You should have investigated- Engr. Kamil Dauda’s group replied.
As the 2019 Election approaches, the political atmosphere in the state is becoming more tense as drama keeps unfolding as each day passes-by.
Among the recent trending political issues, is the Press Release made by the National Association of Kwara State Students alleging a Guber’ aspirant, Engr. Muhammad Kamilu Dauda of using the name of the association in one of his campaign posters without the knowledge of the executives was a big blow on the progressing campaign process of the perceived Gubernatorial Aspirant.
In the Press Statement jointly signed by the President and the Publicity Secretary of the Association; Comr. Musa Mohammed Mancha and Comr Salihu Ayatullahi described the act of featuring NAKSS in the campaign process of the aspirant as barbaric and condemnable as NAKSS exonerate itself from the campaign stating that they are neutral body.
This had generated a lot of controversy within the state political space as loyalist and political enemies of the Gubernatorial aspirants had taken to the media to express their divergent views on the issue.
Speaking on the issue, one Abdullahi Yusuf noted that the using of student body in a campaign process is very bad, as students supposed to be neutral on issues concerning the forthcoming election. He further continued, “If actually the man knows anything About to poster, he should tender an unreserved apology to the student body, and if he knows nothing about it, he should release Press release to exonerate himself and thereafter caution his supporters.”
Also, a supporter, who pleaded not to be named emphasised that the governorship aspirant who is known nationally and internationally to be a man of integrity cannot come so low to looking for cheap popularity with the Association’s name.
“The poster is done by political opponent who felt threatened by our growing popularity. They wish to cause problems between NAKSS an our principal who is also a notable alumni of the association.” -He said.
However, in what appeared to be a counter reaction, a team, Media Advocate of Engr. Kamil Vanguard, headed a key loyalist of the guber’ aspirant by Comrade Ahmad Nasir has refuted the allegations claiming that Engr. Kamil Dauda and His Vanguard do not know the group that did the poster with NAKSS support. He stated: “We and our principal do not know the group that did that in as much as there are several groups and associates declaring or drumming supports for him even ever before now. The Excos of National Association of Kwara State Students should have done their findings and cross check with MKD before Issuing such a disclaimer. For the purpose of clarity MKD and it’s Vanguard group has no hands in any false declaration if any.”.
Nasir further described Engr. Kamil as founder and large contributor to the success of many organizations who has been recognized by local, state, national and international bodies and organisation with merit awards.
Nasir added that Engr. Kamil never gave money to anyone to promote him on his ambition.
Nevertheless, The Senate Council of NAKSS through a resolution of plenary made available online claimed that after further investigation; Engr. Kamil has no knowledge of the act, according to the resolution of the Association’s Senate Council dated 18-06-2018. The resolution entailed: “Further investigations were made concerning the use of ‘NAKSS name’ on a campaign poster for Engr. Mohammed Kamil Dauda. The President, Comr. Musa Mohammed Mancha and other representatives met with him. NAKSS was made to understand that Engr. Mohammed Kamil Dauda has no knowledge of the act and was never a part. It was also realized that he was a former executive of the association and has been a strong supporter and contributor to NAKSS overtime. We hereby strictly warn those that are involved to desist from it or will face the wrath of the law.
When contacted on the resolution of the Senate sitting, the Publicity Secretary, Comr. Salihu Ayatullahi noted that though he is yet to go through the Senate resolution, but said there was no time the issue of Engr. Kamil was discussed at the senate chamber, so he wouldn’t know were such resolution emanated from.
“NAKSS discovered that the name of the association is being used for political campaign, after several futile efforts contact the Engr., the association have to go ahead to release a statement dissociating self from the campaign. We have done the best we can, even following several intense pressure from our colleagues, we tried to be as polite as possible in our approach. Engr. Kamil is a complete gentleman and a man of integrity, we expect him to as a matter of urgency investigate this to get to the root of this matter and those found culpable should be made to face the wrath of the law.” -Salihu added.
Ask if the Senate resolution was padded, He said he would investigate the matter and get back to our correspondent.