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ADC Guber Candidate Vows to Defeat Zulum in 2023 poll
ADC Guber Candidate Vows to Defeat Zulum in 2023 poll
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Borno State , Hajiya Fatima Abubakar, has vowed to defeat Governor Babagana Zulum, the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2023 election.
She stated this recently during an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Maiduguri, the state capital.
Hajiya Fatima argued that despite the volume of capital projects and programmes the ruling party has executed across the liberated 25 LGAs, there are lot of challenges and issues which are humanitarian and developmental to the rural and urban majority of the people that have been either neglected or unfulfilled against electioneering campaign promises.
Hajiya Fatima, further, said: “The welfare packages and other benefits of the civil servants at both the state and local government levels remained a great concern and serious issues burning the hearts of innocent and dedicated civil servants who are already highly aggrieved with what is going on as some workers don’t even know when last they received their salaries and allowances or retired workers who spent their 35 years in serving the state and LGCs and have not received their salaries and pensions including arrears of gratuities and promotional benefits for years if many retirees and serving civil servants”.
Hajiya Fatima noted that all the compounded problems and weaknesses of the ruling party are pointers and openers for her victory.
She said: “We have been capitalizing on these and other weaknesses of the ruling party to mobilize for votes as opposition party no hence people are already tired of his government and bow worried.”
” As opposition candidate, like the way and manner my colleagues in PDP and CNPP are also criticizing the government in many ways on the media, I am doing same to convince our people that there is a lot that is needed to be done which Insha Allah, we shall fulfil our promises and do it in the overall interest of our people, especially, those at the grassroots who are highly neglected or abandoned .
The governorship candidate revealed that she has commenced house-to-house campaign in order to reach out to the electorates, who are mostly women that will elect her on election day as governor of the state.
Hajiya Fatima, however, expressed optimism that with the current supports she is getting from the electorates, she would be able to defeat Governor Zulum during the forthcoming March 2023 general election.
She said: “I want to urge women and youths we are reaching out to, to also extend the messages to others on the need to try the few women candidates in this contest for positive change.
”We are also making our plans and preparations for our rallies across the state as the electoral law provides. We shall go round also and campaign in all the three senatorial’ zones.
“I am getting more popular with more supporters, particularly women who believe in my capacity to bring more and better transformation in the lives of women and youths in Borno,’ Fatima said.
She called on other political party candidates to play the game of politics and carry out their campaigns on issues- based and not threats or attacks on personality or otherwise.
In a swift reaction, a grassroots politician and APC supporters, Dr. Hassan Alhaji Hussain of Bulumktutu Ward Maiduguri has condemned the ADC governorship candidate’s utterances.
Dr. Hussain described her comments as over ambition and impossibility considering the acceptability and popularity of the incumbent governor’s giant strides in capital projects execution and implementation of people oriented programmes , most especially, the poverty Alleviation scheme and IDPs resettlement stabilization and livelihoods support programmes .
He added that the ruling party’s consistency and sustainability in rehabilitation, reconstruction and construction of educational, health, administrative, water supply , roads and agricultural facilities among others have transformed the state and could serve as yardsticks for his return to power to continue with the good works he had stared years back.
” I have no doubt Borno people will; give him an chance to continue with the work he had started. His people like him and he is popular among them all over. They respect him and like what he is doing. For example, the IDPs resettlement, schools building, hospital buildings and equipments provision, roads construction, water resuscitation and return of farming activities t the rural/l areas among others,; Hassan said.
ADC Guber Candidate Vows to Defeat Zulum in 2023 poll
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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