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Between Shettima: Fulani’s and Ejike’s Mischief.
Between Shettima: Fulani’s and Ejike’s Mischief.
By: Inuwa Bwala
Anybody with a fair knowledge of inter tribal or ethnic relationships should be able to to tell about the close ethnic affinity between the Kanuris and Fulanis.
Very often, they joke, mock each other and exchange banters whenever and wherever they meet.
This is also true of the Babur\Bura with Karakare and the Tivs with Fulanis and several other ethnic groups.
It is rather nostalgic today, that such banters seldom find expressions in our relationships: such that we regard each other as real or perceived foes, based on either ethnic or religious profiling.
Kashim Shettima, the Vice President elect of Nigeria: a Kanuri by tribe often fascinates me whenever he encounters Fulani men or women by trying to relive that fast disappearing sense of humour in the relationship between Kanuris and Fulanis.
There was this old video of the Distinguished Senator Kashim Shettima, now Vice President elect, exchanging banters with some Fulani locals he met at a construction site.
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In the said video. Shettima could be heard telling the Fulanis that they are slaves to the Kanuris, in which he mockingly tried to remove the scarf of one of them, before patting him on the back.
I have witnessed several such jokes and banters between him and Fulanis, while I worked under him as Commissioner
Honestly. Shettima’s sense of humour is awesome, especially when he meets the lowly placed ones, more often labourers who work at sites or even in at public gatherings.
Shettima will jokingly seize Fulani scarfs or sticks and ask them to bail it or loose it. In such encounters, you will never believe Kashim Shettima is a highly placed individual, not even a state Governor, Senator and now Vice President elect.
Quite recently, he met some Fulanis in the holy land, and the video of the jokes he cracked with them was all over the social media, to the effect that he even gave them gifts.
It was rather uncharitable and obviously mischievous that one Ejike Celestine used the video of one of Senator Kashim Shettimas several banters with some Fulani folks to impute that Shettima visited bandits in their camp.
A curious viewer of the said video, could see that the setting and background was not a bandit enclave, neither did the conversations reveal any form of camaraderie nor any sinister motive.
It is even more dangerous; the attempt by the writer of the rider to the video, portraying every encounter between any other tribe with Fulani, as a visit to bandits, or to profile every Fulani as a bandit.
As Nigerians: no matter the issues that tend to divide us, we owe each other a duty to respect our relationships and give our leaders that statutory sense of respect.
Trying to embarrass Kashim Shettima using such devious techniques or trying to deepen ethnic cleavages by promoting hatred is a great disservice to our sense of nationhood.
This latest attempt to create a narrative about Kashim Shettima may not be new, and those behind it may not be in a hurry to stop, but it is also not lost on right thinking people and discerning minds, that Shettima is not a friend to bandits rather a compatriot of the Fulani.
The relationship between the two ethnic groups based on mutual banters predate Shettima’s birth and emergence as a leader, and I dare say, no amount of misinterpretation could change the order.
Between Shettima: Fulani’s and Ejike’s Mischief.
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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