Talk:Bello Maitama Yusuf

Political Career and Early Activism of Bello Maitama Yusuf

In 1976, Bello Maitama embarked on a political journey, aligning with the National Party of Nigeria (NPN). His foray into politics originated during university days at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, where he emerged as a prominent student leader. Establishing connections with the late Malam Aminu Kano, he actively contributed to the dissemination of Aminu Kano's political ideologies. Upon joining the NPN, Bello Maitama secured his first political role as a councillor appointed by the old Kano State Government. The prevailing system featured a mix of elected and nominated councillors, with Bello representing the combined Gwaram and Birnin Kudu Local Government. His dedication to political activism faced a hurdle during university years when he distributed Aminu Kano's political literature across campuses. This drew university authorities' disapproval, almost leading to dismissal for engaging in party politics beyond campus confines. This early period marked the initiation of Bello Maitama's politicking antecedents, laying the foundation for a more extensive and enduring political career. Bello Maitama was one of the founding members of the defunct National Party Nigeria (NPN). During a period when political activities were prohibited due to a military ban, Northern leaders with shared objectives, including D. S Tarka and others, convened in Kano to forge a united front. Maitama, then a young man, hosted clandestine meetings at his house in Tarauni. Prominent figures present at these meetings included Aliyu Makaman Bidda, Aminu Kano, Inuwa Wada, Umaru Dikko, Adamu Ciroma, Sola Saraki, Shehu Shagari, Yahaya Konde, Sule Gaya, Professor Iya Abubakar, and Yusuf Maitama Sule, among others. The collective decision was to establish a political entity named the National Movement of Nigeria.Subsequently relocating to Lagos, the group formalized its structure with Aliyu Makaman Bidda as interim national chairman and Adamu Ciroma as secretary. Despite initial unity, fissures emerged upon return to Kano. A disagreement arose regarding Aminu Kano's role as the publicity secretary of NMN, leading to the formation of a new political party – the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). Bello Maitama, troubled by this development, foresaw potential challenges to the northern sense of brotherhood and unity. Efforts were made to mediate, with Bello Maitama approaching Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who pleaded with Aminu Kano to preserve the unity of the Northern region. However, within a week, the news broke that PRP was established, with Aminu Kano as its leader. Despite political differences, the era witnessed a degree of camaraderie, with symbolic jests exchanged between NPN and PRP, emphasizing provisions of food and shelter associated with their respective party symbols. 148.252.147.169 (talk) 06:10, 15 December 2023 (UTC)

Biography of Bello Maitama

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