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ZULUM: THE LOVE OF MANY AND THE HATE OF FEW
ZULUM: THE LOVE OF MANY AND THE HATE OF FEW
By: Inuwa Bwala
No matter how good a leader could be, it is not possible for him to satisfy everybody, just as it is not possible for everybody to love him or her. What is perhaps important is the rating of such a leader in the eyes of majority right thinking people.
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum may not have the time to “throw stones at every dog that barks at him”, neither does he enjoy the comfort of replying every critic, but his fans are so many and can always tell the truth about things happening in Borno.
I am one of Professor Babagana Umara Zulums fans and I have never pretended about my position nor hidden my identity.
I am a stakeholder in the Borno project and I am one of the people who know our Governor is doing well and he deserves our collective support. I am ready to defend my position on any issue I have written about Governor Zulum and matters affecting Borno generally any day.
So, when a colleague forwarded a piece by one AB Asinamai,to me in which the author tried to denigrate the Governor, my initial reaction was to ignore it, knowing same to be a piece of mischief.
But this is politicking period and unless that rascally narrative is corrected, it may be elevated to issues of campaign.
Even at that, I will not discuss the messenger, knowing Asinamai is a pseudo name, which has no bearing with any tribe or culture in Borno State. Though ostensibly doing a hatchet job, his sponsors, who are well known may not have to be exposed just yet.
I will not re-echo the diatribes either, as every right thinking person knows same to be an agenda setting strategy. But in trying to stand facts on their heads, Asinamai seems to have endeared Zulum more to Nigerians and one will be unjustifiably helping the author or his sponsors promote their faulty argument, if their views are re-echoed.
One of the finest brains in image making, the late Wada Maida once told me that, the best media strategy is not to allow ones critics put one on the defensive.
He was in lafia on a private visit while I was engaged as the image maker to then Governor Abdullahi Adamu, and while exchanging views with me on how to handle threats by some members of the then House of Assembly in Nasarawa State to impeach the Governor, the veteran journalist opined that, to avoid being on the defensive is to often ignore certain postulations that lack bite.
Indeed, that threat ended with the only press release the disgruntled members issued, as the matter was never discussed again.
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Coming at a time when Nigerians could see through Governor Zulum as one of Nigerian future hope, it sounds rather insulting that people could cook up stories portraying Zulum as a villain.
It is consoling however that Nigerians could see through the actions of the Governor and it is consensual that Zulum is a good leader, who has made the difference in leadership and govetnance.
The posers for Asinamai at this juncture, is, when did innovations become the outcome of cluelessness, how did attending to the needs of helpless citizens became an act of corruption, how did building infrastructures amount to siphoning public funds and when did offsetting the arrears of public servants entitlements became an act of deprivation?
It is only in the logics of the Asinimais that cleanliness translates to dirts and dodged and pragmatic governance amount to dictatorship. It is also in the myopic world of the Asinimais that verified facts become fictions and acceptability amounts to rejection.
ZULUM: THE LOVE OF MANY AND THE HATE OF FEW
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
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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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