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The leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward 1, Ajaka in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi state has denied knowledge of the purported letter of suspension on the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yakubu Murtala Ajaka.

The APC leaders said said falsehood by the mischief makers becomes more glaring from the inclusion of the name and signature of the late Ward Welfare Secretary, Danjuma Sani, who died on 13th April, 2022.

In a disclaimer letter addressed to Hon. Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, dated Friday, 24 of March 2023, and signed by the APC chairman Ajaka ward 1, Omale Danladi and the ward secretary, Suleiman Abubakar, the party leaders queried the time and place where the ward executive members met to take decision to suspend the Hon. Yakubu Murtala Ajaka.

While regretting the inconveniences and pandemonium caused the governorship aspirant as a result of the purported suspension, the ward executives assured him of “unalloyed support for you before, during and after the elections and to further assure you that, with your unmatched records and by the grace of God, your victory in the forthcoming elections is assured.”

The letter which is copied to the APC national chairman, North-central APC chairman and the Kogi state APC chairman reads: “We, the leadership of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ward 1, Ajaka in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi state wish to and hereby deny the purported letter of your suspension alongside all the allegations contained therein in entirety, as they are completely frivolous, false and a calculated attempt by political enemies to tarnish the image of the generality of Ward 1 Party Excos and to distract and frustrate your selfless political ambition.

“The falsehood and mischief of the mischief makers becomes more glaring from the inclusion of the name and signature of our deceased Exco member by the name Danjuma Sani Ejika (Welfare Secretary) who died on 13th April, 2022 on a purported document containing the names and signatures of Ajaka Ward 1 Exco members present at the purported meeting whereat the decision to suspend you was reached.

“What is more, the place, date and time when we, the Ajaka Ward 1 leadership of our great party reached the purported decision to suspend you is not stated on the letter.

“While we regret all the inconveniences and pandemonium occasioned by this mischievous act of the political enemies, may we use this medium to reiterate our unalloyed support for you before, during and after the elections and to further assure you that, with your unmatched records and by the grace of God, your victory in the forthcoming elections is assured.”

By Aliyu Manfo

International election observers under the aegis of Pan African Women Projects, have stated that the March 18, 2023 governorship and state house of assembly elections held in Akwa Ibom state have met the international commendations of free, transparent, and peaceful conduct of the electoral process.

They made this statement at a press conference held on the 21st of March, 2023 in Uyo with the theme, “Strengthening Democracy”.

The Pan African Women Projects which is an international non-governmental organisation comprised of women from all 54 countries in Africa has observed several elections in over 15 African countries including Nigeria.

Addressing journalists at a press conference in Uyo on Tuesday, the non-governmental organisation said it deployed over 150 trained elections observers to the 31 local government areas, and made their observations and submissions in the areas of logistics, INEC ad-hoc staff, turnout of voters, security, vote-buying/lobbying, technology (BIVAS), etc.

The organisation’s spokesperson, Ms. Candice Solomon at the press conference commended the Independent Electoral Commission, citizens of Akwa Ibom, and security personnel for organising a free, transparent and peaceful election which prompted them to adjudge it as having met international standards.

“We use this medium to appreciate the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the opportunity to serve in this election as one of the accredited FOREIGN OBSERVER GROUPS.

“We want to sincerely and greatly appreciate Professor Mahmud Yakubu and the entire department of gender and inclusivity of the commission, especially for the unwavering supports that made our work very easy.

“We also appreciate the various security agencies that worked tirelessly to ensure our safety by providing all the intelligence and protection needed to carry out our onerous duties.

“The 18th March 2023 Governorship and State House of Assembly Elections in Akwa Ibom State meets International commendations of a free, transparent and peaceful conduct of electoral process.”

The observers however called on security agents to “address all security lapses in the 2023 election and employ more personnel into the system to improve on a more effective security network during elections in Nigeria.”

They also noted general low turnout of voters in the exercise and submitted that “INEC’s performance at the Presidential elections especially as results were seen not to be transmitted to the IREV across the State had altered people’s trust in the electoral system.

Pastor Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP won the Governorship elections ahead of Senator Bassey Albert and Mr Akan Udofia of the YPP and APC respectively.

By; MURTALA ADOGI MOHAMMED

Congratulations to all the brand new elected and re-elected Governors. Is not easy! The time to hit the ground running is NOW!

However, you need to know that, the work of a Governor begins with a transition period and if the primary responsibility of the Governor is to govern, that begs the question, HOW?

One thing you need to know is that campaigns are over, now it’s time to think and answers some of these questions – such as

1. How can I approach the job as a newly elected Governor?
2. How can I convert my campaign promises into Agenda & Results?
3. What is expected of me as a newly elected Governor as per things to do before the inauguration?
4. Want immediate decisions must be made?
5. What are the key things I need to do as per – policy development, governance, and communication tools?

