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An open letter penned by Comr Suleman Ace Hood, addressed to Dr. Senator George Akume (SGF), has sparked discussions regarding perceived disparities in federal appointments and employment opportunities within Benue State. The letter, posted online, calls for equitable representation, particularly for the Hausa/Muslim community, which the author claims has been overlooked despite decades of loyalty.
In the letter, Suleman expresses gratitude for recent appointments of over 30 Benue youths and over 80 in the Federal Civil Service, as acknowledged by the Minister of Water Resources. However, he points out a notable absence of Hausa/Muslim youths in these lists, suggesting a one-sided approach to opportunities extended from Akume’s office. The author highlights the community’s long-standing support, spanning over three decades, and questions the lack of tangible human capital development directed toward its leaders and children.
Suleman, who identifies a diverse group of experienced civil servants, academicians, engineers, doctors, architects, surveyors, ambassadors, chartered accountants, auditors, and administrators from the community, urges their mobilization to support the Tinubu-led government. He humbly requests that the same benevolence shown to other groups be extended to the Hausa/Muslim community, invoking the adage, “What is good for the goose should be good for the gander.”
The letter traces Akume’s extensive political career, noting his roles as a two-term governor, two-term senator, one-term Minister of Special Duties, and current Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Suleman argues that despite this tenure, federal appointments and employment from Akume’s office have been unevenly distributed.
The post has elicited varied reactions online, with some users praising the call for fairness, while others await an official response from Akume’s office. As the conversation unfolds, the letter serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing quest for equitable representation in Nigeria’s political landscape.
