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HOW SUPPORT GROUPS RALLIED AROUND BURATAI TO DELIVER TINUBU/SHATTIMA VICTORY
HOW SUPPORT GROUPS RALLIED AROUND BURATAI TO DELIVER TINUBU/SHATTIMA VICTORY
By Comr. Sadiq Jikta
The role of support groups in political elections cannot be underestimated, as it is fondly said “Behind any election victory, support groups have played a very significant role”. This declaration is confirmed by the role Support Groups played to ensure the victory of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress; hence, the role of support groups in this victory cannot be overemphasized.
The body of support Groups The Amalgamated APC Support Groups (AASG) is a body established by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC to coordinate the activities of over 2000 support groups under the party.
These support groups played a significant role in the election process, which led to the victory of party candidates at every level of the election.
Political support groups generally promote opportunities for political participation; they are the medium for a broad range of activities through which people express their opinions on issues of governance, and they help identify suitable candidates for elective positions, be it in local, state, or federal elections. Support groups participate actively in election campaigns; they set out ways to mobilize voters to support common sets of interests, concerns, or goals.
Political support groups are an important element of political decision-making, especially in plural and democratic societies like Nigeria. It is agreed that politics generally involves the struggle for the control and exercise of political power. With the complex dynamics of group politics, in a plural political society, individual citizens can only best realize their ambition of influencing government policies through group participation in politics.
Political support groups influence political decision-making in a variety of ways, such as public education, health care delivery, human development and infrastructure, social order, lobbying, and shaping public opinion on issues of national importance.
Political groups greatly contribute to the strengthening of democracy and the democratic process by setting agendas on development issues, informing political decision-makers about the needs of the people, encouraging political participation, and providing platforms for collective actions that lead to social and economic transformation.
Following the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, Support Groups were the first to kick-start the campaign, participating actively and deploying different strategies to convince the citizens of the “Renewed Hope” through television and radio programs, publications, organizing talk shows, printing posters, banners, stickers, and T-shirts, to mention but a few. They occupied media spaces (electronics, prints, and social media platforms), engaging in all forms of outreach campaigns in support of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinu and other APC candidates.
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With these, one would wonder how the support groups raise the funding to implement the myriad of activities. These support groups leaders task themselves and also solicit funding support from loyal party members; most times, they get support from their patrons and Grand patrons.
A typical example of a loyal party leader who has been magnanimous in supporting support groups to work for the Asiwaju/Shattima project is the former Chief of Army Staff, H.E. Amb. Tukur Yusufu Buratai CFR (Lt Gen Rtd). He has been up and doing in the support of support groups. During the campaign period, his popular snake farm was like a haven for support groups. I recall how, on several occasions, support groups trooped to the farm either to make him their patron or to solicit for one thing or another. Buratai maintained an open door to welcome support groups and stretched his arms.
H.E. Amb. Tukur Yusufu Buratai CFR stands as the Grand Patron of Fusion 774, a political support and socio-economic advocacy group, a frontline support group that worked very hard to ensure the victory of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Buratai provided resources, direction, and guidance toward the activities of Fusion 774 during the campaign period. Fusion774 contributed to an organized road walk for the APC/Tinubu campaign in Abuja, Cross River, Nasarawa, Adamawa, and Gombe States. The group did a lot of damage control for the APC/Asiwaju and President Muhammadu Buhari governments in the period of the naira redesigning policy, issues of fuel subsidy, and defending the APC votes and election results in the last elections.
Elections have come and gone, and it is now time for all hands to be on deck to support the government in providing the much-needed development that we all envisage, as it is only when citizens give their unwavering support to the leaders that we can be able to call ourselves contributing to the progress of the country.
HOW SUPPORT GROUPS RALLIED AROUND BURATAI TO DELIVER TINUBU/SHATTIMA VICTORY
PDP, Sen. Lawan Condoles with Yobe Govt
By: Mamman Mohammed
PDP National Chairman Ambassador Umaru Iliya Damagum today led members of
the National Working Committee and Board of Trustees of the party on a sympathy visit to Gov. Mai Mala Buni over the Mafa attack and flood in some parts of the state.
The chairman commended Gov. Buni for giving every citizen of the state a sense of belonging irrespective of political differences.
“I must appreciate you for giving everyone a sense of belonging and fulfillment, despite our political differences” he said.
Amb. Damagum said PDP shares the pain and trauma suffered by the people over the senseless killing of innocent people, and the hardships caused by the floods.
Similarly, former Senate President, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, paid a sympathy visit to the governor and prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims of the Mafa attack and the floods.
He prayed to Allah to grant the departed souls Aljannatul Firdaus, and to console their families.
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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’’
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