In responding to some of these questions here are 7 Low Hanging fruits for a quick win…

1. Constitute a transition team with robust TOR, remember you only have two months to inauguration. As Governor-elect you will soon have full power and responsibility of the executive branch of the state. Constitutionally and practically – the statutory power of the Governor is often perceived by new Governors as more limited than they imagine.. The Notes developed by the transition committee will give you an insight into what is expected of you.
2. Constitute a technical team to handle the transition, you need a combination of technocrats and politicians. The ability of the Governor-elect to navigate the difficulties of governing will largely depend on the quality of work done by the transition team
3. Begin to build and nurture relationships with other arms of government, to effectively navigate the turbulent waters of governance, you need to have a strong working relationship with civil servants, legislatures, the press, and the public… Begin to do that today, through breakfast meetings and dinner.
4. On making appointments, the most important decisions a governor-elect will make during the transition will be selecting individuals to staff the Governor’s office, central management agencies, and executive council. Apart from individuals you also need a ‘team’ that will drive and coordinate the day-to-day running of the state. Competence, character, and commitment should be paramount in engaging people to work with.
5. Follow the rules of the game, and look at the processes of your administration as important tools to accomplish your key objectives. Communicate your goals to the team members, your target, milestones, and results should be very clear to all. As a newly elected Governor, make sure you keep your priorities firmly focused
6. Implementation of the 4 Years Strategic Plan – if you have one, good! If don’t have to develop one within 6 months of your administration. Immediately upon taking office, the Governor-elect is expected to be a master of the intricacies of the state government. Plans and programmes are the lifeblood of the state government, including emergency response plans and tracking of people’s complaints, and delivery of results
7. Media Team and Press Relations, we are in the era of people surviving through ‘cooking and sharing fake news’, therefore as a Governor-elect, you need a robust media team. Engaging the electorates through social media and offline. Mistakes at the beginning of your tenure can lead to serious challenges. Using the full power of press relations is not all about daily updates on social media, but it is about the overall narrative of the governor’s tenure…..

In conclusion, you need to know that, the transition period of a new Governor has often been described as the most intense period after the campaign. Also, you need to know that…successful Governors are principles leaders who remain in touch with their constituents. Remember to shape your administration with leadership, management, results tracking, and communication tools.

The first 3 appointments, Chief of Staff, Spokesman, and SSG – will tell who you are, not as Governor, but as LEADER!

Murtala Adogi Mohammed PhD is the Founder/Executive Director
System Strategy & Policy Lab he can be reached via mamurtala@gmail.com

By Uche Josiah

Kaduna

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has congratulated the new Kaduna Governor Elect, Senator Uba Sani and urged him to be committed to both human and Infrastructural development of the State.

A statement issued by the National President of the forum Alhaji Yerima Shettima, said, “As a group, we wish to congratulate Senator Uba Sani for his declaration as the Governor Elect of Kaduna State, and we are quite hopeful that he will make a good leader.

He expressed optimism that the governor elect will perform well stressing that, ” When we were engaged in civil society activism in support of poor people against military dictatorship, he was unwavering in his determination.

“Over the years, he has maintained his position as a principled politician, identifying with popular beliefs concerning the masses of our people and has been jailed several times for that reason in various DSS detentions.

“He has always been at the forefront of the promotion of active participation of women and youth in the Nigerian democratic process, he has a reputation for generosity, supporting education for the underprivileged, the IDPs and health care delivery services for free

“The emergence of Senator Uba Sani as Governor will definitely mark the dawn of a new era of economic, social, and security development of Kaduna State

“We are quite hopeful that there will be all-around progress in human resource development, empowerment, and general advancement in all spheres of human endeavour” he stated.

ENDS

…Avalanche of testimonies from first two sessions

It’s live, yes, the final session of the global online healing crusade tagged Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris., which began on Friday March 17 through today Sunday March 19.

And you can join this wave of the miraculous now by login on to http://www.healingstreams.tv/LHS

Since the programme commenced it has become practically impossible to get over the aura and excitement ignited during the Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris. Still basking in the supernatural experience and divine insights received at Day 1 and Day 2 of the March 2023 Healing Streams Live Healing Services, and here comes the final healing service. A time for divine transportation and transformation.

The Day 2 of the Live Healing Services kicked off with the Loveworld Singers leading in harmonious praises. Right after, the Healing School Director, Pastor Deola Phillips warmly welcomed participants around the world and proceeded to lead in a session of prayers.

Healing Streams One of the Scriptures she shared as she prayed, was culled from 1 John 3:8. She emphasized on the life of Christ, ‘For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.’ She described the work of God as concerns divine health, “The work of God is your miracle today, the work of God is your testimony today, and the work of God is your healing today. There’s restoration for you today!”

She continued by encouraging participants expecting a miracle, “Prepare for your testimony by documenting the condition you are now and get ready to celebrate. Prayers have gone forth for you!” she declared.

