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Senate Presidency: Coalition Backs Akpabio, Lobbies Tinubu

Senate Presidency: Coalition Backs Akpabio, Lobbies Tinubu

By; JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON

A coalition of civil society organisations Nigeria Civil Society Advocacy Group (NiCAG) have called on the President- Elect, Bola Tinubu to give his total and unalloyed support for Senator Godswill Akpabio to emerge as the Senate President in the 10th National Assembly .

The group through its spokesman, Pastor Shedrach Oka explained that the incoming President would definitely need the support of the Senate for him to implement his policies.

“Only Senator Akpabio has that charisma, zeal and zest to galvanise the rest of Senators to support the incoming President.

“Do not forget, that the 10th National Assembly is very diverse and in the upper House, the APC does not have an absolute majority to push through with the policies of the incoming administration, as such, a strong willed, tactical and dolomitic Senator is needed to marshall the progressives and others at the Upper House to give the needed impetus

The group further stressed that in the interest of unity, equity and inclusiveness, Godswill Akpabio who is from the South South geopolitical zone should become the next Senate President .

“If you take a look at the Presidency, Asiwaju Ahmad Bola Tinubu is from the South West, he is the President, Shettima is from the North East, he is the Vice President, apart from region, religion is also a factor that cannot be overlooked .

“The emergence of Akpabio from the South South would go a long way to assuage the feelings of the Christians and the South South and it would therefore, bring about the much needed unity and inclusivity that the administration so needs.

Pastor Oka also harped on the fact that Senator Akpabio has been a very loyal member of the All Progressives Congress, even as he has continued to support the outgoing President in the Senate.

He added that, for the incoming President to have a hitch free and loyal members at the National Assembly, it behooves on the APC and Tinubu to support Chief Akpabio.

Senate President: Tinubu/Shettima Support Group,TSN Backs Ex Governor Yari

Senate President: Tinubu/Shettima Support Group,TSN Backs Ex Governor Yari

… Says He’s , Experienced ,Competent, a Unifier

Tinubu Shettima Network (TSN) across the Seven States of the North-West Zone have thrown their weight behind the candidate of former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Abdulaziz Yari for highly coveted seat of President of the 10th Senate.

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Kaduna, the Engineer Abubakar Kailani Muhammad who represented the TSN Zonal Coordinator

said of all those jostling for the Senate President’s position, Former Governor Yari stands a better chance.

According to him, from all indications, Yari happened to meet all the required standards for the position, adding that those eyeing the seat should not embark on a, “wasted journey for Senate Presidency”.

Highlighting the imperatives for Senator

Abdulaziz Yari to be the 10th

Senate President, Muhammad said, “When considering the fact that the North -West geo – political Zone, gave the highest votes of 2,700,000 to the APC at the February 27, 2023 Presidential election. ,Eng. Kailani It is therefore expedient, in the face of justice, equity and fair play, that the 10 Senate Presidency should be zone to North West, and by extension, to Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, being the most qualified from the zone.

He further explained : “It is not in doubt that Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari;s pedigree and tested capacity will impact positively for quality legislation at the 10th Senate. This in turn, will spiral for national cohesion and development of a renewed national template for the general socio- economic and political evolution of our dear country, Nigeria.

“From the on-set, and as a template to this discourse, let me remind you that there are forces out there, leveraging, strategizing and streamlining, all within the context and the intent to capture the exalted position of the 10th Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“I make bold to say that I have been opportune to peruse the profile of every contestant on the queue, and has arrived at positive deductions on each candidate. Though not a judge in this race, I greatly feel that out of loyalty to our great country, certain things should be done with decorum, in fairness to the rule of fair play and justice.

“I have been deeply wondering within myself, whether personalities that are jostling for this position, have bothered to ask themselves one critical question, which is: Am I truly qualified for this race?.

“Of course, those beaming their satellite on the 10th Senate President’s seat, have the fundamental right to do so. But as genuine lovers and advocates of democracy; which is a game of numbers, have they ever searched themselves within and ask this question: Do I meet the criteria to vie for the 10th Senate Presidency?.

“If these two questions had been sincerely considered by the whole lot of the contestants, all of them would have stepped aside except one; Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, who happens to meet all the required standards”.

Senate Presidency: Abdulaziz Yari is the best – Group

Senate Presidency: Abdulaziz Yari is the best – Group

The Northwest Progressives Forum( NPF) has sounded a word of caution for President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress to beware of ambush by politicians seeking to take undue advantage of the All Progressives Congress electoral victory to divert the Senate President slot to undeserving geopolitical zones.

