of start-up funds . This demonstrated a deep understanding that true representation is about giving a voice and a means of livelihood to the most vulnerable.
The Verdict: Politics Over People
The attempt to sideline Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari on the flimsy grounds of "anti-party" is a disservice to the people of Zone 1. If the fear of his popularity or his independent-mindedness is the real reason for the disqualification, the party leadership should say so honestly.
However, if due process is to be respected, the screening committee must be reminded that their job was to check academic qualifications and criminal records—not to act as judge, jury, and executioner on internal party squabbles.
Senator Kwari has taken the honorable path, graciously accepting the outcome of the last election as the "beauty of democracy" . But the battle for the soul of our party is not over. We must reject the autocratic tendencies of screening panels and embrace candidates who have a proven record of legislation, empowerment, and integrity. Senator Abdu Kwari is that candidate.
Cc: Arif Kasim Bala ESQ.
The Legal Quagmire of Zone 1: Why Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari ’s Disqualification Exposes a Flawed Party Process
By Arif Kasim Bala, ESQ, LLB, BL, M.A Private Law
The recent political drama unfolding in Kaduna State, particularly regarding the African Democratic Congress(ADC) Zone 1 Senatorial primary election, has left many stakeholders bewildered. The disqualification of Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari—a veteran lawmaker and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes—raises fundamental questions about the limits of internal party bureaucracy.
While the party’s screening committee cited allegations of "anti-party activities" as the basis for disqualifying the Senator from contesting the Zone 1 ticket, a deep dive into the party’s constitution and the standing legal framework suggests a dangerous overreach. As the dust settles, it is imperative to separate political maneuvering from legality, and also to remember the legislative void Senator Kwari leaves behind if he is denied the chance to return to the Senate.
The Committee’s Jurisdictional Flaw
First, let us address the elephant in the room: the powers of the screening committee. Under the prevailing internal regulations of political parties in Nigeria, the primary role of a screening committee is to verify credentials, check for criminal convictions, and ensure that a candidate is a financial member of the party. They are clerks of verification, not judges of party loyalty.
By venturing into the murky waters of defining and sanctioning "anti-party activities," the Zone 1 screening committee acted *ultra vires*—beyond its legal powers. Anti-party activities constitute a complex disciplinary offense that, by due process, falls under the jurisdiction of the party’s disciplinary committee or the National Working Committee (NWC). To sanction a Senator of his stature based on an allegation without a fair hearing is not just an insult to due process; it is a self-inflicted wound on the party’s chances in the general election.
Senator Kwari’s Unmatched Legislative Strides
Beyond the legal arguments, this disqualification is puzzling given Senator Kwari’s sterling performance. Politics is ultimately about dividends of democracy, and by this metric, Senator Kwari has been unparalleled in the history of the Kaduna North Senatorial District.
Those who orchestrated this disqualification hope the public forgets the tangible impact of his tenure. We should not.
1. The Anti-Corruption Legislative Suite
While Senator Kwari is often quiet, his work in the chamber is thunderous. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, he did not just preside over hearings; he fundamentally altered Nigeria's legal landscape. His legacy includes the passage of the Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition Act and the Proceeds of Crime Act . These laws have plugged billions of naira in loopholes, giving security agencies the teeth to go after financial criminals. To disqualify the man who armed the EFCC with these potent laws is to reward legislative excellence with political persecution.
### 2. Women and Youth Empowerment (The 800 Initiative)
Unlike many lawmakers who pay lip service to empowerment, Senator Kwari institutionalized it. In one of his most notable interventions, he launched a massive skills acquisition program that empowered 800 women across the eight Local Government Areas of the zone . Beneficiaries were trained in cosmetology, chemical works, and poultry farming, receiving start-up capital to ensure they didn’t just learn but earned . This wasn't a photo op; it was a sustained economic stimulus for the homes of the North.
3. Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
In a region where PWDs are often marginalized, Senator Kwari broke the mold. He entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST) to train PWDs in vocational skills, followed by the disbursement
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