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2023: When Borno South Senatorial District Calls for Bamanga
2023: When Borno South Senatorial District Calls for Bamanga
By: James Bwala
The sixth democratic dispensation is coming with promises for the young Nigerians to participate in the game hitherto considered for the rich and old. In the past they looked at the age for such political struggles on ground of experience. The experiences however could not deliver Nigeria on the highway of vibrancy. Therefore, this informed the need to open up doors for the young to blend with the old in carrying out the Nigeria Project.
This indeed started with the new leadership of the All Progressive Congress, APC when we saw the emergence of Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Abubakar Kyari. What comes to mind earlier this week was an experiment for the youths in southern Borno Senatorial District, when the hotgate opens up for Aliyu Mohammed Lawan also known as Bamanga.
On this stable, he accepted the call of the people seeking to replace a three term senator of the area, who is also seeking to remain in the red chambers for the fourth term. Indeed the 2023 general election will be presenting such great minds and the blend between the young and the old in the hollow chambers at Nigeria’s law making body.
Bamanga according to his followers and supporters will be among those who are being prepared to speak for Nigerians across the Senatorial District representing people who feel short change by poor representation, especially the people of southern Borno in the troubled northeast region of Nigeria.
The triumphant entry into some of local government areas that made up the southern Borno Senatorial District by Aliyu Mohammed Lawan can be described as a move by the people to ensure a change takes place where issues of development has been neglected and only left for the privileged ones instead of a privilege for the electorates.
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His entrance into Bayo, Kwaya-Kusar and Biu local government areas where blessings as no politician in the league of his predecessors seeking for the Senatorial seat have enjoyed the welcome Bamanga had. Gwoza one of the creaming local governments in Borno state as regards to political vibrancy and where Bamanga held stood still from the entrance to the town to the palace of the Emir.
With thousands of supporters and well-wishers chanting his slogans, it took the aspirant about three hours to get to the palace for a traditional blessing owing to crowds of welcoming faces.
From all indications 2023 is not going to be like other election periods. This time around, the election year will usher in new changes in the polity.
Taking into cognizance of the fact that Nigeria is facing an unprecedented trying time where almost every strata of development has negatively affected the citizens, this time around, citizens are seriously yearning for competent hands in 2023 to fix the ailing county.
In every political discussion you hear people saying that this time around they are looking for competent hands.
This was not different with Borno state which is the political boiling pot in the northeast region. When speaking on the Borno south Senatorial District and the Senate seat, one would be tempted to say that the battles can equate with a governorship realities in most states across the country.
This is because with the numbers of educated people in the region who are constantly x-raying the activities of their representatives, the position requires a competent person to hold, at least, the one that would not embarrass the prestigious state in the red chamber.
For Bamanga, thousands have welcome him with open arms, his meetings with delegates is assuring and as tradition demands he was at the Emir of Biu palace where he was welcome as a son and received the fatherly blessings to go and represent the people of southern Borno south well in the red chamber.
2023: When Borno South Senatorial District Calls for Bamanga
Togo Elections: ECOWAS Deploys Election Observation Mission
By: Michael Mike
The President of the Economic Community of West African States ( ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has deployed an Election Observation Mission of 40 observers to Togo to monitor the legislative and regional elections scheduled for 29 April 2024
According to a statement at the weekend, the mission is in line with the provisions of Article 12 of the ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance and constitutes support from the regional organisation to its Member States for the conduct of their elections.
The mission is led by the former Vice-President of The Gambia, Mrs Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang.
According to the statement, the mission is made up of Ambassadors from Member States accredited to ECOWAS; representatives of the ECOWAS Court of Justice and Parliament; Civil Society Organisations; media professionals and election observation specialists from the West African region.
It revealed that: “This observation mission is being deployed following the recommendations of a pre-election fact-finding mission that visited Togo from 15 to 20 April 2024 to assess the preparatory phases of the elections.
“During its stay in Togo, the observation mission will hold consultations with the main stakeholders in the electoral process and monitor the voting process up to 29 April 2024.”
