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  • 345 delegates elect officials for Southern Kaduna People’s Union youth wing

    345 delegates elect officials for Southern Kaduna People’s Union youth wing

    The youth wing of the Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) has elected officials to pilot its affairs with Maikano Mendous emerging as National Coordinator.

    Jeremiah Ishaya emerged Deputy Coordinator while Nathaniel Auta was elected Secretary.

    Also elected was Timothy Fillibus, Assistant Secretary; Bargo Danjuma, Financial Secretary; Elisha Bitrus, Treasure, while Baa Yusuf is Public Relations Officer.

    The elections saw 345 delegates from across the country casting their ballots for different offices.
    Mr Victor Duniya, chairman of the electoral committee, who conducted the exercise, described the electoral process as satisfactory and commended the delegates for their orderly conduct.
    Speaking to newsmen shortly after the inauguration, Mendous thanked the people for electing him and promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.

    He pledged to galvanize the youths of Southern Kaduna towards ensuring that the zone was placed on the path of peace and prosperity.

    The new youth leader said that he was determined to reposition the youth wing to effectively address issues affecting Southern Kaduna, and called on his opponents to support his quest to improve the lot of Southern Kaduna youths.

    SOKAPU is the socio-cultural umbrella body of all the 67 ethnic nationalities of the southern part of Kaduna State spread across 12 Local Government Areas(LGAs). The state has a total 23 LGAs.

     

  • Edo 2024: PDP holds LG delegates election

    Edo 2024: PDP holds LG delegates election

    The Edo chapter of the PDP governorship primary on Saturday conducted Local Government Delegates Election ahead of its Feb. 22 governorship primary.

    The delegates congress took place simultaneously across the 18 local government areas of the state, except in Etsako Central.

    The party had on Feb. 4 conducted the ward delegates election and Etsako Central was cancelled due to alleged abduction of nine electoral officers

    A correspondent who monitored the election at Oredo Local Government Area, reports that 35 delegates voted while one was absent.

    The congress was conducted by two PDP officials namely Owolabi Kayode and Farida Umar from the National Headquarters, and monitored by officials of the INEC in the presence of some security agencies.

    At the end of the exercise, Osaro Idah emerged the elected delegate for the  Oredo Local Government Area.

    Other two aspirants, Martins Osakue and Aguebor Sunday, were absent.

    Owolabi Kayode, who declared Idah as the elected delegate, commended the delegates for conducting themselves in a  peaceful manner.

    He described the exercise as one of the best, as it was devoid of rancour.

    At Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, solomon Idehen emerged winner with 28 votes.

    Addressing newsmen at the Western Boys High School, Yusuf Bukhari, a member of the PDP, described the congress as the best ever conducted by the party since 1999.

    He said it was monitored by INEC officials as well as those of the PDP national electoral officers from the National Headquarters of the party.

    According to him, INEC needs to copy the way PDP has conducted its delegate so that Nigeria can move forward.

    Also at Eghosa Grammer School, the designated venue for Egor Local Government, the exercise was peaceful as party faithful elected Odion Olaye
    to represent them.

    A chieftain of PDP in the area, Mr. Festus Omoregbe lauded the delegates election, and discribed it as the best ever conducted by the party.

    Eighteen delegates are to be elected across the 18 local government areas in the state with one delegate each.

    NAN

  • Edo PDP demands cancellation of wards delegates election results

    Edo PDP demands cancellation of wards delegates election results

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has called for the cancellation of the outcome of wards delegates election held on Saturday in the state.

    This is contained in a statement by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Ogie Vasco, and made available to NAN, Abuja on Wednesday.

    According to Vasco, the call for the cancellation became imperative in view of what transpired on that day.

    He said that what transpired that day was not a true reflection of the PDP Congress in the state.

    “So arising from the purported sham called congress, the leaders of the Edo State Chapter of the PDP reject in totality the results of the purported ward congresses.

    “Also after a cursory overview of the whole, the leaders in their wisdom have denounced the whole process as a sham marred by acute manipulation.

    “The office of the National Organising Secretary published three conflicting letters on the composition of officers in charge of the congress both at the wards and local government areas.

    “The last letter consisted of names of serving government officials in Edo and Delta States.

