The Gamji Members Association (GAMA), an association devoted to the promotion of the ideals of the late Sardauna of Sokoto and pioneer premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello, has appealed to members of the political class not to overheat the polity.
It equally enjoined them to ensure that the provisions of the nation’s Constitution are strictly adhered to in considering various agitations, particularly on the creation of either more states or local governments
The association stated this in a statement issued and signed by Mohammed Tunde Akanbi, the President General of the association; and Abdullahi Olesin, the Publicity Secretary at the end of its Eid-el-Fitr get- together luncheon held in Ilorin, Kwara State.
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The get-together event, sponsored by Mohammed Ghali Alaaya, the non-executive director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).
GAMA cautioned the politicians against allowing political interests to override their decisions on national issues, adding that, ” the interest of various groups should be considered in making such moves for peace and stability to reign supreme in the country.
“GAMA believes in the oneness and unity of Nigeria. We urge politicians to emulate the ideals of our founding fathers, particularly the late Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello.
“We plan to organise a lecture very soon in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital where all relevant people from northern Nigeria and other groups that believe in the principles and ideals of Late Sardauana will be in attendance.
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“GAMA commends the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF)and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for the matured ways he has been handing the activities of the forum and for his developmental strides in the state and for appointing some members of the group into positions of responsibility in the state and federal agencies and called for more of such appointments and opportunities.
“We also appreciate Governor Abdulrazaq for naming Kwara State Government House after Sir Ahmadu Bello and also naming a flyover bridge in honour of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari and for immortalising the late Tafida of Ilorin, Amuda Aluko,” the statement read.
In his submission, Mohammed Ghali Alaaya urged the leadership of GAMA to redouble their efforts at promoting the objectives of the association.
