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  • My security did not shot any resident – Tambuwal

    My security did not shot any resident – Tambuwal

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has refuted reports that a policeman attached to his convoy shot to death one Abdulrahman Aminu after the Nigeria at 60 special Jumu’at prayer in Sokoto.

    The denial was made in a statement signed by Tambuwal’s spokesperson, Muhammad Bello and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.

    Tambuwal described the incident which claimed the life of Aminu of Galadanci quarters in Sokoto metropolis and resulted in three other persons sustaining injuries as “unfortunate, inhuman and condemnable.”

    The Governor said that he along with the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Ka’oje, had condoled the family of the victim of the Friday-shooting which occurred at Sultan Bello mosque in the state capital.

    Tambuwal assured the family of the deceased that the state government would live no stone unturned in ensuring that the perpetrator is brought to book as the matter was being investigated by the state Police Command.

    According to him, so far the state Police Commissioner had briefed him that Sergeant Bello is in protective custody pending the outcome of a broader investigation.

    He added that the state government would not leave the police alone in the investigation, adding that all relevant security agents would also be involved.

    Tambuwal said that anybody found wanting would face the full wrath of the law.

    He prayed to Allah to grant the deceased Aljannatul Firdausi and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

    NAN reports that Sultanate Council had also issued a statement pointing out that Aminu’s death was attributed to a stampede caused by volleys of sporadic gunshots released by a police Sergeant Bello Garba attached to the Sultan Palace.

    According to the Sultanate Council, Garba had fired the shots to scare some youths who were dragging the sharing of money given to them after the 60th anniversary prayer at Sultan Bello mosque.

    NAN also report that the Police Command in Sokoto State, had confirmed the arrest and detention of Garba.

    The command said that the Sergeant shot Abdulrahman to death and injured Junaidu Abba, Babangida Muhammad and Awaisu Alti.

    The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Muhammad Sadiq, said that the Sergeant, of Counter Terrorism Unit Base 18 Gusau, was attached to Government House Sokoto.

    He said that “the policeman unprofessionally fired without reasonable justification at that material time.”

  • Policeman kills one, injure three others in stampede for Gov. Tambuwal’s free cash

    Policeman kills one, injure three others in stampede for Gov. Tambuwal’s free cash

    A stampede for the monetary gift doled out by Governor Aminu Tambuwal in Sokoto on Friday has led to tragedy after a policeman shot dead one person.

    The policeman also injured three others.

    The shooter, a police sergeant, identified as Bello Garba, was promptly arrested by the Sokoto Police Command.

    His victims have also been identified.

    Bello killed 25-year-old Aminu Abdulrahman and injured Junaidu Abba, Babangida Muhammad and Awaisu Alti, during the incident at Sultan Bello Jumu’at mosque, in Sokoto..

    The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Muhammad Sadiq, said all the victims were evacuated to Specialist Hospital Sokoto.

    The injured will be treated, while an autopsy will be carried out on the dead.

    Sadiq said victims were said to be sharing money doled out by Gov. Aminu Tambuwal after the Juma’at prayers to mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary.

    Sadiq said that the Sergeant, of Counter Terrorism Unit Base 18 Gusau, was attached to Government House Sokoto.

    He said that “the policeman unprofessionally fired without reasonable justification at that material time.”

    ”The Sokoto State Police Command condemns in its entirety the unwarranted, uncivil and unprofessional conduct of a Police Sergeant on special duty in the state.

    ”Commissioner of Police. Mr Sani Kaoje had ordered the detention and trial of the erring officer and charged the state Criminal Investigation Department to speed up investigation and come up with objective findings,” Sadiq said.

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    He added that the commissioner also charged all officers and men of the Command to deploy professional acumen, including psychological capacity to enhance the safety of the people, and not to resort to using arms against the populace.

    ”The incident occurred at about 2:30pm, shortly after the special Juma’at prayers offered in commemoration of Nigeria’s forthcoming 60th independence anniversary at Sultan Bello Juma’at Mosque.

    ”The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal while magnanimously giving out gifts to the needy, a brief distribution which gave birth to an upsurge in would-be beneficiaries.

    “However, in an unconventional effort to control the crowd after the departure of the governor the policeman fired the shot,” Sadiq added.

