APC Forum Accuses Kaduna Government Of Marginalising Kauru LGA, Demands Inclusion In Appointments
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Patriotic Forum in Kauru Local Government Area has accused the Kaduna State Government of sidelining the area in both state and federal appointments, despite its strong electoral support for the ruling party.
In an open letter addressed to Governor Uba Sani, the group commended the administration’s rural infrastructural development efforts, particularly in Southern Kaduna, but expressed “growing concern” over what it described as the “gross marginalisation” of Kauru LGA in governance.
According to the forum, Kauru remains the only local government in the state without representation in the State Executive Council since the governor assumed office. “This exclusion has raised serious questions among party loyalists, youth, women, and elders,” the letter stated.
The group also highlighted several key federal appointments allegedly influenced by Governor Sani, including Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Musa and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, but noted that none of these appointments went to Kauru indigenes.
Citing official election figures, the APC forum argued that Kauru delivered one of the highest votes for the party in the 2023 general elections in Southern Kaduna, outperforming LGAs that have received multiple appointments.
The forum urged the governor to take immediate steps to address the imbalance by appointing a commissioner from Kauru to the State Executive Council, recommending qualified Kauru indigenes for upcoming federal positions, and considering them for leadership roles across state government agencies.
They said such measures would reflect justice, balance, and recognition of the loyalty and contributions of the area to the APC’s success.
The letter warned that continued exclusion could demoralise APC supporters in the area and embolden the opposition. “The sense of marginalisation felt across Kauru is deepening and must be urgently addressed,” the forum wrote.
The appeal was signed by Comrade S.M. Taggah, General Secretary, and Hon. Musa Waziri, Chairman, and copied to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC National Chairman, and the Kaduna State APC Chairman.
As of press time, the Kaduna State Government had not responded to the claims.