From Paul Orude, Bauchi
A group loyal to former Speaker Yakubu Dogara has stated that without the support of Dogara , Sen. Bala Mohammed would not be the governor of Bauchi State
The pro-Dogara group in a press statement signed by Engr. Isheni Yakubu, Chairman and Mallam Shitu Haruna Assistant Secretary respectively, opined that Governor Mohammed was among those who have benefited immensely from the guidance and leadership of Dogara.
“Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara CFR is not just a political figure; he is a mentor and a leader who has dedicated his career to the development of others, including the current Governor of Bauchi State, ” the duo stated.
“The governor, along with numerous others, including serving and former members of the National Assembly, caretaker chairmen, and special advisers, have all been groomed under the tutelage of Dogara.
“Hon. Yakubu Dogara’s political career is marked by success and strategic acumen. Remember, he was the first member of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he played a crucial role in the election of M.A. Abubakar as Governor in 2015, who sadly ended up fighting Dogara which led to his downfall.
“Again in 2019, Dogara demonstrated his political prowess by helping to install Governor Bala Mohammed. These achievements underscore Dogara’s deep understanding of the political landscape and his ability to effect change and should be tagged as kingmaker in Bauchi State.
“It is not an exaggeration to say that many of these individuals owe their political careers to the mentorship and support they received from Dogara and that is why if justice will be done Gov. Bala Muhammed should be the Chairman of Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara Beneficiaries because he is the highest beneficiary of his benevolence and his appointees should also be members.
‘There is an age-old adage that warns against biting the fingers that feeds you—a warning that seems particularly relevant in the current political climate in Bauchi State.
“Governor Bala Mohammed and his allies appear to be engaging in a campaign of columny against Dogara, the very man who played a pivotal role in their rise to power.
“It is worth noting that Dogara’s support for Bala Mohammed was instrumental in his election as governor, a fact that should not be lost in the current wave of political rhetoric”
The group also advised that attempting to link Dogara to the longstanding crisis in Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro Local Government Areas was baseless and being done by mischievous and ignorant people
“he Tafawa Balewa crisis predates Dogara’s birth, and to suggest that he is responsible for a conflict that has its roots in decades past is not only illogical but an insult to the intelligence of those familiar with the situation” they stated.
“Dogara’s efforts in bringing peace to these troubled areas are well-documented.
“He constituted a peace committee chaired by Hon. Aminu Tiukur, which included imams, pastors, traditional leaders, and other stakeholders.
“Through this initiative, peace was restored to the region, a peace that residents continue to enjoy today”
The pro-Dogara group also dispel rumours that Dogara has a hand in removal of the former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund,TETFUND.
“It is important to clarify that the tenure of executive officers in federal agencies is bound by law, and when such tenure expires, it is not unusual for new appointments to be made,” they stated
“To accuse Dogara of being behind the non-renewal of an official’s tenure is not only unfair but also a gross misrepresentation of the facts.
“More-so, Dogara was not in government when the appointment ended, so how could he have stopped the reappointment?
“Let’s for once put on our thinking cap and reason? This is the handiwork of mischief makers stirring infightings and division, which has been a big distraction from the pursuit of our progressive pursuits. The former ES of the pilgrims board publicly acknowledged that it was Dogara who facilitated the appointment of the former TETFund Executive Secretary’s appointment in the first place.
“This shows that Dogara’s influence and support have always been used for the benefit of others, not for personal vendettas.
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