Sounding the warning at a press conference in Kaduna on Saturday, the Group’s Coordinator, Nasir Dambatta said they are worried by the ongoing regional struggle for the position of the President of the 10th Senate that has been going on since the conclusion of this year’s presidential election and the emergence of Tinubu as president-elect.

Dambatta said they are aware of the several moves and counter-manourvres by regionalist political actors seeking to place their respective zones at advantage where it is not deserved.
According to him, official election result figures show that the North West produced highest number of votes for Tinubu which makes it the natural and legimate claimant to the number three seat.

“While we do not expect President-elect Tinubu and the APC to give to any zone, not least the North-West, what it does not deserve, we however feel it would only be fair to reward the people that toiled for and earned it.

“The rule of fairness, justice and ordinary decency demands in this circumstance, the the North-West, and not any other zone, deserves to be rewarded for its commitment to the APC and the Asiwaju ideals which it amply proved at the polls.
“We therefore join the call for the APC and the president-elect to act justly and fairly by zoning the position of the Senate President to the region that gave him more than 30 percent of his winning votes,” Dambatta said.

The Group call attention to the standard northern tradition of never compromising national unity whenever given the opportunity and cannot afford the residing of Executive, Legislative and Judiciary Powers in one region.
“It is also on record that the North has been tasted and trusted with power making the region eminently eligible for the Senate Presidency to stabilise and balance power,” he said.

The North-West, according to the Group, also has the record of giving the APC ticket the most volume of votes which positions the region as the natural and legimate claimant to Senate Presidency.
“We feel obligated, after considering so many factors, to suggest that when eventually the slot is micro-zoned to the Northwest, the person to that is eminently competent for the job is former Zamfara State Governor, AbdulAziz Yari,” the statement read.

The Group said it has critically examined the credentials of all the candidates being presented for the job, particularly from the North-West before arriving at the conclusion that Yari is most suitable to be the next President of the Nigerian Senate.
“At the risk of overstating the issue, we are convinced that among all the people rooting for the Senate presidency from the North-West, only Yari possesses the proven integrity, honesty and experience necessary for such a position.

“We therefore join other groups in categorically endorsing AbdulAziz Yari as the most competent for the job and call on stakeholders in the zone to do same
“We specifically call on Asiwaju to wade in and ensure the zoning of the Senate presidency to the Northwest and to move in favour of Yari,” Dambatta said.

Senate: Nisah Companies Congratulate Governor Tambuwal for Election Victory

Senate: Nisah Companies Congratulate Governor Tambuwal for Election Victory

…Says His Wealth Of Experience’ll Count In 10th Senate

The election of Sokoto State Governor ,Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal as the Senator to represent South Senatorial District in the 10th Senate is a sign of good things to come considering his wealth of knowledge, experience and capacity as member of the Executive and legislative arms of government.

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nisah Group of Companies,Haj. Ummi Ahmed ,who stated this in a congratulatory Message made available to journalists in Abuja today said Governor Tambuwal’s, ” Return to the National Assembly, Abuja as a senator representing Sokoto South senatorial district having served as a three-term Federal House of Representatives member representing the Kebbe/Tambuwal federal constituency, where you emerged as the Speaker between 2011 to 2015, we strongly believe that your wealth of experience will count for sustainable progress and development .”

Haj. Ahmed who warmly congratulate him on what she described as deserved victory, assured Governor Tambuwal and the good people of Sokoto State of the company’s unflinching loyalty and support to achieve desired success.

…Read the full text of the Congratulatory Message

Message of Congratulation to Governor of Sokoto State ,Rt. Hon.Aminu Tambuwal as the official winner of the concluded Sokoto South Senatorial District Election.

Nisah Group of Companies warmly congratulate Sokoto State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal on his victory during the concluded Senatorial Election and our best wishes for your success as you prepare to take up the responsibilities and challenges as member of hallowed red chamber of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

As an Abuja based company with interest in business development and wealth creation ,We are glad to join the good people of Sokoto South Senatorial District to celebrate the Independent National Electoral Commission’s official announcement of your victory on Sunday morning.

