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Hon. Avia: Faced by Scarcity And Poverty of Ideas
Hon. Avia: Faced by Scarcity And Poverty of Ideas
By: Balami Lazarus
In my writings, I have always been misunderstood in different ways, probably when and where readers are not objective or are refusing to see reason with me. Notwithstanding, I will and shall continue in this fashion, believing that posterity will be fair to me hereafter.
Politicians are public goods and essential commodities to their various constituencies, where the consumption of their public services is highly needed. From my mind, politicians should be full of developmental ideas to be translated as dividends of democracy, which is why so many people consider them to be the same in political business. I subscribed to this notion to some extent because I was privileged to be in the political circle for quite some time, where I led a political group known as The Mandate as Chairman, apart from being a member of other political groups on the Plateau.
I have seen and interacted with good politicians who are rich in Ideas and have made considerable contributions to their constituencies by adopting compitative democracy in order to deliver dividends of good representation and penetrate the political market of their constituencies to build a career in politics. In addition to this, some politicians see themselves as public servants serving their people as elected representatives in various offices at both the federal and state levels.
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My experience with some politicians on the Plateau is their inability to provide social amenities as fulfillment of their campaign promises. However, the story is different in some constituencies. A good example of such a constituency is the Jos East/Jos South Federal Constituency, where Hon. Musa Dachung Baggos is performing. And of course, the good things about a handful of these politicians are that they tend to come back to appreciate and say thank you to the electorate for their time, their votes, and for identifying with them.
I will hereby narrow this discourse to my neglected constituencies of Jos North (Bassa) and Jos North West (Federal and State). As a bloc, Plateau North Senatorial District is, however, the least developed constituency in terms of political progress. House of Representatives and State Assembly Members that emerged from these constituencies are stuck in the pot of scarcity and poverty of Ideas of development.
The likes of Hon. Mohammed Goni, Hon. Peter Ajang Azi, Hon. Suleiman Kwande, Hon. Yakubu Choji, and Hon. Esther Simi Dusu had all failed woefully in fulfilling their promises or in attracting development to the aforesaid constituencies; rather, they hid in the infrastructure provided by the state government. These politicians surrounded themselves with nitwits and sycophants who had misguided them. They are likened to “Animal Farm” by George Owell, where if you challenged them, you were labeled a Snowball and dismissed as anti-progress.
In this regard, not much is known about Hon. Musa Agah Avia in the political environment of Plateau State. For me, he is a political introvert in town hall meetings, meeting the people, and in infrastructural development. The people of his constituency, who and I painfully voted for him to wade away certain political interests twined and twisted in ethno-religious sentiments of treachery, intrigues fanned by aged rivalry, which reared its ugly head in the last general elections in February and March 2023, Hon. Agah, with his credentials of poor performance, was again elected as a member of the House of Representatives to represent Jos North/Bassa Federal constituency under the People’s Democratic Party to prove himself.
I am hereby calling on Hon. Danjuma Azi, a State House of Assembly Member representing Jos North-West, to remember his campaign promises or else…
***Balami, a publisher and columnist
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Hon. Avia: Faced by Scarcity And Poverty of Ideas
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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