By: Ahmed Rufa’i
The Senator representing Jigawa North-West Senatorial District, Senator Babangida Hussaini, has categorically denied reports suggesting that he is making preparations to contest the Jigawa State governorship election in 2027.
In a personally signed statement made available to Truths Finder in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, the senator described the claims as baseless and deliberately misleading.
“Recently, certain individuals have appeared on radio programmes making unfounded allegations that I am preparing to contest for the governorship of Jigawa State,” Hussaini said.
“These claims are entirely false and are clearly intended to create unnecessary tension, division and mischief within our great party, the APC.”
He stressed that there is no rift between him and the state governor, noting that both leaders remain united in their commitment to the progress of Jigawa State.
“His Excellency, Governor Malam Umar Namadi, and I remain members of one united party, working collaboratively and respectfully toward the development of our state,” he added.
The senator further alleged that an individual identified as Magaji Dogo recently appeared on a private radio station to repeat the false narrative, while wearing a campaign T-shirt bearing the images of both the senator and the governor in an attempt to mislead the public.
“He went as far as wearing a campaign T-shirt with my image alongside that of the governor, complemented with a cap, to give the false impression that such statements originated from me,” Hussaini stated.
Chairman of the Senate Committee on the North-West Development Commission (NWDC), Hussaini described the act as deceptive and completely untrue, questioning the motive behind the propaganda.
“It is also important to ask: in his previous radio appearances, whose T-shirt was he wearing?” he queried.
Reaffirming his loyalty, the senator declared his unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Umar Namadi.
“I wish to reiterate, without ambiguity, that I remain firmly loyal to the administration of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and to the government of our governor, Malam Umar Namadi,” he said.
Senator Hussaini called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take decisive steps to curb the spread of falsehoods capable of undermining party unity.
“It is important to safeguard the unity, discipline and integrity of the APC, ensuring that falsehood and mischief do not distract us from our collective responsibility to build a stronger Jigawa State and Nigeria as a whole,” the statement concluded.
