BOBAI ADVOCATES PEACEFUL POLITICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN UBA SANI, GENERAL CG MUSA, WARNS AGAINST DIVISION. (PHOTO).

 Bobai Advocates Peaceful Political Relationship Between Uba Sani, General CG Musa, Warns Against Division

Kaduna Governor’s political influence, role in key federal appointments and support for the state’s representation demonstrate his commitment, says Bobai.

Hon. Victor Mathew Bobai, Senior Special Assistant to Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani on Public Affairs, has called for a stronger and mutually beneficial political relationship between the governor and the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), warning against attempts to create unnecessary divisions between the two political figures.

Bobai, who is also a public affairs analyst, said the relationship between Governor Uba Sani and General Musa should be guided by mutual respect, cooperation and their shared interests in the development of Kaduna State, particularly Southern Kaduna.

He made the call while reacting to a publication titled “The Conspiracy of Silence Ahead of 2027,” authored by Aminu Shehu Kachia, which he described as an unhelpful attempt to portray the relationship between the governor and the Defence Minister as one characterised by political hostility.

According to Bobai, both leaders have made significant contributions to Kaduna State and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political project, stressing that their respective political influence and support structures should complement rather than undermine one another.

He commended General Musa for his commitment to President Tinubu’s administration, particularly through grassroots mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and the establishment of political support structures across Southern Kaduna and other parts of the country.

Bobai noted that General Musa’s political involvement predates his appointment as Minister of Defence, adding that he demonstrated considerable mobilisation capacity even during his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff.

He identified platforms such as Friends of CG Musa, the MUSAWAH Initiative, CG Musa Support Group and the Coalition of CG Musa Groups for the Support of President Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani as some of the structures facilitating political engagement and mobilisation.

He also acknowledged the contributions of political coordinators and stakeholders across Zangon Kataf, Jama’a, Kaura, Chikun, Kaduna North and Birnin Gwari, among other areas.

Among those he mentioned were Musa Likita of Jama’a, Comrade Jerry Adams of Kaura, Victor Mathew Bobai of the Tinubu-Uba Leadership Network and Friends of CG Musa Door-to-Door Campaign, Jarma Mohammad of Kaduna North, Polycarp Gankon of the MUSAWAH Initiative and Saidu Adamu of Birnin Gwari.

Uba Sani’s Political Influence and Federal Appointments

The governor’s aide also highlighted what he described as Governor Uba Sani’s considerable political influence at the national level, particularly his relationship with President Tinubu and contributions to Kaduna State’s representation in the federal government.

He cited the emergence of Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker of the House of Representatives, the appointment of Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal as Minister of Environment and the appointment of General Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence as notable examples.

Bobai recalled that Speaker Abbas had publicly acknowledged Governor Uba Sani’s encouragement of his ambition to become Speaker ahead of the 2023 general elections.

He further noted that the governor had openly acknowledged his role in facilitating General Musa’s emergence as Minister of Defence.

According to him, these developments demonstrate the governor’s ability to engage the Presidency and contribute to important political and institutional appointments involving Kaduna State.

He added that Governor Uba Sani had continued to leverage his relationship with President Tinubu to attract federal interventions, infrastructure approvals and development opportunities to the state, including Southern Kaduna.

Among the initiatives he referenced were major federal road projects, the proposed Kaduna Light Rail programme and the expansion of the state’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus initiative.

Bobai said recognising the governor’s political influence should not diminish General Musa’s independent political standing, professional achievements or grassroots support base.

He stated that both personalities possess different but complementary strengths that could advance the interests of Kaduna State.

Calls for Protection of Uba Sani, CG Musa Relationship

Addressing speculation that Governor Uba Sani might abandon General Musa politically or work against his interests ahead of the 2027 general elections, Bobai dismissed such narratives as unfounded.

He explained that the constitutional authority to appoint the Minister of Defence rests with President Tinubu, while noting that the governor’s acknowledged contribution to the process demonstrated the importance of political consultation and cooperation.

He maintained that there was no basis for suggesting that Governor Uba Sani was pursuing a political agenda against General Musa.

Bobai also emphasised that General Musa had built his own political relationships, influence and support structures over the years, particularly through his involvement in President Tinubu’s political project.

He urged supporters of both personalities to encourage mutual respect, open communication and constructive political engagement.

Warns Opposition Against Exploiting Political Differences

The governor’s aide expressed concern that opposition interests, including elements within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), could exploit any misunderstanding between Governor Uba Sani and General Musa for political advantage.

He argued that political disagreements should be addressed through consultation and dialogue rather than sensational publications, speculation and public confrontations.

Bobai also highlighted the cordial relationship between General Musa and Comrade Jerry Adams, describing their association as another reason stakeholders should discourage attempts to manufacture hostility between the governor’s political circle and the Defence Minister’s support base.

Calls for Political Maturity and Collective Responsibility

Bobai maintained that Kaduna State, particularly Southern Kaduna, stands to benefit from a cordial relationship between the governor and the Defence Minister, especially in advancing development, strengthening political representation and attracting federal support.

He called on political commentators, community leaders, supporters of both personalities and other stakeholders to avoid inflammatory statements capable of creating unnecessary divisions.

He stressed that constructive criticism remains an important part of democracy but cautioned against turning political speculation and personal interpretations into an artificial crisis.

According to him, Governor Uba Sani’s access to the Presidency and General Musa’s national influence should be viewed as complementary opportunities for the state rather than competing political interests.

“The relationship between Governor Uba Sani and General CG Musa should be understood within the context of mutual respect, cooperation and shared responsibility.

“Governor Uba Sani has demonstrated his capacity to attract national attention and opportunities to Kaduna State, while General Musa has demonstrated his commitment to national service and political mobilisation.

“These contributions should complement one another. We should not allow political speculation to undermine relationships that can be beneficial to our people,” Bobai stated.

He concluded by urging stakeholders to prioritise the collective interests of Kaduna State and Southern Kaduna, particularly security, development, inclusive representation and responsible leadership, over personality-driven political controversies.