State, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, was unjustifiably harsh on Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration, accusing it of bad governance and non performance.

However, while ignoring such weighty accusations without clarifications, it will amount to giving it a tacit approval. In essence, it is like supporting the misinformation and distortion of facts.
Alhaji Usman Alhaji’s vituperation is like “the ranting of an ant.” As a “political figure’ who held various political positions, there is no doubt experiencing a fall from grace to grass, is indeed painful

It is obvious that he is gasping for political relevance, hoping to bounce back into the circle of politically relevant personalities in the State and in the country, at large

The best way to describe his predicament is the Hausa proverb that says “Tururuwa in taso lalacewa fukafuki ta kan yi,” meaning “if an ant is about to lose relevance, it will develop wings.”
A cursory look at Alhaji Usman Alhaji’s political history would reveal like an ant whose time was up, how he has been gradually losing relevance due to his serial election loses and lack of political impact even at the lowest grassroots level.

Although Alhaji Usman Alhaji
This is a man who has assigned to key important positions in politics. He was General Secretary of National Republican Convention (NRC), a National Political Party. He also served as Education Commissioner in Kano State and later became Secretary to the State Government, yet it was evident all these positions he held were never impactful, as they were all acquired not through dent of hard work but through political consensus and negotiations. All his records of political contests had resulted in failure, a development that perhaps explained his deep frustrations and why he is suddenly drifting to the depths of irrelevance and is currently hanging on a Kangaroo and Mushroom Political Support Group to regain his feet.

A further close examination of Alhaji Usman Alhaji’s political life would reveal how he is gradually undergoing a sense of political decline with diminishing relevance and is equally experiencing a fall from prominence to irrelevance

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How can a politician who has occupied key positions in political parties at national and state levels lack a visible political structure but are suddenly reduced to holding a banner of a support group?

His tale is a perfect description of a person experiencing a significant decline and downfall from a position of success as appointee, holding a position of power and influence to a state of minimal importance, effectiveness and relevance.

A politician who has been reduced to such level and is now gasping for air through a pressure group can best be described as someone drifting from political peak to a political pit.

The misinformation and distortion of facts he rather chose to profess is perhaps borne out of these political frustrations, which is associated with his sudden decline and irrelevance, as he is currently experiencing.

In the year 2007, Alhaji Usman Alhaji ran for the Senate under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but lost to Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya

He equally contested for the Senate under the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in 2011, yet he lost the election.
During the 2015 election, he was one of the most visible aspirants in terms of publicity, but unknown to many, he was a paper tiger, bargaining for an appointment. He stepped down for Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje who was in the gubernatorial election but was compensated with the position of SSG.

Psychologists are of the view that the psychological impact of repeated electoral defeats can lead to increased stress and anxiety levels, as they can potentially affect a person’s mental health and decision-making abilities.

While serial losses of elections may erode a politician’s confidence and his abilities to perform, it thus makes it more challenging for him to bounce back and regain momentum in his political career. His situation can also lead to the loss of public support and can add to the stress and pressure on his political life and emotional distress, which can be substantial, and can potentially lead to feelings of disappointment, frustration, and despair, as in the case of Alhaji Usman Alhaji, who had a free fall from national relevance to a state of obscurity.

For almost eleven years, Alhaji Usman Alhaji had held the position of secretary to the Kano State Government (SSG).
The first four years were under Engineer Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso and the remaining years under Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

Let’s look at his antecedents and performance. His performance has been dismally low, falling short of expectations, with no record of significant achievements and policy direction. Engineer Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso tolerated him and gave his administration a clear direction, while the Ganduje administration caved into failure along with him.

This is a man who was privileged to hold key positions in his educational career and later in political circle, but, one can see how desperate he is holding to a Kangaroo political support group to gain prominence.

It’s worth noting that politicians like this are not immune to the emotional and psychological effects of repeated failures. Hence, there is no doubt that Alhaji Usman Alhaji has been the case. His narration is a tale of a politician betraying his State while biting the figures that fed him, showing a difference between dignity and political desperation.

However, despite his antics, if you keep your ears to the ground, you will hear the footsteps of NNPP Administration, under Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf on education, healthcare development, agricultural revolution and a lot more.

The impact is clear and palpable. The people of Kano State are happy with the leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the administration performance is outstanding.

Muhammad Salis
State Coordinator,
Nigeria Democracy Working Team
12th June, 2025

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EFCC Secures Arrest Warrant for Former Humanitarian Minister, Permanent Secretary

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja has ordered the arrest of a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, following her failure to appear for arraignment.

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie issued a bench warrant for the ex-minister on Thursday after the prosecution informed the court that she had repeatedly failed to attend proceedings. The judge also ordered the arrest of Bashir Alkali, a former Permanent Secretary in the ministry, who is facing trial alongside Farouq.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting the two defendants on a 21-count charge that includes criminal breach of trust, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds. According to the anti-graft agency, the alleged sums involved are approximately $1.37 million and ₦748 million.

