Hausa/Fulani Community Endorse Kona for Ardo Kola LG Chairman
Coalition of PDP Hausa Fulani Youth and Elders Forum in Ardo Kola local government area of Taraba State have endorsed Hon. Victor Yakubu Kona as chairmanship aspirant under People’s Democratic Party in the forthcoming local government election.
Addressing newsmen in Jalingo over the weekend, Chairman of the Forum, Alkasim Magaji explained that they decided to endorse Hon. Victor Yakubu because of his competency and credibility.
He added that Victor is a simple, transparent and dedicated politician who has the welfare of his people at heart hence the endorsement for the interest of development in Ardo Kola local government area.
Another speaker at the event, Hon. Musa Bose explained that no Kona man chaired the local government since it creation saying time has come for Kona people to be elected as council chairman in the area.
The endorsement came a week after a pressure group in the area, Concern Citizens of Ardo-Kola Local Government alleged marginalisation of Hausa Fulani community in the area.
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In a petition tittled “Addressing Marginalization of Hausa-Fulani in Ardo Kola Local Government: A Call for Fairness and Justice” the group explained that the representation of the Hausa-Fulani community has been notably absent from key positions in the area.
The petition reads thus:
“Currently, the Member representing Ardo-Kola, Karim, Lau Federal Constituency is Wurkum, Taraba state House of Assembly member representing Ardo-Kola is Mummuye, and the commissioner from Ardo-Kola hails from the Kona tribe. While we acknowledge the importance of inclusion and diversity, we must address the glaring underrepresentation of the Hausa-Fulani community in these leadership roles.
“We firmly believe that fairness and justice lie at the core of a thriving democratic society. Therefore, we humbly request that immediate steps be taken to rectify this imbalance by allowing a qualified Hausa-Fulani candidate to clinch the seat of chairmanship in the upcoming elections.
“This measure would ensure that every community within Ardo Kola Local Government is given equal opportunity to contribute to its development and progress.
“The Hausa-Fulani community has long been an integral part of the local government, making valuable contributions to its cultural fabric, economic growth, and social harmony. By empowering a Hausa-Fulani candidate to assume the position of chairperson, we would foster a sense of inclusiveness and create a more equitable political landscape within our local government.”