  • Tambuwal visits Obasanjo for political consultations

    Tambuwal visits Obasanjo for political consultations

    Sokoto state governor, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal on Saturday said former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, continues to remain relevant for consultations on issues of governance and challenges in Nigeria.

    The Governor made the remarks while paying an unscheduled visit at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Pent House residence of the former President, according to a spokesman for Obasanjo, Kehinde Akinyemi.

    The statement said the duo met behind closed doors for about an hour.

    After the meeting, the governor hinted that they had a successful parley and he was happy that the elder statesman was in high spirit despite the Covid-19 pandemic atmosphere.

    “You know Baba is our leader, statesman,” he said. “And it is always good for us to come around to see how he is doing, pay homage and consult him on very many issues of governance, that is why we have come this afternoon. And, we brought him the greetings and felicitations of the good people of Sokoto state.

    “We shall continue to learn from him, drink from his wealth of experience and fountain of his knowledge and wisdom on issues of governance and challenges of today. We prayed that God Almighty shall continue to give him good health as I have met him today, and may him and all of us survive this Covid-19 pandemic.”

    On governance in Sokoto state, the governor spoke on efforts of his administration to restore permanent stability after the recent outbreak of banditry.

    “We are re-establishing peace in the northern part of the state, where we have been having challenges of banditry,” he said.

    “Peace is returning and people are back to their farms and villages. Those of us in the IDPs camps are back in our homes and villages now. We are doing our best as a state government to ensure that we engender security. And we are doing our best to provide development and employment for our people,” Tambuwal disclosed.

    The governor, who arrived in Obasanjo’s residence at about 2:30 pm and left at 3:30 pm, was accompanied by eight members of his special advisers.

  • (TNG Analysis) 2023: Tambuwal re-positions PDP to thrash APC

    (TNG Analysis) 2023: Tambuwal re-positions PDP to thrash APC

    By Emman Ovuakporie
    Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Governors Forum, Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, and his colleagues on Saturday resolved to set up two strategic committees to help reposition the party towards reclaiming power from the All Progressives Congress, APC come 2023.
    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) in this analysis will bare the ultimate goal put in place by the major opposition party in Nigeria.
    The Forum in a communique issued late Saturday evening after a virtual meeting attended by its governors designed a roadmap towards making the opposition party more relevant to Nigerians in 2023.
    To this end, the Forum resolved to set up two committees on Legislative Affairs to be headed by the Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed.
    Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike is to head the Legal Affairs committee.
    Although it is not expressly stated in the communique that it’s a designed roadmap to ensure the APC led government is sent packing come 2023 but all the signals that the 2023 elections is already in the making are all over the country.
    Mohammed with his wealth of legislative experience is expected to monitor the Nigerian rubber-stamp legislature from imposing retroactive legislation on Nigerians.
    Wike who is a lawyer and the most vibrant governor in the country with many wrestling tactics will need to showcase his many years legal practice laced with his political sagacity.
    The Forum also formally ushered the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki vowing to give him 100percent support to ensure the APC does not get close to Denis Osadebey Government House in Benin City.
    Read Full Communique Below:
    COMMUNIQUE OF THE MEETING OF THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM
    The virtual meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum was held on 1st August, 2020. It was presided over by the Chairman, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR.
    2. The Governors deliberated on various issues concerning the Forum and the nation.
    3. The Governors encouraged all Nigerians to continue various efforts to contain the COVID-19 disease; and, lend support to the cooperative efforts between the States and Federal governments in the federation in the fight against the pandemic and in reopening of schools in a safe and responsible manner.
    4. The meeting resolved to set up two Committees of the Forum namely:
    i. *Legislative Liaison Committee:* This Committee is expected to liaise with both the national and state legislatures on legislative matters. The Legislative Liaison Committee is also expected to guide the Forum on pending Bills, including the Electoral Act Amendment and Constitution Review matters as it affects the Forum.
    Members of the Committee are as follows:
    a. Sen. Bala Mohammed – Chairman
    b. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa – Member
    c. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi – Member
    d. Gov. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel – Member
    e. Sen. Duoye Diri – Member
    *ii. Legal Affairs Committee:* This is expected to identify and coordinate legal matters affecting the Forum. In particular, the Committee is expected to guide the Forum on local government, inter-state and federal government relations. It is also expected to explore various infractions of the Constitution by the Federal Government including the arbitrary and illegal deductions from the Federation Account.
    Members of the Committee are as follows:
    a. Gov. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike – Chairman
    b. Gov. Darius Ishaku – Member
    c. Gov. Seyi Makinde – Member
    d. Gov. Samuel Ioraer Ortom – Member
    e. Hon. Bello Mattawale Maradun – Member
    The Director General of the Forum will serve as the Secretary to the two Committees.
    5. The Forum also welcomed formally the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and congratulated him on his emergence as the leader of the PDP in Edo State and the party’s candidate in the forthcoming September Gubernatorial election. The Forum further resolved to lend its complete and total support to the PDP in Edo State in order for it to emerge victorious in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
    6. The Forum congratulated Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, on his emergence as the flag bearer of PDP in the forthcoming October Gubernatorial election in Ondo State and resolved to support him and the party to recover Ondo State for the PDP in the election.
    7. The Forum enjoined Mr. President, INEC and security agencies to play an impartial role in the elections in Edo and Ondo States, while urging PDP supporters to stay vigilant and ensure that all votes are counted and all votes count.
    8. The Forum further reviewed the various PDP Congresses in all States of the federation and resolved to continue to support the party at all levels to enthrone internal democracy and consequently good governance in not only the PDP controlled states but in all the States of the federation.
    9. The Forum resolved to thank the National Chairman and members of the National Working Committee of the PDP in the way and manner they conducted primary elections in Edo and Ondo States and the generally rancor free congresses in many states of the federation. It urged the party to continue to deploy conflict resolution mechanisms to resolve any disputes.
    10. The meeting was attended by:
    i. Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal – Chairman – Sokoto
    ii. Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu – Vice-Chairman – Abia
    iii. Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri – Member – Adamawa
    iv. Sen. Bala Mohammed – Member – Bauchi
    v. Prof (Sen.) Ayade Benedict – Member – Cross River
    vi. Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa – Member – Delta
    vii. Gov. Godwin Obaseki – Member – Edo
    viii. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi – Member – Enugu
    ix. Gov. Seyi Makinde – Member – Oyo
    x. Gov. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike – Member – Rivers
    xi. Hon. Bello Mattawale Maradun – Member – Zamfara
    xii. Engr. David Umahi – Member – Ebonyi
    Represented by Deputy Governor – Barr. Eric Kelechi Igwe
    xiii. Hon. C.I.D. Maduabum – Director General
    *Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR*
    Chairman
    PDP Governors’ Forum
  • [TNG Analysis] Edo 2020: Positive vibes for Obaseki as Wike, Tambuwal, Okowa others lead PDP campaign train

