Politics
Muslim-Muslim ticket: Kadunna CAN Disowns “Progressive Christian Clerics”
Muslim-Muslim ticket: Kadunna CAN Disowns “Progressive Christian Clerics”
The Progressive Christian Clerics, North-West zone, have been denounced by the Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, who claim that no such organization exists.
The group also questioned Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress, about his desperation as he employs all available means to mislead Nigerians regarding the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the party ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
The CAN claims that the APC’s and its presidential candidate’s desperation is absurd.When speaking to reporters in Kaduna on Wednesday, the state’s CAN chairman, Rev. John Hayab, voiced alarm about a statement attributed to the so-called Progressive Christian Cleric, North-West Zone, which claimed that no such group existed.
The North-West Zone of the Progressive Christian Clerics is headed by Rev. Moses Bitrus of the Arise and Shine Prophetic Ministry.
While urging other Christians in the area to back the Tinubu-Shettima ticket in the 2023 presidential election, Kaduna stated they have thrown their support behind the APC Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket.
The group asserted that it had members in all 19 Northern States as well as Abuja and said that Nigerians should be more concerned with electing leaders who can address security and economic issues than they should be with religious and ethnic feelings.
However, Hayab, who serves as Northern CAN’s vice chairman, distanced the organization from the collective.He asserted that the group’s members were nothing more than opportunists disguising themselves as a Christian organization, and that sincere Christian leaders would continue to speak out against such polarizing behavior.
He continued by saying that the sudden appearance of an unidentified group promoting the Muslim-Muslim presidential candidate on the APC ticket just demonstrated how anxious the party was to win over Christians, regardless of the sincerity of those involved (group).
“I have spent my entire life in Kaduna, and as a Minister of the Gospel, I have had the opportunity to engage with and get to know the majority of the Pastors (clerics) in Kaduna,” Hayab added.
“It is unfortunate that the APC presidential candidates’ effort to persuade Nigerians that Christians in the nation support them will undoubtedly draw a non-existent set of people under the guise of Christians who will claim to support their campaign in order to take advantage of them.”I firmly felt that the APC would have consulted and supported the Christians in the presidential race while choosing the vice presidential candidate if the Christians were significant.
Hayab added that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) would never endorse anything that was not in the interests of Nigerians.
The Christian leader stated that CAN will continue to promote love, peace, and unity among its members, claiming that this was the best way to ensure that all Nigerians, regardless of their religious or ethnic backgrounds, lived in peace and harmony.
Muslim-Muslim ticket: Kadunna CAN Disowns “Progressive Christian Clerics”
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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