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OF MAY 29, SHETTIMA AND THE DOOMSDAY FORECASTERS
OF MAY 29, SHETTIMA AND THE DOOMSDAY FORECASTERS
By: Inuwa Bwala
The later day soothsayers who predicted that 29th May. 2023 was going to pass as a date, but without the inauguration of Senators Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima , as President and Vice Present, must be running away from their clients by now, for deceiving them.
Not only have they been proven wrong with the inauguration having taken place with a huge success, but that the duo seem to have surmounted all obstacles placed on their paths to the villa.
Those of us who witnessed the crescendo of the June 12, 1993 crises could see to the fact that, it this one is also a passing phase and Nigeria and Nigerians will survive it.
Almost all the permutations, even by so-called pundits who seem to lack sense of history do not have any concord with the realities on ground.
Some of the analysis and the attendant vile propaganda were skewed and reflect a deep seated mischief, and shallow understanding of trends in global democratic practice.
Very often when attempts by those who know Kashim Shettima very well for example:to counter the vile narratives and propaganda draw invectives.
Amongst the several narratives propagated against Kashim Shettima, which is now a subject of banters: was to try linking the Vice President with Boko Haram insurgency, as the sponsor, rather than as a victim.
Some: without an iota of knowledge or idea about the issue, advance arguments that tend to stand the truth on its head.
At every turn, since Kashim Shettima was nominated as the running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, several attempts have been made to malign him, injure his reputation, embarrass him or to subject him to public ridicule, but at every turn he devised ways of responding: not using the same means, but employing reason, logics and superior approach, leaving his trauducers flat.
Very often when you call his attention to the obscenities people said about him and Boko Haram, Kashim Shettima will smile and joke with it, knowing that it was the usual politics, associated with the politics of most rising political stars.
I believe those who always use attacking Shettima as some form of trade, must have realized the futility of their vocation and virtually out of business: now that Shettima has survived all their antics.
But before I close. I have a good news for those who may want to repent and embrace the reality of our time. Kashim Shettima’s biggest weakness is that, he easily forgives and does not hold one’s past against one.
Some of us who had cause to offend him before and seamlessly got reabsorbed with him can attest to the fact that, those who feel they have maligned him could as well become his friends, once there is genuine repentance.
One fact we all have to live with, either as friends of Kashim Shettima or his assumed goes: is the fact that we owe our country a duty to come together and work for it’s good.
Very often, this has been the message of the Vice President and it is left for those who understand him to sheath their swords,; now that he has succeeded against all the odds and has opened a window for forgiveness and love.
OF MAY 29, SHETTIMA AND THE DOOMSDAY FORECASTERS
ADC Moves to Break APC Grip on Borno as Durkwa, Bulama Fugu Lead 2027 Political Battle
By:Michael Mike
In what appears to be the strongest opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections in Borno State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled heavyweight senatorial, House of Representatives and State Assembly candidates in a direct challenge to the long-standing dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The party’s emergence of former APC governorship aspirant Idris Mamman Durkwa for Borno South, alongside Bulama Fugu and Babagana Zanna, signals what political observers describe as an ambitious attempt to dismantle APC’s political stronghold in the state.
The ADC consensus primaries held in Maiduguri produced candidates expected to confront some of Borno’s most influential political figures, including Senator Ali Ndume, Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Tahir Monguno and Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan.
The opposition party said its strategy is built around presenting “credible alternatives” capable of capitalising on growing public frustration over insecurity, economic hardship and governance challenges across the state and the country.
ADC Organising Secretary, Mohammed Bolori, disclosed that about 25 State Assembly candidates and eight House of Representatives candidates were affirmed through consensus by party stakeholders, describing the move as part of broader efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure before 2027.
The development is expected to intensify political rivalry in Borno, particularly in Borno South, where Senator Ndume recently secured fresh endorsements from APC stakeholders and Deputy Speaker Abdullahi Musa Askira.
Bolori, while criticising the APC-led administration over worsening hardship and insecurity, assured supporters that ADC candidates would prioritise security, economic recovery and social welfare if elected.
With governorship primaries and additional House of Representatives contests still ahead, political analysts believe the ADC is positioning itself for what could become one of the fiercest electoral contests in Borno’s recent political history.
ADC Moves to Break APC Grip on Borno as Durkwa, Bulama Fugu Lead 2027 Political Battle
Guber 2027: Wali emerges APC candidate for Yobe
Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali, fcan, mni, has emerged as the gubernatorial candidate for your state following the primary election held in Yobe state ahead of the 2027 general election.
Baba Mallam Wali won the election with the landslide victory where he defeated his two opponents, Hon. Bashir Shariff Machina and Engr. Mustapha Mai Hajja.
The affirmation exercise culminated in the final collection of results at the headquarters of the three senatorial districts in the state, where party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters had converged.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and members of the media monitored the process across the wards and at the collation center.
Speaking to Newsng after the primary election, Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali, mni, thanked party members and supporters for what he described as an overwhelming show of confidence and love.
He further expressed gratitude to his supporters for the love and solidarity shown toward him and also praised the crowd for remaining committed and conducting the primary election peacefully during the procession.
Guber 2027: Wali emerges APC candidate for Yobe
Buni wins the Yobe East senatorial seat
By: Yahaya Wakili
The executive governor of Yobe state, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN, has won the Yobe East senatorial district primary election.
And Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai has won the Yobe South Senatorial seat. While Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan GCON, the longest-serving senator, has won the Yobe North Senatorial seat, respectively.
Senator Musa Mustapha moved a motion for endorsement of His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON as the sole APC senatorial candidate for the Yobe East Senatorial District.
The motion was seconded by Hon. Lawan Shettima Ali in line with the provisions of our laws.
“I am truly grateful to our political leaders and constituents for the opportunity given to me to serve in the Nigerian Senate,” Senator Mustapha said.
He maintained that Governor Mai Mala Buni and I have always agreed on everything that we have to do to make our state better, and he is the one that will take over from me.
“With his track record of performance, the Yobe East senatorial election has already been won by Governor Buni, inshallah, and I don’t think there is anybody today with the political capacity to even come near him in the upcoming elections.
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