The Director General Confederation of APC Support Groups, Engr. Kailani Muhammad has said the recent court judgment is no doubt a resounding proof that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice president Kashim Shettima validly won the general elections .
The Presidential Election Petitions Court has held that the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, failed to specify how they scored the majority of lawful votes in the February 25 presidential election.
In the lead judgment read by Justice Abba Bello Mohammed, said the political party made generic allegations of irregularities, suppression of votes and corrupt practices to rob them of their votes, especially in Rivers, Benue, Lagos, Taraba, Imo and Osun states but failed to specify the polling units affected.
Justice Mohammed further held that LP also failed to prove the allegations of over voting against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and their actual reduced votes.
in Abuja dismissed the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and affirmed the reelection of Mr Buhari.
Hailing the development, Engr. Kailani said: “The judgment of the tribunal has again put a judicial seal on the mandate freely given to the president by the Nigerian people in the 2023 presidential election.”
He urged the president to take the affirmation of his election “as a reminder of the confidence of Nigerians in his capacity to continue to lead Nigeria towards its manifest destiny of greatness.”
He said the Nigerian people have great expectations from the Agenda of the president and further pledged the full cooperation of the with the Executive in the pursuit of the best interest of the Nigerian people.
Kailani also commended the petitioners for using the judicial window prescribed by the constitution in seeking redress for their grievances and urged them to join hands with the government and the Nigerian people in the task of nation-building.
GROUP URGES TINUBU TO APPOINT HON. ABUBAKAR SADIQ FAKAI AS MINISTER OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
The west Africa Politcal Writers Association, Nigeria chapter has recommended the nomination of Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Fakai as Minister of Youth Development.
The Country Director General and coordinator of the group, Comrade Stephen Jonathan, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Abubakar Sadiq Fakai as minister of youth development to permit to serve as statutory member of the Federal Executive Council.
He made the call through a Press Statement issued to Journalists in Abuja.
He further explained that Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Fakai was one of the members of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, who was actively involved in the campaigns across the length and breath of Nigeria in order to get the APC and its presidential candidate succeed in the 2023 presìdential election.
He said, Abubakar Sadiq has demonstrated exemplary leadership in most of the responsibilities assigned to him that were youth-oriented, adding that if appointed, Abubakar Sadiq would work collectively to actualise the president Bola Tinubu Renewed Hope agenda for the Nigerian youth.
“Hon. Abubakar Sadiq is an experienced person who will pilot the affairs of programme and policies of Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration in the youth ministry if appointed”.
“He will play a major role in the government and he will demonstrate and display his potentials”.
The Coordinator reiterated that It is on this note, the west Africa Politcal Writers Association Nigeria chapter, wish to nominate the personality of Honourable Abubakar Sadiq Fakai, as Minister of Youth Development for his unprecedented track records.
“With his overwhelming wealth of experience and exposure, we are confident that if appointed as Minister of Youth, Abubakar Sadiq will transform the ministry into an enviable eldorado by employing the necessary mechanism to enable the ministry attain its full capacity,” he said.
The west Africa Politcal Writers Association, however stated with full confidence that appointing Abubakar Sadiq as Minister of Youths Development will be the best gift to Nigeria Youth and Nigeria as a whole.
Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Fakai is a native of kebbi State.
He has numerous record of youth empowerment, building youth and women in various leadership position.
He was a former banker, former member APC National executive committee (NEC), former APC National Zonal youth leader 2018-2022, presently National Leader of APC Integrity Movement, which contributed immensely for the successes of APC and president Bola Tinubu presidential election 2023. He has bagged many honor and award in his name from reputable organizations towards his outstanding role and contribution in youth development.
100 Days :Malam Dikko Radda’s Security Scorecard Commendable-APC Chieftain.
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda PhD, in just his first 100 days in office is tackling Security issues with unprecedented energy and ideas to tame criminality and criminal activities in the State.
