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Kaduna Tribunal: APC optimistic of victory at tribunal – Comrade Musa Mohammed

Kaduna Tribunal: APC optimistic of victory at tribunal – Comrade Musa Mohammed

A member of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna, Comrade Mohammed, says he is optimistic of victory in the petition filed by Hon. Isa Ashiru Kudan challenging the victory of Sen. Uba Sani in the March 2023 governorship election.

Speaking in an interview with Journalists, after the court seating in Kaduna on Friday, Comrade Mohammed, expressed optimism that APC and Uba Sani would emerge victorious at the tribunal.

”We are sure of victory for Gov. Uba Sani and APC at the tribunal,” he said.

He urged members of the party in the state to remain calm as they await the judgement of the Governatorial Election Petition.

“As democrats, we are calling on members of our great party, APC, across kaduna state, to be calm and to wait for the judgement.

“We are expecting a very positive and good verdict that would enhance the dignity of the judicial system of this country”.

Comrade Mohammed expressed hope that his governor and APC would succeed at the tribunal, and he have high hopes that the court would do the needful in its verdict.

“My expectation, is that our Governor Uba Sani and APC will succeed the petition at the tribunal.
This is because the petitioners don’t have enough to prove their case. The evidence was not overwhelming and it was not clear to everyone of us that the petitioners had no enough and clear evidence.The judiciary will be courageous and bold to deliver justice.”

NRM Purported Endorsement Of APC’s Ododo For Kogi 2023, A Big Scam!-NRM Chieftain

NRM Purported Endorsement Of APC’s Ododo For Kogi 2023, A Big Scam!
-NRM Chieftain

The All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate for Kogi State gubernatorial election slated for November 2023 might have been scammed with fake endorsement as the National Financial Secretary of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), who was also the candidate of the party for House of Representatives, Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency of Kogi State in the February 25, 2023 election; Reverend Emmanuel Olorunmagba has described the so called endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Usman Ododo by his political party, National Rescue Movement (NRM) as a big scam.

Olorunmagba, the NRM National Officer who is a bonafide Kogi State indigene, in a statement issued to Pressmen in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday August 9, 2023; stressed that the entire structure of the party know nothing about the so called endorsement. Perhaps an individual has taken advantage of the APC gubernatorial candidate.

“Therefore, if any individual claimed to be endorsing a candidate for an election that the party structure knows nothing about not to talk of being in support, then the candidate so claimed to have gained the endorsement has been scammed, big time.

“In fact, as the National officer of the party, NRM who is from Kogi State, I was shocked when I read the news on Facebook captioned, “2023 Kogi Guber: APC swallows 5 political parties on the march to November election”, because that was the first place I saw it, two days after the jamboree called endorsement. As I read it on Facebook, I copied it and sent to eight (8) of our national officers (members of the NWC of NRM) to find out if there was anything like that, or if there was any meeting either of the NWC or the NMC, the highest ruling body of the party that I was not part of, where such a thing was discussed and agreed. They were also all shocked to have read such a sham as none of them had any prior information until they read it from the link I sent to them. And it was never discussed nor agreed in any meeting in any way,” he said.

Adding that if there must be an endorsement of any candidate, the party structures have to be in the know because any kind of endorsement by any individual without the party structures giving it a nod, to vote and work for such candidate is a big scam.

“No individual or two persons can claim to be endorsing a person on behalf of a party without others working in the same direction. Such can only be for media hype and nothing more,” he pointed out.

According to the Kogi State born NRM candidate for House of Representatives in the last election, neither the national body of NRM, nor the Kogi State chapter is part of such endorsement of APC gubernatorial candidate for Kogi State.

“If the party will later endorse any candidate, all hands will be on deck. All national and state officers will be adequately carried along, so that those of us from Kogi State can all work as a team, mobilising our entire circle of influence to deliver block votes for the candidate so endorsed.

“The most annoying is the caption that APC swallows five political parties in Kogi State and listing NRM as part of the parties so purportedly swallowed. Let’s get this straight, NO PARTY SWALLOWED NRM THAT I AM A NATIONAL OFFICER and NRM is not for swallowing.

