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  • Kano governor, Yusuf swears in council Chairmen, Councillors

    The governor of Kano State, Kabir Yusuf has sworn in the newly elected chairmen in Saturday’s election in the state.
    The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) swept all the 44 local government chairmanship seats and 484 councillorship seats in the council polls, according to the result released by the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC).
    Kano Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Bar. Haruna Isa Dederi, administered the oath of office on the chairmen at the African House of the Government House, Kano.
    The Chairman of Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. Sani Lawal Malumfashi, issued the certificates of return to the chairmen, saying the certificate certified them to be legitimate leaders of their local government areas, respectively.
    Speaking during the  inauguration, Governor Abba Yusuf emphasised the importance of the election which he said is in conformity with the Supreme Court judgment affirming the financial autonomy of the 774 Local Government Councils.
    He charged the newly elected chairmen to assume office with immediate effect and hit the ground running by discharging their duties effectively and efficiently to deliver the trust reposed on them by the electorate.
    He admonished them to lead with fear of Allah and be guided by the oath of office they sworn to as they will give account of their actions and inactions before their creator in the hereafter.
    “As you may be all aware, in July, this year, the Supreme Court of Nigeria had delivered a landmark judgment affirming the financial autonomy of all the 774 local government councils in the country as a committed proponent of democracy and the rule of law.
    “Our administration in the state immediately swung into action by activating the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC for the conduct of the local government polls as guided by the extant law and also proceeded with the dissolution of the Interim Management Committee.
    “You may equally recall, when this administration took the mantle of leadership of the state, we resisted the temptation to dissolve the then existing local government council that we inherited, even though all of them were from the opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC). Not only did we preserve them, we never denied them any of their entitlements.
    “Today, we have 44 duly elected chairmen across the local government and 484 newly elected councillors. I congratulate the leadership and management of Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC for a thorough and for the good job done inspite of unnecessary distractions by politicians who tried to stall the process for their own selfish interest.
    “Let me also thank the good people of Kano State for coming out enmasse to exercise their civic duty peacefully and orderly manner devoid of any rancour.
    “Let me seize this opportunity to call on the newly elected chairmen and councillors to lead with fear of Allah and be guided by the oath of office as you will give account for your actions and inactions before your creator in the hereafter.”
  • NNPP sweeps Kano council poll

    NNPP sweeps Kano council poll

    Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) on Saturday announced that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) swept all the 44 local government chairmanship seats and 484 councillorship seats in the council polls held on Saturday.

    KANSIEC Chairman, Prof. Sani Lawal Malurnfashi, who briefed reporters on the outcome of local government election at the commission’s headquarters in Kano, described the election as credible, fair and peaceful.

    Prof. Malurnfashi said: “Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) had exercised and observed its Constitutional mandates of planning, organizing, coordinating, observing and conducting Local Government Election in Kano State of Nigeria.

    “The exercise had been largely peaceful and successful in all ramifications. The Commission therefore deeply appreciates the roles played by the critical stakeholders, notably Security Agencies, Media organizations, Leaders of Political Parties, Civil Society organizations, Religious Leaders, Community Leaders, Youth and Women organizations, towards the actualization of grass root. Democracy in the State.

    “The Commission is also profouncily grateful to the good people of Kano State for their collective support, prayers and expression of positive emotions.

    “The peaceful conduct of the exercise is a doubtless manifestation of public acceptability of the exercise in terms of credibility, fairness and decency.

    “Six Political Parties participated: AA, AAC, ACCORD, ADC, APM, and NNPP.

    “NNPP won all 44 Local Government Chairmanship and 484 Councillorship Positions contested.”

  • Just in: Court sacks all candidates of NNPP for Kano LG polls

    Just in: Court sacks all candidates of NNPP for Kano LG polls

    A Federal High Court in Kano has sacked all 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for Saturday’s local government elections.

    The ruling was delivered on Friday by Justice Simon Amobeda following a case filed by Engineer Muhammad Babayo and a faction of the NNPP against the party’s leadership.

    Justice Amobeda ruled that the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) should accept a new list of candidates submitted by the faction led by the recognised State Chairman, Dalhatu Shehu Usman, in accordance with the party’s constitution.

    “The defendant is hereby restrained from releasing the voters register for the 2nd Defendant to conduct the proposed election on 26th October 2024,” the judge declared.

    He further instructed that KANSIEC must recognize the list of candidates submitted by the plaintiffs.

    The case listed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), KANSIEC, the Inspector General of Police, and the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) as the defendants.

    The judgment has thrown the local government elections into further controversy. The court also barred security agencies from providing protection at the polling units if the election goes ahead without the updated candidate list.

    “The 2nd Defendant is hereby directed to accept as genuine and subsisting the list of NNPP candidates submitted to it by the recognized State Chairman, Dalhatu Shehu Usman,” the judge ruled, adding that “any other list submitted for the 2024 Local Government Election in Kano State should be rejected.”

    In addition, Justice Amobeda instructed the 3rd and 4th defendants—namely, the Inspector General of Police and the DSS—not to provide security for the election under the current arrangement.

