Alhaji Mustapha-Adamu Ubaidullahi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zaria and holder of the traditional title Marafan Yamman Zazzau, has raised concerns over the perceived inaccessibility of Dr Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Tajudeen represents Zaria Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. Ubaidullahi made the remarks during an interaction with journalists in Zaria on Sunday. He stated that the Speaker's detachment from constituents could harm the APC's chances in the 2027 elections in Zone I of Kaduna State.
Ubaidullahi said Tajudeen's position as Speaker has not translated into tangible benefits for the North-West region. He noted that key institutions in Zaria, including the Depot Nigerian Army and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, were split rather than upgraded. He added that farming, a major economic activity in the area, has become unprofitable and that the Speaker has not taken steps to revive it.
The APC chieftain claimed that empowerment initiatives linked to the Speaker were rotated among a select group and distributed as political patronage to "stooges and thugs." He said local politicians and contractors have not been empowered, and that he personally has been unable to reach the Speaker despite multiple calls, messages, and visits to the National Assembly.
Ubaidullahi alleged that Alhaji Jamil Mohammed, former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker and current Chairman of Zaria Local Government, is blocking access to Tajudeen. Jamil Mohammed denied the claims during a live radio broadcast on Alheri FM, Zaria.
A man who claims to have served as one of Speaker Abbas Tajudeen's legislative aides says he hasn't spoken to him despite repeated attempts, raising questions about the Speaker's engagement with his own team. If a close aide cannot reach him, it suggests a growing disconnect between Tajudeen and those meant to represent him locally. This isolation may weaken APC's grassroots coordination in Zaria ahead of 2027. The Speaker's inability to respond to internal party concerns could cost the APC support in a critical constituency.
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