Your Excellency, as we celebrate your return to the National Assembly ,Abuja as a senator representing Sokoto South senatorial district having served as a three-term Federal House of Representatives member representing the Kebbe/Tambuwal federal constituency, where you emerged as the Speaker between 2011 to 2015, we strongly believe that your wealth of experience will count for sustainable progress and development .

As you embark upon this new responsibilities sir , we wish to assure you and the people of Sokoto State of our unflinching loyalty and support to achieve desired success .

We look forward to working with you not only to develop closer relations for a greater Nigeria ,but also to concert our efforts in the cause of unity and progress of our dear country.

Signed:

Haj. Ummi Ahmed

Founder/CEO, Nisah Group of Companies, Abuja.

Group Commends NIS Comptroller General For Reforming Service

Group Commends NIS Comptroller General For Reforming Service

*Ask Tinubu To Retain Isa Jere as CG

The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Isa Jere has been commended for the good instituting reforms that are yielding positive results through out the country .

The National Coordinator of Concern Civil Society Organisations and the National Secretary, Comrade Mada Ibrahim and Okpani Mike Odeh James made the commendation in a chat with media men in Kaduna .

According to Comrade Mada Ibrahim, NIS under Isa Jere has been able to curb the influx of foreigners into Nigeria during election season and this have greatly reduced to the cases of illegal aliens participating in the country’s election .

“If you recall before the election,Isa Jere gave his commandants marching orders to weed out illegal aliens and prevent them from participating in the polls .

“That order resulted in the arrest of foreigners in Zaria, Kaduna, Akwa Ibom and Ogun with huge number of PVCs. We also are aware of how many others with the country’s PVCs were apprehended by The Service

“The result is what we saw during the election, zero reports of foreigners participating in our electoral process in 2023 .

Mada went on to commend the men and women of Nigerian Immigration Service for civil and orderly conduct during the elections proper .

During the Presidential and Gubernatorial elections, reports we got showed that men and women of the Nigerian Immigration Service were very civil, diplomatic and were at the best
These of humanity have endeared them to the hearts and minds of many Nigerians and we are saying thank you to them and their boss

Apart from helping to conduct an election that is free from the intervention of illegal aliens, Isa Jere was also commended by the group for initiating several other reforms such the establishment of a Digital electronic passport portal which prevents time wasting and extortion of Nigerians seeking to obtain or renew the passport .

According to the group’s National Secretary, Okpani Mike Odeh James,

“Jere has been able to restore discipline and hard work within the Service as men and women of NCIS are more dedicated to the jobs
staff of the Service have been retrained or maximum efficiency under Isa Jere .

Okpani Mike further added that for the good of the Service and the country,

“we are calling on the incoming administration to allow Isa Jere continue with the reforms that he has initiated .

We asking Bola Tinubu to add at least four more years to Jere’s tenure

Bauchi Guber Election:Nisah Companies Congratulate Gov. Bala Mohammed for Landslide Victory

Bauchi Guber Election:Nisah Companies Congratulate Gov. Bala Mohammed for Landslide Victory

…says victory well deserved

The Management of Abuja based business empire, Nisah Group of Companies today joined other Nigerians to congratulate the former Federal Capital Territory Minister and Bauchi Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed for a landslide victory during the concluded Guber Elections in the State.

The Management said it is surprised when the news filtered that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the end of the keenly contested election declared him the winner of the March 18 governorship election in Bauchi State, north-east Nigeria.

In a congratulatory Message signed by the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nisah Group, Hajiya Ummi Ahmed, Governor Bala Mohammed victory at the polls is certainly a major pointer that politics today is tilting towards meritocracy and not god-fatherism.

“We view your victory as a victory for all the Bauchi people irrespective of political affiliation as it shows that the hand of Allah is truly on you and dear state.” It stated.

….Read full Message ….

Congratulatory Message The Management of Nisah Group of Companies heartily congratulates the former Federal Capital Territory Minister,His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed on a worthy and well deserved re-election bid for a second term of office.

We were not surprised when the news filtered that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the end of the keenly contested election declared him the winner of the March 18 governorship election in Bauchi State, north-east Nigeria.

We view your victory as a victory for all the Bauchi people irrespective of political affiliation as it shows that the hand of Allah is truly on you and dear state.

As you prepare to take another oath of office come May 29, 2023, we pray that your renowned doggedness, resilience; brilliance and sound leadership prowess serve as a catalyst to take Bauchi State to higher level of sustained progress and development .

Undoubetedly,Your emergence is a major pointer that politics today is tilting towards meritocracy and not god-fatherism.