    “That the 3rd and 4th Defendants are forthwith restrained from providing security and protection to the scene of the Election plans to take place on the 26th October, 2024,” the court ruled.

  • Court nullifies attempts to halt LG election in Kano

    Court nullifies attempts to halt LG election in Kano

    The Kano State High Court granted the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) the authority to proceed with the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, nullifying all attempts by political parties to stop the exercise.

    Justice Sanusi Ma’aji, presiding over the case, ruled that KANSIEC is empowered by the Constitution to conduct, supervise, and oversee local government elections across the 44 local government areas (LGAs) in Kano State. The case was brought by KANSIEC against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 13 other political parties.

    In his ruling, Justice Ma’aji emphasised that any effort to obstruct the process would be deemed null and void.

    “KANSIEC, under the provisions of the Constitution, is mandated to hold elections in the state. Any attempt to truncate this process is a nullity,” he said.

    The judge also called on security agencies to ensure the protection of lives and property during the election.

    “It is crucial that security agencies urgently provide the necessary protection to safeguard lives and properties during the conduct of the elections tomorrow,” he ordered.

    This ruling comes after a Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice Simon Amobeda, on Tuesday halted the council elections, citing the alleged illegal constitution of KANSIEC. However, the state high court’s ruling has now cleared the way for the polls to proceed as planned.

    With this decision, Kano State is poised to conduct its long-awaited local government elections, with KANSIEC ready to carry out its constitutional mandate.

    Kano Electoral Body Insists On Conducting LG Polls Despite Legal Challenges

     

  • Yusuf presents Staff of Office to new Emir of Rano

    Yusuf presents Staff of Office to new Emir of Rano

    Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf, of Kano State on Monday presented Stadf of Office to Alhaji Muhammad Umar, as Emir of Rano.

    Speaking after the presentation in Rano town, Yusuf said the state government appreciated the contributions of traditional institutions in promoting peace and stability in the state.

    The governor urged the second class Emir to remain a father to all his subjects, without discrimination and to accord priority attention to education.

    The governor said “I used the opportunity to urge the royal father to lead by example and represent his people with equity and fairness.

    “The Emir is a man of integrity, I am confident that he will continue to lead the good people of his emirate with exemplary leadership and integrity.

    “I believe that the emir will live by the tenets of his office and in peace with his people,” he said.

    In his acceptance speech, the new Emir promised to be just and fair to all people in the emirate.

    The traditional ruler commended Gov. Yusuf and Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for their efforts in providing meaningful projects and promoting peace in the state.

    He appealed to the governor to revoke the 5km road project in the area and reassign it to another contractor for speedy execution.

    He said: The 5km road was crucial to the people of Rano but unfortunately the contractor handling the project cannot handle it.

    “We are also faced with water scarcity issue and past governments have made efforts to address it by tapping water from Tiga.

    “But there is a nearby mountain that can provide and supply Rano and environs with the necessary required water supply.

    NAN reports that the event was graced by the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, members of state and National Assembly, traditional rulers and membership of business community.(

  • Kano govt donates ₦100 million to Jigawa fire victims

    Kano govt donates ₦100 million to Jigawa fire victims

    The Kano State Government has donated ₦100 million to assist victims of the recent fire disaster in Majia, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

    Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the donation during a condolence visit to his Jigawa counterpart, Governor Umar Namadi, at the Government House in Dutse.

    In a statement released by Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor emphasized that the funds are intended to provide relief to the families of those who lost their lives and to support the treatment of those injured in the fire.

    He highlighted the strong historical and cultural ties between Kano and Jigawa States, reaffirming Kano’s solidarity with Jigawa during this time of grief.

    Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and those recovering from injuries, offering prayers for divine intervention to prevent future tragedies of this nature.

    In response, Governor Namadi expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the people of Jigawa State, thanking Kano for its generous support during this difficult time. He assured that the funds would be judiciously used to aid the victims and their families.

    Governor Namadi also disclosed that, as of Thursday evening, 167 lives had been lost, and 67 individuals were receiving treatment at various medical facilities within and outside the state.

     

  • NNPP: Crisis looms as Yusuf, Kwankwaso squabble over SSG, Commissioner

    NNPP: Crisis looms as Yusuf, Kwankwaso squabble over SSG, Commissioner

    The crisis seems to be brewing between Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State and his political godfather, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, with the former allegedly refusing to sack two top government functionaries as directed by the latter.

    NAN gathered in Kano on Tuesday that the affected functionaries are the Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye and Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Abdullahi Bichi.

    The source said Kwankwaso was uncomfortable with Bichi’s refusal to take instructions from him in handling some of his official duties.

    It was also gathered that the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) national leader wants Dantiye to be replaced with a social media influencer whom he considered more competent to manage the ministry and image of the state government.

    Sources close to the governor said Yusuf would rather have a one-to-one discussion with Kwankwaso over the issue than to act on his ‘orders’.

    NAN further gathered that a group known as “Abba Tsaya Da Kafarka,” meaning, ”Abba,Wake Up And Assert Yourself” has emerged, in support of Yusuf.

