Community organiser Umar Rais has launched a political jab at Gabaya, accusing him of performing so poorly that even his own in-law, Aduda, appears unwilling to share a billboard with him.
Rais made the remark in a Facebook post, where he described Gabaya’s performance as a “spectacular failure,” raising questions about the political implications of the relationship between the two figures and the public perception of Gabaya’s record.
“Gabaya performed so poorly that even his own in-law, Aduda, is ashamed to share a billboard with him. What a spectacular failure!” Rais wrote.
The statement, coming from a community organiser in Bwari, reflects a sharp criticism of Gabaya’s performance and suggests that the political consequences of his record may extend beyond the usual opposition voices.
By invoking Aduda, whom he identifies as Gabaya’s in-law, Rais appears to be drawing attention to what he sees as a possible reluctance to associate publicly with Gabaya. However, the Facebook post does not provide evidence establishing whether Aduda deliberately avoided sharing a billboard with Gabaya or the reasons behind any billboard arrangement.
The remark also highlights the role political billboards and campaign visibility can play in public perception, particularly when politicians are associated through family ties, political alliances or shared interests.
For critics, the public association of political figures can become a measure of confidence, solidarity or the willingness to share responsibility for a political record. Yet, whether the absence of a joint billboard reflects political distancing or a different campaign strategy remains a question requiring further clarification.
Rais’s comments have therefore placed Gabaya’s performance and his relationship with Aduda at the centre of a pointed political debate.
As political activities and public scrutiny continue, the substantive question remains whether Gabaya’s record justifies the criticism and what evidence supports the suggestion that Aduda is unwilling to be publicly associated with him.
Chronicles Reporters could not independently establish from the Facebook statement alone the circumstances surrounding the alleged billboard separation. Gabaya and Aduda’s responses were not included in the post.
Chronicles Reporters will continue to report on political accountability and public-interest issues.