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Bury the idea of employing 1 million soldiers, KACRAN warns Presidential Candidates
Bury the idea of employing 1 million soldiers, KACRAN warns Presidential Candidates
By Michael Mike
Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has warned presidential candidates against playing politics with employment into the nation’s military and security services, insisting that Nigeria cannot afford to play for over a million new entrants into the security architecture.
KACRAN which argued that the action would rather compound the security problem of the country rather than solve it, called on presidential candidates to avoid any action that will worsen insecurity in the country.
KACRAN, in a press statement by its National President, Hon. Khalil Bello on Sunday said sequel to the persistent reiteration by the presidential candidates on their plan to employ hundred thousands or one million security personnel if elected, it has become imperative to warn on the danger of doing this.
The statement read: “Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) wish to strongly state that in its own view, employment of hundred thousands or one million personnel into the Nigerian army is not and will never be the solution to the nation’s security problem; it would rather exacerbate the security problem than solving it.”
The association did not deny the fact that there is need to increase the number of security personnel in Nigeria, but argued that “the number of security personnel desired in the country as of now, considering the country’s economic situation, the country will not be able to employ and maintain them;” insisting that “it is not that number that matters but may be around 50,000 to 70,000 only that can be adequately trained and be issued with modern and sophisticated weapons commensurate to the current realities.
“Our major concern is if the government employ hundred thousands or one million personnel into the military, they will not be adequately trained or given enough superior weapons.
“And where are we going to get money to pay their salaries, especially now that government often resorts to borrowing money to pay salary?
“It should be noted that if they are not paid sufficiently and on time or fully God forbid, it means we have failed to pay them at all, so what do you think would happen to our current fragile security system?
“Why should one employ and arm more than one million army when we are not sure of paying their monthly salaries without having to borrow more money which is not even a guarantee?
“The burning questions to ask here is if security and safety of lives and properties is eventually fully restored, is the government still going to retain them as military personnel or retrench them or give them another job which is not available or have a plan to create?”
Bello asked: “Why is the government eager and interested to be among the countries which have millions of security personnel in the world since we are not in a war situation?”
He said: “It should not be forgotten that even our current military personnel on many occasions have complained bitterly for not being catered for, or supplied with enough sophisticated weapons to fight their enemies,” warning that: “It should not be forgotten that if everyone knows how to operate weapons and easily have access to it there is tendency that they can easily be tempted to become bandits if they are left with hunger or bastardize by our next governments.”
Bury the idea of employing 1 million soldiers, KACRAN warns Presidential Candidates
Violence Erupts at Ijaw Youth Council Election in Port Harcourt, Several Dead
By: Zagazola Makama
What began as an election for the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) in Abulomma, Port Harcourt, took a deadly turn on 14 September 2024, leaving several people dead in its wake.
The election, which was held around 4:45 PM, descended into chaos after disagreements arose among the members, resulting in violent clashes.
The unrest escalated rapidly, leading to the death of one individual during the initial fracas, and the situation worsened with road blockades being erected by angry factions. The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) intervened, restoring a semblance of order in the area.
However, tensions flared up again the following morning. At approximately 7:20 AM on 15 September 2024, additional bodies were discovered in Abulomma, heightening fears of further violence.
Reports indicate that a gunfight broke out during the IYC Eastern Zone election after several candidates refused to step down in favor of prominent figures, including EG Ateke and Asari Dokubo, who were also contesting for leadership positions. This led to violent clashes, resulting in further loss of life.
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Edo leaders slam PDP, Obaseki
· Pronounce Okpebholo next governor
· Say September 21 election will be violence-free
By: Our Reporter
Top political leaders in Edo State on Sunday slammed the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for spreading unfounded rumour, refusing to sign the peace agreement and envisaging election violence.
They also urged PDP and Labour Party members in the state to shun violence in the September 21 governorship election.
At a meeting to review strategies for the September 21 governorship election, the leaders expressed belief in Okpebholo’s capacity to restore trust in government and open new business and investment.
‘’ ’There is a strong hunger for change right now in Edo State. There is no question about APC’s expected victory as the party has very strong connection to the grassroots in the state’’
The notable leaders spoke with deep sincerity on the APC candidate’s approach, skill at persuasion and ethos.
They hailed Okpebholo for making a positive difference in the lives of the people of Esanland.
‘’Senator Monday Okpebholo is the candidate that is strong on the economy, security, infrastructure and welfare programmes’’.
Dr. Amos Obasuyi, spokesman of the Edo Rescue Mission 2024, in a statement in Igueben pronounced the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as ‘’ the right man for the governorship job’’.
‘’Senator Monday Okpebholo will run an economy driven by the private sector, improve the business environment, empower the people and ensure good governance and unity in the state’’
The influential people in Edo politics listed infrastructure, healthcare, security and, education, agriculture, industrialization, minimum wage and good jobs for all as areas of interest to the APC governorship candidate.
‘’Senator Monday Okpebholo will attract foreign investments, lower certain taxes to encourage industrialization and get rid of useless regulations that discourage economic development. He will push for more investments in roads, bridges and infrastructure’’
The statement emphasized Okpebholo’s exceptional creativity, liveliness and positive leadership traits.
’’Senator Monday Okpebholo will increase public education funding and expand state’s literacy programmes’’
The statement also highlighted economic growth, a strong focus on modern education for our children, meaningful infrastructural development that properly integrates our state from end to end, qualitative, consistent and accessible healthcare and expansion in private sector led industry that takes our youth of the streets.
They praised Okpebholo for having the type of empathy and direction Edo State needs
‘’Edo North people are looking up to Okpebholo. The Esan hope is in Okpebholo. The Benin people want Okpebholo to be the next governor of Edo State’’
They said Okpebholo has the record to govern Edo State and that the people of the state were ready to take their destiny in their hands through Okpebholo in the September 21 polls.
‘’Senator Monday Okpebholo has ideas and understands the current challenges’’
Edo leaders slam PDP, Obaseki
APC will win Edo-Ganduje
By: Yahaya Wakili
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the Edo state governorial election, inshallah.
Dr. Ganduje stated this while answering questions from the newsmen in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital. He said we are campaigning seriously, and the people of Edo State have accepted our candidate.
He assured us that we have campaigned peacefully and that the election will be peaceful. We are ready for the Edo election, and we will win it, inshallah.
The National Chairman further said some few hours ago we were in Maiduguri, the headquarters of Borno, in order to sympathize with them and also condole them on the unfortunate natural disaster that took place there.
And now we are here in Damaturu inoder also to sympathize and condole the people of Yobe State for the unfortunate Boko Haram attack.
He called on the government and security agencies to bring an end to the menace of this Boko Haram and prayed to Almighty Allah to bring this menace an end.
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