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UNDERSTANDING SHETTIMA’S BANTERS TO ATIKU
UNDERSTANDING SHETTIMA’S BANTERS TO ATIKU
BY: Inuwa Bwala
Those who wrote the script and gave firmer Vuce President Atiku Abubajar, as a reaction to an earlier banter, thrown at him by Vice President Kashim Shettima, were most uncharitable to him.
Whoever did it was also either being mischievous or lacking a sense of history in inter-tribal relations.
But before I recap the clarifications offered by others, I must state that Shettima had earlier, in thesame reaction to the verdict of the Presidential Elections Petitions Court, extended hand of fellowship to both Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.
I recall Shettima emphasising that the time of political antagonism is goneand the task ahead of both the winners and losers is to close ranks and work for the unity and progress of Nigeria.
Shettima made the call in a sober mood. And I know that the Vice President is too intelligent to almost immediately contradict himself.
While not denying the later remarks, which was obviously intended as a banter, one needs to first understand the context within which that remark was made.
The Kanuris; Kashim Shettima’s ethnic stock, and the Fulanis, to which Atiku Abubakar belongs, are historically known to be playmates.
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At every occasion, including social or very serious official meets, the two ethnic groups throw banters at each other, often without any form of caution.
For those of us who grew up amongst the Kanuris and the Fulanis, we know that, none of them takes offence when such happens, rather, each one of them seeks avenues to throw back banters: mostly without any serious intent to impugn or injure each other’s integrity.
The above situation often plays out between the Babur/Bura, my own ethnic group, and the Kakare of Potiskum in Yobe state.
As a matter of fact, the types of banters often exchanged between these groups and many others, I have not mentioned, defy limits. It is considered a vital aspect of inter tribal identity and relationship.
Atiku Abubakar, whom Kashim Shettima has acknowledged as a statesman and whom he holds in high esteem, should not have read the banter upside down to warrant the type of response he issued
Be that as it may, managers of our leaders should refrain from stirring the minds of their principals by trying to inflame passions over harmless remarks like Shettimas banter to Atiku.
I know Shettima to always share jokes with Fulanis wherever he meets them, and they always understand him to be their tribal playmate.I have heard Settima and Atiku to also share some jokes.
I think we should refrain from being too desperate in trying to grab headlines, even when the situation does not qualify as one.
UNDERSTANDING SHETTIMA’S BANTERS TO ATIKU
PDP, Sen. Lawan Condoles with Yobe Govt
By: Mamman Mohammed
PDP National Chairman Ambassador Umaru Iliya Damagum today led members of
the National Working Committee and Board of Trustees of the party on a sympathy visit to Gov. Mai Mala Buni over the Mafa attack and flood in some parts of the state.
The chairman commended Gov. Buni for giving every citizen of the state a sense of belonging irrespective of political differences.
“I must appreciate you for giving everyone a sense of belonging and fulfillment, despite our political differences” he said.
Amb. Damagum said PDP shares the pain and trauma suffered by the people over the senseless killing of innocent people, and the hardships caused by the floods.
Similarly, former Senate President, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, paid a sympathy visit to the governor and prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims of the Mafa attack and the floods.
He prayed to Allah to grant the departed souls Aljannatul Firdaus, and to console their families.
PDP, Sen. Lawan Condoles with Yobe Govt
Violence Erupts at Ijaw Youth Council Election in Port Harcourt, Several Dead
By: Zagazola Makama
What began as an election for the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) in Abulomma, Port Harcourt, took a deadly turn on 14 September 2024, leaving several people dead in its wake.
The election, which was held around 4:45 PM, descended into chaos after disagreements arose among the members, resulting in violent clashes.
The unrest escalated rapidly, leading to the death of one individual during the initial fracas, and the situation worsened with road blockades being erected by angry factions. The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) intervened, restoring a semblance of order in the area.
However, tensions flared up again the following morning. At approximately 7:20 AM on 15 September 2024, additional bodies were discovered in Abulomma, heightening fears of further violence.
Reports indicate that a gunfight broke out during the IYC Eastern Zone election after several candidates refused to step down in favor of prominent figures, including EG Ateke and Asari Dokubo, who were also contesting for leadership positions. This led to violent clashes, resulting in further loss of life.
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Edo leaders slam PDP, Obaseki
· Pronounce Okpebholo next governor
· Say September 21 election will be violence-free
By: Our Reporter
Top political leaders in Edo State on Sunday slammed the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for spreading unfounded rumour, refusing to sign the peace agreement and envisaging election violence.
They also urged PDP and Labour Party members in the state to shun violence in the September 21 governorship election.
At a meeting to review strategies for the September 21 governorship election, the leaders expressed belief in Okpebholo’s capacity to restore trust in government and open new business and investment.
‘’ ’There is a strong hunger for change right now in Edo State. There is no question about APC’s expected victory as the party has very strong connection to the grassroots in the state’’
The notable leaders spoke with deep sincerity on the APC candidate’s approach, skill at persuasion and ethos.
They hailed Okpebholo for making a positive difference in the lives of the people of Esanland.
‘’Senator Monday Okpebholo is the candidate that is strong on the economy, security, infrastructure and welfare programmes’’.
Dr. Amos Obasuyi, spokesman of the Edo Rescue Mission 2024, in a statement in Igueben pronounced the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as ‘’ the right man for the governorship job’’.
‘’Senator Monday Okpebholo will run an economy driven by the private sector, improve the business environment, empower the people and ensure good governance and unity in the state’’
The influential people in Edo politics listed infrastructure, healthcare, security and, education, agriculture, industrialization, minimum wage and good jobs for all as areas of interest to the APC governorship candidate.
‘’Senator Monday Okpebholo will attract foreign investments, lower certain taxes to encourage industrialization and get rid of useless regulations that discourage economic development. He will push for more investments in roads, bridges and infrastructure’’
The statement emphasized Okpebholo’s exceptional creativity, liveliness and positive leadership traits.
’’Senator Monday Okpebholo will increase public education funding and expand state’s literacy programmes’’
The statement also highlighted economic growth, a strong focus on modern education for our children, meaningful infrastructural development that properly integrates our state from end to end, qualitative, consistent and accessible healthcare and expansion in private sector led industry that takes our youth of the streets.
They praised Okpebholo for having the type of empathy and direction Edo State needs
‘’Edo North people are looking up to Okpebholo. The Esan hope is in Okpebholo. The Benin people want Okpebholo to be the next governor of Edo State’’
They said Okpebholo has the record to govern Edo State and that the people of the state were ready to take their destiny in their hands through Okpebholo in the September 21 polls.
‘’Senator Monday Okpebholo has ideas and understands the current challenges’’
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