Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has called on politicians and political officeholders to demonstrate genuine commitment to the welfare of their constituents, stressing that political appointments and positions must be backed by service, responsibility and sustained engagement with the people at the grassroots.
The Governor made this declaration in Gulma, Argungu Local Government Area, during an empowerment programme and the flag-off of the distribution of 2027 campaign materials organised by leaders of the Argungu Seven Wards Congress.
Governor Idris commended the organisers and donors for investing in the welfare of their constituents, describing the initiative as an example of responsible leadership that recognises the importance of empowering communities and strengthening grassroots participation.
He urged other political leaders to emulate the gesture, emphasising that holding public office should not become a reason to distance oneself from the people. Rather, he said, political leaders must remain accessible, responsive and committed to providing opportunities that improve the lives of their constituents.
The Governor stressed that his administration remained committed to inclusiveness and fairness, assuring the people that access to government opportunities should not be determined by discrimination or exclusion.
He, however, reminded political officeholders that positions of authority come with responsibilities, noting that those seeking to sustain the confidence of the people must demonstrate their commitment through tangible contributions to their communities.
“If you do not support your people, do not expect them to stand by you. Leaders must return to their communities, reconcile differences and work for the welfare of their constituents,” he said.
Governor Idris further observed that the turnout at the programme reflected the level of grassroots participation and engagement among political stakeholders and their constituents across the seven wards represented at the gathering.
He expressed appreciation to the organisers and donors for their contributions towards community empowerment and prayed that Almighty Allah would reward their efforts and grant all participants safe journeys back to their respective destinations.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Argungu Seven Wards Congress, Alhaji Abubakar Boyi Dallatu, who is also the Rector of Kebbi State Polytechnic, Dakingari, outlined the empowerment items and campaign materials provided by political stakeholders to support residents and strengthen grassroots mobilisation.
The items included 100 motorcycles, 80 sewing machines,100 solar systems and other materials intended to support youths, women and other beneficiaries, alongside campaign materials in preparation for the 2027 general elections.The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change,Hon Musa Muhammad Tungulawa donated 50 percent of the total empowerment items including an Ambulance.
The donors also announced the provision of an ambulance to support emergency medical services in the area, adding to the interventions designed to address community needs and improve local welfare.
The principal donors included the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Musa Muhammad Tungulawa; Alhaji Abubakar Usman Gotomo, Patron of the Argungu Seven Wards Congress; the Chairman of Argungu Local Government Area, Hon. Aliyu Sani Gulma; and Alhaji Abubakar Boyi Dallatu.
Other stakeholders also contributed to the initiative, which the organisers described as part of their efforts to strengthen community support, encourage youth participation and extend practical assistance to people at the grassroots.
In their separate remarks, the donors commended Governor Idris for his leadership approach, development initiatives and attention to the welfare of residents of Argungu Local Government Area and Kebbi State at large.
Alhaji Abubakar Usman Gotomo, who served as Secretary of the 2023 Kebbi State APC Campaign Council, particularly praised the Governor for what he described as his openness, inclusiveness, transparency and concern for the people. He also expressed appreciation for the Governor’s encouragement of grassroots initiatives and reaffirmed the group’s commitment to supporting community-based empowerment programmes.
The donors called on other political leaders and stakeholders to invest more in their communities, assist vulnerable groups and strengthen the relationship between political representatives and the people they serve.
The programme highlighted the importance of grassroots engagement and community empowerment in political leadership, with participants emphasising that meaningful public service requires sustained attention to the needs and aspirations of ordinary citizens.
Highlights of the event include receiving of dozens of ADC supporters into APC by Governor Nasir Idris.The defectors tore their ADC cards indicating their loyalty into APC .
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