The Renewed Hope Ambassadors Forum (RHAF) has urged Abdullahi T. Gwarzo, the former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, to stop publicly criticising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his recent removal from office.
President Tinubu rejigged his cabinet last month and sacked five ministers, including Gwarzo.
In a BBC Hausa interview on Saturday, Gwarzo alleged that his removal was politically driven and questioned Tinubu’s decision to appoint Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Atta as his successor, suggesting instead that Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the APC’s 2023 gubernatorial candidate in Kano, should have been chosen.
He also disclosed details of a private conversation with President Tinubu about his dismissal.
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RHAF condemned Gwarzo’s statements, calling them “insulting” and stating that his actions showed a lack of suitability for his former ministerial role.
Kano State RHAF Coordinator, Comrade Danjuma Usman Gwale, in a statement, expressed disappointment that Gwarzo’s comments appeared to challenge Section 171 of the 1999 Constitution, which grants the president the authority to appoint and remove ministers.
“We view Gwarzo’s BBC interview as disrespectful toward President Tinubu, who has constitutional authority to appoint and dismiss ministers,” Gwale said.
“For a former minister to reveal confidential discussions with the president is not only inappropriate but shows he cannot be trusted. His remarks are insulting and reflect a lack of understanding of the implications of sharing private conversations with the media,” he added.
RHAF described Gwarzo’s statements as an attempt to undermine the president and advised him to desist or face potential consequences.
The forum highlighted that respectful conduct from dismissed ministers is customary, noting that other recently removed ministers expressed gratitude and moved on without controversy.
“Unlike others, Gwarzo’s response suggests he saw his appointment as a right rather than a privilege granted by the president.
“If he felt Gawuna was a more suitable candidate, he could have declined the role upon his nomination in 2023. His comments are hypocritical and reflect an unfounded sense of entitlement that we will not condone,” RHAF stated.
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors Forum (RHAF) has urged Abdullahi T. Gwarzo, the former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, to stop publicly criticising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his recent removal from office.
President Tinubu rejigged his cabinet last month and sacked five ministers, including Gwarzo.
In a BBC Hausa interview on Saturday, Gwarzo alleged that his removal was politically driven and questioned Tinubu’s decision to appoint Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Atta as his successor, suggesting instead that Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the APC’s 2023 gubernatorial candidate in Kano, should have been chosen.
He also disclosed details of a private conversation with President Tinubu about his dismissal.
RHAF condemned Gwarzo’s statements, calling them “insulting” and stating that his actions showed a lack of suitability for his former ministerial role.
Kano State RHAF Coordinator, Comrade Danjuma Usman Gwale, in a statement, expressed disappointment that Gwarzo’s comments appeared to challenge Section 171 of the 1999 Constitution, which grants the president the authority to appoint and remove ministers.
“We view Gwarzo’s BBC interview as disrespectful toward President Tinubu, who has constitutional authority to appoint and dismiss ministers,” Gwale said.
“For a former minister to reveal confidential discussions with the president is not only inappropriate but shows he cannot be trusted. His remarks are insulting and reflect a lack of understanding of the implications of sharing private conversations with the media,” he added.
RHAF described Gwarzo’s statements as an attempt to undermine the president and advised him to desist or face potential consequences.
The forum highlighted that respectful conduct from dismissed ministers is customary, noting that other recently removed ministers expressed gratitude and moved on without controversy.
“Unlike others, Gwarzo’s response suggests he saw his appointment as a right rather than a privilege granted by the president.
“If he felt Gawuna was a more suitable candidate, he could have declined the role upon his nomination in 2023. His comments are hypocritical and reflect an unfounded sense of entitlement that we will not condone,” RHAF stated.
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