Then, there was a special talk show segment with Pastor Deola Phillips and Rev. Tom Amenkhienan discussing the impact and outpour of testimonies on the first day.

Like many, they were in awe of the teaching of the man of God, and the astounding miracles ushered in the lives of countless all over the world.

Janet Polar is one remarkable recipient of the healing power of God at Day 1 of the Live Healing Service with Pastor Chris. This woman suffered from a heart disease and paralysis, which left her bedridden and incontinent for 2 years. While participating from a healing center, she was revived. Now she can walk, run, and move around freely.

The Lord said we would witness extraordinary miracles, and so has it been. Momodu Mohammed had lived with mental depression and drug addiction for five years; this resulted in uncoordinated speech and mental instability.

For the first time in 5 years, he sat still for 4 hours, participating in the Live Healing Services without agitation or violence. Momodu testified of feeling an abnormal ‘thing’ leave him through his legs in the course of the service.

The peak of this segment were these words from Rev. Tom, “Healing is God’s will for you. It’s God’s purpose for you. This is His will, get ready today. Your testimony is next, and nothing can stop you”.

The service advanced in to a session of prayers, and Rev. Ray Okocha led the global audience in special prayers for the nations of the world; decreeing the Lordship and dominion of Christ in every nation. This was a precious sight to behold as participation from every nation was recorded, which means every nation was prayed for. Glory to God!

Then came moments of jubilation as live testifiers were on set with Evang. Dr. Eddy Owase to share their divine encounters as a result of participating in previous editions of the Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris.

Shalin was the first live testifier for the day, a young and vibrant teenager, who was oppressed by demons for six years. This led to her collapsing frequently, attempting suicide on several occasions and being unconscious. Today, these things are history! Shalin was completely set free at the July Healing Streams Live Healing Services when the man of God, Pastor Chris, laid hands on her and the demon left forever.

This testimony meant so much to her family as their lives were earlier destabilized owing to her unstable condition.

Another family filled with gratitude for the Healing Streams Live Healing Services is that of Nicholas. One night, without any symptoms, Nicholas’ baby became pale and motionless. She was dead. While her parents prayed intensely for a miracle, they remembered a prayer by Pastor Chris for children from a previous edition of Healing Streams. Nicholas played the audio right next to the baby’s ear, and instantly, the baby’s eyes popped open. She received life!

Thrills and excitement saturated the atmosphere. Every testimony displays the wondrous love of the Lord Jesus Christ.

What followed this segment was an enrapturing praise session led by the scintillating Loveworld Singers. While they sang, the congregation witnessed the arrival of the man of God.

In his teaching during the service, Pastor Chris enlightened participants across the world on a Christian’s future in Christ. He said, “The Glory of God is integrated to you when you believe the Gospel.”

Further dissecting this truth, he read several verses in the book of Romans, which explains how Jesus gave His Glory to anyone who believes in him.

That’s the reason why ‘if any man be in Christ he’s a new creature’. He has received a new life. This new life came with the righteousness of Christ, guiltless and acquitted.

Christ paid with his life so all who come to know him wouldn’t have to suffer the judgement to come. ‘Those who believe in Jesus will be bold on the Day of Judgment (1 John 4:17).

The exhortation came to its peak as Pastor Chris concluded with these words, “All people are beautiful when the right thing happens with them. When Christ comes into your life, there’s a beauty and there’s a glory.”

The pivotal moment came when Pastor Chris approached the sick in the studio, and one could see their hunger and desire for a new diagnosis of divine health.

As the man of God laid hands on the sick, rebuked the evil spirits, and in some cases, blew on them; the devils of darkness fled. The lame walked, the bedridden jumped, the weak sprung up with renewed strength, and many more miracles took place!

The healing power enveloped everywhere, as prophesied in the days leading to the March Live Healing Services, and the testimonies received are simply beyond what the mind can fathom.

Lucy in the United Kingdom had a stroke and diabetes for two years, she was confined to a walking aid. As Pastor Chris ministered, she received her healing, and now, she walks without the aid.

Over in China, a 40-year-old was healed of hemiparesis due to cerebral hemorrhage. A woman paralyzed since 2020, who was also deaf in both ears, testified of her healing, and also, her brother gave his life to Christ and received the Holy Spirit.

The glory of God was evident. Expectations were surpassed. The final session of the Live Healing Services for this March edition holds from 3pm (GMT+1) today. One cannot begin to imagine what the Lord has in store.

The Spirit of God has said, “It’s going to be powerful; it’s going to be extraordinary.” It’s time for the crème de la crème.

Your testimony is very important, as it’s an avenue to inspire others and beget more testimonies.

Do share your testimony here: healingstreams.tv/testimonies

 
 
The management of Paradigm Communications Limited wishes to convey to our esteemed guests and the general public that the National Daily Awards  earlier scheduled to hold on March 23, 2023, in Lagos has been postponed.

The decision to postpone the event was as a result of developments beyond our immediate control. A new date for the Awards will be announced very soon.

