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From Olanrewaju Lawal, Kebbi
The Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on Communication and Strategy, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Zuru, has disclosed that stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State perceive Senator Garba Musa Maidoki as a liability and unproductive to his constituency.
Zuru, who stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, entitled “Kebbi APC Stakeholders Berate Senator Maidoki”, was reacting to publications attributed to the Senator criticising the Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris.
The Special Adviser explained that stakeholders noted that the Senator’s outburst was a result of his frustration over his failure to deliver to the Kebbi South senatorial district as the elected Senator representing the area.
According to him, “the stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State have, after a critical analysis of the recent deceptive outburst by Senator Garba Musa Maidoki representing Kebbi South, discovered elements of political immaturity, insensitivity to the plight of his constituents, and selfishness in the conduct of his political career.”
“It further revealed that his alleged consistent shedding of crocodile tears in the media, pretending to be worried by the security challenges in Zuru, is borne out of frustration over a growing disconnect with his constituents,” the statement added.
“Since 1999, Kebbi has largely elected representatives with demonstrated experience and verifiable contributions to community development, in view of the fact that in a developing democracy like ours, track record, sincerity of purpose, and capacity to deliver remain the true test for any aspirant,” the stakeholders noted.
Zuru noted that for Senator Maidoki to have ventured into partisan politics under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) a year later, and subsequently jumped to another party, showed that he was a liability.
“Stakeholders alleged that one year into his tenure, he had yet to present verifiable constituency projects or direct support to communities, including victims affected by insecurity in Kebbi South, for whom he claimed to have sympathy,” Zuru said.
It was further alleged that he has never attended several state and emirate-level consultative meetings convened to address security challenges, particularly in the Zuru Emirate.
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“Leadership in times of insecurity demands presence, not press statements,” the statement noted.
“Crocodile tears cannot substitute for engagement with victims or support to security agencies on the ground.”
On the claims of being denied an APC ticket, stakeholders clarified that Senator Maidoki was not a member of the party at the time the primaries were conducted and therefore could not have been denied participation.
Zuru also faulted the Senator for dragging the Emir of the Zuru Emirate into politics in his remarks, stressing that doing so was irresponsible.
Senator Maidoki was reminded of the popularity and undisputable acceptability of the Emir by the people of the Zuru Emirate from the day he was enthroned to date.
“Politics requires integrity, service, and humility. The people of Kebbi South deserve representation anchored on results, not rhetoric,” the elders stated.
The elders drew the attention of paperweight politicians, like Senator Maidoki in the opposition political parties in the state, to the unprecedented support being enjoyed by Comrade Governor Nasir Idris from the people of Kebbi State.
This support has equally contributed to the achievements of the APC-controlled administration, which has made the people insist on his continuity in 2027.
The stakeholders therefore advised Senator Maidoki, who is alleged to be a political liability, to take responsibility for his political misfortune, which eventually resulted in a catastrophic somersault of his political career.
