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We should not be thinking of zoning of President at this time, but what unite us- Yahaya Bello
We should not be thinking of zoning of President at this time, but what unite us- Yahaya Bello
By: Michael Mike
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has said that Nigerians should encourage what further unite the country at this time, insisting that the zoning of the office of the President should be thrown off board.
It would be recalled that there are strong clamour for the President to come from the South after the ongoing President Muhammadu Buhari who is a northerner finish his second term in office in 2023.
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Bello, a northern from Kogi State in the North Central who has declared his ambition to success President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday at the opening of the second Annual GYB Seminar for Nigeria’s Political and Crime Correspondents in Abuja, described zoning as a divisive arrangement which should be jettissioned ahead of the 2023 elections.
Bello, while stating Nigeria deserves the very best to be in the helm, said he was putting himself forward as that man that would champion a new Nigeria where drawback sentiments would be a thing of the past.
He said: “I don’t think we should continue to dwell on that which divides us, which is the zone we come from or the religion we practice.”
Bello who claimed that no matter the option used to decide the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), whether direct, indirect or consensus option, he remained the man to beat, said: “If Consensus is going to be an option, I don’t think APC will go outside Governor Yahaya Bello. And if otherwise other considerations are put forward, that is either indirect or direct, Governor Yahaya Bello is the man to beat.”
He added that: “I am confident and I trust God almighty and I trust the judgement of the leadership and members of my great party, the APC. This time around is the time we must jettision this mundane sentiment of where he comes from. It is time to bridge that gap and cement that relationship and dwell more on that which unite us than what divides us.”
Bello while admitting that the APC wants to win the next election and as such in search of quality candidate, who can win at the General Election, said the body language of the nation today is Yahaya Bello as the youth and women are already clamouring for him being detribalised and capable of solving the insecurity challenges in the country.
He meanwhile, revealed that none of the chairmanship aspirants at the last national convention of the party was forced to step down for the new Chairman, Senator Abdulahi Adamu that emerged through consensus.
He noted that Adamu emerged as a result of the need of the party for a strong personality with historical knowledge of the country’s politics, while insisting that the emergence of Adamu has made the party stronger than ever.
He said: “APC is the party to beat; APC is the party that will be in the next government after President Muhammadu Buhari. APC wants to win all elections; APC is a party that is strategic. As a party we must be stable, as a party we must be solid, as a party we need that person or leadership that has historical memory of how politics or the evolution of politics and governance in Nigeria.
The Kogi State Governor said: “We require such an experienced personality, irrespective of where he or she comes from. Forget about what is put out there as whether zoning or no zoning. What is important is who is that man who will be the leader and put the party together and that quality was found in Senator Abdulahi Adamu.
He insisted that had the party gone by sentiment at the last convention, it would have been consumed and there wouldn’t have been APC today.
He noted that everyone in the party decided to tow the line of President to ensure that such a quality personality as Adamu be allowed to take charge of the party.
On deplorable state of insecurity in the country, Bello did not singled Buhari out for condemnation but rather blamed the problem on the successive failure of various administrations.
He however claimed Buhari has degraded Boko Haram insurgents and secure the nation’s capital that at a time witnessed series of bombings before he assumed office.
He said: “This insecurity of a thing is not a thing of Mr. President even though we should not pass the bulk, because that is why he came on board or we all came on board.
“It is a successive failure of various administrations. Let me remind us once again that certain military and police hardware werd not in existence or was last purchased during the administration of President Sheu Shagari. Even crash helmets
“Let me tell you, I will never come out here and point out the flaws. I will never do that. Wherever I observe any loopholes or lapses is between myself and President Muhammadu Buhari to let him know
“I will never be that governor who will come out here and tell you that President Muhammadu Buhari did not come and secure my state. He did not come and secure my schools or my highways, I will not do that. That is why as the Chief security Office of Kogi state, I ensured that I brought crime from the zenith down to the floor in my state. And Mr. President is assisting me to succeed in that area. I am sincere about fighting crimes and criminalities.”
He noted that: “If each and every one of us (governors) as chief executives are doing our job the way it should be, Mr. President’s job would have reduced drastically.”
We should not be thinking of zoning of President at this time, but what unite us- Yahaya Bello
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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