Meanwhile, all the nominees and awardees remain as planned.
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, emerged the Man of the Year for the National Daily Awards. IGP Usman Baba is to be honoured at the 2022 National Daily Awards on a new date that would be announced soon, alongside other eminent career and professional individuals, who include Nduka Obaigbena of ARISE Television/THSIDAY Newspaper, Ernest Ndukwe, Leo Stan Eke, Dambatta, and many others, that have distinguished themselves in their trade in both the public and private sectors in Nigeria.

We regret all inconvenience this postponement might have caused our invited guests, recipients and the general public.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
 
 
Signed
Sylvester Ebhodaghe
C.E.O/Editor-in-Chief

By Don Achebe

The Bauchi Consolidated Youth Association has again asked the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police to arrest Ex-Rep Speaker, Yakubu Dogara for what it called interfering with investigation and obstructing the police from carrying out their lawful duty.

The Group in a statement by its Coordinator, Lawal Sani Ningi, was reacting to reports that Dogara had challenged the police Commissioner’s order for the arrest of wanted member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Yakubu Shehu, Abdullahi.

“We are extremely worried that after the Bauchi Police Command had in the discharge of its legitimate duty on Tuesday, declared the Rep Abdullahi wanted for criminal conspiracy, disturbance of public peace and culpable homicide, Dogara had the audacity to attempt to shield him.

“Dogara, in desperation to shield the wanted Rep from the law, claimed erroneously and ignorantly that the Police did not follow due process for ordering for the arrest, on the grounds that the wanted lawmaker enjoyed some immunity from arrest based on criminal allegations levelled against him.

“By his desperation to shield the wanted culprit, Dogara had, by every reasonable implication, exposed himself as part of the sinister plot to destabilize Bauchi State during the coming elections and must be arrested and investigated for his role in the diabolical scheme,” Ningi said.

The Group recalled that it had earlier called for the arrest of Dogara and other collaborators for acts that led to the violence that erupted at Duguri the governor’s hometown in Alkaleri Local Government that left one person dead and 15 others injured, for which Rep Abdullahi is being investigated.”We submit that Dogara’s action constitutes a clear breach of the provisions of Section 145 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria relating to obstructing officers of the law from carrying out their lawful duties.

“For the purpose of this petition, we clarify that Dogara’s wilful attempt to obstruct, pervert or defeat the course of justice, constitutes an offence that carries a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years if proceeded with by Indictment,” Ningi said.

ENDS

*Meh yasa Fintiri yake kwaikwayon ayyukanta

*Hasashe ya bata kashi 70 na tazaran maki zuwaga nasara

*Yadda jin tsoronta ya ingiza Fintiri yake gudun wuce sa’a da kuma sayan kuri’u a fakaice

*Ainihin dalilan da suka sa Binani ke morewa daga samun goyon bayan mabiyanta

Daga: DAHIRU SANI

Sanata Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani ta gama kintsawa tsab domin shiga gidan gomnati dake Dougirei a matsayin farkon zababbiyar gomna mace a Nigeria a ranar 18 ga watan Maris din 2023 a jahar Adamawa da akewa lakabi da kasar kyawawa.

Duba da yanayin jihan a yanzu kai tsaye mutum zai iya cewa saura yan kwanaki ne kafin Binani ta shiga gidan gomnati a matsayinta na wacce zata gaji gomna Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri muddin sahihan kuri’u ne ke kai mutum ga nasara.

Banda tsohon gomna Murtala Nyako babu wani dan takaran gomna daya samu gagarumin goyon bayan al’uma irin wadda Binani ta samu wadda hakan yasa da dama daga cikin jama’a sunyi imanin cewa a sauwake Binani zata shiga cikin gidan gomnati dake Dougirei.

Cibiyar bincike mai zaman kanta ta Democracy Watch Network (DWN) ita ce ta baiyana irin karbuwarta a wani gagarumin aikin jin ra’ayoyin jama’a data gudanar a jahan nan.

A cewar Mr. Stephen Godwin shugaban bincike da tsare-tsare na DWN Binani zatayi nasara ne da kaso 70 wadda hakan zai bata daman kafa tarihi a Jahan.

Yace ra’ayoyin a kalla mutum 500,000 akaji a tsakanin kananan hukumomi 21 tare da samun tabbacin kaso 95.

Yace matasa, mata da kuma masu larurar nakasa sune sukafi yin amanna da takaran tata duba da yadda kashi 80 daga ciki sukayi na’am da manufofinta suna mai tsammanin samun rayuwa mai inganci da samun kayakin tallafi wadda ya ceto iyalai da dama daga fadawa kangin talauci muddin Binani ta samu darewa kan kujeran iko a jahar Adamawa.

Yace ko shakka babu jajirtacciya kuma hazikan yar takaran na APC sanata Aishatu Binani mace mai kamar maza wacce tayi kaurin suna wurin tallafawa al’uma zata doke abokan karawarta musamman ma gomna mai ci a ko wani lokaci.

