28th August, 2023
By Sani Idris
A group has alleged that appointment made so far by Governor Uba Sani showed glaring marginalisation and exclusion of the Muslim population of Southern Kaduna despite their support for his election under the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC.
The group, Muslim Youth Foundation of Southern Kaduna (MYFOSKA), however alleged that Muslims from other parts of the state have been adequately represented in the appointments despite voting for opposition parties.
The group said this while appealing appealing to Gov. Uba Sani for fair representation in political appointments in his government at a press conference addressed by its National Secretary Mr Shuaibu Abdallah on Sunday.
Abdallah, who was represented by Musa Dahiru, also appealed to Governor Sani to include Southern Kaduna Muslims in developmental projects and programmes.
The group emphasized that Southern Kaduna Muslims voted for APC at the gubernatorial and presidential elections.
“This is verifiable by any meticulous mind from the eight local government/wards election results from Southern Kaduna in INEC portal,” he said.
He added that the APC in Kaduna State enjoyed overwhelming support of the majority of the Muslims of Southern Kaduna who constituted about 40 per cent of the voters in the region.
Describing the APC as a party of conscience that rewards its supporters, the national secretary said it should as well uphold its rewards system by rewarding the Muslim communities from southern Kaduna.
“Appointment made so far shows glaring marginalisation and exclusion of the Muslim population of Southern Kaduna while our brothers have been adequately represented, despite voting opposition parties.
“Government is actually supposed to be for all citizens, irrespective of any difference, but we should be considered, haven played critical roles in the emergence of the administration.
“The Muslims appointment from Southern Kaduna should reflect their percentage and their contribution to the victory of the government,” Abdallah said.
He noted that out of 17 appointments in the Uba Sani’s administration, only three were given to Southern Kaduna Muslims.
“The Head of Service, Commissioner of Agriculture and the Executive Secretary of KSDBA are the only appointments given to Southern Kaduna Muslims in the Uba Sani’s administration,” he said.
He, therefore, noted that in sustaining their support and confidence for future elections, the group’s support should no go in vain.
He thanked the governor for the appointıments given to the few deserving Muslim individuals from Southern Kaduna, while also appealing for more representation at the State and Federal levels.
He said further appointments would be in commensurate with their electoral support, loyalty, dexterity and sacrifices.
(NAN)