In the interest of Kebbi’s people
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All the critics of Senator Aliero who have had a field day portraying him in uncomplimentary light have obviously and absurdly overlooked these very fundamental outcomes for reasons best known to them. The peace dividend alone stands out high as being more beneficial to the people and the progress of the state than any of the hollow sentiments of “political principles” bandied around by myopic commentators. Only God knows the potential bloodbath that was averted by the withdrawal of CPC’s Abubakar Malam from the impending “mother of all elections”! Perhaps people outside the state who constitute majority of the critics are too far from the kitchen to feel the rising heat; but in Kebbi State it is thanksgiving all over.
It is pertinent to cast our minds back and recall that the then Governor Aliero and governorship candidate Saidu Dakingari had the best of human and brotherly relations for decades. It was such a strong affinity that Aliero stood resolutely and defiantly against so many odds piled up against Dakingari’s candidature such as sheer lack of political exposure and experience as well as availability of more suitable candidates including Abubakar Malam, also an intimate friend of Aliero. Aliero marshalled Dakingari into election success following his historic realignment of Kebbi and Sokoto politics into PDP mainstream. Aliero also fought the legal battles that raged in the face of Dakingari’s election.
The circumstances that sowed the seeds of discord between them have been subject to several interpretations mostly uninformed. The allegation that it was caused by Aliero’s financial demands on Dakingari in particular has been overblown. If truth be told, Aliero demonstrated sincerity in his avowed commitment to the emergence of Dakingari as governor, in financial and moral forms without extracting any oath/agreement from him as our south-eastern comrades do openly. Dakingari also knows that he played little or no part in his own campaign and election and that his “oga” lived up to expectation. There could not have been much ado about reciprocating such a gesture as investment in politics was never regarded as senseless or suicidal in Nigeria. Besides, Aliero who was pro-active in exposing corruption by inviting ICPC/EFCC to Kebbi State as governor will not be expecting his successor to repay him corruptly!
The numerous reconciliatory moves by well-meaning leaders at state and national levels culminating in the final break-through exposed the hideous roles played by certain characters close to both Aliero and Dakingari in whispering campaigns of animosity and antagonism for their own sinister ulterior motives of currying favour and acquiring relevance. It is no secret that such evil characters hang around personalities to gossip and back-bite their way into the inner circles of confidants as a way of life. Such people thrive only in an atmosphere of crisis, distrust and suspicion but they are the first losers when their agenda is exposed and curbed as is the case now. They are the ones sponsoring all the press criticism, including columnists who know better, as they desperately seek to regain their evil relevance.
The crux of the matter is that the new era of unity and common political destiny that has been ushered in by the historic reconciliation of Aliero and Dakingari must not be sabotaged under whatever guise. All genuine seekers of the peace and progress of Kebbi State must therefore rally round and support the new dispensation by encouraging the two central figures to remain focused on the positive thinking that secured the truce in the interest of the people and their own place in history.
It is God Almighty that made this remarkable political development possible and we all must pray that it is sustained for the benefits to manifest. Both Aliero and Dakingari should therefore brace up to the challenge of responsible leadership by resisting all pressure on them to turn back the hands of the clock of Kebbi progress. The last thing the people want is to see their leaders at daggers drawn.
