Yusuf Ado Kibiya was a family title in Kano politics, extra particularly when in 2011, he and 4 others bolted out of Kwankwaso authorities in a protest towards the selection of a gubernatorial candidate of their occasion the place he served as a commissioner. A radical-bread politician, just lately, he was elected new Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State. On this Interview with MUHAMMAD KABIR, he speaks on the occasion’s possibilities and his imaginative and prescient for the members of the occasion
How do you see your latest election?
Initially, I wish to categorical my heartfelt appreciation to all of the occasion leaders and delegates who performed a pivotal function in my election as PDP Chairman held on October, 12 2024. I used to be awed and humble by the privilege and honor, sheer belief and confidence and respectively accepted to serve the occasion diligently. Your unwavering assist, dedication, and dedication have made this victory potential. Collectively, we have now demonstrated the energy of our democracy and the unity of our occasion. Thanks to your belief and confidence in my management.
How do you propose to handle the challenges in your occasion on the state and nationwide stage?
As we rejoice this milestone, we should additionally acknowledge the urgent challenges that our nation and state face at this time. The present nationwide and state governments have fallen brief in crucial areas such because the financial system, training, healthcare, safety and social providers. Particularly, we have now witnessed a wanton destruction of extremely established financial infrastructures of personal buyers, pushed by petty political sentiments.
Public funds have been grossly dedicated to infrastructures that aren’t readily wanted, whereas our instructional, well being, and agricultural sectors-prime financial movers- have been left in a state of disrepair. Many voters are struggling to make ends meet, college students are disadvantaged of high quality training, and our healthcare system is in dire want of reform. These failures haven’t solely hindered progress however have additionally eroded the belief of the individuals of their leaders. It’s crucial that we handle these points head-on and work tirelessly to revive that belief.
What’s your imaginative and prescient for the long run then?
As I tackle this mandate of management, I’m dedicated to enhancing the democratic course of. We are going to nonetheless strengthen the democratic framework inside our occasion that permits for truthful and clear elections. This may be sure that each voice is heard and each vote counts. We are going to make sure the emergence of credible leaders.
Our focus shall be on figuring out and supporting credible leaders who’re devoted to serving the general public with integrity and excellence. We are going to arrange a 10-Yr Growth Programme. We are going to interact professionals from numerous fields to collaborate on a complete ten-year growth programme for our state. This plan shall be a vital a part of our occasion’s growth programme, and each aspiring candidate for governor and all different aspiring candidates should decide to its implementation after being elected. Importantly, this doc shall be developed by your entire individuals of Kano State, making certain that it displays the wants and aspirations of our residents.
How do you readily intend to handle the state’s points?
We are going to present a platform the place the issues going through Kano State might be mentioned and options thoughtfully developed. This contains addressing the disaster of management, institutional relationship, and each social, instructional, non secular, and financial problem affecting our state.
We can even guarantee sustaining excessive requirements. My administration will add excessive requirements of self-discipline and accountability throughout the occasion. We are going to create an surroundings the place excellence isn’t just inspired however anticipated.
However some PDP factions are faulting your election?
Let me remind you that we held elections from the Wards to Native and State ranges. These are issues that we did brazenly and with the invitation of everyone, and I need to say categorically for now we don’t have factions in our occasion however we have now disagreements, and we’re working onerous to cement our relationship with all of the members. And I’m assuring you that PDP would bounce again earlier than 2027, as a result of all that’s occurring are pure political actions that are regular. We are going to work onerous to vary the narratives, the issue is that Nigerians elect individuals nearly blindly. That’s the reason at this time you may have callous, undemocratic forces as leaders, however we’ll change them.
How do you alter the narrative?
We’re utilizing our imaginative and prescient to vary the narrative; we’re popping out with a blueprint away from the same old to uncommon and away from regular to new regular. We are going to make each member dedicated by making them monetary members, making them contribute their cash for the event of the occasion. PDP was betrayed in Nigeria, and I need to imagine the struggling at this time is paying homage to that betrayal of our occasion.
I invite all citizens-party members and non-party members alike – to affix us on this notable campaign. Collectively we will construct a brighter future for our state. Your concepts, participation, and advocacy are important as we try for excellence and true service to our individuals. Allow us to work hand-in-hand to create a authorities that’s responsive, clear, and accountable. The time for change is now, and collectively we’ll succeed. Success can solely be achieved if we work collectively and re-enforced each other.
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