Politics 24

By Suhaib Auwal   The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), Comrade Nastura Ashir Shariff, has called on the people of Northern Nigeria to closely monitor the activities of regional development commissions to ensure that development in the region is properly planned, implemented, and sustained. Comrade Shariff made the call in an exclusive interview with our correspondent in Kano, Suhaib Auwal , where he expressed deep concern over persistent security challenges, rising cases of drug abuse, and increasing youth unemployment, describing them as major threats to peace, social stability, and economic growth in the North. He spoke shortly after attending the North West Stakeholders’ Meeting organised by the North West Development Commission in Kaduna. The meeting brought together political leaders, traditional rulers, civil society organisations, youth groups, and other key stakeholders to deliberate on the challenges facing the region. According ...

  By Abba Anwar  Immediately after his official decamping to All Progressives Congress (APC), the Kano state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Katsina state Dr Umar Dikko Radda, described the move as "... strategic for regional unity, stability and development." In a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the Chairman of the North West Governors’ Forum, Radda, after congratulating Kano governor for the move, he signaled his intention of working in good synergy with his Kano counterpart for finding lasting solutions to insecurity, political instability and other vices.  He was instructive when he said, according to the statement, "The decision of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to join the APC is a demonstration of responsible leadership and a strategic step towards deepening cooperation with the Federal Government and advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the benefit of Kano State a...

  By Suhaib Auwal  His Excellency, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkareem Zaura, has received delegations from two media support groups who paid him courtesy visits in Abuja, reaffirming their loyalty to his ideology and pledging continued support for his political vision and commitment to the development of Kano State. The first delegation was from the AA Zaura Media Forum, led by Aminu Black Gwale. During the visit, members of the forum reiterated their firm belief in the principles and policies of AA Zaura, describing his leadership style as people-oriented and focused on inclusive development. They assured him of their total support as he continues his political journey aimed at improving the lives of the people of Kano State. In a similar engagement, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkareem Zaura also hosted leaders of the Tsaya da Kafarka Media Forum, led by Sani Makale.  Discussions at the meeting centered on the political landscape of Kano State and the need to strengthen unity among...

  ​By Ado Isa Jagaba ​The persistent turmoil within the Kano State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has, once again, starkly exposed the deep-seated faultlines dividing the party. Yet, amidst this chaos, a quieter but far more instructive story is unfolding—the dignified restrain and profound political maturity demonstrated by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CFR, in the face of sustained internal betrayal. ​In 2021, during the crucial APC State Congress, Senator Barau, then a serving Senator and Chairman of the powerful Senate Committee on Appropriations, was systematically denied any meaningful influence. He was refused even an ex-officio slot at the ward, local-government, and state levels. Furthermore, his known allies were barred from serving as supervisory councillors, political advisers, or special assistants, with any identified supporter being ruthlessly sidelined. ​However, instead of engaging in public retaliation or fueling the interna...

By Dr Usman Sarki Madobi In an era when public trust in political leadership often fluctuates, the example set by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibril stands out as a refreshing demonstration of what progressive politics entails. His approach to governance and representation reflects a blend of humility, inclusiveness, and unwavering dedication to the public good showcasing the qualities that have earned him admiration across party lines and among citizens who yearn for purposeful representation. Today, DSP Barau Jibril became a treasure in the political arena of Kano state and the country at large. His politics, representation and leadership style has made him a distinguished politian worth of supporting for every elective position both at state and national levels. At the heart of Senator Barau Jibril’s political philosophy is selfless service. His actions consistently demonstrate a commitment to the welfare of his constituents and the nation above personal or political gain. This pe...

The Association of Former Local Government Chairmen in Kano State (ALGON Integrity Group) has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain focused and united, stressing that this is not the right time to endorse any governorship aspirant ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking through its Chairman and former Kumbotso LGA boss, Hassan Garban Kauye Farawa, the group cautioned party stakeholders against actions capable of creating division within the APC. Farawa said the party must prioritize strengthening its internal structures and consolidating its support base, especially as Kano remains a strategic political battleground. Farawa dismissed reports alleging that former LG chairmen had endorsed the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, for the 2027 governorship race. He described the claims as misleading and capable of causing unnecessary tension within the party. According to him, the focus of every committed APC stakeholder at this stage sho...