Giant wrote from Abdullahi Fodio Road, Birnin Kebbi
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In the interest of Kebbi’s people
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Now that reality has dawned pertaining to the momentous return of Senator Mohammed Adamu Aliero to the PDP, conditions are ideal for a more sober analysis of the event, if only to put issues in their perspectives and deflect all the insinuations by critics. It is music to the ears however to hear that Senator Aliero, the arrowhead of Kebbi politics, is now a potential Vice Presidential candidate for 2015, even though the “OBJ Agenda” it was linked to is a fallacy. If Aliero can also add VP to his impressive political credentials, it can only distinguish him further. He is definitely qualified! And by what better criterion can we sort out the boys from the men in politics if not by such progress? It is also worth pointing out that Vice President Namadi Sambo, who has cordial ties with Aliero, former President Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan, played an active role in Senator Aliero’s triumphant return to PDP. And why not? Apart from being absolutely in PDP’s strategic interest, the salient issue in the momentous return of Senator Aliero to PDP is that it marks a restoration of normalcy, decency and sincerity in the political affairs of Kebbi State which has been in a state of aberration and high tension since 2007. It has thereby ended the bad blood, bickering and violent rivalry that has marred the political scene in the state. Above all, it signifies reconciliation between Governor Saidu Dakingari and Senator Aliero, the two most prominent political leaders of the state, a conscious and mature mutual decision that practically removes any bones of contention from the equation.All the critics of Senator Aliero who have had a field day portraying him in uncomplimentary light have obviously and absurdly overlooked these very fundamental outcomes for reasons best known to them. The peace dividend alone stands out high as being more beneficial to the people and the progress of the state than any of the hollow sentiments of “political principles” bandied around by myopic commentators. Only God knows the potential bloodbath that was averted by the withdrawal of CPC’s Abubakar Malam from the impending “mother of all elections”! Perhaps people outside the state who constitute majority of the critics are too far from the kitchen to feel the rising heat; but in Kebbi State it is thanksgiving all over.
It is pertinent to cast our minds back and recall that the then Governor Aliero and governorship candidate Saidu Dakingari had the best of human and brotherly relations for decades. It was such a strong affinity that Aliero stood resolutely and defiantly against so many odds piled up against Dakingari’s candidature such as sheer lack of political exposure and experience as well as availability of more suitable candidates including Abubakar Malam, also an intimate friend of Aliero. Aliero marshalled Dakingari into election success following his historic realignment of Kebbi and Sokoto politics into PDP mainstream. Aliero also fought the legal battles that raged in the face of Dakingari’s election.
The circumstances that sowed the seeds of discord between them have been subject to several interpretations mostly uninformed. The allegation that it was caused by Aliero’s financial demands on Dakingari in particular has been overblown. If truth be told, Aliero demonstrated sincerity in his avowed commitment to the emergence of Dakingari as governor, in financial and moral forms without extracting any oath/agreement from him as our south-eastern comrades do openly. Dakingari also knows that he played little or no part in his own campaign and election and that his “oga” lived up to expectation. There could not have been much ado about reciprocating such a gesture as investment in politics was never regarded as senseless or suicidal in Nigeria. Besides, Aliero who was pro-active in exposing corruption by inviting ICPC/EFCC to Kebbi State as governor will not be expecting his successor to repay him corruptly!
The numerous reconciliatory moves by well-meaning leaders at state and national levels culminating in the final break-through exposed the hideous roles played by certain characters close to both Aliero and Dakingari in whispering campaigns of animosity and antagonism for their own sinister ulterior motives of currying favour and acquiring relevance. It is no secret that such evil characters hang around personalities to gossip and back-bite their way into the inner circles of confidants as a way of life. Such people thrive only in an atmosphere of crisis, distrust and suspicion but they are the first losers when their agenda is exposed and curbed as is the case now. They are the ones sponsoring all the press criticism, including columnists who know better, as they desperately seek to regain their evil relevance.
The crux of the matter is that the new era of unity and common political destiny that has been ushered in by the historic reconciliation of Aliero and Dakingari must not be sabotaged under whatever guise. All genuine seekers of the peace and progress of Kebbi State must therefore rally round and support the new dispensation by encouraging the two central figures to remain focused on the positive thinking that secured the truce in the interest of the people and their own place in history.
It is God Almighty that made this remarkable political development possible and we all must pray that it is sustained for the benefits to manifest. Both Aliero and Dakingari should therefore brace up to the challenge of responsible leadership by resisting all pressure on them to turn back the hands of the clock of Kebbi progress. The last thing the people want is to see their leaders at daggers drawn.
Giant wrote from Abdullahi Fodio Road, Birnin Kebbi