ADC: I’m authentic chairman in Gombe- Danladi Yau says

Mr Danladi Yau, on Friday said he remained the Gombe State chairman of the African Democratic Congress, stating that any other person claiming leadership of the party was fake and illegitimate.

Yau disclosed this while briefing newsmen shortly after the party’s State Executive Council meeting held in Gombe on Friday.

He stated that those parading themselves as executives under the leadership of Auwal Barde was working to destroy the party.

“ I am the authentic chairman of the ADC in Gombe State, recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

“Anybody parading himself as chairman is fake and illegal of them to do so.

“Auwal Barde that is claiming leadership of the party in Gombe State was the former chairman who served since 2011 and his tenure lapsed in 2019.

“This is according to the four years of two terms, maximum stipulated by our party constitution.

“Barde has been expelled from the party in 2022 and we have the letter here, so how can he be the chairman?.”

Yau pledged allegiance to the David Mark-led leadership at the national level, urging members to work together to strengthen the party ahead of 2027.

He said that the ADC under his leadership was working to rescue Nigeria from the APC-government induced hardship that had made many Nigerians poor.

While displaying membership cards and register, the state chairman said that the ADC would soon begin registration of new members across the 114 wards in the state.

He said that the registration was to mobilise huge membership to challenge the All Progressives Congress-led government in the state and nation.

Speaking further, the chairman urged residents of Gombe State to embrace the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.

He said that citizens of the state had the responsibility of acquiring their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to be eligible to participate in any political process.

He said that part of the civic rights of Nigerians was to acquire their PVCs to participate in electoral process and make democratic decisions that would bring about the needed change that they seek.

Yau, therefore, urged all Nigerians and particularly ADC members in the country to embrace the ongoing CVR while advising those that just turned 18 to register too.

ADC: I’m authentic chairman in Gombe- Danladi Yau says

Boko Haram leader Bakoura denies report of his death in Niger airstrikes

By: Zagazola Makama

Boko Haram Leader, Ibrahim Bakoura Doro, alias Abu Oumaimah, has denied reports by the Government of Niger Republic that he was killed in recent military operations in the country’s Diffa region.

The Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) had, on Friday, announced that Bakoura was eliminated alongside several insurgent commanders during precision airstrikes carried out on Aug. 15 in Korongol, Kournawa and Shilawa.

The strikes, according to FAN, destroyed Boko Haram logistical bases, neutralised dozens of fighters and eliminated high-ranking commanders, including Bakoura, described as a central figure in the group’s hierarchy.

The operation was celebrated as a major success, with Niger’s Head of State, Gen. Abdurahamane Tiani, identifying Bakoura as one of the key actors allegedly involved in attempts to destabilise the country.

However, in an intercepted communication obtained by security sources on Saturday , Bakoura dismissed the report of his death as false.

He was heard telling his commanders that he saw the news of his “killing” on social media, as announced by Niger Republic and circulated by conflict analyst Zagazola Makama.

While admitting that the airstrikes indeed took place, he insisted that he was not among those killed.

Boko Haram leader Bakoura denies report of his death in Niger airstrikes

Niger Republic claims killing of Boko Haram leader Ibrahim Bakoura Doro alias Abu Oumaimah

By: Zagazola Makama

The Government of Niger Republic says its armed forces have allegedly killed a senior Boko Haram leader, Ibrahim Bakoura, also known as Abu Oumaima, during a military operation in the country’s Diffa region.

Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN), disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday, saying the operation was carried out on Aug. 15 through a series of precision airstrikes targeting Boko Haram positions in Korongol, Kournawa and Shilawa.

The strikes reportedly neutralised dozens of fighters, destroyed logistical supplies and eliminated high-ranking commanders, including Bakoura, who was described as a central figure in the faction’s hierarchy.

Nigerien authorities said the successful operation reaffirmed their commitment to defending the country’s sovereignty and securing its territory against persistent terrorist threats.

Army General Abdurahamane Tiani, Niger’s Head of State, had earlier identified Bakoura as one of the key actors allegedly involved in attempts to destabilise the country.

However, independent verification of Bakoura’s death has not been established. Conflict analyst Zagazola Makama noted that the claim could not be independently verified, but stressed that if confirmed, it would mark a major victory for counterterrorism operations in the Sahel.

Security experts believe the alleged killing of Bakoura, who has long been associated with Jama’at Ahl al-Sunna li al-Da’wa wa al-Jihad (Boko Haram), would represent both a symbolic and operational blow to the insurgents across the Lake Chad Basin.

Niger remains a frontline state in the regional fight against terrorism, despite its withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), its often collaborating with Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon under a bilateral engagement.

Niger Republic claims killing of Boko Haram leader Ibrahim Bakoura Doro alias Abu Oumaimah