Bauchi South constituents ommend Senator Shehu, rallies support

Despite the global economic recession, constituents of Bauchi South Senatorial Zone of Bauchi State have every reason to commend the efforts of their Senator, Shehu Buba Umar towards their plight and infrastructural development through robust representation in the senate.

Speaking to our correspondent, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Bello Pate, described Senator Shehu as one of the gifts from the Almighty God to the entire people of Bauchi State and beyond that deserve every support and loyalty to excel in the task of building a virile and prosperous Bauchi State.

According to the chieftain, Sen. Shehu has so far through sincere determination and concern to the welfare of the people, provided the services much needed that were missed by the people over the years that include; economic empowerment, infrastructural development, provision of portable water supply as well as socioeconomic development of the senatorial zone and other parts of Bauchi State.

He said: “We have had several politicians that held public offices from Bauchi South. But we have not seen a first time senator who has achieved what the present Senator representing Bauchi South has achieved within just two years in office.

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“We hadn’t seen where a serving senator has become a golden fish that has no hiding place due to his generosity and concern to the plight of the entire people irrespective of any inclination

“We are yet to see a serving senator like Shehu Buba that devotes more of his time attending to the needs of his people against his personal comfort. We are yet to see a serving senator so friendly, accommodating, humble and sincerely committed to the welfare of the people than Senator Shehu Buba Umar who is standing against all odds and committing his health and wealth to service delivery as if there is no tomorrow in the upper legislative chamber for the good of the people.

“We are not beating his drums for political reason but saying the reality on display without sounding offensive to any doubting Thomas. We, as veteran politicians and community leaders who are stationed grassroots mobilizers, are in the best position to rate the performance of any politician in or out of service without fear” he said.

Pate appealed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State and the electorates across party divide to extend extra sincere political support to Senator Shehu Buba Umar to encourage him deliver better dividends of democracy to all doorsteps irrespective of any imaginary difference.

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In his contribution, a veteran journalist and commentator on national issues, Sanusi Muhammad, described Senator Shehu Buba Umar as a focused politician blessed with courage and the wherewithal to confront all challenges beneficial to humanity.

“Senator Shehu was my colleague in the political struggle of 2007 that installed the Isa Yuguda administration in Bauchi State. We went through hell in the hands of opposition but we remained determined and committed until we crossed the red line to access victory
“Throughout my interaction with him, there was never a time I found him unsuitable for any position of responsibility because he is sincere, is a man of the people that believes in an improved welfare to the people even with his last kobo

“As a serving Senator on the platform of opposition party APC in Bauchi State, he has maintained a cordial relation with the PDP led-state government not minding the sharp political difference that exists. He doesn’t subscribe to unnecessary confrontations and abhors injustice in whatever form. Senator Shehu took his time to nurture his political career over the years which has now matured and majority are benefitting without an asking” he affirmed.

Muhammad appealed for understanding and unity amongst politicians irrespective of any imaginary difference for the good of all, saying; “Senator Shehu had suffered enough of political beatings by opponents within and without. He endured several challenges to scale the hurdle. Let us support his collaborative laudable objectives for a better Bauchi State.”

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Speaking on the recent removal of Senator Buba as Senate Committee Chairman on National Security and Intelligence, Muhammad said: “Senator Buba was appointed on merit to chair the Senate Committee which he did with absolute caution, dedication, commitment and sincerity that earned him global recognition and respect.

“His sudden removal has nothing to do with poor performance or incapacitation but is routine in the Senate. He wasn’t accused of poor performance or any wrong doing but affected by the normal changes.

“As the home of democrats blended with progressives, Bauchi State remains proud of the performance of the Senator as Senate Committee Chairman on National Security and Intelligence who introduced several measures that degraded security challenges.”