Politics
Kashim Shettima: When Capital Post Throws Journalism To The Dust
Kashim Shettima: When Capital Post Throws Journalism To The Dust
By: James Bwala
Last night I read the story published by Capital Post an Abuja online medium, which claim it has in possession a video clip where Boko Haram fighters are celebrating the Vice President elect, Senator Kashim Shettima. Initially I wanted to ignore the report, but going through the social media this morning as my usual routine, I thought I should correct this calculated attempt to smite the image of Senator Kashim Shettima in the face of the ongoing.
We are not unaware of the motives and antics behind such publication. But for Capital Post to allow a shaky hands like this on their page shows that the paper is not original and lacks ethics. If they had attached a video as they claim in the story we would have seen a proof of life as so understand that Capital Post is among the leagues of respected online medium Nigeria is proud to have in this current media transformation system.
Now that Capital Post have thrown journalism to the dust, we can confidently placed them on the bench of those slaughtering the image of journalism by promoting fake news which goes way down to mud. Any right thinking person who reads the lines by this faceless reporter knows that these are baggages from an albatross.
I have said it several times that Kashim Shettima is going to be the target of attacks in the unfolding situation to bring back hope to Nigerians. I am absolutely certain also that Kashim Shettima has the capacity and tenacity to develop thick scale and not to derail in his focus of ensuring a renewed hope has reached the door steps of millions of Nigerians looking upto this hope of peace and development in our country, which the President and Vice President elect have the blue print to take Nigeria to Nirvana.
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When a newspaper is speaking with the mouth of the opposition for a silicon such as Capital Post has done through an unamed cockrow on its byline, there are slim chance that such paper can survive from its bedridden state. It shows how weak and reduce it has become and therefore, lost all significance of the quality expected in a media organization when it threw ethics to the dogs.
How not to discredit the vice president elect is never to tell an unsubstantiated story about him, his conduct or person. Shettima is a book in its whole that unless you read the whole there are chances you may never understand the man. The story of the civilian joint task force, CJTF cannot be completed without Kashim Shettima and the role he played as governor of Borno state. Today, when the CJTF are being celebrated even among the Nigerian security agencies, there is the note that one man stand to make it happen during his leadership of the state.
According to Capital Post, the insurgents promised a peaceful co-existence if he (Kashim Shettima) keeps promise of introducing Sharia law in the land. While I read this part with a wide smile again, I see a desperation by the writer to ignite sentiments. I could clearly see that the writer also have lost touch with history about the Sharia law introduction. Whether or not he understands the motives of the Boko Haram to this day that it hangs on the introduction of Sharia law is far laughable. I urged this writer to restudy the reports about Boko Haram.
Linking the alledged celebration of the Boko Haram to the February 25, 2023 was a clear massage that the writer is a paid scripts of the PDP and LP who crashed out at the polling units. It is sad though that whoever sponsored Capital Post have no good material to tell a compelling storyline that can sell in the Amazon.
Kashim Shettima: When Capital Post Throws Journalism To The Dust
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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