By Ndahi Marama

MAIDUGURI—Forum comprising of All Progressive Congress, APC, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, other political and non-political affiliations, under the auspices of Hawul and Askira Uba Youth Movement,  HAUYM, yesterday endorsed the Director of Finance, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Mallam Idris Durkwa to be appointed as the Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, under the present administration of President Muhammad Buhari.

The group said they were compelled to make a appeal to President Buhari to consider Durkwa due to his track record in managing the affairs of various ministries at the federal level where he has never been found wanting in the discharge of his duty.

Addressing newsmen in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, the Chairman of HAUYM, Hassan Kwajaffa, said, his group which has over 3,000 registered members and loyalists to committed to democracy, urged the leadership of the APC, senators and other stakeholders to ensure that Durkwa mount the seat of the AGF, considering the facts that Southern Borno senatorial district, which produced the highest number of intellectuals in the likes of Durkwa has been relegated to the background when it comes to appointment into key sectors at the federal level.

The groups stated that its findings had revealed that Durkwa had the required prudence, intellect and leadership quality to pilot the affairs of the “nation’s economy”.

He  called on the President, Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State, Senators, House of Representative members and other stakeholders to support Durkwa as AGF, having made all the prerequisite qualification and experience required for the post, pointing out that, if the position will be zoned to the North East, the group want somebody like Durkwa who is from southern part of the state to take the lead for justice, equity and fair play.