The widow of the late governor of Kaduna State, Mrs Amina Elizabeth Yakowa, is set to emerge the deputy governor of the state following the death of her husband in a helicopter crash on Saturday.
The plan to tap Amina as the deputy to the newly sworn-in governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, is being championed by northern governors across party divide, top northern politicians and governors from other regions of the country with the aim of sustaining Yekowa’s legacies.
Those promoting the move to install Yakowa’s wife could meet with President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice President Namadi Sambo later this week.
The insisted that Mrs Yakowa was the best candidate for the position. She was a former deputy director at the Ministry of Defence and only retired after her husband became governor.
The promoters said they were also inspired by the example of the wife of the former Senate President, Mrs Margery Okadigbo, who emerged to take over her husband’s slot in the Senate. They also alluded to the recent example of a former Senator from Plateau State, Sen. Gyang Dantong, who was similarly succeeded by his wife, after he was killed by gunmen at a funeral in the state.
Mrs Yakowa was born on May 20, 1953 in Kwoi, Jaba Local Government of Kaduna State.
An educationist, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
The insisted that Mrs Yakowa was the best candidate for the position. She was a former deputy director at the Ministry of Defence and only retired after her husband became governor.
The promoters said they were also inspired by the example of the wife of the former Senate President, Mrs Margery Okadigbo, who emerged to take over her husband’s slot in the Senate. They also alluded to the recent example of a former Senator from Plateau State, Sen. Gyang Dantong, who was similarly succeeded by his wife, after he was killed by gunmen at a funeral in the state.
Mrs Yakowa was born on May 20, 1953 in Kwoi, Jaba Local Government of Kaduna State.
An educationist, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
It would be a good idea if those who dont like Chtistians in the state will allow it
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ReplyDeleteIt is very good for the wife of late governor to become the deputy governor provided the new first lady doesn't abuse her unnecessarily. You know what women are like.
ReplyDeleteThe present first lady being myopic may forget easily that Yakowa's wife was former first lady
Grt idea!
ReplyDeleteHow do u know that d preset first lay is myopic u hungry illiterate? Have u spoken to her b4? U rarely see northern first ladies anyway so where did this ur wild conjectute come frm?
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it really is a very good idea if truelly given to be the truth of the matter. no compensation for her husband's death is better as this. i pray it works out...Amen...
ReplyDeleteThere should be a special election to elect the vice govt. It is sad that her husband died in the crash but i dont think that givin her a position just because other states did it or because its a way of showing her condolence over her departed partner is not right. The state govt should continue to support her n her family because her husband died while on active duty but i dont think the leadership seat should be made an inheritance title. This is how one family starts making a certain govt seat an entitlement to only their family.
ReplyDeleteGood idea indeed! U pple shuld also consult the constitutn if it allows dat. I election processes shuld be allowed to take up its course pls. Sombody
ReplyDeleteThis is unconstitutional. Why ll dt b or r we(Nigerians) runnin Mornachical system dt his wife ll emerge as Deputy? If so y late Pres. Yar'adua's wife wz nt emerge as VP or his younga Brother ? Nw d country renda his fmly useless. This shld b base on merit indeed, Speaker is still available n if controvasis arise dt he his of sem religion(since dt is wat we r killin ourslf wit)let d right 1 came 4rm d constituency. Bcz Yakowa's wife as Deputy is uncalled 4 !
ReplyDeleteThis is unconstitutional. Why ll dt b or r we(Nigerians) runnin Mornachical system dt his wife ll emerge as Deputy? If so y late Pres. Yar'adua's wife wz nt emerge as VP or his younga Brother ? Nw d country renda his fmly useless. This shld b base on merit indeed, Speaker is still available n if controvasis arise dt he his of sem religion(since dt is wat we r killin ourslf wit)let d right 1 came 4rm d constituency. Bcz Yakowa's wife as Deputy is uncalled 4 !
ReplyDeleteThis is unconstitutional. Why ll dt b or r we(Nigerians) runnin Mornachical system dt his wife ll emerge as Deputy? If so y late Pres. Yar'adua's wife wz nt emerge as VP or his younga Brother ? Nw d country renda his fmly useless. This shld b base on merit indeed, Speaker is still available n if controvasis arise dt he his of sem religion(since dt is wat we r killin ourslf wit)let d right 1 came 4rm d constituency. Bcz Yakowa's wife as Deputy is uncalled 4 !
ReplyDeleteThis is unconstitutional. Why ll dt b or r we(Nigerians) runnin Mornachical system dt his wife ll emerge as Deputy? If so y late Pres. Yar'adua's wife wz nt emerge as VP or his younga Brother ? Nw d country renda his fmly useless. This shld b base on merit indeed, Speaker is still available n if controvasis arise dt he his of sem religion(since dt is wat we r killin ourslf wit)let d right 1 came 4rm d constituency. Bcz Yakowa's wife as Deputy is uncalled 4 !
ReplyDeletelook at how they think....egg heads,i pity ds country...God pls help us
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