An APC chieftain and Chairman of Garkuwan Gwagwaren Katsina Youth Solidarity Movement, Alhaji Muhammad Nura Dyola made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in Katsina today,He said.
the primary responsibility of any government is first the security of lives and property and the current administration in Katsina State doesn’t joke with the delicate responsibility.
He restated that “Security is one of the main pillars of the Governor Dikko Radda led administration. In the last 100 days he has invested so much money in providing the necessary equipment to the security agencies to carry out their duties in Katsina State.
The government has also employed various strategies to tackle security challenges in Katsina State including initiating measures for more effective intelligence gathering and policing the entry and exit points of the state”.
According to Dyola, Governor Dikko set the ball rolling by establishing a Ministry of Internal Security.Prior to this, he had visited the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja aimed at building security-centered synergy on how banditry and other kidnapping-related activities in Katsina State would be brought to an end.
He further disclosed that, determined to fight security challenges in the state headlong the state government sent an executive bill, the Katsina Community Watch Bill.
The bill when signed into law will enable the government to recruit 2400 Security corps that would be sent to the frontline local government areas to maintain peace and order.
A committee was set up to handle the entire process of recruitment and it is headed by a retired general and former GOC, Major General Junaid Bindawa, and it has commenced work.
Alhaji Dyola further said, the Governor continued his good work by visiting the Defense Headquarters, Abuja where he interfaced with the Chief of Defense Staff and Chief of the Naval Staff and discussed vital security issues that affect Katsina and its people. Governor Radda he said continued his selfless service by convening stakeholders, peace and security meetings with traditional rulers, village heads and religious leaders as well as heads of security agencies to discuss effective feasible approaches to ending insecurity in the state.
The Radda government within this period under review also approved an unprecedented sum of N7.8 billion for the purchase of security equipment to combat banditry and other criminalities in the state.
Determined to fight Insecurity in the state.
We should thank Governor Radda for signing the Security Challenges Containment Order; the order banned the movement of commercial motorcycles and tricycles in the state from 8 pm to 6pm in 19 local government areas prone to terrorist attack.
The order also includes that all lorries and trucks carrying firewood and cattle from the forest are banned while the sales of cattles at Safana, Batsari, Faskari, and Sabuwa local government areas are suspended indefinitely.
He also personally led security operatives to raid criminal hideouts in the state capital.
He called on people of the state to pray and support Governor Radda in his effort to change the narratives of governance in Katsina State.
Ganduje :Nigerian Politics, Intrigues and Pull-Down Mischief by NNPP
The intrigues of Nigerian politicking is sometimes, to say the least, baffling. The recent press statement by the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), is one of such intrigues.
The mere insinuation by the NNPP that His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, two time governor of Kano state, and incumbent National Chairman of Africa’s biggest and most robust political party as seeking relevance, is just carrying mischief to the highest realm.
Ganduje doesn’t need to become National Chairman of APC for him to be relevant in Nigeria under any guide, because he is relevant already.
He has been a local government Chairman, State commissioner, two term governor of a very significant state of Kano.
The political world knows Ganduje long before he became APC Chairman.
Those we call our leaders should imbibe the spirit to lead by the example of maturity when opening their mouths in the public domain.
Envy against someone’s achievements are not parameters or excuses for venturing into the hate speech market place.
Those attempting to snare the hallmark developments indices of Ganduje in Kano and Nigeria in general will always fail because, they have nothing better to offer.
President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and by extension the APC, preferred Ganduje to lead the party because, they respect his capacity, ability and streamlined tendencies embedded in the Kano born politician to carry APC to the NEXT LEVEL.
It is only political jobbers, who are scared by the intimidating profile that ran backstage and singing with discordant voices about relevance it no relevance. Nigerians should disregard them.
Birthday Message to His Excellency, Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal.
The Group Managing Director and Staff of Blackwell Group felicitate with the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, His Excellency , Dr. Dauda as he marks his birthday today.