    The state publicity secretary also said that the irregular act was communicated to the national leadership of the party by the nine aspirants so affected, yet nothing was done.

    “Where then is the fairness the NWC (National Working Committee) has preached in the various engagements with stakeholders leading to this Congress?

    “These and other infractions observed need to be addressed properly.

    “Consequently, the leadership of the party calls on all party faithful to join in the call to right the wrongs of the sham perpetrated this past weekend. And also call for a total cancellation of the exercise”, Vasco said.

  • NLC suspends Imo delegates’ conference indefinitely

    NLC suspends Imo delegates’ conference indefinitely

    The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) says it has suspended indefinitely the proposed planned Imo Delegates’ Conference.

    Mr Emma Ugboaja, NLC General Secretary said this on Wednesday in Abuja in a statement addressed to all its affiliates.

    Ugboaja said the suspension of the delegates conference in the state was due to unforeseen circumstances in the state.

    Recall that the congress had earlier informed all that the conference would hold on Jan. 10, in three states.

    These state councils which are under the leadership of the Caretaker Committees include Abia, Imo, and Osun states.

    According to him, this is to inform all affiliates especially those with State Councils in Imo state of the indefinite suspension of the earlier proposed state delegates Conference in the state due to unforeseen circumstances.

    “The other two states will still go on as planned.

    “While we continue to work towards strengthening the Congress to deliver on its mandates, you will be informed accordingly of any further developments,” he said.

  • REVEALED: Number of sponsored delegates by FG to COP28

    REVEALED: Number of sponsored delegates by FG to COP28

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said the Federal Government sponsored 422 delegates to the ongoing COP28 in Dubai, not 1,411.

    Idris clarified in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

    COP28, the Convention of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, is the world’s pre-eminent Climate Change Conference.

    The minister said the clarification became necessary because of the public conversation on the number of delegates from Nigeria attending the ongoing Climate Summit in Dubai.

    He explained that the Conference was being attended this year by over 70,000 participants and delegates from over 100 countries.

    According.to him, Nigeria’s representation is very much in line with our status as Africa’s leading Sovereign voice and player in climate action.

    “Parties to this Convention from Nigeria include government officials, representatives from the private sector, civil society, the voluntary sector, state governments, media, multilateral institutions, representatives of marginalised communities, and many others.

    “It is imperative to point out that the overall Nigerian delegation to COP28 comprises Government-sponsored (Federal and State) and non-government-sponsored participants (from Private Companies, NGOs, CSOs, Media, academia), etc.

    “The Federal Government-funded delegation is made up of a total of 422 persons, as follows: 32 persons from National Council on Climate Change and 34 from Federal Ministry of Environment

    “Others were 167 delegates from all ministries, 67 from the presidency, 9 from the Office of the Vice President, 40 from National Assembly and 73 from  Federal Parastatals/Agencies,” Idris said.

    The Minister further explained that, as the biggest economy and most populous country in Africa, with a substantial extractive economy and extensive vulnerability to climate change, Nigeria had a significant stake in climate action,

    “Therefore, our active and robust participation at COP is therefore not unwarranted”.

    According to the minister, COP28 presents an array of investment and partnership opportunities for the various sectors affected by climate change, and Nigeria is already benefiting from its ongoing participation.

    “Nigeria and Germany signed an accelerated performance agreement to expedite the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative to improve Nigeria’s electricity supply.

    “The agreement was signed by Mr Kenny Anuwe, the Managing Director and CEO of FGN Power Company, and Ms Nadja Haakansson, Siemens Energy’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Africa, at a ceremony witnessed by President Tinubu and Chancellor Scholz.

    “Also, President Tinubu hosted a high-level meeting with stakeholders and investors on the Nigeria Carbon Market and the Electric Buses Rollout Programme on the margins of the COP28 climate summit.

    “Similarly, the President unveiled the Nigeria Carbon Market Activation Plan, co-chaired by the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Mr Zacch Adedeji, and the Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change Dr Dahiru Salisu.

    “The Electric Buses programme is only the first step in a series of innovative, clean, modern, and sustainable initiatives across diverse sectors, all aimed at simultaneously addressing climate change-related challenges,

    “It also aimed at reducing carbon footprint, modernising infrastructure systems, and positioning Nigeria as an attractive destination for global investments,” Idris said.