    [TNG Analysis] Edo 2020: Positive vibes for Obaseki as Wike, Tambuwal, Okowa others lead PDP campaign train

    …Oshiomhole’s pleas hit rock
    …Oba of Benin warns ambitious guber aspirants
    …as Ekpoma monarch asks Oshiomhole to come back after guber polls in September
    By Emman Ovuakporie
    The campaigns in Edo State are in top gear as Godwin Obaseki gets positive vibes from the three Senatorial Districts of the heart beat of the nation.
    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) in this analysis takes a peep as to how the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC and the major opposition party in Nigeria have fared so far.
    Obaseki and his party in the last one week showcased that the reign of the APC is at the verge of going extinct in a state it once controlled for more than a decade.
    While the Adams Oshiomhole led campaign has been receiving negative vibes, the Obaseki camp led by the most vocal Governor in Nigeria, Nyesom Wike has been receiving positive vibration.
    Wike without mincing words has told Edo electorates that the election was a foregone conclusion as Obaseki has no opponent.
    In 2016, Oshiomhole had properly de-marketed Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu with all manners of unprintable graffiti.
    In Edo State you can conveniently call Edolites names but that of a doubtful character is always seen as a taboo.
    Oshiomhole had used such words to describe the person he now campaigns for barely four years after.
    This singular development has made it almost a walk over for Obaseki who has remained steadfast as the campaign progresses.
    His deputy Comrade Phillip Shaibu too has been on the prowl telling Edolites that the state will be turned into rubbles if the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, wins the forthcoming election.

    Shaibu said Edo had witnessed a lot of institutional growth where the government was supreme and not an individual but the victory of Ize-Iyamu and his godparents would change all that.

    Oshiomhole has been receiving very uncomfortable signals as some monarchs are already asking him to visit only after the guber polls in September a clear indication that he has been rejected.

