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The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has approved Aminu Sa’ad and Nabil Daneji—sons of two deceased Kano legislators—to contest the seats made vacant by the deaths of their fathers in the Kano State House of Assembly.

The vacancies for the Municipal and Ungogo constituencies became vacant following the deaths of their fathers on 24 December.

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the two Kano lawmakers died within one hour. The deceased Kano lawmakers were close friends until their deaths.

The Assembly first announced the passing of Aminu Sa’adu, the member representing Ungoggo Local Government Area.

Mr Sa’adu reportedly died on Wednesday morning following a brief illness. Shortly after, the Assembly confirmed the death of Sarki Aliyu, the lawmaker representing Kano Municipal LGA.

According to the Assembly’s spokesperson, Kamaludden Shawai, Mr Aliyu collapsed after receiving the news of Mr Sa’adu’s passing shortly after arriving at the Assembly complex. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The NNPP chairperson in Kano, Hashim Dungurawa, told Freedom Radio that the NNPP nominated the sons of the lawmakers after consultations led by the party’s national leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other stakeholders.

He said the decision was meant to assist the families of the deceased lawmakers.

Mr Dungurawa said that the consensus was reached after high-level discussions held at Mr Kwankwaso’s residence in Kano.

The meeting included senior party officials and representatives from the bereaved families.

“There was an atmosphere of mutual understanding and respect. We deliberated frankly and reached an agreement on the best way forward,” Mr Dungurawa stated.

Mr Dungurawa said Mr Kwankwaso believes that the move is intended to honour the legacies of the late lawmakers while maintaining the party’s commitment to justice and internal democracy.

However, Mr Dungurawa clarified that this approval does not constitute an automatic appointment.

He said Messrs Sa’ad and Daneji must still contest through the party’s established internal democratic processes.

Mr Dungurawa said the young aspirants would uphold the high standards of public service established by their fathers. “We believe they possess the dedication to continue the legacy of service their fathers were known for,” he added.

He urged party members to support the transition, assuring them that the exercise would be conducted smoothly and respectfully.

The NNPP had in 2023 nominated the son of the deceased House of Representatives candidate for the Wudil/Garko federal constituency, Kamilu Isa.

Mr Isa died just four days to the presidential, senatorial and House of Representatives elections.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/846166-nnpp-nominates-children-of-deceased-lawmakers-for-kano-assembly-by-elections.html

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Two Kano House Of Assembly Members Die Hours Apart

Election is war in Kano but nnpp should make sure they are capable.

Catch them young I must say

As it's a family affair abi
I don't understand what Politics has turned into .. sense of entitlement

I support such idea.

We can't pretend that politics is not much about personal benefits.

Most politicians are into politics because of personal gains. Anything those politicians can do can as well be done by anybody of averagely sound mind.

COMRADES, I think this idea is good, but that governor is trying in playing his opposition in Kano State. Because to keep apc at bay in Kano State till date is not easy

Alhamdullilah. Hope they won't be primaried?

Can we get serious in this country? Is it their birth right? Pity.

Prioritise emotions when you become a politician sir

BondRiv:
Can we get serious in this country? Is it their birth right? Pity.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has approved Aminu Sa’ad and Nabil Daneji—sons of two deceased Kano legislators—to contest the seats made vacant by the deaths of their fathers in the Kano State House of Assembly.

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Why their sons and not daughters?

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duduade:
As it's a family affair abi
I don't understand what Politics has turned into .. sense of entitlement

Nigeria is not a country. It is like a shop that has no owner. Walk inside, grab as much as you can, go home and bring your children to do the same. Continue the cycle until some else displaces you.

It is the party's way of trying to ensure that the families do not lose out completely. It is now left to the electorate to decide if they see the children fit to represent them.

BondRiv:
Can we get serious in this country? Is it their birth right? Pity.

Who curse this country self. So nobody than their children again?

It's now family enterprise as it's in Lagos

Stomoney:
Prioritise emotions when you become a politician sir

You clearly know nothing about politics.

Nawa oo, na only family inheritance be poetics now.

Congratulations to the Son's of deceased.
If Nigeria was a country that's practicing democracy all this won't have been possible.




























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Bye elections indeed
Màlúù

No competence check. Just politics

Reward system not necessarily by merit or competency. Bola as a case study.

The same thing happened in Anambra State

duduade:
As it's a family affair abi
I don't understand what Politics has turned into .. sense of entitlement

Okay sir

Clear and agreed

BondRiv:
You clearly know nothing about politics.

Must it be automatic. What kind of nonsense is these. Obidients are blind now. Let it be APC that does something foolish like these ,, They will collude with Labour congress to go on strike

Melagros:
COMRADES, I think this idea is good, but that governor is trying in playing his opposition in Kano State. Because to keep apc at bay in Kano State till date is not easy

If it is Apc that does same thing , I believe you will.not change mouth

North and south Nigeria can no longer live in harmony and it's clear to see. It's time we all have a referendum to split Nigeria into 5 or 6 countries. We would agree to share the oil revenue for the next 15 years bec we have been together for 60 plus years. The 15 years will allow the individual countries to build the necessary infrastructure etc, it needs to survive, like major roads, ports, power stations, international airports, new smart capital cities, etc. Also the south south will get the lion share of the split oil revenue, but after the 15 years elapses, no more oil sharing . Each country should finally now rely on their national resources and human capital etc. This will foster competition and development and it's the way to go as no one will feel left out or marginalised. We should share the same independence day of 1st Oct for the individual countries. Everyone would be happy. Let's do this, God bless 🙏🏼.




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Omo which way naw
As how na

duduade:
As it's a family affair abi
I don't understand what Politics has turned into .. sense of entitlement

Precedence set by emilokan

Samogloby:
The same thing happened in Anambra State

Did you even read what you are posting?

The lady in question contested the seat. While the persons in the OP were nominated, simply because of their deceased parents

And they would win ... It is a family affair

The father died of shock because his friend died... and the party's way of 'consoling' the family is to give the son the seat? Is the House of Assembly now a psychiatric hospital or a charity organization? If this is the 'New Nigeria' the NNPP is promising, then the 'Old Nigeria' was even better. Democracy has finally turned into Monarchy. Make we just kuku dey crown these guys instead of wasting money on INEC ballot papers. Kwankwasiyya magic!

Omohhhh... These two politicians, their destiny dey tied together.

RIP to them both.