    According to him, Nigeria stands to benefit from the Loss and Damage Fund established during COP27 in Egypt and formally operationalised at the opening plenary of COP28 in Dubai.

    He added that the Fund would provide substantial non-debt financing to support countries most affected by the impact of climate change.

    Idris disclosed that hundreds of millions of dollars had already been pledged as contributions to the Fund.

    “The President also met the President of UAE to concretise engagements between the two countries. This is aside from the bilateral talks held with several countries and multilateral partners.

    “However, it should be highlighted that, over the years, Nigeria has firmly demonstrated its climate action credentials by being the first African country to launch its Energy Transition Plan.

    “We are the first African country to issue a Sovereign Green Bond, and one of the first to pass national climate change legislation.

    “President Tinubu has been unequivocal in his position that Africa, which is battling problems of poverty and security and struggling to provide education and healthcare to her people, cannot be told to abandon its primary source of income,

    “And the source of income is mostly from extractive industries, without the West providing the funding and investment in alternative and clean energy sources,” he said.

    The minister explained that since assumption of office, president Tinubu had been a vocal champion for the African continent on the global stage, whether at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the G20, or the ongoing COP28.

    Idris further stressed that Tunubu had been supported by an equally active and engaged Nigerian delegations at these various fora.

    “It is, therefore, essential to keep setting the records straight while assuring Nigerians that President Tinubu and other officials on the Federal government delegation are in Dubai for serious business, not a jamboree”.

  • Kogi election: Court nullifies APC delegates list

    Kogi election: Court nullifies APC delegates list

    The Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, nullified and set aside the ward and local government congresses conducted on Feb. 7 by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi.

    The congresses were conducted for the purpose of nominating a governorship candidate for the November governorship election in the state.

    Justice James Omotosho nullified and set aside the congresses while delivering judgment in a suit instituted by a group of aggrieved APC members led by Mr Realwan Okpanachi.

    The court voided the two congresses on the grounds that they were not conducted in compliance with the Electoral Act 2022, and the constitution of the APC.

    The court barred the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC)  from recognising or using the unlawful delegates list that emanated from unlawful congresses for the party for the purpose of selecting its governorship flag bearer.

    Justice Omotosho ordered the APC leadership to conduct fresh congresses that would be in compliance Section 84 of the Electoral Act, 2022 and Section 13 of the party’s constitution.

    The judge agreed with the plaintiffs that the APC in Kogi failed to conduct ward and local government congresses as stipulated by relevant provisions of the law.

    He also agreed with Mr Ogwu James Onoja, SAN, and counsel to the plaintiffs, that the APC breached Section 84 of the Electoral Act and Section 13 of its own constitution.

    He said this was by concocting the purported list of delegates and submitting same to INEC without the knowledge of registered members of the party in the state.

    The judge held that during the trial of the case, the APC failed to disclose the venues and times where the purported ward and local government congresses were held.

    He said the party also failed to show the report of INEC officials that purportedly monitored the elections.

    He further held that the APC failed to produce the result sheet to show the scores recorded by the participants in the purported congresses.

    The judge said that the major document put at the disposal of the court to justify the conduct of the said  Feb. 7 congresses, did not contain a single name of any human being.

    He said it rather had signatures of imaginary participants at the purported congresses.

    With the absence of names on the documents, the judge said that the exhibit was worthless and that no probate value could be attached to it because it was against Section 133 of the Evidence Act.

    Earlier,  the judge dismissed the preliminary objections raised by APC that the court had no jurisdiction to entertain the suit.

    Plaintiffs in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/329/2023 are Realwan Okpanachi, Yahaya Nuhu, Omaonu  Arome, Mustapha Idoko, Aku  Goodman and Abu Onechiojo.

    The APC and INEC are the 1st and 2nd defendants.

    NAN

  • Pastor Tunde Bakare disgraced, as delegates shun voting for him

    As more than 2,300 delegates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Wednesday gather at Eagle Square, Abuja, to select their presidential candidate, one of the presidential aspirants, Pastor Tunde Bakare, could not secure a single vote.

