Bauchi APC suspends senator who ‘deserted’ his constituency

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi state has suspended Adamu Bulkachuwa, lawmaker  representing Bauchi north senatorial district, for allegedly deserting his constituency.

While speaking with journalists on Tuesday, Sa’adu Muhammed, chairman of Kafin kuka, Kofar Gabas ward of Katagum local government area of the state, said Bulkachuwa is not fit to represent the constituency as he does not uphold the interest of the people.

Muhammed said the senator also failed to visit the area to commiserate with the people over the outbreak of coronavirus and deaths.

“The essence of democracy is primarily to present and safeguard the interest of the populace,” he said.

“A representative should uphold the interest of the people he represents above his personal ones. If he cannot afford to do that, he is not worth to be given the mandate.

“The demand and aspiration, pain and agony, needs and wants of the people of Katagum is pitiable because of the senator’s gross misconduct and failure to table it where it matters most – the senate chamber.

“Senator Bulkachuwa has disappeared into thin air, evidently deserted his constituency for over six months now, no iconic presence or project from him is sighted in his constituency all this while.”
Until march, Bulkachuwa’s wife was the president of the appeal court. She retired after clocking 70.