By Ahmad Muhammad.
Former Fagge Local Government Chairman, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, on Thursday declared under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, to contest for Fagge Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, vowing to prioritize the people over politics.
Addressing constituents in Fagge, Mai Lemo presented himself as a servant and a voice for the people saying that, Fagge deserves effective representation that listens, speaks courageously, works diligently and remains accountable to the people.
He said his decision to run was driven by the everyday challenges facing residents. He noted that young people need opportunities, women deserve greater economic support, schools require attention, healthcare facilities need improvement, and traders and small businesses need a better environment to grow.
According to him, the constituency also deserves better infrastructure, security, sanitation and social services. “These are not merely political talking points. They are the everyday realities of our people,” Mohammed said.
Speaking on his track record, the NDC candidate recalled his tenure as Fagge LG Chairman, during which he said economic empowerment programmes benefited many young people and over 3,000 women were supported through home-based trades and vocational skills. He also said two new primary healthcare centres were developed in Fagge under his watch.
“My candidacy is about service,” he said. “I am not here to claim that I have all the answers. Rather, I present myself as someone who is prepared to listen, learn, work and stand with you. If entrusted with your mandate, your concerns will become my concerns.”
Unveiling a six-point legislative agenda, Mohammed said he would prioritize education and human capital development through improved learning environments, digital education, scholarships and vocational training. He added that he would push for policies that prepare youth for the modern economy.
On youth empowerment, he said young people must be treated as partners in development, not just political supporters. He pledged to champion initiatives that connect them with entrepreneurship, technology, apprenticeships and jobs, citing his experience in Fagge LG as proof that government support can transform lives.
For women, the candidate promised to expand access to skills, small-business opportunities and cooperative development. “Women are central to the economic and social wellbeing of our communities. We can do more,” he said.
In healthcare, Mohammed said he would advocate for stronger primary healthcare, better maternal and child health services, and support for vulnerable families. He promised to push for the upgrading of selected PHCs to higher levels of care where needed.
On infrastructure, he said Fagge’s role as a major commercial hub in Kano places additional responsibility on government to improve roads, drainage, water supply, sanitation, waste management and street lighting. He vowed to use the legislative platform to demand accountability on projects affecting the constituency.
A major part of his address focused on politics and unity. Mohammed appealed to supporters to conduct the campaign with dignity, respect elders and opponents, and reject insults, violence and the politics of hatred. “We may belong to different political parties, but after every election, we remain brothers, sisters and neighbours,” he said.
He explained his decision to contest under the NDC and the Kwankwasiyya platform, saying it was rooted in democratic values, inclusion and social justice. However, he stressed that party and ideology alone would not win the election without the people’s trust and support.
Closing his address, the former council chairman pledged to work, listen, speak for Fagge, demand accountability and remain accessible. “I make no promise that I can solve every problem overnight. But I promise to serve. This campaign must be about Fagge, our children, our women, our youth and