Askira/Uba, Hawul Federal constituency: An X-ray of Dr. Haruna Mshelia’s stewardship and why the people are Angry

By: James Bwala

The time has come for politicians to count their achievements by looking back at what they have done to their people. Dr. Haruna Mshelia is one of those who believe he has achieved a lot in his stewardship despite facts on ground greeting his failures to measure up to expectations of the people he has been representing at the hollow chamber of the National Assembly as representative of the people of Askira/Uba, Hawul Federal Constituency.

When the people vented their anger on the member representing Hawul state constituency when he visited Hawul today, many observed that, this could also be a signal for the kind of welcome to be expected when the member representing them at the green chamber of the National Assembly, Dr. Haruna Mshelia is likely to received if he comes home to declare. 

Recently, he shared a breakdown of what he has done so far, but certain words accompanying his stand point was that he does so not to everyone but certain deserving individuals. Perhaps that is also the reason so many people in his constituency have vented anger over his claims. According to the people they have seen nothing from the Representative and when they attempted to visit him in Abuja he alleged that they are threatening his peace and sent them back with Police.

According to many of his constituents, they have not been represented since 2019 thus, they are waiting for Dr. Haruna Mshalia to come home and declare as other politicians have done. Perhaps their answers at home will tell the world whether or not he is a saint or otherwise.

In his attempt to roll out his achievements, Dr. Haruna Mshelia shared his records titled: ’People Oriented Program so far’. According to Mshelia from June 2019 to date, he has sent relief material to insurgency impacted people. Food and non-food items and Building Materials., 4, 30 Tonne Trucks in Nov 2019 to Askira/Uba LGA., 4, 30 Tonne Trucks in March 2021 to Askira/Uba LGA, 10, 30 Ton Trucks to Hawul LGA March 2021, 18 Trucks so far. This is aside from giving Scholarships to 250 students across the Constituency Dec 2019.

Speaking with a cross section of people from the Federal Constituency, many said, their representative has many questions to answer. “We have seen what he has put in print claiming to be his achievements. Now we are waiting for him to come home and tell us, especially now that he is seeking to return to the house that he allegedly shares the dividends of democracy to them.” Markus Umar Ndahi told NEWSng

In his claims, Dr. Haruna Mshalia said, he has shared cash to the tune of over N20 million to stakeholders and party faithful in Askira/Uba and Hawul during three Religious Festivities in 2019. He also said he has given out 22 Assorted vehicles to supporters, the last one in March 2021, given to beneficiaries by HE the Deputy Governor.

“Established 4 National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Registration centres across the constituency and Employed 4 computer literate Graduates to work at the centres. Locations are; Askira, Uba, Marama and Shaffa Towns. They have been working from Dec. 2019 to Date. 

“In Rural Electrification Projects Replacement of old non – functional Transformers at  Shaffa Town, Tashan Allade Town, Mbulatawiwi Town, Agabura Village, Gwandzang Village, Bilatum Village, Hausari Zadawa

“Replacement of Transformer, Replacement of 10 poles and re-stringing of the line to Pama- completed awaiting connection. Erection and construction of New substation with new Transformer at Chambham Bulguma village, Askira. On going Extension of Electricity from Kida Town to Bolikatau and Gwongwa, with two new Transformers. Ongoing.

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“On Education. Construction of Blocks of two classrooms and office or Toilet in: Malang Town – Completed, Hyera Town – Completed, Nyalku/Shaffa – Completed, Tashan Ganta – Completed, Askira/Bolor – Completed, Kwagushar village – Completed, Samuwa/Lassa – Completed and Gwandzang – 6 classrooms on going”

But reacting to these claims, Mohammed Bumba, a resident of Azare in Hawul local government told NEWSng that, while Dr. Haruna Mshelia was doing his paper work trying to claim good stewardship on paper, he should know that on this occasion facts should be on ground and not about making claims from a comfort zone.

“This is representative that we never saw him coming home. He was also not around for anything good or bad happening to our people. We don’t know him as our representative as far as we are concerned. Today, we have shown Ayuba Wakawa the way out because he is one of those who never identifies with us. The women are saying even ‘Akara’- ‘Kosai’ he has never come around to share and today we told him that we have taken note and we chased him away. We are waiting for Dr. Haruna Mshalia, he has said so many things. When he comes we shall know whether or not these people will clap for him for the good work he said he has done since 2019 and perhaps he will explain to us why he treated us like dogs when we went to pay a visit to our representative.” Bumba said.

In his claims, Dr. Haruna Mshelia said, in the area of Agriculture, he has Procured and distributed two 30 ton Trucks of Fertilizer free to constituents during 2020 cropping season., 4, 30 Tonne trucks in 2021 cropping season, while on Health.he had Provided Covid-19 control and prevention materials to all General Hospitals and PHCS across the constituency and also in some public places. GH-5 30PHC., Construction of PHC in kurghi/Uba with staff Quarters – on going., Upgrade/Renovation of Samuwa PHC- In process Renovation of Uvu PHC – In process

“On Rural Roads.500 Meters Asphalt Road within Hawul Hqtrs Azare, –  Completed.,1 Kilometer Road and drainage in Uba – Completed ,1 Kilometer Asphalt Road and Drainage in Askira – on going. Provided Equipment and Tools for self-help Community roads projects for several Community across the constituency.. 1 Kilometer Bulabulin to Samuwa Road- In process, while Water Supply was also key in his achievements as he Repaired water fetching point in Kida ward village 2019. Repaired 6 different Boreholes in Shaffa. 2020/2021. Attracted the drilling of a big Solar Borehole in Shaffa. 2021 and Repaired a hand pump Borehole in Kwagushar/Shaffa ward.

According to him, he has on Empowerment.Trained 50 Young ladies in Hairdressing (Two per ward) and provided starter packs to all of them to commence Business.Trained 50 Young men on Handset repairs and provided them with the necessary kits to commence their trade. He said in

June 2021: 106 Solar lights distributed to Eight towns and villages across constituencies were achieved. And during the 2021 Fasting: distributed 1,200 25kg bags of Rice 500 cartons of Spaghettis and over 350 bags of Sugar to the people in constituency, while the  2021 Eid-kabir: sallah he has distributed over 11,000,000 Naira to Politicians and deserving individuals as well as 25 rams.

This claimed has also vexed some of his Christian constituent members, who told NEWSng that Dr. Haruna was only trying to play politics by attempting to have the sympathy of the Muslim brothers in reeling out what he claimed to have done so far for his constituency.

Speaking to NEWSng Birma Anjili said, “He did not tell us what he had done to the Christians during the Christmas period. Go and tell Dr. Haruna Mshelia that his claims are not completed because Askira/Uba and Hawul Federal constituency did not only translate to Muslim communities. We are aware of this kind of politics. Today we have told his counterpart in the state Assembly what we know and definitely we shall also tell Dr. Haruna Mshelia in Burah language – the ABC of today’s politics”

Askira/Uba, Hawul Federal constituency: An X-ray of Dr. Haruna Mshelia’s stewardship and why the people are Angry