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  • Kano Governor-elect declares assets ahead of inauguration

    Kano Governor-elect declares assets ahead of inauguration

    Kano state Governor-elect, Malam Abba Yusuf, has declared his assets and liabilities in a completed form submitted on Friday to the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, Kano office.

    This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor-elect, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa.

    The Governor-elect, who was received by the CCB State Director, Hajia Hadiza Larai Ibrahim, said his earnest declaration of assets is a demonstration of transparency and accountability that will form the bedrock of the incoming administration in Kano State.

    He said: ”Today, I have fulfilled the constitutional obligation of declaring my assets before assuming office on May 29.”

    The Governor-elect, told his host that public service is a calling: “It is a service to humanity and I am always ready to serve, having won the confidence of the good people of Kano State.”

    He declared that the coast is now clear for the journey of restoration of sustainable development in all sectors, where every kobo of the public fund spent will not only be justifiable but accountable in Kano State under his watch.

    He assured that all the public officials, including political appointees that will serve in his administration, will be mandated to also declare their assets as required by the Law.

  • Plateau governor-elect promises to return displaced persons to ancestral homes

    Plateau governor-elect promises to return displaced persons to ancestral homes

    Plateau governor-elect Caleb Mutfwang has promised to work with other leaders toward returning persons displaced by violent attacks, to their ancestral homes.

    Mutfwang made the promise in Jos during the 2023 Nzem Berom celebration, the cultural day of the Berom people.

    He prayed for an end to the renewed killings in Plateau, to enable citizens who have laboured over the years to enjoy the dividends of democracy.

    The governor-elect praised the Berom people for their resilience and commitment towards the rebuilding of Plateau, urging them not to relent as it was for the greater good of the state.

    “By the grace of God, I will work together with other leaders to ensure that our people that are displaced from their villages are returned to their ancestral land. 

    “Berom land will flourish again; Plateau will flourish again; and Nzem Berom will attract other people, not only from Plateau, but other states in Nigeria and internationally.

    “The history of Plateau cannot be complete without the history of the Berom. You cannot say you have developed Plateau without developing Berom land; you cannot secure the state without securing Berom land.

    “I am glad that today, other ethnic nationalities on the Plateau are gathered in solidarity with the Berom nation. This is the direction that we must go as people of Plateau from May 29,” he said.

    Mutfwang stated that his administration would focus on uniting Plateau and ensuring that cultural festivals were developed and packaged so that the state would regain its name as a home of peace and tourism.

    Earlier, Bauchi State governor Bala Muhammad had described the Berom people as hospitable and accommodative, promising to work in collaboration with the incoming governor to bring development to Plateau.

    Muhammad expressed confidence that the incoming governor would surpass the expectations of Plateau people in view of his competent leadership qualities exhibited over the years.

    Similarly, Senator representing Plateau North, Istifanus Gyang, stated that the Berom economy had undergone phases and stages of metamorphosis from the pre-colonial era which was widely regimented and characterised by farming, hunting, animal husbandry, among others.

    Gyang noted that the annual festival offers an opportunity to strengthen the bond of unity and brotherhood among the Berom people and other ethnicities in the state.

    He expressed hope that the incoming administration would address prevailing insecurity that had dislodged various communities.

  • Benue governor-elect, Alia unveils 29-member transition committee

    Benue governor-elect, Alia unveils 29-member transition committee

    The Benue Governor-elect, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia has constituted a 29-member transition committee toward a smooth takeover on May 29.

    This is contained in a statement signed by his Director of Communications, Mr. Tersoo Kula on Thursday in Makurdi.

    Kula said that the committee was to collaborate with the State Government transition committee to ensure a seamless handover of power.

    “The committee has a former state Head of Service, Chief Mike Iordye as its chairman, while Mr. Dan Ashiekaa is to serve as secretary.

    “Other members are Prof. John Enyi, Prof. Steve Ugbah, Mr. Hinga Biem, Dr. Moses Tule, Mr. Samuel Agule, Mr. Paul Biam, Mr. Moses Atagher, and Dr. Emmanuel Atser among others, ” he said.

    Kula said that the committee would be inaugurated on Friday in Makurdi.

