Yusuf Adamu Gagdi

thumb|Yusuf Adamu Gagdi Yusuf Adamu Gagdi (born 5 November 1980) is a politician of the All Progressives Congress from Plateau State, Nigeria. He is a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke federal constituency of Plateau State in the 9th Nigeria National Assembly. Quotes "Speakership: I’ll be tolerant of minority parties – Gagdi" (2023) "Speakership: I’ll be tolerant of minority parties – Gagdi", Daily Trust.com (May 7, 2023) The House was supposed to be a place where members across the country, representing every religion, creed and multiple interests, would be free to negotiate the conditions of nationhood and set the terms of the country’s development. I will tolerate views of minority parties and respect constructive decisions. All parties will debate based on merit, not political party, tribal or religious sentiment. I will ensure that laws that are friendly to women, youths and people with disabilities are prioritised. History has shown that the North West has had Ghali Umar Na’abba, Salisu Buhari, Aminu Masari and Tambuwal as Speaker. History has shown that the North East has had our brother, Yakubu Dogara as Speaker. From 1999 till date, the North Central has not had any Speaker. I urge our president-elect, who is a democrat, to support the party to zone the speakership to the North; and in the same spirit of justice, equity and fairness that was shown in the presidential election of 2023, let it be zoned to the North Central. I want members-elect to endorse me and see prospects in me as Speaker of the 10th Assembly. But I want the leaders of this country to know that what is good for the goose is equally good for the gander. Let the speakership be zoned to the North; and just like delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were allowed to choose who they wanted, let the members-elect be allowed to choose whoever they feel has the capacity to deliver the dividends of democracy and good governance to the Nigerian people. "I didn’t call for Tinubu’s probe -Rep" (2023) "I didn’t call for Tinubu’s probe -Rep", Punch (November 12, 2023) The integrity of the media is very important, therefore should not be mortgaged or traded for anything. This seems to be obvious in a misleading story in some section of the media quoting me to have allegedly said our President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, will be probed over the subsidy removal. Nothing can be farther from the truth in that news report. I granted an interview with BBC Hausa Service wherein I made the point that the fuel subsidy needed to go as it was only enriching a few privileged and rich individuals to the exclusion of the majority of Nigerians. In the said interview which was in Hausa, I applauded the courage of President Tinubu in removing the subsidy and not buckling under despite pressures from some quarters for the reversal of the fuel subsidy. I also acknowledged savings from the subsidy and reiterated the need for prudent spending so the majority of Nigerians can enjoy the dividends of the subsidy removal. However, I was taken aback at the sensational headline in which the media decided to couch the news item just for the clicks and gain traction. It is most irresponsible, reckless, and designed to pitch me against our hardworking, committed President and his Renewed Hope Agenda. As a parliamentarian and one of the longest serving one at that, I have remained committed to my party, the All Progressives Congress, its aspirations and most importantly the objective of President Tinubu to renew hope and make our country work again. Owing to the immense esteem in which I hold the President, I voluntarily stepped down from the Speakership race when I was directed to. Therefore, it is not in my character to use certain words or impute any motive concerning this administration that is working to elevate Nigerians out of poverty and make things work better for the majority of our people. External links Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:1980 births Category:Living people