Rabiu Omaku
The outcome of the 2023 General election in Nasarawa State is a clear indication that the State Governor needed more committed Commissioners, advisers and other appointees that would add value to democracy instead of focusing on low rangers and incapable politicians.
It could be recalled that the first female Secretary to the State Government, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed during a political event in Lafia pointed out that Engineer Abdullahi Sule will only succeed by forming a formidable team with his foot soldiers that will help him actualize his dream of making Nasarawa State amongst the third in the comity of States.
The 2023 elections have let the cat out of the bag as the majority of the think-tank was defeated in their polling units, Wards, Local Governments, constituency, and senatorial zones, It was gathered that some Local Government Chairman up to this time is yet to share the palliative given to them by the Federal Government to cushion the effect of COVID-19 and amongst other calamities, instead those palliative were only shared amongst family and friends.
Pundits are of the opinion that Governor Sule must nominate commissioners and advisers amongst those that work around the clock to ensure his re-election.
Doma Local Government
In Doma the country home of the Deputy Governor, an adviser to the Governor on Non-Governmental Organizations, Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi deserved the position of commissioner to represent her people, she is the people’s delight, It was gathered that Core supports her people may not be unconnected to her uncommon commitment to the All Progressives Congress, The Governor’s aide on NGO few months after her appointment set the ball rolling by extending her hands of fellowship to the hapless people in Doma community.
Her commitment was not only to the distribution of food items to the people for the past two years but also to creating awareness in the electorate during the 2023 campaign.
it was reliably gathered that no politician including the number two citizen of Nasarawa State has invested in politics like Munirat Abdullahi, who was spending from her husband’s pocket to ensure that the party triumphed.
Is on record that on election day, the uncountable takeaway of food was made available at her polling unit,Ibrahim Akuki polling unit in Dadin’kowa, The food is not only for APC supporters but also for supporters of the opposition political parties who also dine and wine with her.
These at the end of the day lured some oppositions to sympathize with her and vote for the APC.
There was an adage that says a golden fish has no hidden place, The name Munirat Abdullahi rang a bell in the political space of Doma, Universal Reporters can authoritatively reveal that her immense contributions speak volume of her representation as an ambassador of Doma community.
Munirat Abdullahi, is the daughter of late Real Admiral Hussaini Abdullahi, late military Governor of Defunct Bendel State as well as the spouse to the Executive Secretary of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib whom feelers says is nurturing his Governorship ambition come 2027 under the aegis of the ruling APC.
The outspoken chap, according to her admirers says she is capable of holding the position of a Deputy Governor, especially in a State like Nasarawa State where religion is never a barrier.
It could be recalled that recently, His Royal Highness, The Andoma of Doma, Alhaji Ahmadu Aliyu Ogah who confirmed on her the Jaruman Doma, Doma in the last two weeks standstill for the celebration of her traditional title.
Lafia Local Govt
While in Lafia, the State capital others are pointing hands at the incumbent Chairman of Lafiawho Local Government, Aminu Muazu Maifata is currently the Chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria! Nasarawa State chapter
Some are of the view that Hon. Aminu Muazu Maifata is a committed fellow and a two-time Chairman of Lafia Local Government while others described him as a grassroots mobilizer who deserved a change of atmosphere to showcase his talent, as a successful politician
Some of his admirers are of the view that he will be very okay if given the State commissioner for Local Government, Community Development, and Chieftaincy while considering his momentous knowledge of Local Government.
Keana Local Government
In Keana Local Government, some politicians are eying Hon.Yahaya Adams AKA Major as a qualified politician who deserved the exalted seat or to return one of Al-Makura boys, Hon.Haruna Osegba as a commissioner.
Akwanga Local Government
In Akwanga, politicians in that axis are clamoring for the nomination of Hon.Kasim Mohammed Kasim,a former member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly while considering his wealth of experience as a young politician in the Governor’s Local Government, Some of them who spoke separately says is more qualify than the current commissioner, Hon.Yakubu Bohr Kwanta whom they described as a lonely politician who lacks followers in the whole of Akwanga.
It was gathered that Kwanta is not in good time with the former Deputy Governor, Hon.Silas Ali Agara,the Deputy Speaker Tsentse Dandaura,Hon. Kasim Mohammed Kasim the Council Chairman Hon.Safiyanu Andaha and others, according to them make the opposition political party the PDP having edge over the ruling APC in the recent election where the Governor was conspicuously defeated at his home.
