Katsina PDP: Mustapha, Others Have Lost Relevance—DanAde
The spokesperson of the Katsina State PDP, Lawal DanAde, has criticized certain party members, including Senator Tsauri, Salisu Yusuf Majigiri, and Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa, stating that they have become politically insignificant both within and outside the state.
Tsauri, Mustapha, and Majigiri, who currently represents the Mashi/Dutsi federal constituency, held a press conference where they criticized the leadership of the PDP at both the state and national level. They alleged that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike was controlling the party.
In response, DanAde stated that the trio is part of the problem plaguing the PDP in Katsina state. He accused them of colluding with the ruling APC to undermine the PDP’s chances of winning the 2023 governorship election in the state.
“These individuals have lost their political relevance and were unable to secure victory even in their own polling units. In fact, both Mustapha and Tsauri lost not only their polling units but also their wards and local governments to the APC. They have done nothing to support the success of the PDP,” DanAde asserted.
Regarding Hon Majigiri, DanAde claimed that his political loyalty lies with former Governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema, who is a member of the APC. He argued that Majigiri is working for the APC and, therefore, is not qualified to speak about their party.
DanAde accused the three individuals of being opportunistic politicians who are only concerned about personal gain. He insisted that their current noise is simply a result of their hunger for relevance.
“These individuals are driven by idleness and a lack of purpose. The politics they rely on has long abandoned them because they have lost control of their political base. They refuse to accept this reality, hence their baseless ranting,” DanAde added.
“For example, Dr. Mustapha worsened the PDP’s situation when he joined the party because many people in Katsina believe he played a negative role in the Masari administration. As for Hon Majigiri, he didn’t even win his election. The APC administration had to ask their candidate to step down for Majigiri as part of a larger arrangement, which included withdrawing court cases against former Governor Shema. Can these individuals claim to have the PDP’s best interests at heart?” he questioned.
DanAde commended Senator Yakubu Lado Danmarke for providing the necessary support to the Katsina State chapter of the PDP. He challenged those accused of engaging in opportunistic politics to provide any evidence of their contributions to the party’s progress.
He also highlighted that the appointment of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike by President Tinubu is well-deserved, as Wike has proven to be one of the best-performing ministers in the current administration. DanAde criticized PDP members who criticize Wike, stating that in advanced countries, individuals are given positions based on their ability to deliver, and Wike has demonstrated such capacity.
Regarding the national leadership of the PDP, DanAde praised the leadership acumen of the current national working committee, led by Umar Damagum. He dismissed the allegations raised by Tsauri, Mustapha, and Majigiri as baseless.