  • Benue Governor-elect tasks security agencies on community killings

    Benue Governor-elect tasks security agencies on community killings

    Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, the Benue Governor-elect has tasked security agencies to find the killers of 46 persons in Umogidi community of Entekpa-Adoka in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.

    Alia said this when he spoke with newsmen on Friday in Abuja.

    He sympathised with the families of the deceased and condoled with the entire community over the killing.

    Alia urged members of the community and the entire state to remain calm and law-abiding.

    He promised to collaborate with communities and security agencies to end killings in the state on his assumption of office on May 29.

    “I am saddened over the killings and I call on the government at all levels to be more proactive to address the security challenges in the state.

    “Government should also stay close to the bereaved families in these trying times.

    “My fraternal prayers are with the souls of the deceased to rest in perfect peace, and peace should take prominence in the communities, in the interest of all and sundry,” he said.

  • BREAKING! Labour Party’s Alex Otti emerges Abia governor-elect

    BREAKING! Labour Party’s Alex Otti emerges Abia governor-elect

    The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has declared Alex Otti of the Labour Party, (LP) winner of the Abia state governorship election.

    Otti emerged winner after defeating his closest rival, Okey Ahiwe of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) at the elections conducted on the 18th of March, 2023.

    Otti scored 175,467, Ahiwe polled 88,529 while Nwafor of YPP got 28,972.

    The Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, Prof Nnenna Nnannaya-Oti declared Otti the winner on Wednesday evening at the resumption of the final collation of governorship election results in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.

    Recall that INEC suspended collation of results in the state but resumed 48 hours later to make the announcement.

    The last time the LP produced a governor in the last 20 years was when Olusegun Mimiko was elected Ondo State governor from February 2009 to February 2017.

    Before the announcement, Nnannaya-Oti said she will do the right of the people and protect democratic values.

    “I shall stand squarely and unapologetically on these principles. The people’s votes and mandate shall stand.

    “The pastor and the mother in me will not permit me to do anything that will adversely affect the future of our children,” said Nnannaya-Oti, who is the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

     

  • I’m not the best of all to lead Benue state – Governor- Elect, Fr Hyacinth Alia

    Benue State Governor-elect, and Christian cleric,  Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has revealed that his emergence was divinely orchestrated.

    According to the cleric, he’s not the most qualified to lead the state but attributed his victory to God.

    Alia, however, said God who made him governor, would qualify him to lead the State.

    He disclosed this in his victory speech yesterday

    The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had declared Alia the winner of last Saturday’s governorship election in the State.

    Alia of the All Progressives Congress, APC, defeated his closest rival, Titus Uba of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, and Herman Hembe of the Labour Party to emerge winner of the poll.

    The Catholic priest polled 473,933 votes to defeat Uba his closest opponent who scored 223,913

    Delivering his victory speech, Alia said: “My beloved fellow citizens of Benue State,I stand before you today as the duly elected Governor of Benue state.

    “I recognize what an enormous privilege and honor it is to be trusted with the government of the State especially at this time and am deeply conscious of it. I would like to say that God does not call the qualified! He qualifies the called.

    “I may not be the most qualified Benue son to lead the State at this time but the Good Lord who has called me will qualify me.”

    Alia commended people of the State for voting massively for him.

    “Never in my life have I seen a people express their desires and wishes so passionately as I saw from you in this election,” he said.

  • Oborevwori reacts to victory as Delta governor-elect

    Oborevwori reacts to victory as Delta governor-elect

    Chief Sheriff Oborevwori has dedicated his victory at Saturday’s governorship election to God, while commending the Delta people for their immense support.

    Oborevwori, who celebrated his victory at the Government House Chapel on Monday with Thanksgiving to God, said all powers belongs to God.

    Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled a total of 360,234 votes to defeat his closest contender and rivalry, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege of the All Progressives Congress who polled 240,229 votes.

    The State Collation and Returning Officer, Prof. Abraham Owunari, the Vice-Chancellor, Uniport, who announced the results before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Office, pronounced Oborevwori winner of the election having satisfied the law.

    Oborevwori said, “to the glory of God, today, I was declared the winner of the 2023 Governorship election in Delta State by the INEC.