Togo Elections: ECOWAS Deploys Election Observation Mission
Re-run election into the national assembly, a Triumph of Democracy – Kwande
By: Bodunrin Kayode
A Plateau elder Ambassador Yahaya Kwande has described the just concluded re-run election into the national assembly as a Triumph of Democracy.
In a release titled Congratulations to the Winners of Plateau State Bye Elections of February 3, 2024, he noted that the entire exercise was a victory to the people of the state.
“With great joy and profound gratitude, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Senator, (Plateau North Senatorial District), Prince Pam Mwadkwon Dachungyang, and the Member of the House of Representatives, (Jos North/Bassa Constituency), Hon. Daniel Asama, on their resounding victory in the recently concluded bye election held in Plateau State.
“Your triumph is a testament to the true spirit of democracy and the unwavering support of the people.
“I have no doubt that both Prince Pam Mwadkon and Hon. Daniel Asama will live up to the aspirations and expectations of the voters, as they embark on this noble responsibility of representing their constituents. May your tenure be marked by dedication, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of progress for our beloved state and nation.
“As we celebrate this momentous milestone, let us not forget the challenges we faced during the post-2023 elections period. It is my sincere hope that Plateau State will swiftly recover from the divisions and tussles that marred our unity. Let us unite as one, for the strength of our state lies in our togetherness.
“It is essential for the government and the people to undertake immediate measures to reconcile and bridge the gaps that have emerged. We must never forget that every citizen, irrespective of their religion or ethnicity, is entitled to their fundamental rights. The use of religion as a tool of disfranchisement must cease; we must affirm that citizenship rights are not conditional on faith.
“Let us also strive to recapture the lost glory of our state, when Jos was hailed as the political Mecca of Nigeria, attracting momentous political events and embracing politicians from all shades and ideologies. We can revive this legacy by nurturing an environment that exudes peace, openness, and security for all. Together, we can restore Plateau State as a beacon of democratic excellence.
“In conclusion, I express my utmost optimism for the future of Plateau State. I extend my deepest appreciation to all who peacefully participated in the bye election, be it as candidates or enthusiastic supporters. Our journey towards progress and development continues, and I am confident that we will stand united, empowered by the unwavering spirit of our people.” said Kwande.
Re-run election into the national assembly, a Triumph of Democracy – Kwande
Politics
APC-IGG: Ambassador Tsoken commends President Tinubu for intervening to ease hardship for Nigerians.
APC-IGG: Ambassador Tsoken commends President Tinubu for intervening to ease hardship for Nigerians.
By: Jabiru Hassan
The National President of the APC Initiative for Good Governance (APC-IGG), Ambassador Musa Mohammed Tsoken, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for intervening to ease the hardships affecting Nigerians.
In a message he issued to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, Ambassador Tsoken described President Tinubu as a leader with listening war by giving a marching order for the release of different food items to ease hardships for the people of Nigeria, which is a good initiative.
”APC-IGG has recognized what Mr. President has done in order to ease the hardship affecting the people on the food price hike, which is very good foresight from our leader. We therefore thank all those who have helped with the implementation of the process to release the food items from the federal government reserves across the country for their well-deserved thought.” The statement was added.
Ambassador Musa Mohammed Tsoken reassured the people of Nigeria that the APC Initiative for Good Governance would continue to work selflessly in order to ensure that Nigeria is progressive under the present democratic dispensation without bias.
Amb Tsoken emphasizes that the emergence of His Excellency Sen. Dr. George Akume as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation depicts the fact that President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has reliable and credible individuals who have verse experience in governance from all ramifications; therefore, the deliverance of democratic dividends is something that Nigerians should believe in its workability and full efficacy in the near future, considering the fact that some of the policies and programs of the Renewed Hope Agenda have started gaining sway in the lives of the citizenry, he concluded.
APC-IGG: Ambassador Tsoken commends President Tinubu for intervening to ease hardship for Nigerians.
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