“In conclusion, anyone or group of persons in APC dealing with anybody claiming to be coming for any kind of alliance or endorsement on behalf of the party, National Rescue Movement (NRM) has allowed himself to be cheaply scammed.

“As a National officer of the party, NRM from Kogi State and a candidate of the party in the last election, I have the responsibility to clear the air on the misinformation and put the record straight to the public. Those who want to play politics are advised to avoid certain propaganda that can be easily exposed”. he concluded.

It is of note that on Sunday July 30, 2023 the news captioned “2023 Kogi Guber: APC swallows 5 political parties on the march to November election” had surfaced on a section of the media, claiming to be from a group codenamed, “United Progressive Political Parties”, though the group is not registered anywhere, but they claimed that the group, comprise “the All Peoples Party (APP), Africa Democratic Party (ADP), Boot Party (BP), National Rescue Movement (NRM), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)”. These are the political party claimed to have been so swallowed by APC in Kogi State.

The report also added that the gubernatorial candidates for the parties “declared the withdrawals of their parties and candidates from the forthcoming November Governorship election”.

This was said to have taken place at a press conference held on Saturday July 29, 2023 in Lokoja, Kogi State. According to the report, “the group, United Progressive Political Parties, led by the Candidate of the National Rescue Movement, NRM, Mallam Abdulgafar Dirisu, declared that it has resolved to align with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and endorsed the candidature of Ahmed Usman Ododo the APC.”

Those said to have been “in attendance at the press conference… were Onaji Sunday, APP candidate, Prince Yahaya Mandal, Kogi ADP Chairman, Muhammed Kabir Umar, Boot Party candidate, Bala Abdulgafar Dirisu and Honourable Fatimah Suleman, Zenith Labour Party candidate.”

Governor Radda Leads Security Operatives to Raid Criminals’ Hideouts in Katsina

Governor Radda Leads Security Operatives to Raid Criminals’ Hideouts in Katsina

Katsina State Governor, Mal. Dikko Umaru Radda, together with personnel of various security agencies in the State, have raided the hideouts of daredevil criminals in Katsina metropolis.

A statement by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the Katsina Governor, said that Radda, personally led the security personnel to storm the criminals’ hideouts, on Tuesday night.

The operation took place between 10 to 11:30 pm.

According to the statement, the hideouts raided by the Governor and his delegation of security personnel, were at Sabuwar Unguwa, Sharar Pipe, Dan Hako, Filin Polo, Kofar Guga and Tudun Matawalle.

“The criminals, in recent months, have been terrorizing residents of the aforementioned areas and other parts of Katsina metropolis.

“The hooligans specialized in snatching phones and extortion of properties of residents in various parts of Katsina city,” said part of the release.

During their nocturnal raid, Governor Dikko Radda, in his avowed commitment to rid the State of criminal elements, once again dished out commands to operatives of the police to deal ‘mercilessly’ with miscreants breaching peace and public order, across Katsina.

Following last night’s ‘clearance operation’ at the identified criminals’ abodes, Radda, early today, summoned an emergency meeting with Security Chiefs in the State over the resurgence of crimes in some parts of Katsina.

He lamented his worry and displeasure over the acute security challenges bedeviling the State, urging the security chiefs to be more proactive in carrying out their statutory responsibilities.

Signed:
Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed,
CPS to Katsina Governor.

August 9th, 2023.

Election Tribunal: Gov. Uba Sani Will Emerge Victorious – Comrade Musa Mohammed

Election Tribunal: Gov. Uba Sani Will Emerge Victorious – Comrade Musa Mohammed

A member of All Progressive Congress (APC), in Kaduna una State, Comrade Musa Mohammed expressed confidence that Governor Uba Sani will emerge victorious at the tribunal.

Comrade Mohammed also said he has faith and confidence Uba Sani’s victory as the governor elect will remain firm and unshaken.

He made the statement during an interview with newsmen in Kaduna on Wednesday.

He assured all APC supporters of victory for Gov. Uba Sani and APC at the tribunal.

