ABUJA, Nigeria — In a major political development ahead of the upcoming legislative polls, the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has officially extended his warmest congratulations to the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar. The ministerial commendation follows Abubakar’s definitive victory in the just-concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Kano State, where he secured the party’s ticket to contest for the Bichi Federal Constituency seat once again.
The high-stakes primary election, which drew significant attention across the state, has been described by party insiders as a critical milestone for the ruling party’s consolidation efforts in northern Nigeria. The announcement of the Minister’s congratulatory message was contained in a formal press statement released to journalists by Francis Nwaze, FIPMD, the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Honourable Minister of Works.
According to the statement, Senator Umahi viewed the lawmaker's resounding success at the primary polls not just as a routine party victory, but as a profound demonstration of the deep-seated affection, trust, and appreciation that the people of Bichi Federal Constituency hold for their representative. The Minister emphasized that the primary outcome represents a renewed mandate and a golden opportunity for Rt. Hon. Abubakar to continue his impactful work in the green chamber.
Nwaze noted that this electoral milestone presents yet another vital occasion for the Appropriation Committee Chairman to sustain his strategic collaborations with leadership at the highest levels. This includes fostering deeper synergy with the National Assembly and the administration of the President to drive legislative agendas, advance critical policies, and execute capital projects explicitly tailored toward comprehensive national development and robust macroeconomic growth.
Reflecting on the political atmosphere surrounding the primary election, Senator Umahi drew attention to the impressive mobilization of voters and party faithful during the exercise. The former Governor of Ebonyi State remarked that the extraordinary and massive turnout witnessed during the lawmaker's recent public outings and voting exercises served as undeniable proof of the enduring political alignment in Kano State.
The Minister elaborated that this high level of engagement is clear evidence of the unwavering support and confidence that the people of Kano State continue to exhibit toward the administration of Mr. President, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. He added that this popular support equally reflects a broad, cross-party appreciation for the state’s key political figures, including the Governor of Kano State, His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf; the Deputy President of the Senate, His Excellency Senator Jibrin Barau; Rt. Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar himself; and the National Chairman of the APC and former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON.
Senator Umahi’s inclusive acknowledgment of various political actors in Kano State, transcending immediate party lines, highlights a growing consensus around infrastructure delivery and governance priorities that override partisan divisions. The Minister reaffirmed that the federal government's Renewed Hope Agenda remains a resilient, unyielding pillar and a beacon of hope for holistic national transformation, social equity, and sustainable infrastructural development across all geopolitical zones of the country.
By ensuring that key lawmakers who control critical legislative instruments like the appropriation committee are well-positioned, Umahi signaled that the executive arm is keen on maintaining a stable, productive relationship with the legislature to ensure the smooth funding and execution of massive engineering and road construction projects across Nigeria.
In his concluding remarks, the Works Minister chose a deeply personal tone to reaffirm the bond between himself and the Bichi representative, recognizing the vital role that the appropriation committee plays in mapping out the budgetary allocations necessary for the nation's ongoing infrastructural revolution.
"Again, I warmly congratulate my dear brother and friend, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, on this well deserved success," the Minister stated emphatically.
Political analysts have noted that the endorsement from a sitting cabinet member of Umahi's stature underscores the strategic importance of Rt. Hon. Abubakar within the current political dispensation. As the head of the powerful House Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar sits at the center of national budgetary allocations, making his political survival and return to the house a matter of keen interest for various federal ministries, particularly the Ministry of Works, which currently oversees extensive highway rehabilitation and concrete pavement projects nationwide. With the primary elections now successfully concluded in Bichi, the APC looks ahead to the general election with a formidable candidate holding a proven track record of legislative influence and grassroots popularity.