    A monarch he sent packing few weeks from his departure from Dennis Osadebey Government House simply advised him to come back after September 19.

    His pleas fell on deaf ears in Edo Central that he massively marginalised for 8years as Governor.

    Edo Central arguably has the highest number of professors in Edo State scattered all over the world but while as a governor, the District was thrown into archival dustbin.

    It’s pay back time and the Esan people are waiting for the former comrade governor to preach the one man one vote mantra.

    Oba of Benin warns

    Disturbed by the show of shame by thugs in front of the Oba of Benin Palace, the Benin Traditional Council sent a warning signal to ambitious guber aspirants to steer clear of the palace.

    Read the full text of the statement below:

    PRESS RELEASE
    APPEAL FOR PEACE IN EDO STATE
    BTC.A40/VOLLVIII/227
    29th July, 2020
    The Benin Traditional Council observed with dismay the unruly behaviour of some youths outside the gate of the Palace on Saturday, 25 July, 2020, when His Excellency. Governor Godwin Obaseki and some other PDP Governors visited His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin.
    The Benin Traditional Council wishes to state that His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin warmly welcomed the august visitors, led by His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State. The meeting was cordial. During the meeting. His Royal Majesty recalled the warm reception accorded him by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State when the Omo Oba paid a “Thank You’ visit to those states. The courtesy visit of the esteemed august visitors to the Omo Oba ended very well.
    We were therefore surprised to hear later that there was an incident outside the Palace, directly in front of Oredo Local Government Secretariat. His Royal Majesty condemns this unruly behaviour that occurred in front of the Palace.
    We wish to reiterate and emphasize once more that the Benin Throne is not partisan. The Benin Traditional Council uses this medium to advise all political party members not to turn Edo State into a war zone because of gubernatorial ambition.
    His Royal Majesty is committed to peace and tranquility in the state and, peaceful up coming gubernatorial election.
    The Palace enjoin all well-meaning indigenes of Edo State to join His Royal Majesty in continuous prayers for peace and tranquility in Edo State and peaceful up-coming gubernatorial election.
    Long live Edo State.
    Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria
    Oba ghato kpere, Ise.
    BENIN TRADITIONAL COUNCIL
    (Frank Traber). Secretary Benin Traditional Council.

  • Sokoto Gov, Aminu Tambuwal loses father

    The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has lost his father, Sheikh Haruna Tambuwal.

    The older Tambuwal died on Thursday at 96.

    Sheikh Tambuwal was reported to have died in his residence during a brief illness at his residence in Tambuwal Council of Sokoto State.

    He is survived by children, including Governor Tambuwal, as well as grand children and great grand children.

    He was reported to have been buried shortly after his death according to Islamic rites.

  • Tambuwal gets N65.7b loan to buy cars, fertilizer, fund hajj

    Tambuwal gets N65.7b loan to buy cars, fertilizer, fund hajj

    Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s Sokoto state government said it would secure N65.7 billion loan to finance agricultural programmes, housing, water supply and enhance judicial administration in the state.

    On the shopping list are cars for judiciary, fertiliser for farmers, water and housing projects.

    The Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Saidu Umar disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the end of the state Executive Council meeting on Friday.

    He said the decision to secure the loan was taken by the council members in line with the state government’s effort to seek better ways of improving the lot of the people of the state.

    The SSG said the decision to obtain the loan was aimed at improving the peoples lives and promote economic development across the state.

    He explained that N550 million would be spent on procurement of 200 generators to provide safe drinking water in rural areas.

    He added that N140 million would be spent on the procurement of water resources implements.

    According to him, N4 billion would be accessed from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for agricultural loan facility as a counterpart funding.

    ” The sum of N10 billion will be sourced to finance the payment of contractors that would execute contracts awarded under the State Universal Basic Education Board
    (SUBEB).

  • Tension in Sokoto as Supreme Court delivers judgement in governorship dispute tomorrow

    Tension in Sokoto as Supreme Court delivers judgement in governorship dispute tomorrow

    …Police deploy 1,000 officials

    No fewer than 1000 police personnel, including plain clothed officials, have been deployed by the Sokoto Police command across Sokoto ahead of Monday’s Supreme Court ruling on the appeal by the Sokoto state governorship candidate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Sokoto on the 2019 general and rerun .

    The development was disclosed Sunday in Sokoto by the Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Kaoje.
    He said the measure was to ensure peace reigns before and after the hearing.

