The member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, Kano, in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, has given a stern warning to the member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Constituency, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, to stop insulting the NNPP National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Alhassan Ado Doguwa who is a former majority leader of the House of Representatives, was recently seen in a viral video attacking Senator Kwankwaso and his followers in Kano State.
Reacting at a rally of 5,000 supporters from all the units of his constituency, organized for the distribution of fertilizer, forms for N150,000 cash grants to 1,000 households, 200 solar street lights, and job offers to youths of his constituency in his hometown of Kofa on Wednesday, Hon. Jibrin warned Doguwa to focus on his legislative duties, where there is so much to do, and stop making reckless comments about Kwankwaso, stating that the former Kano Governor is not his equal in any regard.
According to him, “I want to warn Alhassan Ado Doguwa to stop attacking our leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, because we revere him and respect him as a mentor, leader, and father. We don’t insult their leaders; they shouldn’t be insulting ours.
“It is surprising that Doguwa, who a few months ago was publicly praising Kwankwaso, is now attacking him. This clearly shows a contradiction unbefitting of a ranking member of the House of Representatives. So, let me warn him for the last time to desist from this behavior; otherwise, we won’t hesitate to take appropriate action against him.
“It is not in our character to insult anyone, but we won’t sit idly by while someone insults our leaders,” Hon. Jibrin added.
The honorable member also extended a similar warning to those who attack the Kano Governor, stating they will do everything within their power to defend Kwankwaso, the Governor, the government of Kano State, the NNPP, and Kwankwasiyya supporters in Kano State and beyond.
He emphasized that the banner Doguwa carries, claiming that he was with Kwankwaso in the House of Representatives in 1992, is a false basis of comparison and an insult to Kwankwaso.
“Kwankwaso worked for 17 years in the state civil service, earned his master’s degree, and was pursuing his PhD before running for the House of Representatives in a competitive primary and general election. It was his competence and capacity that led to his election as Deputy Speaker of the House. Even as the former presiding officer in the House of Representatives 32 years ago, Doguwa should show respect to Kwankwaso,” Hon. Jibrin added.
The member also noted that Kwankwaso went on to win an election to the Constitutional Conference, served as a two-term Governor of Kano State, Minister of Defence, envoy to Sudan and Darfur, board member of the NDDC, was a Senator, a two-time Presidential aspirant, and is now the National Leader of NNPP. Doguwa must show respect.
The member also disputed the impression Doguwa tried to create that Kwankwaso is inciting protests, stating that this is far from the truth as the former Governor has clearly made his position known.
“As a statesman, Kwankwaso advised those aggrieved to wait and use their vote to show their grievance when the time comes. That is Kwankwaso’s position, and it is in the public domain,” Jibrin explained.
He added that while people are free to protest, it should be done within the confines of the law.
Hon. Jibrin also emphasized that Kano South is, and will continue to be, a stronghold of the NNPP and Kwankwasiyya movement.
He reiterated his absolute support for the Governor and the government of Kano State and emphasized that the new emirates law reflects the wishes of the people of Kano South and Kano State as a whole.
He urged people, whether from the NNPP or the opposition, to be mindful of their actions, as there is a government in the state, whether they like it or not.
He also informed his constituents that he has restored his Kiru/Bebeji Special Intervention Fund, which he had closed due to past mismanagement by some leaders, and announced the injection of 10 million Naira for the repair of all damaged boreholes across his constituency.
