David Umar Gurada, a former House of Representatives member for Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, has denied claims that he diverted ₦100 million in federal intervention funds meant for the people he once represented.
The allegation came from Gabriel Saleh Zock, the current representative for the constituency.
Speaking at an event on Thursday, the 17th of July, 2025, Zock accused Gurada of misappropriating the money, which he said was allocated as part of the Federal Government’s support initiative under President Bola Tinubu to reduce economic hardship.
Gurada dismissed the accusation, insisting that Zock lacked proper information on the matter.
“Let me tell you the truth, he was not in the House, he does not know how it goes, he has no document for it. We that were there, we know, so many things have been shared. If he has the allegation, he should be able to bring proof. You don’t make mere allegations. If he has any proof, he should report me to the authorities because he is a House of Representative member.
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“It is the National Assembly that gave me the money. If there is any wrong doing, it is the same National Assembly that will caution me.”
Zock said he learnt about the matter through formal communication from the National Assembly and from conversations with constituents.
“I have vowed to give back to members of the constituency whatever is meant for them because I know I will stand before my creator on the last day to account for all my deeds. I challenge anyone to go and ask the people of the constituency.”
He promised to run a transparent and accountable office and said every benefit earmarked for the constituency would be used as intended.