Abbas is the anointed candidate of the ruling APC and was nominated by Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa (APC, Kano) and was seconded by Hon. Nnolim Nnaji (PDP, Enugu).

Source: https://newtelegraphng.com/speakership-abbas-coasting-to-victory-as-speaker/

Doguwa regretted that the authors of the rumour are not in touch with modern democracy, where technology is applied to ease the flow of communication, even in the process of governance.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/12/02/claim-that-tinubu-presented-empty-budget-box-to-lawmakers-baseless-mischievous-doguwa/

Prosecution state counsel, while addressing journalists after the arraignment of Doguwa and another defendant, noted that the case needs further studying before giving their legal advice on the next adjourned hearing.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/03/01/2023-elections-house-leader-doguwa-remanded-in-prison-on-five-count-charge/

Speaking on behalf of the speakership aspirant, Doguwa said that they had come come to join the Abbas/Kalu campaign.

Source: https://promptnewsonline.com/speaker-race-doguwa-5-others-step-down-for-abbas-kalu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=speaker-race-doguwa-5-others-step-down-for-abbas-kalu

The police spokesperson added that Doguwa was arrested and arraigned, while his alleged criminal case file was handed over to the state after legal advice.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/doguwas-case-file-no-longer-with-police/

“We have credible information that the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has directed the release of over N60 million to Nasarawa, N61 million to Doguwa and over N60 million to Wudil.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/04/14/gov-ganduje-released-n181m-for-supplementary-poll-gov-elect-kabir-raises-alarm/