“I want to assure all members of All Progressive Congress (APC), and supporters of Governor Uba Sani, that we are standing tall and confident of victory”.

“With what we have before the tribunal, there is no cause for alarm.

“We believe that by the grace of God, we will glorify God and celebrate Uba Sani victory in the tribunal”.

“And we really appreciated the people of the State for their support for Uba Sani administration since inception”.

Comrade Mohammed noted that members of the party and the good citizens of Kaduna state are solidly behind Governor Uba Sani and would continue to support him in prayers for him to emerge victorious at the tribunal.

He commended the Governor for his developmental strides in his 70 days as the governor elect.

Governor Radda Seeks Environment Ministry’s Collaboration for Katsina Environmental Challenges

Governor Radda Seeks Environment Ministry’s Collaboration for Katsina Environmental Challenges

To address the myriad of environmental challenges bedeviling Katsina State, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, yesterday stressed the need for collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment.

Radda emphasized this when he paid a courtesy call on the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Alh. Ibrahim Yusufu, in Abuja on monday.

According to him, environmental conservation is one of the areas the international community is paying great attention to, owing to the global threats of climate change, erosion and desertification.

“And some of these challenges are seriously affecting Katsina State,” he said.

Governor Dikko Radda, added that as this falls within the jurisdiction of the Permanent Secretary, who is an indigene of Katsina, the visit is to seek for his support towards addressing environmental challenges in the State.

“We would also be glad if your Ministry constantly provides us with necessary information on environmental interventions of the federal government, that we can tap from,” he said.

Responding, Alh. Yusufu, thanked the Governor for finding time to visit their Ministry, and assured him of the Ministry’s commitment to work with the Katsina State Government.

“I have used my position to assist Katsina State enjoy some federal government interventions, in the past. For instance, I fast-tracked the N6.2 billion Ruga Scheme to be executed in the State, as well as helping our dear State to get waivers for a Federal Medical Centre and Federal University Dutsinma,” he said.

The federal Permanent Secretary expressed optimism that with synergy between their Environment Ministry and the administration of Governor Dikko Radda, a lot could be achieved for the State, and its citizens.

Signed:
Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed,
CPS to Katsina Governor.

August 8th, 2023.

CDS Appointment: Northern Minority Muslims Commend President Tinubu

CDS Appointment: Northern Minority Muslims Commend President Tinubu

A faith-based group under the aegis of Northern Minority Muslims (NMM), has thrown it’s weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for deeming it timely and auspicious to appoint Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa as the Chief of Defense Staff of Nigeria.

A communique signed by its national coordinator, Mallam Dahiru Musa Wamba, and made available to journalists at a press conference in Abuja, the group noted that their reaction was necessitated by a recent viral video where a so called Islamic cleric can be seen making provocatively malicious statements about the appointment of Gen C G Musa as the new Chief of Defense Staff.

The statement emphasized that military assignments should be purely on the basis of professionalism, and not political expediency, nor religious consideration.

“The security situation in the country has become worrisome, thereby deepening our fault lines, with existential threat by separatist groups, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, political assassinations and corruption across the country, and the need to begin to address these challenges require an urgent departure from the era of placing political patronage above meritocracy”, the statement noted.

They emphasized that, “as Muslims from the minority tribes in Nigeria, we find it not only scandalous, but unfortunately malicious and unsettling when a so called Muslim cleric views appointments from the prism of self adulation rather than the much needed professionalism”.

The group condemned the Islamic cleric for referring to Zangon Kataf as minority tribe that is unworthy of producing a soldier that can be trusted with the headship of the country’s security architecture, noting that it’s unfair to take a swipe on a tribe that has suffered many years of unprovoked killings, land grabbing, occupation by enemies and destruction of property.

They described Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa as a “thorough-bred professional who’s exploits as a combatant both within and outside Nigeria comes in full measure, as such, casting aspersions with a view to malign and cast a slur on his integrity will only embolden him to remain professional”.

“We’ve followed his military trajectory, and we’re fully aware that his immense contribution in tackling activities of bandits and insurgents, has brought relative peace in the northwest, northeast, and other regions of the country, and now is the auspicious time for him to consolidate as a square peg that perfectly fits the square hole”, they reiterated.