Tabbas sanata Binani zata girbe abunda ta shuka na gudanar da shugabanci mai nagarta da tallafawa jama’a inda aka ga ta karya lagon wadanda basu tabuka abun azo a gani idan suka sami dama.

Yadda kaddara da kiran jama’a ya ingiza Binani shiga siyasa

Ana alakanta shigan siyasan Binani akan kaddara da kuma kiran jama’a wadda wadannan abu biyun ne suka kaita ga wannan matakin duk kuwa da cewan hakan ya sabawa tunanin Dr. Ahmed Modibbo a tashin farko.

Kafin ta shiga siyasa, Binani ta kasance matashiyar yar kasuwa wacce ta sadaukar da dukiyanta akan jama’a. Saboda yadda take da burin taba rayuwar al’uma yasa ta bude wata gidauniya mai zaman kanta inda ta fara aikin tallafi a karkashinta a kananan hukumomin Yola ta arewa da ta kudu wadda sukafi kusa da ita.

Ta nan ne Binani ta sami daman tallafawa jama’a musamman ma iyalan da basuda galihu inda aka ga mata, matasa da masu larurar nakasa suka sami madogara tare da bata tallafin karatu wa marayu da sauran dalibai yan asalin jihan, gamida samar da motocin bada agajin gaggawa wa Musulmai da Kiristoci a kananan hukumomin.

Ire iren wadannan ayyukan ne ya janyo hankalin jama’a zuwa kanta wadda bayan mata fatan alheri suka kuma yi mata kira akan bukatar shiga siyasa domin ta samu daman tallafa musu sosai.
Inda batayi wata wata ba wurin turasu ga mai gidanta Dr. Modibbo wadda karara ya fito fili ya bayyana musu cewan matarsa batayi wannan aikin don a biyata ba kuma yaki yarda da bukatar tasu toh sai dai bayan matsa mishi lamba da jama’an sukayi daga karshe dai ya yarje mata da taje ta yiwa al’uma hidima.

Da farko dai jama’an turata sukayi zuwa majalisar wakilai inda ta wakilci kananan hukumomin Yola ta arewa Yola ta Kudu da Girei kuma mace ta farko data rike wannan matsayi, wadda bayan samu gamsasshen wakilci na gari daga gareta suka sake aikata zuwa majalisar dattawa.

Bayan aiwatar da aiki irin na madi ka ture a majalisar dattawan ne kuma jama’a suka sake ganin akwai bukatar su sake kiranta domin neman babbar kujeran shugabanci wadda hakan ne ya haifar da nasaran data samu a zaben fidda gwani na gwamna a jam’iyar APC inda ta kada abokan karawarta maza biyar wadda kuri’un da dukansu suka samu bai kai nata ba.

A bayyane yake cewa Binani bata taba neman wani kujeran siyasa don rajin kanta ba, a kulli yaumin jama’a ke mata kira shi yasa ta dabi’antu da dabi’an nan na cin zabe da gagarumin rinjaye saboda jama’an ne ke bukatarta ba akasin haka ba.

Babban dalilin da yasa jama’a suka yi mata kira data zo ta nemi kujeran gwamna shine yin la’akari da irin aikin kawo ci gaban kasa da tayi a majalisar dattawa. Duk da cewa ita sanata ce amma tana aiki tamkar wata gwamna inda akaga ta gina hanyoyi, asibitoci tona bohula, bada kayan tallafi wa dubbannin jama’a uwa uba shine kirkiro da dokoki wadda zai taimaki jama’an kasa baki daya.

A matsayinta na sanata ta mayar da Adamawa baki daya zuwa mazabarta inda jama’a daga Madagali zuwa Toungo zuwa Belel suka amfana da tallafin nata ta fannin koyon sana’o’i da dai sauransu wadda hakan ya taimaki iyalai da dama.

Wasu da dama na tunanin Binani tayi nasaran lashe zaben fidda gwani na gwamna ne saboda goyon bayan data samu daga mata, toh sai dai lamarin ba haka yake ba domin kuwa Binani tayi nasara ne saboda itace yar takara da tafi chanchanta da dacewa wacce ta samu goyon bayan maza da mata wadanda sukayi amannar cewa lokaci yagi da zasu biyata da irin tallafawa da take musu.

Tarihin nasararta zai sake maimaita kansa a zaben gomna dana yan majalisa dake tafe fiye ma dana zaben fidda gwani saboda yadda jama’a zasu fito kwansu da kwarkwatansu domin kada mata dimbin kuri’u sanadiyar kyawawan halayyarta na tausayi da tausayawa, a cewar Barata.

Toh sai dai a wani mataki na neman yabawa irin ta siyasa gomna Fintiri yayi wani yunkuri dake kama da kwafe irin ayyukan sanata Binani wadda nashi yafi kama da sayan kuri’u bayan dage zaben gomna dana yan majalisar jaha na ranar 11 ga watan maris da akayi.

