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2023: Betara and the People’s Mandate
2023: Betara and the People’s Mandate
By: James Bwala
The gathering was not a coincidence nor was it an accidental gathering. There was a saying that where the carcasses are the eagles gathered. So it was with the Saturday May 7, 2022 gathering in Biu local government area of Borno state to celebrate one man – Muktari Betara Aliyu, member representing Biu, Shani, Bayo and Kwaya Kusar federal constituency in Borno state, northeast Nigeria.
The gathering was a party for the kings. Betara Aliyu receives his declaration of intent and nomination forms purchased by his constituents in a grand ceremony. He was received at Gombe International airport in the earlier hours by a large following and preceded to Biu. Leading the crowd is the former Deputy Governor of Borno state, Alhaji Adamu Yuguda Dibal.
The people of Biu local government area said this occasion was the first of its kind. Betara in Biu was received by His Royal Highness, Alh. Mustapha Umar Mustapha lI, The Emir of Biu with a royal kiss to a worthy son and kingly blessings.
NEWSng reports that many who came from far and near have expressed shock at what their eyes have seen and witnessed in Biu. According to some of the guest at the occasion, who testify to their amazement described the Biu gathering for the man, who had been the occupant of the green chamber on behalf of the people of Biu, Shani, Bayo and Kwaya-Kusar as the moments of truth and lessons for every politicians who desire to impact on his People.
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A former chairman in one of the local governments where Betara is representing said the gathering was expected. The Chairman, who asked not to be mentioned said, ‘what do you expect to see of a man who has over two million supporters whom he has impacted on them directly through his numerous people oriented projects and support over the years.
“As of today over one hundred and eight million (N180, 000,000) was realized and more are still coming in support of Hon. Muktari Betara Aliyu. This is an exceptional gathering from the people of Conscience. People will always stand by anyone who plays the servantship representation. Betara Aliyu is such an example to emulate. We are happy that we have him. The people of Biu, Shani, Bayo and Kwaya-Kusar Federal constituency are happy. The government and people of Borno state are happy and Nigerians are happy that such a person is coming from a place like this.” He said
Also speaking, a Senior Lawyer based in Abuja, who is also an indigene of Biu local government area of Borno state, Barrister Musa Adamu described Muktari Betara Aliyu as a worthy son. According to him, the federal constituency where Betara is representing has no reasons not to give him such a rousing welcome and gathering.
His words: ” I learnt that the gathering was massive. About N180 million naira was said to have been realized for Muktari. He deserved it. I am happy for him and I believe people like him are what we need.”
Former Commissioner for home affairs information and culture, Borno state, Hon. Inuwa Bwala who graced the occasion in Biu while on phone with NEWSng simply put that Muktari Betara Aliyu needs no opposition owing to his records of achievements.
The former Commissioner who had recently step down his aspiration for the position of federal representative for Askira/Uba and Hawul federal constituency to honour and respect the party leadership plea for realignment in the party and positions says there are many inspiration to drive from Betara for anyone who will be representing the people of Askira/Uba and Hawul federal constituency in the state.
Alhaji Yusuf Adamu, former Political Adviser to former governor of Borno state, Senator Kashim Shittima described the occasion as unequal in the history of federal representation in Biu emirate. Adamu, who has been in politics for decades and served Biu local government as Chairman said, when a man is determined to change the political psyche of his area, this is an opportunity for such politician to have a class with Betara Aliyu.
“We are in the dispensation of knowledge. The people being represented are keen watchers of happenings in the political discourse. Social media has also presented a kind of bold journalism and there are also media men who are out for objectivity reporting. They are able to bring out those who are doing the job and those who are redundant in the house. Hon. Betara Aliyu has been in the house for over a decade and there is never a dull moment even though he never shouts it out. Good people like you have seen his works and have continued to project his image, part of which makes today’s impactful gathering to once again appreciate him.” Adamu said.
2023: Betara and the People’s Mandate
APC conducts congress in 17 local councils in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The All Progressives Congress (APC) local government congresses were conducted successfully in all the seventeen local government areas of Yobe state.
The exercise was conducted by consensus throughout all the 17 local government areas of the state and monitored by the staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The chairman of critical stakeholders of the Nangere local government area, who is also the former deputy governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Aliyu Saleh Bagare, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the congress.
He commended the party stakeholders of Nangere local government for their maturity, adding that this shows the strong structure and the unity of the party in the area.
Yobe State Commissioner of Works, Engineer Umar Wakil Duddaye, who is also a strong stakeholder of the party, expressed his happiness with the smooth conduct of the congress.
Engineer Duddaye urges the newly elected party executives to observe their success as a call to serve all the APC members in the Nangere local government, Yobe state, and Nigeria as a whole.