As we wish the people’s Governor Happy Birthday, we pray for good health; long life and Allah’s Protection ,as we urge him to continue the good works of advancing the course of good governance and social harmony in our dear Zamfara State.
We equally use this medium to commend your relentless ;transformative ,inspirational leadership and determination to make Zamfara State a secured and prosperous State.
May Allah give you strength; bless you and give you long life to serve the state meritoriously.
We wish you Allah’s Rahamah, countless mercies and protection from enemies.
Happy Birthday Sir !!!
Signed:
Alh.Mohammed Kabir Abdullahi, Group Managing Director, Blackwell Group .
Appointment: Group wants Tinubu to pick former APC youth leader, Fakai as minister for youth development
Northern Coalition of Socio-Political Group has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint the former All Progressives Congress (APC) zonal National Youth Leader (North West), Abubakar Sadiq Fakai as the Minister for Youth Development.
The group said Fakai who hails from Kebbi State is the most competent and one with the technical know-how to occupy such a noble position, more so that he worked for Tinubu’s presidential victory in North West.
Addressing a press conference on Wednesday in Kaduna, the chairman of the coalition group, Comrade Musa Mohammed said, “We wish to show our support and solidarity to Hon. Fakai to succeed and eventually be appointed as the Minister for Youth Development.
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“Fakai was the former APC Zonal National Youth Leader (North West) and is the most competent and one with the technical know-how to occupy such a noble position. We wish to show our support and solidarity to Hon. Fakai to succeed and eventually be appointed as the Minister for Youth Development.
“His role was from the primaries to the election. He played a vital role in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergence as President of Nigeria.
“Fakai has the capacity to take the yearnings and aspirations of the Nigerian Youths. He has served both in the private and public sectors. As a card-carrying member of the APC, Fakai has been loyal, dedicated and committed to the party. Fakai also played a significant role in the successes recorded by APC nationwide.
“The coalition of the political support group supported the emergence of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Presidential election”.
It was on 28th August 1963, some 60 years ago, from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, in Washington DC, United States, that renowned African-American activist, Martin Luther King Jr. recited his chilly, bone-piercing, famous and evergreen revolutionary speech, tittled; “I have a dream”. “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character”. Those were Martin Luther King Jr’s opening statements which were supposed to eradicate sentimentalism, fanaticism and erode religious bigotry as well enshrine ability to deliver devoid of any sentiment attached. Decades after, our dear country Nigeria is still immersed in and cocooned by religious segregation fueled by so called religious leaders and political juggernauts.
The recent of such sentimental, fanatical and religious outburst has been targeted towards the very energetic, witty, and ‘lets call a spade, a spade’ former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, who was recently appointed as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory by Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The grouse of the religious leaders, is that President Tinubu ignored what they described as “sensitive nature of Abuja” by appointing Wike, a Southern minority Christian, to oversee the FCT, but the original Abuja inhabitants have applauded the appointment, expressing happiness that the administration of the FCT, for once, has not been made the birthright of Hausa, Fulani or Muslims but based whoever will deliver of ensuring the slogan of the present administration of renewed hope for all Nigerians.
Let me digress a little from the main core of this incessive article and harp on the formation of Abuja as the FCT for clarity and comprehension.
“Abuja” was in the earlier 20th century the name of the nearby town now called Suleja.
The indigenous inhabitants of Abuja are the Gbagyis, with the Gbagyi language formerly being the major language of the region. Other groups in the area include; the Bassa, Gwandara, Gade, Dibo, Egburra, Nupe and Koro. However, in light of the ethnic and religious divisions of Nigeria, plans had been devised since Nigeria’s independence from in 1960 to have its capital in a place deemed neutral to all major ethnic parties, and also in close proximity to all the regions of Nigeria.
The location was eventually designated in the centre of the country in the early 1970s as it signified neutrality and national unity.