The statement urged security agencies to, without delay, arrest and investigate the cleric for his inciting comments that was made viral across social media platforms, “so that these kind of provocative and inciting comments that have the capacity to cast a slur on the hard earned integrity of patriotic Nigerians will be nipped in the bud”.

Comrade Musa Mohammed Urges Kaduna PDP Guber Candidate To Withdraw Petition Against Uba Sani.

Comrade Musa Mohammed Urges Kaduna PDP Guber Candidate To Withdraw Petition Against Uba Sani.

A Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC), in Kaduna Comrade Musa Mohammed, has appealed to the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Hon. Muhammad Isa Ashiru Kudan to withdraw his petition against the winner, Senator Uba Sani.

Comrade Mohammed stated this in a press statement issued to newsmen on Sunday, in Kaduna, saying, “Isa Ashiru Kudan and his party PDP should allow the people of the state to breathe”.

“His petition against the victory of the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate ‘Sen. Uba Sani’ is a distraction to both the governor and the people of the state and should not be allowed to continue.

“Uba San’s mandate is divine from the Almighty Allah, and any distraction against it from any quarters will not be tolerated by the people who over the years have been longing for democracy dividends from their leaders.

“As a member of APC an ident supporterwod Senator Uba Sani, it beats my imaginations and others that Isa Ashiru has choosen to be an agent of distraction by not letting the people breathe via his needless petition before the election petitions tribunal.”

“I will like to call the attention of Hon. Isa Ashiru Kudan and his co-travelers to withdraw this distractive petition against Uba Sani, because it is a critical period for any newly elected leader with cases before tribunal to establish their agenda and make significant strides towards fulfilling their promises to the people”.

“We want the newly governor to concentrate on realizing his ambitious agenda on:- Security, Agriculture, Education, Health, Investment, Transparency, and Inclusiveness with justice and fairness”.

“Isa Ashiru should consider the greater good of our state and its citizens”.

“As the good citizen of Kaduna state, hopping Sen. Uba Sani a successful tenure in office, and by the grace of Almighty Allah, he will leave a longlasting legacy for generations unborn”. Comrade Mohammed added.

Abubakar Jarma congratulates El-Rufai, Ganduje over appointments

Abubakar Jarma congratulates El-Rufai, Ganduje over appointments

Hon. Abubakar Mahmoud Jarma, the frontline House of Representatives aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna North, has congratulated Malam Nasiru El-Rufai and Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, over their appointments as Minister to the Government of the Federation, and the All Progressive Congress (APC) National chairman respectively.

Jarma, who described the minister and the Nation party chairman appointments as well deserved, said the duo were no doubt round pegs in round holes.

The APC chieftain expressed optimism that the former kaduna and kano state governor’s and antecedents as seasoned administrators and leaders, would come to play in the discharge of their duties.

”Your hard work and dedication to duties have paid off.

”I am confident in your abilities to discharge any mandate and overcome any challenges because your patriotism to the Nigerian project is unparalleled,” Jarma said.

APC National Integrity Movement Congratulates Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, Minister Designate

APC National Integrity Movement Congratulates Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, Minister Designate.

The APC National Integrity Movement has felicitates with Dr. Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, on her appointment as Minister which the forum described as a well deserved.

In a message in a press statement issued Thursday, by the leader of the movement, Hon. Sadiq Abubakar Sa’adu Fakai, said that that the administrative and political wisdom of the new Minister was enough to position her for higher responsibility.

The statement further stated, “In the last two years, Imaan Suleiman has transformed the refugees commission and laid a solid foundation that nipped in the bud child abuse and trafficking within a short stint in NAPTIP.

She was already armed with administrative capabilities having worked with cabinet members of the previous administration’s and contributed greatly to
the development of the country.

The forum described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as very frugal in his selection, saying the discovery of the new Minister, Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim will repositioned the economy of the country.

They wished the new Minister a successful tenure as she prepared to serve her father land to the best of her ability and exposure.