A ranar talatan nan ne rahotanni suka nuna cewan gomnan ya rabawa mata 10,000 Naira dubu Hamsin Hamsin wadda hakan yasa masu fashin baki akan siyasa a jahar Adamawa suka soki lamirin gomnan bisa yadda ya nuna kwadayin sake komawa kan kujera karara ta hanyar sayan imanin jama’a.

Inda sukayi kira ga wadanda suka ci gajiyar shirin dasu karbi rabonsu amma su zabi wadda suke bukata a ranar zabe.

Sun tuna ko a baya ma yadda rashin tallafawa jama’a da gomnan baya yi yasa daya daga cikin makusantansa Hon. Umar ya shawarci gomnan da ya maida hankali wurin tallafawa jama’a domin saukaka musu wahalhalu da suke fiskanta inda daya daga cikin hadiman gomnan Sa’idu Sarki Zana yayi mishi barazana tare da shafa mishi kashin kaji saboda fadawa gomnan gaskiya da yayi inda ya tilastawa Umar janye kalamansa bisa dalilin rashin jin dadin kalaman da gomnan yayi.

Majiya daga gidan gomnatin ya tabbatar da cewa bayan dage zabe da INEC tayi daga ranar 11 ga watan maris zuwa 18 shine gomnan ya shirya wannan yaudaran da ya kira da sunan tallafi wa mata 10,000 toh sai dai bincike ya nuna cewa matan da sukaci gajiyar tallafin basu wuce 600 ba.

A bayyane yake cewa gomnan bai shirya aiwatar da wannan aikin tallafin ba amma da yake tallafin da sanata Binani keyi yana hanashi bacci, sai yayi amfani da dage zabe da akayi a matsayin wata kofa daya samu domin yaudaran iyayenmu mata ta hanyar yin karyan cewa zai tallafa musu da jarin 50,000.

A mahanga irin ta lissafi aikin tallafin baida wani tasiri kawai an shirya shi ne don yaudaran jama’a duba da yadda gomnatin bata da daman hada sunayen mata dubu goma a dan kankanin lokaci shi yasa aka gaggauta daukan sunayen matan wasu manya da yan uwansu, a cewar wani makusancin gomnatin.

Wani abu daya bayyana a matsayin tsoron guguwan sanata Binani da gomnan keji shine dakatar da ayyukan kungiyoyi masu zaman kansu bisa zargin za’a iya amfani dasu wurin sayan kuri’u, matakin, wadda dama anyi tsammanin daukansa yasa masu ruwa da tsaki a al’amuran yau da kullum bayyana cewan take hakkin jama’a ne da karfin gomnati.

Rahotanni sun kara bayyana cewan kokarin gomnan na dakatar da Binani shiga zabe ya gamu da cikas bisa yadda fannin shari’a tasa kafa ta shure bukatar gomnan.

Binani ta sami daman watayawa a fagen siyasan Adamawa ne sanadiyar fatan alheri da fatan nasara da jama’a ke mata bisa kyawawan dabi’unta.

Ta kasance mace ce mai karfin fafutukar nemowa jama’ar jaharta ayyukan ci gaba dana more rayuwa gamida samar da ingantattun dokoki wadda zasu kai kasan gaba.

An kiyasta cewan Binani ta tallafawa akalla mutum dubu dari wadda yayi sanadiyar cire yankuna da dama daga cikin kangin talauci kuma a shekaru hudu na baya bayan nan Binani a matsayinta na sanata tayi aiyukan ci gaba da gomna ne kadai zaiyi yunkurin aiwatarwa wadda ya taba rayukan al’uman Adamawa baki daya kuma hakan na daga cikin dalilan da yasa zataci zabe a Adamawa cikin ruwan sanyi, a cewar Barata.

BY Maye Bwalai

Kaduna

Ahead of the Saturday 18tj March, 2023 Governorship and States Houses of Assembly elections in Nigeria, the Penticostal Bishops Forum (PBF) had cautioned clerics both of the Christian and Islamic faiths to be mindful of their sermons, utterances and hate speeches to avoid inciting their followers and others.

Chairman of the forum, Kaduna State Chapter Bishop Ademola I. Tinuoye who made the call in an interview with newsmen on the forthcoming elections, also called on the good people of Kaduna State to come out enmass on the18th March to vote/elect their leaders without sentiment.

He admonished that competence and inclusiveness which he said is better than gang up and conspiracy should be the yardstick for who to vote for regardless of party, religion or ethnicity.

“Christian and Muslim leaders must stop issuing statements that could create chaotic tension and over heat the polity, their speeches or sermons must be such that will calm nerves and promote peaceful and religious coexistence.

