By Yusuf Mohammed Lawan, Gombe, August 20th, 2024.
Disappointed by apparent lack of political appointments among members of Deaf community in Nigeria in spite of the fact that the over 10 millions Deaf Nigerians has contributed in one way or the other to see the success recorded by the ruling party in the 2023 general elections that produced the All Progressive Congress APC's led leadership at the federal and most of the states level.
The APC's National Youth Ambassadors Disabled leader Comrade Musa Inuwa an indigene of Niger state, described the non- inclusion of his fellow Deaf Nigerians in the political appointments carried out by the APC-led government both at the state and federal levels as not only outrageous, discriminatory but one that calls for concern by every well meaning patriotic citizen of Nigeria.
Inuwa in a statement he personally signed and made a copy available to ANN, demanded proactive actions on the side of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, state Governors as well as those entrusted with managing the affairs of the APC to promptly address the issue of non-inclusion of Deaf and other PWDs among political appointees.
The statement reads partly;
"With the utmost respect, I am honored to address this message to our esteemed political leaders and APC stakeholders"
"I, Comrade Musa Inuwa, National Leader for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under the APC National Youth Ambassadors, write to express our heartfelt appreciation to our President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We are grateful for his unwavering commitment to the welfare of persons with disabilities, ensuring we are beneficiaries of various programs aimed at our development and inclusion"
Commending the president for his PWDs-oriented policies that have direct bearing on the development of PWDs community in Nigeria, the Disabled leader noted that "the President’s actions in this regard are commendable, and we hope that other Governors will follow his exemplary leadership in advancing the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities across Nigeria"
He also drew the attention of Mr. President on the urgent need to make political appointments more inclusive for all. He stated "We wish to take this opportunity to call upon our diligent and visionary President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to ensure the inclusion of the Deaf community in political appointments"
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| Comrade Musa Inuwa, APC National Youth Ambassadors Disabled Leader |
According to him, "Such inclusion will not only promote equity but will also provide a platform for Deaf leaders to contribute their valuable ideas and perspectives on matters affecting Deaf affairs"
"It is essential that we are included in the decision-making process, as this will give us a true sense of belonging in our nation’s governance" said the Disabled leader
Highlighting the importance of collaborative action from the top ranking APC leaders to promote the inclusion of Deaf Nigerians in the political landscape specifically in the areas of political appointments, the APC Disabled leader observed that "the support and encouragement of top APC politicians are crucial in helping us achieve this important goal. Under President Tinubu’s administration, we have witnessed a renewed sense of hope, and we trust that this will extend to the inclusion of Deaf individuals in political appointments"
" We are confident that there are many competent and qualified Deaf leaders who can make significant contributions to the government"Inuwa added.
Adding that "It is important to note that the Deaf community has been actively involved in supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the onset of the election campaign"
Notwithstanding the slight population of the Deaf as compared to other members of the larger society. The Deaf community in Nigeria in spite of their shallow numerical strength have made various contributions towards the success of the APC in the 2023 general elections.
This, according to the Disabled leader, could be manifested in "how the loyal party members among the Deaf produced banners, stickers, T-shirts, and face caps using our own resources to support president Tinubu's candidacy"
He also said, "we have mobilized millions of Deaf individuals across Nigeria, encouraging them to vote for His Excellency even before the primaries"
"Our commitment and sacrifices, made in good faith, were driven by our belief in his leadership and vision for Nigeria. Some of us also served as official observers during the election"
"In conclusion, the APC National Youth Ambassadors Disabled leader noted, "we earnestly request that the Deaf community be fairly represented in political appointments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration"
"We believe that our efforts and contributions should be recognized, and that our labor shall not be in vain"
"Thank you, and may God bless you"
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