In a recent development, Naymarie Musa has been appointed as the acting APC Women Leader in Kaduna State by the All Progressives Congress.
Transitioning from her previous role as the party’s Assistant Women Leader, Musa stepped into this new position following the suspension of Maryam Sulaiman. Sulaiman faced suspension after defending the El-Rufai administration amidst a controversy regarding the state’s significant debt.
A suspension notice dated March 31, signed by the APC Chairman and Secretary of Badarawa/Malali ward, Ali Maishago and Zakkah Bassahuwa respectively, cited actions by Sulaiman that allegedly damaged the reputation of the governor as the reason for her suspension.
Addressing journalists at the party Secretariat on Thursday, Musa outlined her commitment to establishing an administration that promotes unity within the party in preparation for future elections.
Musa emphasized her dedication to serving the women of the state with integrity and passion.
“I aim to build on Governor Uba Sani’s ‘Sustain Agenda’ to offer strong leadership for further developmental progress.
“My focus will be on advancing the interests of women through an efficient, transparent, and inclusive administration,” Musa stated.
She encouraged the women in the state to actively support the programs and policies of the Sani-led administration.
In response to the debt controversy, the Kaduna state APC chapter expressed its support for the state House of Assembly’s decision to investigate the financial activities, particularly the loans acquired by the El-Rufai administration.
Speaking to NewsNow over the phone, the Kaduna APC Publicity Secretary, Salisu Wusono, described the investigation as a positive step forward.
Furthermore, the Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress endorsed the inquiry as well.
In an interview, the Kaduna NLC Chairman, Ayuba Suleiman, expressed the union’s desire for the Assembly to also examine the delayed severance payments of the more than 32,000 workers dismissed by the El-Rufai administration.
Suleiman remarked, “We would prefer the committee to delve into the issue of denied redundancy, severance, and pension benefits as provided by the Labour Act of 2004, for the 32,000 individuals laid off by the previous administration.”