2027: Guyuk/Shelleng Fed. Constituency Pendulum Swings Towards Abbas Kiri
By Mustapha Rafindadi
The race for the Guyuk/Shelleng Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 National Assembly election is rapidly gaining momentum.
Musa Abba Kiri
Inspired by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s performance-driven governance model, constituents are increasingly evaluating their leaders based on tangible track records and community impact.
This shift in voter sentiment is fueling a growing agitation across the political landscape of the constituency for Comrade Musa Abbas Kiri (Jarma Shelleng) to contest come 2027.
This popular call is driven by his deep grassroots connections and consistent philanthropic gestures, particularly his support for farmers, traders, and local communities.
Stakeholders who confided in this writer affirmed that the name Abbas Kiri is central to any discussion about Project 2027 in Guyuk/Shelleng.
“He is a young man who has used his office to expand his political frontiers into our rural communities,” one stakeholder noted.
Another added, “Abbas is serving Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri diligently and deserves to be rewarded with the position if he so wishes.”
The sentiment was echoed at the grassroots level by a market trader: “He is our son, and we are praying for his aspirations to come true in 2027.”
His recent interventions underscore this support.
Kiri reconnected the Wuro-Yanka community in Libo District of Shelleng LGA by procuring and installing eight electric poles with corresponding wires.
He also restored energy by reinstalling a solar power system in Shelleng town.
Furthermore, he purchased 100 JAMB forms for youths and provided transportation to and from the exam centers.
MEET ABBAS MUSA KIRI (Jarma Shelleng)
Abbas Kiri is a seasoned administrator, union leader, and public servant with decades of experience in governance and labour activism.
Musa Abba Kiri
*Educational Background:*
He holds degree in Public Administration (University of Maiduguri) and Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies (Modibbo Adama University, Yola),
Leadership Roles:
Former Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Adamawa State (2007–2015).
* National Vice President of the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations (2014–2018).
* Held key government positions, including his current role as Permanent Secretary in Adamawa’s Ministry for Local Government Affairs, appointed by Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in 2023.
*Grassroots Appeal:*
Kiri is immensely popular among farmers, women, youths, and elders in Shelleng and Guyuk due to his accessibility and community-focused initiatives.
He is known for distributing food items and supporting vulnerable groups, including inmates at the Shelleng correctional facility.
*Professional Standing:*
He is a Fellow of multiple professional institutes, including the Chartered Institute of Administration, and has authored research papers on governance, media, and conflict resolution.
*Political Advantage:*
Comrade Kiri’s unique blend of labour activism, bureaucratic experience, and grassroots philanthropy positions him as a formidable contender.
His tenure as Permanent Secretary overseeing local governments allows him to demonstrate concrete administrative competence.
His path to success is clear: consolidate his extensive labour union networks (a critical voting bloc like NULGE and NUT in Guyuk/Shelleng), deepen his rural outreach, and articulate a clear legislative agenda built on his established roadmap for agriculture, community projects, and local governance reforms.
In an era where constituents demand tangible development over mere political symbolism, Kiri’s proven record resonates powerfully.
The kite has been thrown; it is now for Comrade Musa Abbas Kiri to fly. 2027 is just around the corner!
Mustapha Rafindadi is from Gundo, Shelleng, and is a political activist based in Yola.