    Ka’oje explained that the command would focus on the Sokoto metropolis and its environs as well as on some strategic locations within their environs.

    ” We are on a 24-hour red alert and we are on standby , round the clock, 24/7. We will not waiver in our sustained routine and surprise tactics to keep the peace.

    ” We will leave no stone upturned in keeping the State safe and secure , for all the law abiding residents to conduct their lawful businesses,” the Police boss assured.

    He vowed the strategy would be maintained until further notice , in line with the recent directive issued by the Inspector General of Police ( IGP), on a 24-hour, nationwide red alert .

    He further expressed delight that zero-violence was witnessed during last Friday’s Congregational prayers across the state .

    ” The massive deployment of our officers and men has by the special grace of God, paid off and we will not relent in our efforts .

    ” This is to ward off any unpatriotic persons from breaching the peace, as well as the unrepentant criminals ,” the CP, added .

    Sokoto had dragged Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) before the Supreme Court over his reelection.

    He challenged the judgements of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal and that of the Appeal Court that all dismissed his petitions, for lack of merit.
    The Tribunal and Appeal Court had dismissed APC’s petition for lacking in merits on the 2nd of October and 22 of November, 2019, respectively.
  • Supreme Court Ruling: Tambuwal hails Atiku, urges Buhari to be magnanimous in victory

    Supreme Court Ruling: Tambuwal hails Atiku, urges Buhari to be magnanimous in victory

    Governor Aminu Tambuwal on Thursday commended the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar for diligently towing democratic path in challenging the outcome of the election in which President Muhammadu Buhari was declared winner.

    The Governor in a statement he personally signed on Thursday also urged President Muhammadu Buhari to be magnanimous in victory.

    Read full statement below:

    S/COURT JUDGEMENT: TAMBUWAL SALUTES ATIKU’S DOGGEDNESS, TENACITY

    ……URGES BUHARI TO BE MAGNANIMOUS IN VICTORY

    The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed the appeal filed by the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, GCON challenging the election of President Muhammadu Buhari.

    The verdict of the Supreme Court brought to a conclusion the long drawn legal battle. I want to specially commend Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for his doggedness, tenacity and strong belief in the judicial process. His stance has contributed in no small measure in advancing our democracy. He is without doubt an icon of democracy. His place in Nigeria’s democratic journey is assured.

    I urge our party members not to be dismayed. The legal way has a terminal stage. The verdict of the Supreme Court is final. In politics you win some, you lose some. Since our dear presidential candidate chose the legal way, it is a clear indication of the fact that he is not a supporter of resort to self – help, or violence, after all power comes from God and He alone gives it to whom He wishes at His own time and on His own terms.

    To President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), I congratulate him on his victory and urge him to be magnanimous. Rather than encourage his supporters to engage in wild jubilations, this is a time for circumspection and rallying of Nigerians for the arduous task of tackling our huge developmental challenges. This is a time for Mr. President to run an inclusive government and strive to forge a true Nigerian nation and spirit.

    Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal

    Oct. 31, 2019

    Sokoto

     

  • Tambuwal inaugurates committee to investigate Mabera killings

    Tambuwal inaugurates committee to investigate Mabera killings

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Friday inaugurated a 10-member committee to investigate the alleged killing of two persons by men of Nigerian Air Force in Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis.

    Tambuwal represented by Commissioner for Security and Carrier Matters, retired Col. Garba Moyi, said the 10-member committee was for fact-finding and would report back to government in five days.

    He said it would be chaired by DCP Charles Mozie of the command’s Criminal Investigation Department while Mr Abdulkadir Muhammad from Carrier and Security Matters office would serve as Secretary.

    Other members were from the Department of State Security, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

    The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar was represented on the committee by Ubandoman Sabon-Birni, Alhaji Malami Malami Maccido and the Distric Head of Gagi, Alhaji Sani Umar-Jabbi.

    Also on the committee were the state Director of Public Prosecution, Mr Muhammad Muhammad and Malam Ibrahim Shuni representing Civil Society Organisations.

    Tambuwal urged the committee members to be transparent in the course of the investigation, as the issues involved in human lives.

    He assured that the government would take appropriate measures based on the committee’s recommendations.

    The Police Command Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Sadiq had confirmed arrest of one suspect in connection to the alleged killing.