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At the resumed hearing, EFCC counsel Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) told the court that the defendants had been granted administrative bail and served with the charges. “However, they have failed to appear before this honourable court for their arraignment,” he said.

Jacobs added that efforts to secure their attendance had proved unsuccessful, with only one of the defendants present in court. He also drew the court’s attention to the former minister’s failure to return her international passport after being permitted to travel abroad for medical reasons. “The first defendant has failed to return her international passport after travelling abroad on medical grounds, and no medical report has been presented before this court to justify her absence,” Jacobs stated.

Defence counsel Abdul Ibrahim (SAN) attributed his client’s absence to ill health and urged the court to consider an affidavit to that effect. He further requested a six-week window to produce the former minister in court.

Justice Onwuegbuzie rejected the request and granted the prosecution’s application for a bench warrant.

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Dangote Spotlights Refinery, Vision 2030, Others, At Nasarawa Trade Fair

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Regional Director/Senior Adviser to Aliko Dangote, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman.

 

Africa’s leading conglomerate will feature its flagship Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company at the 2026 Nasarawa Trade Fair, which will be officially declared open by the State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on April 20.

Dangote Industries Limited will also showcase its Vision 2030, which focuses on driving innovation and Africa’s industrialization.

The Dangote Group is the major sponsor of the Nasarawa Trade Fair and Exhibition (NASTFE) with the theme: Unlocking Industrial Synergy: Deepening the Value Chain and Driving Inclusive Growth in Nasarawa State.

A statement from the company’s spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, said other Strategic Business Units of the company will be participating at the annual event in the state capital, Lafia.

Anthony Chiejina stated that products to be featured at the Fair will include those from the Group’s Strategic Business Units, such as Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar, Dangote Salt and seasonings, Dangote SinoTruk, Dangote Packaging, and Dangote Fertiliser.

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The statement quoted the Regional Director/Senior Adviser to Dangote Group President, Fatima Wali Abdurrahman, as saying that Nasarawa State is key to the Group’s overall investment in Africa.

“It is home to Dangote’s Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited (NSCL). The sugar project, when completed, will be one of the biggest sugar investments in Africa,” she said.

Mrs. Wali-Abdurrahman noted that the Trade Fair provides a valuable platform for the company to engage with key stakeholders and Nigerians interested in exploring business opportunities with the organization.

She stated that a dedicated Help Desk will handle inquiries, enabling the company to effectively engage participants on the Dangote Group’s Strategic Business Units.

Speaking to newsmen in Lafia, Chairman and Council members of the Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Nasarawa State Chapter, Nidan Sambo Manasseh, said the theme for this year’s Trade Fair aptly aligns with Dangote Group’s vision.

“We align strongly with the vision of Aliko Dangote, whose leadership continues to shape Nigeria’s economic future. His focus on industrialization, local production, and value creation inspires our efforts to connect MSMEs to structured value chains.

“Through this partnership, we are building a bridge between grassroots businesses and large industries, driving inclusive growth,” he said.

He said the third edition of NASTFE is designed as a practical business, industrial, and human capital development platform, adding that it is not just an exhibition.

According to him: “A major highlight of this year’s programme is the Empowerment Skill Acquisition Programme (ESAP), now structured as a package project for sponsorship support.

“ESAP is a yearly initiative from July-December targeting 2,000 beneficiaries across the 13 Local Government Areas of the State.

“The programme is strategically designed as a mobile training system, moving from one Local Government to another to ensure inclusive grassroots participation.”

Speaking on the Dangote Group’s Vision 2030, he said: “Our strategy is to align local enterprise development with large-scale industrial systems.”

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Al-Istiqama University Secures Full Accreditation for 11 Academic Programmes

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The Management of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State, is pleased to announce that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted Full Accreditation status to a total of eleven (11) academic programmes following the comprehensive accreditation exercise conducted in November and December 2025.

According to the official report released by the NUC, the programmes were assessed based on the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS), with emphasis on curriculum content, quality of academic staff, physical facilities, library resources, and employers’ rating.

The programmes granted Full Accreditation are:

Faculty of Health Sciences:
• Community Health Science
• Nursing Science
• Public Health

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Faculty of Arts, Social and Management Sciences:
• Shari’ah
• Criminology and Security Studies
• International Relations
• Sociology

Faculty of Science and Computing:
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Software Engineering

This achievement affirms the University’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality education and reflects the dedication and professionalism of its academic and administrative staff in building a centre of excellence. With this development, all accredited programmes have secured full recognition for a period of five (5) years.

The Management expresses its profound appreciation to the Founder, Senator Sulaiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, OFR, Ph.D., the Governing Council, Faculty Members, Heads of Departments, staff, and students for their collective efforts and commitment, which made this milestone possible.

Al-Istiqama University remains resolute in sustaining and further enhancing the high standards that have earned it this prestigious recognition.

Signed:
Professor Abdulhadi Sale Kumurya
Vice-Chancellor
Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State

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