You contested the election against several qualified fellow candidates whom equally have the best interest of the State at heart in offering up themselves for service, but the people spoke in loud voice and gave you their mandate apparently because you served them well .

The task ahead is enormous, but the fact that you have goodwill from across board should make the task a bit easy for you and we hope that you will use this goodwill to make the good people of Bauchi State proud of you, especially the women and Youths.

At this point ,we urge the good people of Bauchi; stakeholders and other candidates who vied against the Governor to concede defeat and join hands together and work to ensure the his campaign promises are implemented.

Once again, Congratulations Your Excellency sir as we acknowledge your tenacity, steadfastness and consistent courage to always deliver Dividends of democracy to the people.

The work starts now!!!

It’s time to write your name in gold again.

Nisah Group of Companies is proud to be associated with you .

Signed:

Haj. Ummi Ahmed

Founder /CEO

Nisah Group of Companies,Abuja

Senator Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu Curriculum Vitae

Senator Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu Curriculum Vitae

Senator Dr. Orji Kalu is young, enthusiastic and high-spirited. However, his rise to national and international limelight is quite meteoric.

Dr. Orji who hails from Igbere, Bende, Abia North in Abia state was born on April 21, 1960. He is a Christian and he’s happily married.

He attended Christ the king school, Aba in 1974, Government College, Umuahia in 1979, University of Maiduguri in 1980 and Abia state university, Uturu in 2001.

His educational qualifications include Doctor of Public Administration from the university of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2017, B.Sc in political science from Abia state university in 2001 and his West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) in 1979.

Dr. Kalu is seen as one of the most visible businessmen, politicians, Philanthropist and humanists in Nigeria today. 1992 to 1994, he was a member of the House of Representatives, 1999 to 2007, he served as the Governor of Abia state, then senator federal Republic of Nigeria from 2019 till date.

He once served as the chairman of Borno Water Board, Cooperative and Commerce Bank limited, Orji Uzor Kalu Foundations, Senate committee on Banking and other financial institutions and amongst others.

Dr. Orji is part of different committees in Nigeria. He’s a member of the senate committee on selection, Banking and other financial institutions, committee on Defence, on works, water resources, power, special duties and more.

Due to his humanitarian nature and contribution to the society, Dr. Orji has been recognized and given varieties of awards. In 1986, he received the National Merit Award, Nigerian Chamber of Commerce industrialist of the year, also, member order of the Niger.

Despite his busy schedule, he engages in watching football, listening to music, traveling, swimming and farming which serves as his hobbies.

Dr. Orji has maintains his standard on evolution and has done well for himself.

Adamawa Supplementary Election: PDP Youths Laud Makinde for Bold Steps to Ensure PDP’s Victory

Adamawa Supplementary Election: PDP Youths Laud Makinde for Bold Steps to Ensure PDP’s Victory

Group under aegis Northern People Democratic Party (PDP) Youths commended Oyo State Governor ,Mr. Seyi Makinde for the bolds Steps he took to ensure the hard won victory during the just concluded Adamawa Supplementary elections.

According to the group, the overt efforts of Governor Makinde did not only ensure victory for Governor Fintiri ,but also worked to provide peace and tranquility in the state after the results of the election reflected the yearning of the voters in the Adamawa State.

Recalled Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde did appeal to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to do the right thing by declaring the authentic winner of the governorship election in Adamawa State and it was done.

“We happy to state here that all the Criminality and brigandage by the Adamawa and other Abuja APC power brokers were halted and the right thing done to ensure the attempted stolen mandate was recaptured”.The group stated.

In a statement signed by Hon. Ibrahim Ahmadu, Coordinator of the Northern Peoples Democratic Party Youths and made available to journalists in Kaduna, the group which commended Adamawa voters for protecting the votes said , ” The great people of Adamawa and Oyo state will continue to hail Makinde for fighting and protecting democracy.”

While commending the Independent Electoral Commission for its resolute stands to suspend the Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner for the hijacked electoral process and declaring false results ,the group noted ,”At this juncture, we can’t but acknowledge the sterling qualities of Governor Makinde, who has proved to the party and all Nigerians that with the right approach and principles, anyone can get it right.”

The statement further reads: “We also laud Makinde’s overwhelming decision to make education free of charge to the great people of Oyo state without any iota of bias.

“Interms of Agriculture,we are aware that he has performed excellently well that he can’t be compared to all his colleagues across the Nigeria.”

