Avoid Overheating Polity over Appointments,Comrade Mohammed Urges Kaduna APC Chieftains

By Comrade Musa Mohammed

Kaduna based public commentator and media consultant, Comrade Musa Mohammed has urged aggrieved All Progressives Congress Chieftains in Kaduna to avoid overheating the polity over issues of appointments .

According to him , the recent allegations of  ‘recycling’ political appointees; lack of reward, and thought  abandonment by Governor Uba Sani led administration is not only wrong ,but also too early .

In statement personally signed and made available to journalists , Comrade Musa Mohammed averred that those saying appointments are being delayed because of some party leaders, who are either signifying interest to be appointed themselves or vying for their cronies, it's not true. 

He explained ," Kaduna is a very complex state, so you need to consult and carry everybody along. You cannot just sit down somewhere and make up a list so that you don’t have the kind of flares we are seeing now.

If those complaining know the kind of pressure people who are looking for positions in the government are piling on ordinary politicians, not to talk of the governor."

While noting that the governor should expect such feelings and agitations,he said  those complaining should know that not everyone will be given a political appointment. Adding that Uba Sani is taking his time to make sure only the right persons make it.

Mohammed who acknowledged that  Governor Uba Sani  is a very careful man, who wants to be sure of the kind of people to appoint, said he's currently conducting a thorough check on the background of the people he would appoint as commissioners and other positions. That's why he traveled out just to avoid pressure and distraction.

On hitting the ground running, Comrade Musa Mohammed revealed that Governor Uba Sani  has since built and nurtured relationships with other arms of government; to effectively navigate the turbulent waters of governance.

"The new governor has a strong working relationship with civil servants, legislatures, the press, and the public relations experts.He has been doing that since, through meetings.

On appointments, governor Uba Sani immediately after taking oath of office, he started selecting individuals to staff his office, central management agencies, and executive council. Apart from individuals, he make a ‘team’ that will drive and coordinate the day-to-day running of the state. 

He also observed that issues of Competence, character and commitment is the paramount in engaging people to work with'

The statement further reads: Governor Uba Sani follow the rules of the game, and look at the processes of his administration as important tools to accomplish his key objectives.

"He always communicate his goals to the team members to ensure his target; milestones, and results that will be very clear to all.

"As a newly elected governor, he made sure he kept his priorities firmly focused as someone who belongs to everybody and to nobody.

"The good people of Kaduna state should be patient with the governor who does not want to make avoidable mistakes.”