    According to sources close to the group, it has become important for Yusuf to stop behaving like an errand boy.

    The source said the group believed that Kwankwaso hand-picked most of the government’s political office holders, including the commissioners.

    NAN checks also found that members of the National Assembly on the platform of the NNPP recently met with Yusuf and urged him to assert his independence.

    Similarly, Alhaji Hamisu Dumgurawa, chairman NNPP in Kano State, has announced the suspension of the SSG and Alhaji Muhammad Doggon, Commissioner for Transport from the party.

    He said that the two principal officers were suspended over alleged ant-party activities.

    When contacted Kwankwaso said he was in line with the actions of the party chairman, adding that as a loyal party man, he would not contradict the party leadership.

    “I will not say anything more since the party chairman has already addressed it”, he said.

  • Fresh crisis hits NNPP as Kano SSG, Commissioner suspended

    Fresh crisis hits NNPP as Kano SSG, Commissioner suspended

    The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano has announced the suspension of the State Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, and the Commissioner of transportation, Muhammad Diggol.

    The State party Chairman, Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, confirmed this to Daily Trust Monday.

    Earlier, an audio clip where he announced the suspension of the two key chieftains of the party had gone viral.

    He said the duo were suspended over disloyalty and abuse of power and creating chaos in the party.

    “We are announcing today that we have suspended the SSG Abdullahi Baffa Bichi and the commissioner of transportation, Muhammad Diggol over abuse of power, office and disloyalty to the party.

    “We are commending the leadership of the party from their wards and the Local Government confirmed to us. They are all from Bichi north where they all came from for bringing the issue to us in written.

    “In our capacity as leaders of the party, we sat and consider that this is the best decision to take until we are done investigation on the issue.”

    There is a growing crisis in the Bichi area of the NNPP between the stakeholders in the party.

     

  • Just in: Fire destroys popular Kantin-Kwari textile market in Kano

    Just in: Fire destroys popular Kantin-Kwari textile market in Kano

    A fire outbreak on Saturday night affected famous Kano textile market, Kantin-Kwari.

    Goods and properties worth millions of naira, belonging to shop owners were notably destroyed in a fire incident that happened late evening.

    Shop owners at the market battled to salvage the situation while the fire raged, all efforts fell apart.

    A trader in the market, Alhaji Hamisu Sabo, who spoke to Blueprint narrated his experience.

    He said, “Somebody called me around 7:30pm today (Saturday) that the market is on fire. On getting there, it was only two shops that were already been burnt down, but all things are in control. So we are trying to look at the actual cause of the fire outbreak.”

    Authorities are yet to speak on the incident as the time of filling this report.

    Kano state plays host to one of the major textile business hubs in Nigeria and sub-saharan Africa.

  • Defection: Senator Barau receives hundreds of NNPP members, says era of ‘red cap’ over in Kano soon

    Defection: Senator Barau receives hundreds of NNPP members, says era of ‘red cap’ over in Kano soon

    The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has received hundreds of grassroots leaders of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying it would soon be rare to see someone with a red cap, the symbol of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano State.

    Responding to a question on the gale of defections rocking the NNPP in Kano State after receiving hundreds of grassroots leaders of the party at the National Assembly, he said the rate at which the NNPP members, including their leaders, are trooping to the APC is a testament to the growing popularity and support APC is getting in Kano State despite being an opposition party.

    ” I will continue to receive NNPP members rushing to join our party. Politics is a game of numbers. If you have a political party and members of other parties are not joining you, it means there is a problem.

    “The NNPP members are attracted to the APC by our numerous interventions across critical spheres of our state and the country at large by the President Tinubu administration.

    ” At the formation of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu went across the country to woo people to the party. And this was why the party became popular in the country. We will continue receiving NNPP and other party members regardless of what some people say.
    “Time will come. You will be looking for someone with a red cap, the symbol of the Kwankwasiyya, and you won’t see any in Kano. We will get there soon.

    ” We are doing this to lay a solid foundation for our party, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and others to win the presidential, governorship, national and state House of Assembly elections come 2027 in Kano and beyond,” he was quoted in a statement by his media aide, Ismail Mudashir.

    The Deputy National Women Leader of the APC, Hajiya Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim, who witnessed the defection, commended Senator Barau, describing him as a blessing to the APC, the people of Kano State, the North and the country.

    “The massive support our party is receiving in Kano shows the days of the NNPP are numbered in the state. We will take back our state at the poll come 2027, by Allah’s grace,” she said.

    Meanwhile, the Deputy President of the Senate has received members of the APC Amalgamated Support Groups in Kano State at the National Assembly.

    Under the leadership of Hon. Shehu Isa Direba, the group was at the National Assembly to reaffirm their support and appreciation for Senator Barau over his various interventions in the state.

    The group, comprising former LG chairmen, party stakeholders, farmers, businessmen, and civil servants, among others, said that with the support and interventions of Senator Barau, APC is no longer considered an opposition party in Kano.

    ” APC members are envied in Kano State by the NNPP, the ruling party in the state, because of Senator Barau’s numerous interventions, projects and programmes,” the group said.