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The Jigawa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the endorsement of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as the consensus candidate for the national chairmanship of the party, describing the decision as being against the interest of the North. This was disclosed by the state PDP chairman, Dr Babandi Ibrahim Gumel, during a Hausa-language political programme on Sawaba Radio, a private station monitored in the state. The chairman faulted the decision, saying, “It is against the interest of the North West stakeholders.” According to the Jigawa State PDP chairman, the recent endorsement of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, by the northern caucus of the PDP as the consensus candidate for the national chairman position ahead of the party’s Ibadan national conference did not follow due consultation or process. He reiterated that “the endorsement is against the interest of the North West stakeholders.” Dr Gumel maintained that the northern PDP caucus, during its meeting last Monday, resolved that the position of National Chairman should be zoned to the North West and therefore directed stakeholders in the zone to present a suitable candidate for the post. According to him, “Based on this directive, we agreed to hold our meeting on Thursday at about 8:00 p.m. under the chairmanship of the Zamfara State Governor. To our dismay, on Wednesday, those who asked us to go and nominate from the North West went ahead and nominated the candidate of their choice.” He added, “Our leader, Dr Sule Lamido, was not notified about the northern caucus meeting until an hour before it commenced (in the night).” “And among those nominated, none of them bought forms to show their interest in becoming the chairman of the party. Our leader was suggested by chieftains of the party at the national level and other national leaders as the right candidate who can revive the party from its slumber.” According to him, “We were denied the opportunity to carry out the task assigned to us, so we are now waiting to see if our resolution will be considered.” Hon. Babandi noted that their main concern is for the PDP to be led by someone capable of reviving it and overcoming its challenges. “We have been in the party for the last 26 years, and we do not want anything that can destabilise the party,” he said. The state party chairman stressed that they would do everything possible to ensure that the right person assumes leadership of the party for the unity and progress of both the PDP and the country in general. ALSO READ TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
