Why Tinubu removed me as minister of state — Gwarzo
Abdullahi Gwarzo, former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, claims his removal by President Tinubu was politically motivated rather than performance-based. Gwarzo suggested Nasiru Gawuna as a suitable replacement following the appointment of Yusuf Ata.
Immediate past Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Gwarzo, says that his removal by President Bola Tinubu was politically motivated and not due to poor performance.
Gwarzo further suggested that Tinubu should have chosen the former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2023 election in Kano State, Nasiru Gawuna, as his replacement.
The former minister spoke following the appointment of Yusuf Ata as his replacement.
Gwarzo further suggested that Tinubu should have chosen the former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2023 election in Kano State, Nasiru Gawuna, as his replacement.
The former minister spoke following the appointment of Yusuf Ata as his replacement.
President Tinubu, on October 23, 2024, removed Gwarzo alongside four others, including the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju-Ken Ohanenye; Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John; Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman; and the Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim.
But, speaking in a BBC Hausa interview weekend, Gwarzo noted, “I was surprised because I wasn’t found guilty of any wrongdoing or poor performance. And I was minister of state, with the senior minister overseeing a large portion of the ministry’s activities.
“Before the announcement, the President had informed me of his decision.
“He said Kano North was overloaded with political officers, hence the need to strike a balance. We gave our advice, but it was ignored.
But, speaking in a BBC Hausa interview weekend, Gwarzo noted, “I was surprised because I wasn’t found guilty of any wrongdoing or poor performance. And I was minister of state, with the senior minister overseeing a large portion of the ministry’s activities.
“Before the announcement, the President had informed me of his decision.
“He said Kano North was overloaded with political officers, hence the need to strike a balance. We gave our advice, but it was ignored.
"From there, I began to suspect that certain individuals were behind this because, to me, that wasn’t a valid reason.
“If the ministerial slot is indeed meant for Kano Central, we have our 2023 governorship candidate, Nasiru Gwamuna, who is also our leader in Kano Central. Why not consider giving him the position?
“Gawuna should be offered the role first, unless he declines, in which case it could be given to someone else.
“All other candidates from Plateau and Zamfara states who contested for the governorships were appointed to positions,” Gwarzo further noted. (Source: PUNCH Online).
“If the ministerial slot is indeed meant for Kano Central, we have our 2023 governorship candidate, Nasiru Gwamuna, who is also our leader in Kano Central. Why not consider giving him the position?
“Gawuna should be offered the role first, unless he declines, in which case it could be given to someone else.
“All other candidates from Plateau and Zamfara states who contested for the governorships were appointed to positions,” Gwarzo further noted. (Source: PUNCH Online).
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