The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has presented a cheque of N7 million to a former Chairman of Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Hon. Fa’izu Alfindiki, as payment of his outstanding entitlement allegedly withheld by the Kano State Government.
According to Senator Barau, the funds represent Alfindiki’s legitimate dues, which he said were deliberately withheld due to the former council chairman’s political stance and decision to stand by the truth and defend the interests of ordinary people.
The cheque was handed over on Monday night at Senator Barau’s office in the National Assembly, Abuja, in the presence of stakeholders from Kano State, when Alfindiki paid him a courtesy visit.
Senator Barau described the action of withholding the entitlement as unfortunate, unjust and a threat to democratic principles, stressing that no citizen should be punished for exercising freedom of association or expressing political choices.
He said such practices undermine freedom of speech and political participation, warning that democracy cannot thrive where individuals are victimised for their beliefs.
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“Principled politicians like Fa’izu Alfindiki are the pillars of democracy. Without people who stand firmly for truth and justice, democratic governance cannot flourish. It is therefore necessary to always support and protect them,” Barau stated.
Speaking after receiving the cheque, Hon. Alfindiki expressed appreciation to the Deputy Senate President for the gesture, describing it as timely and reassuring.
He said the intervention reaffirmed his confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that the party stood by him throughout the ordeal.
“I sincerely thank the Deputy Senate President for this opportunity and honour. This gesture has once again confirmed that the APC is a party worth standing with and sacrificing for. I always believed the party would stand by me, and today that belief has been validated,” Alfindiki said.
He added that Senator Barau’s support demonstrated strong leadership and commitment to justice, pledging his continued loyalty and service to the party and the people.