Northern Professionals Back Bafarawa’s Resignation from Partisan Politics

A group, Northern Professionals for Development and Unity (NOPDU), has thrown its weight behind former Sokoto State governor, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, in support of his decision to resign from active partisan politics.

 

In a statement on Friday in Kaduna by the Chairman of the group, Dr Rabiu Dambatta, the group also backed Bafarawa’s intentions to promote unity in the north and the country, as a whole.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bafarawa announced his decision in a letter dated Jan. 13 and addressed to the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Iliya Damagum.

 

Dambatta stated that NOPDU’s statement was a testament to the organisation’s support for Bafarawa’s vision of a united and focused northern part of the country.

 

He added that the group saw the top Sokoto political figure as a strategic step to concentrate on promoting unity and development of the country, particularly the north.

 

According to him, the group believes that Bafarawa’s resignation will pave the way for effective leadership and mentoring, ultimately benefiting the people of the north.

 

Dambatta commended Bafarawa for taking the lead in promoting northern unity and urged other political leaders in the north to follow suit.

 

He emphasised that the north’s unity and progress should not be compromised for political gain, rather, they should advocate for equal justice and policies that benefit its people.

 

“No matter what anybody may think about this elder statesman’s decision to resign from partisan politics, it is a commendable action to see how he can garner support to reposition the north.

 

“His presentation of the way forward for the north, 22 years ago, is an overwhelming response for a sure remedy that is needed to secure our unity and cohesion as a people.

 

“That blueprint was a pacesetter for the realignment and ensuring our regional unity, cohesion, peace and understanding.

 

“We affirmed that our unity and progress must never be negotiated for any political purposes.

 

“Rather, all those who have benefitted from the North must be ready and sincere enough to confront the monsters of insecurity, underdevelopment, poverty, and out-of-school children, among others, working against the North,” he stated.

 

While congratulating Bafarawa, Dambatta commends him for his bold step towards efforts and selfless service to humanity, we urge him to look for credible sons and daughters of the region, including those in government, for robust steps toward addressing many societal challenges.

 

NAN/Lateefah Ibrahim