“We salute his innate qualities and qualifications that stood him out conspicuously,where moral decadence are freely undertaken.He has proven that he is a tested and trusted leader of sort .

A mild drama played out on Sunday at the Adamawa State Collation Centre in Yola,when the State Resident Electoral Commissioner Hudu Yunusa Ari controversially declared Aisha ‘Binani’ Dahiru, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the polls.

The action has since been condemned by many political parties, concerned Nigerians as well as Civil Society Organisations, with many calling for Ari’s arrest. The situation forced INEC to suspend the collation and ordered Ari to stay away from all activities of the electoral umpire and the election in Adamawa.

A day after the incident, Governor Makinde met with his Adamawa counterpart Governor Umaru Fintiri when he paid him a solidarity visit at the Government House in Yola.

Makinde said the illegal declaration of the APC candidate as the winner of the election is unimaginable and a shame on the person of Ari.

He applauded INEC for a job well done in Oyo State and expressed confidence that the electoral umpire will prove its neutrality in the Adamawa process as the whole world is watching.

Uba Sani: It’s A New Dawn.

Uba Sani: It’s A New Dawn.

By Comrade Musa Mohammed

‘Just like Abraham Lincoln said: “Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision”, Kaduna People have indeed spoken!

The victory and emergence of Sen. Uba Sani as Governor-elect, the victory represents a new dawn in Kaduna’s polity.

Let me congratulate Distinguished Senator Uba Sani on your historic victory at the Governatorial election, through a process which has been adjudged as free, fair and credible by both local and international observers. Indeed, your victory, on the basis of ‘One Man, One Vote’, represents a new dawn in the democratic governance of our great state.

The spread of your victory across the length and breadth of Kaduna state shows your acceptance as the man the people of Kaduna state needs to continue with the good governance and Leadership.

Despite the smear campaigns against your person and candidature and the attempts to polarize our dear state along ethnic and religious lines, the citizens made a bold statement by speaking through their ballots that you are, indeed, the governor they want at this time.

I have implicit confidence that, with you as governor, kaduna will no doubt get a true and selfless leadership needed to drive the much-desired change at the centre, which will start the process of re-engineering the state and halt some little drift.

Your pedigree as a Senator representing kaduna Central and the indelible imprint you left are still being felt across the country. Your doggedness and victory at the polls will serve as an inspiration to many, never to give up on a dream that is worth living.

We congratulate all the people of Kaduna state on this historic victory, because this victory belongs not to Uba Sani or the APC alone, but to all the people of the state.

May 29: Reinstate sacked EFCC boss, Magu, APC chieftain appeals to Tinubu

May 29: Reinstate sacked EFCC boss, Magu, APC chieftain appeals to Tinubu

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Yusuf Aliyu, has called on the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, to review the circumstances surrounding the sacking of the erstwhile Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, on assumption of office on May 29 for the sake of posterity.

Aliyu said it was not too late to revisit the sacking of Magu, hence he decided to call on the President-elect, Tinubu, to constitute a committee to review the report of the Justice Salami Panel of Inquiry kicked out the former EFCC boss.

In a statement issued to newsmen, the APC chieftain wondered how Magu was sacked without letting the Nigerian public know his offences even though a panel of inquiry was instituted to try him.

“Justice has a long memory and no matter the time it takes, the truth is never stale hence the call on the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to constitute a committee to review the report of the Justice Salami Panel of Inquiry against Magu.

“It’s not enough to accuse someone of corruption and abuse of office and yet the recommendations for his sack are not made public.

“In a democracy, there has to be transparency in every process of government and for someone who was sacked for alleged abuse of office,it’s critical for Nigerians to know the extent of the allegations and how far they had influenced the conduct of Magu while leading the EFCC.

“Magu should not be made a scapegoat by some powerful persons just to simply settle scores due to perceived differences or ego trip”. The statement said.

The APC chieftain noted there were strong accusations that Magu was sacked because of clash of interest and not necessarily about any offence in his conduct while in office.

“For the issue surrounding Magu’s sack to rest, the president-elect has to unravel the remote causes that led to his removal as EFCC Chair. This is the only way to protect public officials from set-ups and gang-ups arising from personal differences.

“In the interest of fairness and justice, Magu should be given a clean bill of health if indeed he is not found wanting and for the public to know that he is as clean as a whistle”. The statement added

END.