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Kashim Shettima: When the Vice President-Elect Votes in Maiduguri
Kashim Shettima: When the Vice President-Elect Votes in Maiduguri
By: James Bwala
There was so much crowd, young and old with beaming faces that welcomes the Vice President elect, Senator Kashim Shettima when he casts his vote at the Kukawa Polling Unit – PU 23 as a demonstration of his franchise in the gubernatorial and state assembly elections in Maiduguri. The VP elect, who drove himself to the polling unit became centre of attraction along the routes he took as people realizing it was the vice president elect rushed to block the road to cheer and celebrate him.
Shettima will go into history book as the first to break the jinx to become vice president elect in Borno state. At Kukawa unit, it took the strength and tactical monuever by the security operatives to clear the road from people who wants to catch a glimpse of the vice president elect. Indeed, as the people say it was different Shettima from the governor and senator they know. This is the vice president elect of the federal republic.
After the vice president elect voted at his unit, he took time to go round on assessment of the election generally in the state, which he described as satisfying during a chat with the media. Shettima expresses confident that votes cast from the results coming in will return APC to clinching the state Governorship and state assembly. He told journalists that APC administration will continue to ensure good governance as it’s watch word.
Speaking on the election, a leading observer group, the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) lauded the peaceful and orderly conduct in which the exercise was carried throughout the period with the team coordinate, Mr. Ibrahim Muhammad describing the manner in which the exercise was conducted as impressive excerpt for the low turnout of voters, who perhaps have traveled to their villages to vote in displaying their rights as citizens to do so.
“The exercise is generally peaceful, the low turnout we saw is in Bulumkuttu ward of Maiduguri. So far there is no case of violence, intimidation or harassment. We have deployed our members across local governments to monitor the governorship and House of Assembly election.” He said.
Also residents who came out to vote said officials of the INEC have come out in time. “We have our voters card and the election officials are also on ground but we are still hanging out still checking the situation around to see whether there is the possibility of having our chance to vote again. We believe that this time around Borno people would not waste their time and energy to wait in queues for hours for accreditation. From all indication they are getting it right and we will not loose our franchise.” Ibrahim Usman, a resident of Bullumkuttu Abuja said.
Another resident of Maiduguri, Mohammed Kaloi said he is hopeful that the election will end peacefully in Maiduguri and the people will demonstrate their rights in picking a leader for another four years. ” I pray for anyone that may emerge to continue in the steps of development that we are witnessing in the state. I also hope that with the state having the vice president elect, we can have the eyes and ears of the federal government here to speed up development.”
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It was also observed that the elections officials and security are available even earlier before voters started casting their votes. An adyhoc staff of INEC at the Bulumkutu Kasuwa Area polling unit said: “We actually don’t have any problem here for now. We have all our election materials ready and collected. We have the BVAS machine and security. We also have our back up configuration facilities. The internet service is also ok and available unlike during the last election.
While expressing confidence in INEC and the general outcome of the election during an interview with journalists in Maiduguri, the vice president elect reiterated commitment of his party and government in ensuring that the game is played according to the rules. And when asked to assess the accomplishment of the administration on the winning scale he said if by measurements and evaluation the Borno state governor has been placed far above any other governor in the country. He therefore said he is confident that Zulum is returning to continue with the good work he started in the last four years of his administration in Borno.
Speaking on the victory of the APC in the February 25 general elections, Kashim Shettima judged the 2023 presidential elections as the best in the history of Nigeria. He stated that, it would remain a point of reference that Benue state, which is a Christian dominated state gave APC a distancing numbers ahead of other parties to clinched the presidential ticket.
According to Shettima, in a game where the president lost the elections in his state and the presidential candidate of the APC also lost the elections at his doorsteps there can never be a fair game as it is. “We have beaten religious and regional politics on a level playing field. We are going to hit the ground running as representative of the Nigerian people by ensuring fairness and justice to all.”
Kashim Shettima: When the Vice President-Elect Votes in Maiduguri
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
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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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