Nasarawa Local Government
In Nasarawa Local Government , opinion shapers shower encomium on the leadership quality of the present commissioner of education, whose days are numbered, Hon. Fati Jimeta Sabo deserved second coming to continue with her good work, Though some APC chieftains are not happy with her because of her lack of openness.
People from her Local Government described her as a stingy politician who has no spirit of give and take, aside from that she can be rated as a composed and humble ambassador of her Local Government.
Keffi Local Government
In Keffi Local Government, The people of Keffi and environs continued to expressed satisfaction with the uncommon commitment of Hon. Engineer Idris Mohammed Idris who is exhibiting competence in his feild which translate to more dividend of democracy in Keffi and the State at large.
The commissioner is always in office and project site on monitoring and inspection.the incumbent commissioner for Works,Housing and Transport , Engineer Idris Mohammed Idris has added value to the ministry , with his emergence as the commissioner of works of the busiest ministry in the State,He was able to change the narrative.
Karu Local Government
Karu Local Government ,The former Council Chairman Hon. Akala Samuel Dogo is also another material that will fast track democracy in Karu, The gate way to the Federal Capital Territory., The young politician stand a better chance of scaling through while others especially those of Gwandara extraction are solidly behind Professor Umar Gurku, a university Don and the current commissioner for Science and Technology for making the Gwandara people proud.
Kokona Local Government
Kokona Local Government Council, with the good work, exhibited on the ground by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Associate Professor. Abdulkarim Kana, The incumbent commissioner of Justice has carved a niche for himself as a professional jurist who over the years has saved the State since his first appointment from calamities and a series of litigations ranging from Government/civil servant cacophony, NSG/contractors court cases and vis-a-vis
Nasarawa Eggon Local Government
Nasarawa Eggon Local Government, The State Governor needs a better hand to do the job , as only time shall tell who will represent Nasarawa Eggon in the State cabinet, The likes of Hon.Umar Ibn Aliyu , a one time Chairmanship candidate of APC in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government may likely make the list.
Wamba Local Government
The people of the Wamba Local Government have showered encomium on the candidacy of Governor Abdullahi Sule to run for the second term in office by voting for him massively.
Insiders said the Governor is eyeing either a family member of Hon.Murtala Lamus to replace his dead friend or political allies who will take over from Hon.Isaac Yargwai as commissioner from Wamba Local Government.
While the immediate past commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism,Hon. Dogo Shammah is making a frantic move to take over his former office as a cabinet member.
Shammah is a retired civil servant from the State-owned Television and Radio arm, The Nasarawa State Broadcasting Service, Lafia, The former is also a two-time State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Nasarawa State Council.
Awe Local Government
After the storm comes rain, The political camp of the commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Aliyu Turaki, Tanko Tunga, and the Local Government Chairman camp has been demystified with the retirement of Tunga from the State Assembly as a Journalists Hudu Alhaji Hudu defeated the incumbent who was amongst the oldest lawmakers in the State.
The fear of Hudu is the beginning of wisdom as a young politician won the seat of Awe South constituency, This serves as a lesson to the old political camp to emulate Hudu which is now hot cake in town.
The election and final declaration of the result of the Awe South constituency was a complete arsenal of death as a combined team of security personnel was allegedly seen shooting at the range as if it was a crisis zone.
Supporters of Hudu who stand the way of a gullible electoral umpire at the Federal University of Lafia were shot to death while Hudu’s hand was broken in the process.
Another astute politician that can shape the unity of the community is Hon.Abdullahi Mustapha, a one-time Commissioner for Information,
The then Press Secretary to the former Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly,Hon Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo. Is a humble, reliable, and tested appointee.
Obi Local Government
A seasoned Journalist, Comrade Abdullahi Shuaibu may emerge as the commissioner, while grapevine from the Government circle revealed that a female politician from Daddere Hajiya Hauwa Bawa (Chokali) will be compensated for contesting and losing the Assembly election to her opponent.
She is the protocol officer to the former Nasarawa First lady, Hajiya Salamatu Tanko Al-Makura.
Toto Local Government
In Toto been the home country of whom may likely succeed Governor Abdullahi Sule after he completed his second tenure as the democratically elected Governor of the “Home of Solid Minerals”.It was gathered that Sule has given his successor the mandate to bring one amongst his boys to fill in the chance of commissionership.
The man vested with the job is Dr.Faisal Shuaibu,a renowned Doctor and the present Executive Secretary of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, The nomination of the commissioner from Toto Local Government may likely favor the current occupant, Pharmacy, Yahaya Baba Ahmed.
Only time shall tell as many people are anxious to hear the announcement of the dissolution of the current commissioners and occupants of other political offices before May 29, which is the official handing-over date.
