Politics

Kashim Shettima: Door to Door with Tinubu Ahead of APC Primaries

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2 years ago

May 23, 2022

News Net Global

Kashim Shettima: Door to Door with Tinubu Ahead of APC Primaries

By James Bwala

The 2023 general elections appear to have given hope to many politicians regardless of their records of performance. This however, is not without the pain that has to go with selling candidates to the electorates’ beginning with party delegates across the states.

While this is the opportunity for all, some candidates remain unsellable despite the much marketing by their conductors. Others seemed to have had it smooth but not totally acceptable at selling points. For Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it was a different ball game with delegates giving choruses of acceptance at every door knock.

The door to door Bola Tinubu campaign trained led by former Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima puts the former Lagos State governor and leader of the All Progressive Party, APC at the lead with much assuring voices trailing his success at every meetings.

Tinubu had since leaving office in 2007 maintained a distance from political office while building on his ambition to lead the country as President. If anything, his grand style of taking over state delegates ahead of the APC primaries revealed that the Jagaban of APC has done his homework well.

While selling his candidature at every meeting with the delegates, Senator kashim Shettima who is the arrow head in unfolding the Jagaban for Nigeria did not forget to remind the people of the history that brought them to this point.

Kashim Shettima has told the delegates why it is important for them to remain appreciative and return the favour owing to the sacrifices Bola Ahmed Tinubu made to make APC the ruling party in the country today.

He reminded them that despite the love they all had for President Muhammadu Buhari, they could not have made him the President until there was an understanding that brought the merger through the support of the Jagaban at the time all hope was lost.

According to Kashim Shettima, the north at the time had come to Tinubu to solicit his support not to tag along with the Buhari dream. If he had listened to the many voices including people from Buhari’s home town the story would have remained that Buhari had tried several times and failed. However, because Tinubu understood the need of the hour, he remained as constant as the North Star in every decision, which makes him the man Nigeria needs today.

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Shettima did not speak behind closed doors to showcase his product; he came in the open so that Nigerians would know the choice they are making.

While speaking to delegates in Borno state and he did in almost all the states across the country, Senator Kashim Shettima opens chapters in the books of history for a reference. This he did to show Nigerians that Tinubu has been tested and his footprint was not written on the sand of history but on the rock, which cannot be washed away.

He impressed on the people to also look at his pages of choice with the case of Borno state and to understand that he is bringing good tidings that will change history and prove book makers wrong.

Standing on firm ground, Kashim Shettima described Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the most suitable and qualified candidate to rule Nigeria among all the aspirants having sacrificed a lot and contributed immensely to the survival and stability of the party right from the cradle to its infancy and maturity stages.

Kashim Shettima: Door to Door with Tinubu Ahead of APC Primaries

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Togo Elections: ECOWAS Deploys Election Observation Mission

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2 weeks ago

April 28, 2024

Ochuwa Ibrahim

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

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Re-run election into the national assembly, a Triumph of Democracy – Kwande

Published

3 months ago

February 22, 2024

Ochuwa Ibrahim

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.

Published

3 months ago

February 13, 2024

Ochuwa Ibrahim

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.