“While we appreciate the outgoing administration in Kaduna State under the leadership of Malam Nasir el-Rufai for infrastructural development in the state, we appeal to them that they should complete the ongoing projects especially those in the southern part of the state capital. Doing this will change some narratives”.

On the current naira notes and fuel challenges, Bishop Tinuoye urged the citizens to endure the challenges, saying it will soon be over, adding that it should not discouraged them from coming out to exercise their franchise.

He frowned at the renewed attacks on some communities of Zangon Kataf of Southern Kaduna and called on government and security agencies to rise up to the situation before it excalates beyond what it is now.

” We pray for peace in the troubled Southern Kaduna and any other area in Nigeria. May the peace of God reign supreme and expose those behind the attacks” he prayed.

ENDS

By Dahiru Sani

… Heralding the ascension of Nigeria’s towering amazon to seat of power

… Why Fintiri mimicks her projects

… Survey gives her 70 percent margin of victory

… How her fear pushes Fintiri to go on overdrive, engage in last minute vote buying

… Real reasons why she enjoys cult like follower-ship

Adamawa State, the land of beauty is on the threshold of history as Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani is set to make a triumphant entry into the Dougirei seat of power as the first elected female governor in Nigeria’s political annals come March 18, 2023.

Going by the pulse of the state one can say with absolute certainty and precision that Binani is only few days away from the government house as her election as the successor to governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is a fait accompli if popular votes are the drivers of electoral victory.

Apart from former governor Murtala Nyako, no governorship candidate enjoyed an unprecedented, cult like follower-ship and the goodwill Binani is currently enjoying which made many to believe that the March 18 election is going to be a walk over as Binani makes a scintillating and spectacular outing to the Dougirei seat of power.

Her popularity was reinforced by a survey recently conducted by an independent survey firm, Democracy Watch Network (DWN) in one of the biggest vox populi ever conducted in the state.

According to Mr. Stephen Godwin head research, planning and statistics, of DWN, Binani is set to emerge victorious with about 70 percent margin of victory which is unprecedented in the history of election in the state.

He said the survey which was carried out meticulously in the course of nine months involved over 500,000 respondents across the 21 local governments of the state with 95% degree of confidence.

He noted that women, youth and the people living with disability have the greatest preference for the female candidate as 80 percent of them endorsed her ambition. They expressed optimism that with Binani occupying the driver’s seat in Adamawa, they expect enhanced lifestyles, serious empowerment drive and a robust social investment packages which will save many families from the rampaging poverty currently ravaging the state.

Also corroborating DWN, a politician in Adamawa State, Sen. Ahmed Barata predicted a landslide victory for the female politician going by the avalanche of goodwill she enjoys on account of her meritorious service to the people.

“I have no doubt that the sassy, ebullient and enigmatic candidate of APC, senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani a woman with large heart and a solid reputation of philanthropy and excellent service to humanity will trounce her male contenders especially the governor anytime any day.

“Sen. Binani, has paid her dues in leadership excellence and service to humanity; attributes that project her well above her competitors and will reap abundantly from the reservoir of goodwill she invested for years in the people.

“Binani has brought glamour, allure and colour to the all important business of leadership. Her sojourn into the realm of public service and politics has yielded unprecedented dividends to the people. Binani has broken leadership myths of under performance, raised the bar of good governance and upped the expectations of people from those they invested their future in. This has brought a paradigm shift of enhanced performance by those we elected in Adamawa State,” he said.

How destiny people’s will pushed Binani into politics

Binani’s sojourn into politics is predicated by destiny and the people’s prodding, two factors that conspired to push her into the game of numbers even against the will of her husband, Dr. Ahmed Modibbo at first instance.

Before she joined politics, Sen Binani was a budding young business woman who invested heavily on the people. Because of her interest to touch the lives of the people through philanthropy, she opened an NGO under whose canopy she began her massive empowerment drive in Yola South and Yola North being her immediate constituency.

Through that rare gesture, Binani was able to bring succour and relief to poor households, engaged in massive empowerment of women, youths and people living with disability, provided scholarships to orphans and other indigent students as well as ambulances to both christians and Muslims in the two local governments and many more.

Like the proverbial golden fish, Binani’s giant intervention which was phenomenal in history attracted massive goodwill to her from the people who issued a fiat directing her to go into politics so as to serve them better.

But as a married woman Binani referred them to her husband Dr. Modibbo who told them point blank that his wife is not carrying out the humanitarian intervention for reward and hence he declined the request.

The people who could not allow a good opportunity to pass by remained undaunted and kept pushing till Dr. Modibbo surrendered and gave his wife the green light to go ahead because of the belief that the prodding of the people is archetypal to a national call to duty.

Infact, Binani earned her popular political acclaim and sobriquet Kiran Jama’a (call to national duty) from that happenstance. In the first instance the people prodded her to represent Yola South, Yola North and Girei federal constituency. With the support of the people she became the first female in history to represent her people at that level. After satisfactory representation culminating in massive accrual of democracy dividends never witnessed before, the people again promoted her to the Senate.

