RE: SENATOR GARBA MUSA MAIDOKI’S ALLEGATION OF BEING DENIED A RETURN TICKET
by Ahmed Idris
Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor
The attention of the Kebbi State Government has been drawn to a discussion programme on Channels Television in which the Senator representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Garba Musa Maidoki, alleged that he was schemed out of the recent party primaries and denied a return ticket to represent his people by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), for speaking out against insecurity in the state.
The Senator also claimed that he joined politics primarily to fight insecurity because his people were being killed. This assertion is far from the truth and appears to be a mere attempt to justify his political setback.
It is a well-known fact that the fight against insecurity is a collective responsibility that requires the commitment of government at all levels, security agencies, community leaders, and citizens alike. No responsible government would abandon such a critical issue or leave it solely in the hands of a serving Senator. It is therefore misleading for Senator Maidoki to suggest that he was denied a return ticket simply because he spoke about insecurity. Such a claim amounts to an excuse for his lack of performance and inability to maintain the confidence of his constituents.
Even if we accept his claim that he entered politics to address insecurity in the senatorial district, it is only fair to ask what measurable impact he has made toward achieving that objective. If insecurity was his primary reason for seeking office, then the people are entitled to assess his performance and decide whether he deserves another mandate. The reality is that the people have exercised that right.
It is important to state categorically that His Excellency, Governor Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), does not determine the political fate of elected officials. The Governor firmly believes in democratic principles and respects the will of party members and stakeholders. Political fortunes are largely determined by performance, acceptance, and the confidence of the electorate. To attribute one’s political misfortune to the Governor is both unfair and unfounded.
The good people of Kebbi State are politically conscious and capable of making informed decisions. They know what is best for them and have demonstrated their preferences through the democratic process. It is therefore inaccurate to suggest that any plot was responsible for the outcome of the primaries.
We strongly dissociate ourselves from these allegations and call on the general public to disregard them, as they lack merit and factual basis.
It is also on record that Governor Nasir Idris has made significant strides in the fight against insecurity across the state, particularly in the Zuru Emirate, where notable progress has been recorded. His administration remains committed to restoring peace, protecting lives and property, and creating an enabling environment for economic and agricultural activities.
Regarding the issue of the party primaries, it must be emphasized that the Governor had no role in determining who emerged as a candidate. The decision rests with party members and stakeholders through established democratic processes. The outcome reflects the collective choice of those entitled to participate in the exercise.
Furthermore, it is evident that before the emergence of the present administration, many communities in Kebbi South Senatorial District were unable to engage freely in farming and other economic activities due to security challenges. Today, through the determined efforts of the state government and security agencies, many residents have returned to their homes, farms, and villages to pursue their livelihoods in relative peace. This achievement deserves recognition and appreciation.
We therefore urge Senator Maidoki to accept the outcome of the democratic process in good faith and refrain from making allegations that are capable of misleading the public.
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