The Federal Military Government of Nigeria, promulgated decree No. 6 on 4th February 1976, which initiated the removal of the Federal Capital from Lagos to Abuja. The initial work for Abuja’s planning and implementation were carried out by the Military Government of General’s Murtala Mohammed and Olusegun Obasanjo. However, the foundation of Abuja was under the Administration of Shehu Shagari in 1979. Abuja, which is the eighth most populous city of Nigeria, eventually replaced Lagos, the country’s most populous city, as Nigeria’s capital on 12th December 1991.
Having established these facts, it is pertinent to say that in its 24years as the FCT no Christian or Southerner had manned the position of Minister of the territory, as the position has been held only by persons from the North West and North East as if the seat is meant for the other religious sect. Where has been the place of equity and justice in this story as readily captured by the great Greek philosopher, Plato, who said, “Democracy… is a charming form of government, full of variety and disorder; and dispensing a sort of equality to equals and unequals alike”.
Since 1999, The North West and the North East have produced three ministers apiece.
Those who had served as FCT ministers are Mohammed Musa Bello (November 2015 – 29th May 2023), Bala Abdulkadir Muhammed (8th April, 2010 – 29th May, 2015, Muhammad Adamu Mainasara Aliero (17th December, 2008 – 8th April, 2010, Aliyu Modibbo Umar (27th July, 2007 – 29th October, 2008), Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, (17th July, 2003 – 27th July, 2007), Mohammed Abba Gana (8th February, 2001 – 17th July, 2003) and Ibrahim Bunu (1999-2001). They were all Muslims. Jeremiah Useni, from Plateau State, was last Christian to serve as FCT Minister in the last 25 years and that was before Nigeria fully embraced democracy. It would be right to say that during the military junta, the likes of Jeremiah Useni, John Jatau Kadiya and maybe two more where Christians – and they were from the North. At that time the seat was rotated sort of to accommodate both religion.
It is a misnomer of the highest order and an insulting, ill-timed and injurious statement to, therefore, christen the appointment of Wike as the FCT Minister, as “against the sensitive nature of Abuja”. This is owing to the fact that even the real owners of the territory – the Gbagyis – have not tested or savoured the seat, not due to their incompetence but due to the commandeering nature of the Hausa/Fulani Muslims who presumptuously think that Nigeria and indeed the seat of the FCT is a birthright that should not be handed over to any other religions or sect.
We cannot seat back and allow mediocres take over positions of leadership in Nigeria just because they come from a certain religion (Islam) and purport that the state belongs to them. Such idiosyncrasies have plunged the most populous country in Africa into slimy quicksilver that is threatening to swallow Nigeria, as decadence has taken over progression. A nation touted or prophesied to become one of the most developed in Africa and the world at large, is now on the brinks of collapse – gradually sliding into a ‘Banana Republic’ and a failed state.
Even the appointment of Major General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff has been met with stiff opposition by those who believe that power is theirs alone.
Should we not be talking of Wike’s competence and qualifications for the position of FCT Minister, rather than his religion and the region he hails from, so much for one Nigeria. We must begin to put square pegs in square holes and that was exactly what President Tinubu demonstrated by appointing the sagacious and strongwilled former governor of Rivers State as FCT Minister. Wike’s accomplishment as a former Governor speaks volumes and in fact, I think it is imperative to walk you through some of these envious achievements.
Beyond the massive infrastructural development and various project commissioned, which continue to attract the attention and presence of eminent leaders across the federation, Governor Wike had positively impacted all sectors of River State’s economy while revolutions in the health, agricultural and education sectors, the strings of flyovers scattered all over strategic points in Port Harcourt to decongest a seemingly insurmountable traffic situation are a clear attestation to what visionary and people-oriented leadership can do.
Agricultural productivity was boosted with a state Cassava Processing Company with 3,000 uptakers, there are three new campuses for the State University supported with N9billion takeoff grant; Wike also established a Medical School for the state university and gave scholarships to Rivers indigenes studying Medicine at Pamo University.