     

    Bakare, who is a Nigerian Prophetic-Apostolic pastor, had vowed to transform Nigeria if elected as the next Nigerian President.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Bakare had a “zero” vote, alongside the former governor of Imo State, Rocha Okorocha and Ikeobasi Mokelu.

     

    However, his bid, having been quashed by the party’s delegates, would have to return to pastoring the Latter Rain Assembly, which later metamorphosed to Global Citadel Community Church (CGCC).

     

    On stepping down for another presidential aspirant, Bakare had strongly maintained that he would not let go of his political ambition.

     

    According to Bakare, rather than stepping down for another presidential aspirant, he would step up.

    Bakare
    Pastor Tunde Bakare

     

    In his words: “I am not here to step down for anyone. I am here to step up as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

     

    The clergy became more famous after he was reportedly arrested in March 2002 after preaching sermons critical of then-president Olusegun Obasanjo.

     

    He was the running mate of the Nigerian presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari in the 2011 Nigerian presidential election.

     

    Bakare was a member and also Legal Adviser at the Deeper Life Bible Church before he left to join the Redeemed Christian Church of God where he not only became a Pastor but also originated and founded the Model Parish before he received the call to start the Latter Rain Assembly.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that Bakare also said he would develop Nigeria like a genius if elected.

     

    The delegates of the APC gathered to vote on Tuesday in a primary election to choose the party’s candidate for next year’s election to replace the President Muhammadu Buhari.

     

    Buhari, who is stepping down after the two terms he is allowed in the constitution, arrived at the Eagle Square convention centre early in the evening of Tuesday before voting was to start.

     

    The Nigerian leader has spent days leading up to the convention in negotiations with the APC’s leaders seeking unity over a party candidate.

     

    He said: “The fate of the party depends on what we do here,” APC party chairman Abdullahi Adamu said, echoing Buhari’s call for unity in the ranks.

     

    “We cannot go into the general election next year without putting our house together.”

  • APC primaries: I will fight terrorism if elected president, Tinubu tells delegates

    APC primaries: I will fight terrorism if elected president, Tinubu tells delegates

    Sen. Bola Tinubu, one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirants has said that he will fight terrorism and insecurity in the country if elected as next president in 2023.

    He said this on Tuesday while addressing the party’s delegates at its special convention and presidential primary election at the Abuja Eagle Square.

    Tinubu commended other 23 aspirants in the race for conducting what he described as a decent campaign, saying that the competition would eventually make the APC stronger.

    He described himself as a unifier and the one which the current moment in the country calls for.

    “Nominate me as the party’s presidential candidate for 2023 because am competent and courageous to serve Nigeria, and deliver good governance” he said.

    Tinubu, a former two-term governor of Lagos State said he had the experience, record of achievements and the ability to deliver good governance if elected as the country’s next president.

    Tinubu added that true reform and progress lie not in copying others, but in identifying our own opportunities as a nation.

    “I have done this in Lagos State as governor for two terms. I humbly ask you to allow me to use these skills and experiences to advance the nation.

    “I come to you with a coherent vision on how to improve our nation, such that our schools, industry, agriculture and infrastructure will become the pride of all.

    “Ours shall be a land where all Nigerians will have equal chance and no one is excluded because of his ethnic background, religious creed, place of origin or social statues, we are all Nigerians.

    “By this statement, I seek your help and support to become our party’s nominee and standard bearer in the coming February 2023 presidential elections.

    “To lead Nigerians is a sacred trust, which I do not take lightly or seek selfishly, by giving me the party’s mandate, I hereby make solemn vow to make Nigeria the best home for its citizens,” he said.

    Tinubu expressed optimism that as an indivisible united country, Nigerians shall overcome the destructive forces attempting to steal the destiny of the nation.

    Also speaking to the delegates, Sen. Ahmad Lawan, President of the Senate said he would build on president Muhammadu Buhari’s achievements if elected as the country’s next president.

    “I am running for the office of the president of the country because this party has been built well around ideas which we all share,” he said.

    He appealed to the delegates to elect an aspirant that would build on Buhari’s achievements.

    Earlier, Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo assured that the party’s presidential primary election would be free, fair and transparent.

