Alleged Cold War Trails Hannatu Amuda-Musawa and Hadiza Bala Usman

In matters of politics, it is not strange to see individuals ready to enter the ring to fight until one party is demonstrated as inferior. Currently, it is alleged that such a thing is true for prominent Katsina State political leaders, namely, Hannatu Amuda-Musawa and Hadiza Bala Usman. Despite being remarkably similar in their achievements, the rumour is that a cold war is brewing between the women.

In terms of appearance and accomplishments, there is very little difference between Hannatu and Hadiza. Both of them are proud citizens of Katsina State. They are also renowned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recently, they were both assigned as Senior Special Advisers (SSAs) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. So, why the rumour of a quarrel between these sisters?

According to some news media reports, there has always been some competition between Hannatu and Hadiza. However, the competition took an unhealthy turn when Tinubu recognised both of them for their contributions to his emergence as President of Nigeria and appointed them as SSAs. Although working in different areas, the comparable reward of their contributions to his emergence is believed to have caused a spark of discontent between them.

But, that was only a spark. The reason this spark reportedly grew into a raging fire that is currently barely under their control is the listing of Hannatu as a ministerial nominee. Because of this appointment, it is rumoured that Hadiza feels insulted and underappreciated despite her sacrifices to see APC continue as the number one party in the country.

For informed observers, Hadiza is renowned for her role as the MD of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). She was said to have stepped on many toes in that capacity. However, analysts argue that she did so whenever the interest of her party was at stake. Therefore, her contributions to APC and Tinubu’s current status in Nigeria are not small. Why, then, is Hannatu ahead? This is the rumoured cause of the cold war.

At present, nothing is confirmed. However, knowing that quarrels are not easily settled among political figures in Nigeria, the truth will be revealed soon. And if no such quarrel exists between Hannatu and Hadiza, even better for those that care about them.