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Politics: APC Women Campaign Team Donates Relief Materials to Flood Victims in Kogi

Published

2 years ago

October 23, 2022

News Net Global

Politics: APC Women Campaign Team Donates Relief Materials to Flood Victims in Kogi

By: Our Reporter

The APC presidential women campaign team headed by its Grand Patron and Nigeria’s first lady, Dr Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has donated relief materials to victims of flood disaster in Kogi state, North-central Nigeria.

The campaign team has Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the APC presidential candidate Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu as chairperson and Hajiya Nana Kashim Shettima, wife of the APC vice presidential candidate as co-chairperson.

The donation to the Kogi state Government was part of the team’s effort to identify with victims and to ensure that those affected by the flood have the pulse of government as to cushioning the effect of the devastating flood.

While on a courtesy visit to Governor Yahaya Bello and his wife Hajiya Rashida Bello at the Government House Lokoja, the team commiserated with him over the natural disaster that has affected lives, sources of livelihood and rendered many homeless.

Speaking during the visit, the DG, women campaign team, Dr Asabe Vlita informed the Governor that they were in the state to share the pains and difficulties the victims face as well as to register their sympathies with the Kogi state government.

“We are obligated to come. We are duty bound to identify with the government and people of Kogi state. We are here to demonstrate love for the victims and to encourage them over the unfortunate incident. We pray for more support and urge the people to take this as an act of God.” She said.

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In his remarks, the Kogi state governor Alhaji Yaya Bello appreciated the women campaign team for the visit.

He informed the delegation that the First Lady of Nigeria Dr Aisha Muhammadu Buhari had supported the state since the unfortunate incident.

“Her Excellency, Dr. Aisha Buhari has continued to identify with the government and people of Kogi state in hours of needs. She has been truly a mother to the state. We shall continue to stand by her and support her efforts towards uniting Nigerians and in giving voice to our women.” The governor said.

He added that the state had received relief materials on different occasions sent by the First Lady which has added In cushioning the effect of the flood disaster on the victims.

The team which also visited internally displaced persons at a camp in koton karfe few kilometers from Lokoja the state capital sympathized with the victims and made symbolic presentation of the relief items.

The presentation was made by wife of the APC Vice Presidential candidate Hajiya Nana shettima alongside the wife of the Kogi state governor, Hajiya Rashida Bello.

Politics: APC Women Campaign Team Donates Relief Materials to Flood Victims in Kogi

Politics

Togo Elections: ECOWAS Deploys Election Observation Mission

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6 days 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

2 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

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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.