By Ibrahim Ammani
The registered political parties in Kaduna State address a serious issue affecting the upcoming local government elections.
The issue directly concerns the fair distribution of financial support, which the Executive Governor of Kaduna State graciously approved to ensure a smooth and democratic election process.
According to a statement issued to journalists in Kaduna by the registered Political Parties, said the Governor, in his dedication to promoting democracy, approved funds to be distributed among all political parties, in line with his commitment to fairness and inclusivity.
“This gesture is a testament to his desire for an election process that allows all parties to compete on a level playing field”.
“However, it has come to our attention that this well-intentioned directive has been hijacked by Abdul Ahmed Ishak, special Adviser to the governor on stakeholder relation, Unfortunately, Abdul Ahmed Ishak interference has led to selective disbursement, with some political parties being unfairly excluded from receiving their rightful share and impersonation for some political parties”.
“This act not only disregards the Governor’s clear instructions but also undermines the principles of transparency and fairness, which are essential in any democratic election”.
“The exclusion of some parties from the disbursement/impersonation creates an uneven playing field and poses a threat to the credibility of the entire election process”.
OUR CALL TO ACTION
1- Engagement with the Leadership of All Political Parties: We also urge the Governor to meet with the leadership of all political parties in Kaduna State to address this situation directly.
“Such engagement will foster trust, resolve any lingering issues, and ensure that all parties are on the same page moving forward”.
- Immediate Investigation and Correction:
We respectfully call on His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State Dr Uba Sani, to urgently investigate the actions of Abdul Ahmed Ishak, who has unilaterally taken over a process that is not within his jurisdiction.
“We request that the Senior Special Assistant on Inter-Party Relations be restored to their rightful role in overseeing this process, ensuring that the funds are distributed as intended.
3.Preventing Future Misconduct:
To prevent this kind of issue from recurring in the future, we recommend that clear boundaries and roles be established and communicated.
“Oversight mechanisms should be put in place to ensure that directives from the Governor are followed to the letter, without interference or hijacking by any individual or group.
4.Applied to KAD-SIECOM
We called on His excellency to applied for an extension for the substitution of candidate and payment KAD-SIECOM fees.
“We believe in the leadership and vision of His Excellency, the Executive Governor Dr. Uba Sani, and remain confident that he will take immediate action to rectify this issue.
“All political parties, regardless of their size or influence, deserve to be treated fairly, and this fairness must be reflected in the disbursement of funds for the upcoming local government elections.
“Any other support for political parties, the only reorganized body of political parties in Nigeria and worldwide is IPAC, It is only through such fairness and transparency that we can build a stronger and more inclusive democracy in Kaduna State”.
We trust that this matter will be resolved in the spirit of justice and democratic integrity.
Signed:
YPP
PRP
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PDP
ZLP
BP
AAC
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NNPP
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