    Uzodinma is the chairman, Central Planning Committee of the APC special convention and presidential primary election.

    “Our party has always proved the opposition parties wrong and we will proof that today with a free, fair and transparent election, ” he said.

    Rotimi Amaechi, the immediate past Minister of Transportation and a former two-term governor of Rivers while speaking to the delegates, said he was the most qualified aspirant to be the country’s next president having served in various capacities.

    Contrary to speculations, all 23 APC presidential aspirants that bought the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms were asked to sell their candidacy to the delegates.

    Meanwhile, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, Gov. Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, Demeji  Bankole and Mrs Uju Ken-Ohanenye, the only APC female presidential aspirant had all stepped down for Tinubu.

    As at the time of filing this report, Pastor Felix Nicholas, a Nigerian based in United States of America and the youngest APC presidential aspirant also stepped down for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

    Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi also a presidential aspirant, reiterated his ability, experience and what takes to ensure electoral victory for the APC in 2023, saying that he remains in the race.

    He appealed to the delegates to elect him as the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, adding that he had the support of women, youths and persons with disability in the country

  • Primaries: You can’t wish Nigeria well and vote for someone you do not believe in – Osinbajo

    Primaries: You can’t wish Nigeria well and vote for someone you do not believe in – Osinbajo

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday said you cannot wish Nigeria well by voting for someone you don’t believe in.

    The Vice President revealed this at the venue of the APC Convention in Abuja, the Vice president reminded the 2322 delegates that the future of the country lies in their hands.

    He said, 2,322 persons will decide our future and our children, will decide the future of the largest black African nation.

    While urging them to vote right, Osinbajo said; “God allows us by our prayers to vote for someone who has the interest of this country at heart. You cannot vote for someone you do not believe in.

    “When you vote tonight know that your vote carries the answers that you have prayed for the future of Nigeria and that of our children. Your vote will decide our future, the future of our children as well as the largest black African nation”.

    Osinbajo who disclosed that he is
    deeply honoured to stand with the other 22 aspirants to share the stage with them said, Nigeria has all its takes to compete with other nations.

    “I’ve schooled here, work here, been around here all my life. It is possible to have a world class health care system, explore oil and gas in the Niger Delta, south east, Gombe, we can have one of the best steel companies here.

    “We can build helicopters and planes etc and in two decade, we can become the fastest developed nation on earth. We have the talent and resources, we have the capacity.

    “We can release a hundred million people out of poverty, social welfare program for the poor. We’ve done the most ambitious projects under President Muhammadu Buhari. Everything we can imagine or dream is within our reach. All that is left is for us to make the right decision tonight.

    ” In discharging my duties as vice president in the past 7 years, I am most prepared for the task ahead and I will be ready from day one. It is for this reason that I Vice President Yemi Osinbajo present myself to you as the presidential candidate tonight”, Osinbajo added.

  • APC Presidential primary: If I am not qualified don’t vote me – Amaechi urges delegates

    APC Presidential primary: If I am not qualified don’t vote me – Amaechi urges delegates

    A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC and the immediate past minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has urged delegates not to vote for him if he’s not qualified.

    He called on delegates to vote candidates based on experience and not financial rewards.

    Amaechi stated this while addressing delegates at the APC convention and presidential primary election at Eagle Square, Abuja.

    He commiserated with family of those that were killed at the St. Francis Catholic church Owo, by unknown gunmen.

    Amaechi who was a former speaker of Rivers state House of Assembly, a two term governor of the state, and two term minister of transport said he is most experienced and urged the delegates to vote him.

    ” I just turned 57 years and i might not be the youngest or the oldest but I have what it takes.

    “Don’t vote for me if I am not qualified. I am the most experienced among all the aspirants.

    “I was Speaker of Rivers state, Governor for two terms, Chairman of Governors forum twice and Minister transportation, again I served twice.

    “First in history of Nigeria, I led a campaign to remove a sitting government. As a governor I built 300 to 500 schools, 150 health centres, employed 600 doctors.

    “Built 500 roads, built power. Crime had reduced”, Amaechi stated.

    Amaechi is one of the aspirants from the South South region on the platform of the All Progressive Congress at the presidential primary.

    Though about six aspirants stepped down for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu so far.