After a spectacular performance at the Nigerian senate, the people also deemed it fit to again prod the amazon for a higher call of duty which translates to her phenomenal victory at the APC guvernorship primaries where she defeated her five male opponents comprehensively to the extent that the cumulative votes scored by the five candidates are less than her votes.

“It should be stressed here that Binani has never vied for any political office on account of her personal interest. She is always pushed by the people that is why she is in the habit of winning elections with landslides because it is the people who want her not the other way round.

“And the covenant between her and the electorates has been fulfilling and rewarding. On their parts the people willingly give her their mandates and she in return provides dividends of democracy to them.

“The reason why people asked her to vie for governorship position is due to her sturdy performance while in the senate. Despite being a senator she works like a governor by carrying out capital intensive projects like building of roads, hospitals, sinking of industrial boreholes providing empowerment packages and starter packs to hundreds of thousands of people. She has also made good laws whose impacts will outlive her.

“As a senator, she also turned Adamawa into her constituency as people from Madagali to Toungo, Guyuk to Belel recieved her support in the areas of skills acquisition, provision of empowerment packages, farm implements and starter packs which really helped a lot of families.

“Many people thought Binani won the last APC guvernorship primaries because of the influence of women. That is not true. Binani won that election overwhelmingly because she is the most sought after candidate who got genuine support from men and women alike as a payback for her immense gestures.

“She will still replicate similar feat of victory in the coming guvernorship election more than the primaries because the people will come out en masse to vote for her on account of her goodwill, track record of excellence ebullience, empathy and higher expectations,” Barata added.

Fintiri mimicks Binani’s gesture, earn rebuke as people cry foul

But in his attempt to score a political point, governor Fintiri has in a move many described as copycat, has been forced to take detour from his vow not to accord the people the much sought after “stomach infrastructure” which equates to empowerment by hastily organizing what could be described as a vote buying frenzy days after the March 11, guvernorship and state assembly election was postponed.

The governor according to reports has pencilled down Tuesday for the program in which no fewer than 10,000 women will receive a token of N50,000 from the governor.

But political analyst in the state who described the governor’s move as an attempt to buy people’s conscience rebuked him for his primitive desperation and abuse of privileges and perks of office.

They urged those lucky to be involved by the superfluous empowerment to collect the package but vote according to their conscience during the coming election as vote buying constitutes a gross human rights abuse.

They recalled that due to the governor’s failure to assist the people, one of his associates, Hon. Umar openly counsels the governor to direct his energy in providing succour to ameliorate the suffering of the citizens, but the governor through one of his aides Saidu Sarkin Zana excoriated and blackmailed Umar for daring to tell truth to power and even forced Umar to withdrew his statement on the strength that the governor was not happy with his submission.

Feelers from the government house indicated that after INEC shifted the guvernorship and state assembly election from March 11, to March 18, the governor planned a deceptive empowerment package ostensibly to empower 10,000 women. But investigation indicated that the number is over exaggerated as the women pencilled down for empowerment are in the region of 600.

“The governor has no such plans to empower the women but Binani’s serious empowerment is making him to lose sleep. So the shift of the polls offered him a window to decieve our mothers by lying that he will empower about 10,000 of them with N50,000 capital to start businesses.

“In truth, the program is a complete sham and dead on arrival. It is stage managed to decieve the women as the government does not have the capacity to compile the names of 10,000 women within a short period of time. So instead a handful number of women that may pass as mistresses, concubines and relatives to some highly placed people were quickly put together for the ruse,” a source close to the government house said.

Another fear induced action taken by the governor as a result of the Binani phenomenon is the proscription of activities of NGOs over a phantom allegation of vote buying. The rash and imperious action as expected has precipitated considerable disquiet in the state as stakeholders said such action is a crude display of power and an attempt to muscle peoples rights at will.

Feelers also reveal that the governor has few weeks ago in a futile attempt to deny Binani the opportunity to participate in the election has sought an experte motion to debar her from participating in the polls but sources said the attempt was frustrated by the judiciary which asserted her independence by refusing to tow the governor’s doomed path.

Why Binani enjoyed cult follower-ship in Adamawa

Binani currently straddles Adamawa political space like a colossus and enjoyed massive goodwill from the people on account of her passion, empathy, support and down to earth posture.

She is a woman that can go to any length to fight for the development of her state and the people through direct empowerment, life changing projects and impactful laws.

A conservative estimate has it that since her sojourn into politics, Binani has empowered no fewer than 100,000 people and has addressed multi-dimensional poverty which straddles many communities.

“In the last four years, Binani has carried out a number of critical life changing projects that only a governor can attempt and touches the lives of all Adamawa citizens despite being only a senator. Such display of wit, spiritedness, valour and can do spirit was the major reason why she will win election in Adamawa State any day,” Hon. Sen Barata added.