In addition, 5,000 youths were recruited into the Rivers state civil service towards reducing youth unemployment, in sports, the Real Madrid Football Academy has been established to combine education and football towards addressing youth development and grooming of future stars.
In the health sector, there is now a Mother/Child Hospital to address antenatal and paediatric health issues while a Cancer/Cardiovascular Disease Centre is about to be established in Rivers state.
Those are just a few of the plethora of transformations that Wike accomplished as governor of Rivers State and upon assumption of office as the FCT Minister, his statement showed he was a man on a mission with the sole aim of repositioning the capital and bringing about unequalled restructuring.
Those who think that President Tinubu’s ministerial appointments were obscure and a mismatch, should have a rethink, as he is proving to be fixing the right people on suitable positions.
JUST IN: Appeal Court Sacks Abure, affirms Apapa as LP National Chairman
…Orders INEC to recognise Apapa-led NWC governorship candidates
The Court of Appeal in Owerri, Imo State, on Thursday, sacked Julius Abure, and recognised Lamido Apapa as the National Chairman of the Labour Party.
The court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to immediately recognise and publish the names of all the governorship candidates produced by the Apapa-led National Working Committee in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi states.
The court also dismissed the gubernatorial candidature of Senator Athan Achonu of Imo state, and others belonging to the Abure-led LP faction.
A Socio-political group, Arewa New Agenda(ANA), has reiterated its dedication to support the newly appointed Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar.
The chairman of the group, Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi, conveyed this in a press briefing with journalists in Abuja, on Thursday.
ANA envisions a Nigeria where the north thrives, possesses vibrancy, and assumes responsibility for its destiny.
As ministers embark on their governance challenges, ANA expressed dismay at the unjust criticisms some have faced, cloaked in religious and ethnic disguises, even before they’ve settled into their roles.
MoAllahyidi said: “H.E. Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, the newly appointed Minister of Defense, was singled out for such unjustified attacks”.
“Badaru’s eight-year tenure as Jigawa State’s Governor was an exemplary record of ensuring safety, peace, and coexistence despite the state’s geographical vulnerabilities”.
“Despite being a state neighboring insecure countries and states, jigawa is on of the few states in the north that has never had the insuring issue”
“The association found it fitting for him to lead the Ministry of Defense, given his history of safeguarding territorial integrity”.
“Badaru’s successful track record in both public and private spheres underscores his competence for this role”.
ANA emphasized the cultural and traditional imperative of supporting and respecting leadership, dismissing any calls for Badaru’s dismissal as premature and unfounded.
Meanwhile, MoAllahyidi said: “ANA is resolute in its pledge to foster social harmony and peaceful coexistence as Nigeria continues its journey toward national improvement”
“Undoubtedly, Nigeria is grappling with some of its most trying times in the path to nationhood. The demand for forward-thinking ministers capable of harnessing both human and material resources to enhance the lives of citizens has never been more critical”.
“While this is a nationwide need, the north, for undeniable reasons, requires these ministers even more”.
“ANA places great significance on how the forthcoming presidency of Tinubu addresses the twin challenges of insecurity and economic instability”.
“However, it’s vital to acknowledge that these concerns aren’t the only ones afflicting the nation”.
ANA congratulated the 45 recently sworn-in ministers and urged them to strive for distinctiveness. This appointment presents a fresh opportunity to drive socio-economic progress, and the association condemned any lavish displays of office privileges amid the country’s economic struggles.
However, ANA called to ministers from the northern region to work diligently for the betterment of both the north and Nigeria as a whole.
The association emphasized the need to prioritize the collective vision over personal interests, echoing the overarching goals set forth by the President.
ANA stressed the importance of ministers engaging with the people to comprehend their aspirations and incorporate these into President Tinubu’s government agenda.
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