Dasuki Urges Tinubu to Mend Ties With Niger Republic to Secure North-West Borders
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
A member of the House of Representatives from Sokoto State on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, has called on President Bola Tinubu to mend fences with the neighbouring Niger Republic, with a view to securing the North-West borders.
“I am seriously advising the governors to prevail on the President to ensure that we improve our relationship with our neighbours, Niger Republic.
“The current soar state of relations between Nigeria and Niger Republic is unbecoming and it is not a good omen for security,” he said on Tuesday in Sokoto.
Our Correspondent in Sokoto reports that Hon. Dasuki, who is also the Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, spoke shortly after he bagged an Award from ADC Elders in his Kebbe/ Tambuwal Federal constituency.
Dasuki pledged to work tirelessly to make his constituency, Sokoto Sate and Nigeria in general more safer and secure.
He called for more measures by the government to remedy the security situation, including the recruitment of forest guards and funding for security agencies.
The lawmaker also urged governors across the country to make proper funding provisions for the proposed State Police.
While applauding the sterling leadership of the ADC leader in the state, Sen. Aminu Wazirin Tambuwal, Dasuki, saying, “he is too patriotic while he is never gre
He appreciated the award from the elders and acknowledged the quality leadership being provided by Hon. Abdullahi Maigwandu and his colleagues, which is giving hope that ADC will win the forthcoming 2027 general elections.
Hon. Dasuki vowed to provide a credible opposition to ensure the success of ADC candidates at all levels.
The State Chairman of the party, Hon. Abdullahi Maigwandu, commended Dasuki for providing quality representation as well as his sustained efforts to empower his constituents.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the ADC elders in the constituency, Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Sanyinna, acknowledged the sustained initiatives of the lawmaker in empowering his constituents.
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