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Zulum Present as INEC Monitors APC Ward Congress in Mafa Ward
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, travelled to Mafa to witness the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congresses.
Zulum, who was accompanied by APC’s Deputy National Chairman, Ali Bukar Dalori, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Hon Mohammed Jaha (Babawo), and the Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, expressed satisfaction with the seamless and orderly conduct of the process.p
The governor’s entourage also comprises the APC State Chairman, Bello Ayuba, Senator Baba Kaka Bashir Garbai, among other senior party executives.
Party members across Mafa ward converged to elect new executives. The exercise, which was held simultaneously across the 312 wards in Borno State, was conducted by consensus to ensure unity and harmony within the party.
Borno State Commissioner for Health, Professor Baba Mallam Gana, chaired the ward congress committee, while the Mafa Local Government Electoral Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Salihu Muktari, monitored the exercise.
Addressing party faithful shortly after the conclusion of the exercise at Mafa, Zulum expressed gratitude for the peaceful atmosphere. He commended the party’s national leadership for deploying a competent team to oversee the process.
“I am happy with the smooth conduct of this exercise. There was no rancour, no bitterness, and that is the spirit of the APC family. I want to commend the committee sent by the APC national headquarters for their diligence and fair play,” Governor Zulum stated.
The governor also lauded party stakeholders and members in Mafa for their maturity and commitment to the party’s internal democracy, urging the newly elected ward executives to see their emergence as a call to service.
“To the new executives, this is not about personal glory but about taking the party to greater heights at the grassroots. You are the closest to the people, and you must work to unite our members and strengthen our structure,” he added.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward/Local Government Congresses Screening Committees, Screening Appeals Committees, as well as the Ward/LGA Congresses (election) and Congresses Appeal Committees members, headed by Prophet Jones Erue, were also in Mafa to observe the conduct of the exercise.
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APC Group Calls Lokpobiri An Hypocrite Over Remarks Of Diri Emergence As Governor
The Bayelsa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Grassroot Movement (BSAGM), has described remarks of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri during Governor Douye Diri 6th anniversary thanksgiving service as hypocritical.
In his goodwill message at the 6th anniversary of Senator Douye Diri as Bayelsa Governor, Senator Lokpobiri guffed not disappointing the general public of usual reckless remarks, that no human should take credit as instrumental to the victory of Senator Douye Diri as Governor of Bayelsa.
In a statement issued to newsmen on Monday by the group spokesman, Mr John Peremobowei, the group condemned in strong terms of the reckless and delusional remarks of the honorable minister during the 6th year thanksgiving service of the prosperity government in Yenagoa.
According to the group statement, Lokpobiri’s thoughtless remarks is affirmation of his political career of ingratitude, and betrayal towards those that nominated him for various public offices undeservedly, from state to federal lawmaker, including two ministerial appointments.
“Lokpobiri battered political career of ingratitude was the reason why he openly fought his benefactor, Chief Timipre Sylva, who nominated him as Minister of State for Agriculture, in the last bayelsa guber election.
“Acknowledging an individual efforts, contributions in fulfillment of God’s purpose in another man’s life here on earth is not in any way taking the glory of God, but acknowledgement of whom God used to accomplish a predetermined task and purpose.
The group describing the honorable minister’s statement as delusional and self-deception, said he should be knowledgeable to comprehend the concept that God uses humans as instruments to accomplish tasks beyond their natural abilities on earth in fulfillment of purpose and destiny.
“Senator Lokpobiri who arrogantly takes the glory for the victory of Mr Wilson Ayakpo Dauyegha as house of assembly member representing Ekeremor Constituency 2, should have attributed the victory of the former lawmaker to God rather than himself, if it’s not self-deception.
“Unfortunately, Governor Diri seems to derive so much pleasure in the reckless statements expressed to appease him against those who worked so hard for his emergence.
The group urged Senator Douye Diri to be query of honorable minister’s characters in his government, saying the remarks were borne out of hatred towards those who worked so hard for his emergence as governor.
“If not for self-deception, hypocrisy, why did Sen. Lokpobiri attributed Mr Siminalayi Fubara’s emergence as Governor of Rivers to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and not God Almighty?
“In his thanksgiving ceremony after inauguration as minister, why did Lokpobiri attributed his appointment to Wike, and not President Tinubu who nominated him to the national assembly, or better still, God?
“Does God only exist in Bayelsa, and not Rivers? Lokpobiri’s thoughtless remarks are unbecoming as a public officer in the federal government.
“Invariably, the governor supporting the dishonest reckless remarks, he has deliberately sowed a seed of ingratitude by not acknowledging the human instruments of Dickson, and several others, and whosoever that succeeds him as governor will definitely tow the path of ingratitude.
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