KMT stakeholders reaffirm loyalty to Tumsah, await political direction
By Baba Dan’Iya
Stakeholders of the Kashim Musa Tumsah (KMT) political movement in Yobe have reaffirmed their unwavering loyalty and commitment to its principal, Kashim Musa Tumsah, MFR.
The stakeholders made the position known in a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting held in Damaturu on Thursday.
They said the movement was currently engaged in high-level discussions and negotiations with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other major political parties to determine its political direction.
According to the communiqué signed by Lawan M. Ibrahim, Director-General, Yobe First Movement, the stakeholders urged the KMT leadership to conclude the ongoing negotiations before the end of August.
The stakeholders pledged their support for any decision reached by the leadership in the best interest of the movement and Yobe State.
They also assured that members and supporters would be adequately briefed and carried along after the conclusion of the negotiations.
The forum said the grassroots remained central to the KMT project and would be actively involved in the implementation of whatever political direction was adopted.
The stakeholders, however, expressed concern over alleged intimidation, discrimination and harassment of KMT supporters and their spouses in workplaces, businesses and civil service opportunities.
They condemned the alleged acts and called on the Yobe State Government and supporters of BMW to desist from actions capable of further dividing the APC in the state.
The group said it had chosen restraint despite its capacity to defend its political and economic interests, urging the party leadership to urgently address what it described as provocations.
The stakeholders further resolved to operate with “one voice and one mission” towards promoting the growth and development of Yobe State.
They urged members to remain patient, disciplined and await official directives, warning against premature individual or group actions that could undermine the collective interest.
The forum said it would reconvene before the end of August to review political developments and, in consultation with the KMT leadership, finalise the way forward.
