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A retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Husaini Gumel, has declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Gumel, Maigatari, Gagarawa and Sule Tankarkar Federal Constituency
A retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Husaini Gumel, has declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Gumel, Maigatari, Gagarawa and Sule Tankarkar Federal Constituency of Jigawa State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Gumel made the declaration in Gumel while addressing selected journalists, saying he was responding to persistent calls from constituents to serve at the legislative level.
He attributed his decision to the “encouragement and visible achievements” of President Bola Tinubu and Jigawa State governor, Malam Umar Namadi, noting that their strides in infrastructure, social services and human development inspired his ambition.
According to him, the performance of the president and the governor justifies their re-election bids, urging Nigerians to support the APC for continuity.
He added that, despite initial challenges, the Tinubu administration has stabilised and is now positioned to move the country forward.
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The former DIG described his entry into the race as a turning point for the constituency, stressing the need for experienced leadership to bridge gaps in security, governance and sustainable development.
Gumel, a former Commissioner of Police in Kano State, recalled introducing the Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) model, which he said helped restore peace and curb youth-related crimes in the state.
Outlining his agenda, he pledged to prioritise youth development, healthcare, education, women empowerment, support for persons with special needs, infrastructure and human capital development.
He also promised to leverage his national and international networks to attract federal projects in roads, agriculture, education and healthcare, alongside empowerment programmes for youths and women.
“My years in security have taught me that lasting peace is built on opportunity, dignity and inclusion,” he said.