    “What an enormous privilege and honour it is to be entrusted with the government of this great state.

    “Indeed, words are not enough to describe my joy and gratitude at being massively elected by you to serve as your governor in the next four years.

    “I am deeply humbled by your faith and vote of confidence in me.

    “I dedicate this victory to the Almighty God because power, as we know, belongs to God.”

    He noted that the victory was a remarkable mandate for his party because it affirms that the people believed and understood that the right foundations had been laid by the Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa led administration to build a stronger and more prosperous Delta State.

    “I celebrate His Excellency, Gov. Okowa, for his groundbreaking strides in human capital development, infrastructural renewal, and peace building.

    “Mine is a mandate for consolidation and growth, for investment and economic reform, and for making the youth the centrepiece of our policies and programmes.

    “I have learned many things in the last six and a half years as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly.

    “One of them is that, I have learned the importance of setting the priorities of government, communicating the goals and outcomes of policies and programmes, and pursuing them with relentless zeal.

    “I certainly believe that my rich experiences in the executive and legislative arms of government put me in good stead to provide good governance to our people.

    He added, “my goal remains to make life richer, better, and more fulfilling for all,” he said.

    On his part, Okowa congratulated the Governor-elect, Sheriff Oborevwori and his deputy, Chief Monday Onyeme, and all the members of the State House of Assembly elect.

    Okota noted that the elections came with lots of lesson such that cannot be forgotten.

    He said that there had been challenges, and that mistakes had been made but going forward, the incoming administration must learn to relate with all citizens, youths and not only party members.

    At the thanksgiving, former Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan among other stakeholders and well wishers were in attendance.

  • INEC declares Nwifuru of APC as Ebonyi governor-elect

    INEC declares Nwifuru of APC as Ebonyi governor-elect

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abakaliki on Monday, declared APC’s governorship candidate, Mr Francis Nwifuru as winner of Saturday’s governorship election in the state.

    The INEC’s State Collation Officer, Prof. Charles Igwe, Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsuka (UNN) declared Nwifuru as the winner having satisfied the electoral act.

    Igwe said that Nwifuru polled 199, 131 votes to win the poll.

    According to him, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of the APC, having satisfied the requirement of the law is hereby declared the winner and is returned elected by the Returning Officer.

    He said that the Prof. Bernard Odoh of APGA, polled  52,189 to emerge second, while Dr Ifeanyi Odii of the PDP, polled 80,191 votes.

    He said that the total number of accredited votes was 350,345, out of the 1,597,646 registered votes in the state.

    He added that the total votes cast was 349,941, valid vote, 342,554, while the rejected votes stood at 7,387.

    The governor-elect won in 10 out of the 13 Local Government Areas of the state, while the APGA candidate won in two LGAs and the PDP candidate one.

    Nwifuru would be the fourth executive governor of the 27 year-old state.

  • Election Tribunal: Davido knocks Oyetola over alleged over-voting in Osun polls

    Election Tribunal: Davido knocks Oyetola over alleged over-voting in Osun polls

    Nigerian Music artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has berated Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, for his claims of over-voting during the July 16 governorship elections in the state.

    Davido made his grievances known with a tweet on his Twitter page on Monday morning.

    He added that governor Oyetola is spreading lies thereby destroying his legacy as the governor of the state.

    His Tweet reads in part: “You’re actually just a bad human being @GboyegaOyetola; no other way to put it. Spreading lies everywhere, destroying your legacy (not like you even have).

    “It’s done and dusted. @inecnigeria, please, is there any such thing as over-voting with your new BVAS Machine? NOV 27th WE MOVE!!”.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Osun state governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke has dismissed reports circulating that he admitted to Over-voting in some parts of the state.

    Adeleke’s Spokesperson Rasheed Olawale had released a statement on Sunday evening on behalf of the governor-elect debunking the report, adding that Ademola’s defense was being twisted.

    Olawale said the defence filed before the Tribunal dismissed Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola’s claim of over-voting in 750 polling, stressing that the over-voting was created by the incomplete data of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System based on the unsynchronised BVAS report that was used by the petitioners.