Northern group says Wamakko behind mass defections from PDP to APC

 

By Editor 

The Arewa Paradigm Shift (APS) has described the recent mass defections from the PDP to APC in Sokoto State as part of the strategies of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamako and "other key stakeholders renewed effort to reposition the opposition party ahead of the 2023 general elections".

The group recalled that "the first move towards the repositioning agenda spearheaded by Senator  Wamako was seen when Alhaji Ibrahim Gidado, Special Adviser to Governor Aminu Tambuwal  dumped the ruling PDP for the APC.and declared  allegiance to the APC.

The group, in a media statement signed by its Director of Mobilization, Alhaji Adamu Musa Illela, said the leadership of opposition APC has met on several occasions in Sokoto "to share brilliant ideas on how best to boost the political fortunes of the opposition party and has swung into action already".

The group explained that  Gidado, who was a former member of the state House of Assembly representing Sokoto South State Constityency 1, along with his supporters defected from the PDP for  worrisome lack of focus and distrust  from its leaders."

The former lawmakers defection along with his loyalists, according to the group was merely "a tip of the ice bag, as the Local Government Chairman of Tangaza Local Local Government, a very close associate of incumbent Governor Tambuwal, Alhaji Salihu Bashar Kalanjine along with 8 councillors of the council, also left for the APC in one swoop".

The statement noted that "more bigwigs of the ruling PDP are set to dump it soon, as the Wamako and party executives improvise on existing mobilization strategies". 

The group  then noted that "a new dawn in the history of Sokoto State opposition  politics is already here, as Governor Tambuwal's Commissioner for Careers and Security Matters, Colonel Garba Moyi Isa (rtd) has defected from the ruling PDP government  in Sokoto to the APC, citing instances of lack of focus and trust issues related to governance in the State.

2023: Governor Tambuwal's associate, 8 councilors defect from PDP to APC in Sokoto

...Says APC will sweep Sokoto 

BY EDITOR 

The Chairman of Tangaza Local Government area of sokoto state and Political Associate of Sokoto state Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Hon. Isah Salihu Bashar Kalanjine along side Eight Councilors of the Local Government have defected from the People's Democratic party, PDP to All Progressives Congress, APC in Sokoto.

Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko,  the APC leader in the state and APC Gubernatorial candidate for the forthcoming 2023 General Elections, Hon. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto FCNA  recieved the defectors at Gawon Nama in Sokoto.

The Names of the Serving Councillors are; Hon. Zakariyya Madugu, also a PDP Aspirant on the just concluded PDP primary.

Others are; Hon. Abubakar Abubakar Kalanjine, Hon. Abubakar Aliyu, Hon. Halilu Aliyu, Hon. Ibrahim Sarkin Tudu, and Hon. Musa Sulaiman Sakkwai.

The two former Councillors are Hon. Abdullahi Garba and Hon. Jamilu Muhammad.

Senator Wamakko while welcoming them into the national ruling party, assured them that, they will be carried along for the development of the party and the state as a whole.

He Expressed confident that, APC will sweep all the contesting seats come 2023 General Elections.

Osun 2022: Adeleke leads Oyetola by over 30,000 votes after 22 LGAs results

By Editor

While Mr Adeleke has won in 14 local government areas so far, the incumbent governor has only won in eight local government areas.

With results from 22 local of the 30 local government areas officially declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the Saturday governorship election in Osun State, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ademola Adeleke, is leading his closest rival and candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Gboyega Oyetola, with a margin of 31,749.

So far, Mr Adeleke has secured a total of 295,023 votes against Mr Oyetola’s 263,274 votes.

While the result of Mr Oyetola’s Boripe Local Government Area where he recorded landslide victory has been added, that of Mr Adeleke’s Ede North Local Government Area is yet to be officially announced.

The 22 local government areas announced so far are Boluwaduro, Ilesa East, Ila, Boripe, Odo-Otin, Ilesa West, Obokun, Orolu, Olorunda, Ife North, Osogbo, and Aiyedire.

Other local government areas are Atakunmosa West, Ifelodun, Ife Central, Irepodun, Oriade, Ayedade, Ola-Oluwa, Iwo, Ede South and Isokan.

The local government areas cut across the three senatorial districts of the state.

While Mr Adeleke has won in 14 local government areas so far, the incumbent governor has only won in eight local government areas.

The INEC officials formally commenced the announcement of the results from each of the 30 local government areas at about 2a.m on Sunday.

Senate: Uba Sani tops list of Overall Best, Top Ten on Bills Productivity Index*

By Editor

The Senator representing the Kaduna Central Constituency, Malam Uba Sani has emerged tops on the list of Senate's Overall Best, Top Ten on Bills Productivity Index”.

Uba Sani,  who is also the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in the state was also named “Top Performer on Bills Sponsorship for North-West Geopolitical Zone” at the Most Valuable Parliamentarians (MVP) Hall of Fame Awards organized by ORDERPAPER NIGERIA.

ORDERPAPER NIGERIA, an independent, reputable and widely recognized organization is focused on monitoring the legislative activities of the National Assembly for effective service delivery to citizens. 

Acknowledging these accomplishments,  Uba Sani he was delighted at the cheery news that he emerged “Overall Best, Top Ten on Bills Productivity Index” and noted that the awards clearly show that his impactful legislative interventions have not gone unnoticed. 

"Civil society organizations focused on the legislature have been alive to their watchdog responsibilities. I am deeply inspired and further encouraged by this recognition. 

"I will redouble my efforts to ensure that I come up with more bills that will contribute to our economic revival and stabilization efforts, security and political stability. 

He however said the awards would not have been possible without the support of the good people of Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone. 

"They not only gave me their mandate but have  contributed immensely to our enviable legislative achievements. I thank OrderPaper for finding me worthy of this recognition. Keep up the good work," Uba Sani said.

Uba Sani greets Muslims on Eid, says Nigerians' patience, sacrifices 'll be rewarded

By Editor 

Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State,  Senator Uba Sani has congratulated Muslims on this year’s Eid-el-Adhan, saying, Nigerians will be richly rewarded for their patience and sacrifices. 

In a Sallah message to Muslim brothers and sisters in Nigeria and across the globe on Friday, the governorship candidate thanked the Almighty Allah for the opportunity to be part of the unique celebration. 

The Feast of Sacrifice, he said, is a special celebration that reminds mankind that patience, trust, faith, obedience and sacrifice draws abundant blessings from Allah.

 

"Patience and sacrifice for a good or just cause is also fundamental to progress, building of peaceful societies and human survival. Staying aloof and doing nothing worsens situations and deepens the sense of helplessness and hopelessness.

"We have been going through a debilitating crisis and huge challenges that test the will of the human person. But we are still trudging along, keeping hope alive and utilizing available opportunities to better our lives. We are indeed a resilient and strong people. Governments at different levels have been making efforts to address our economic and security challenges but a lot still needs to be done," he noted.

Saluting Nigerians for their patience and sacrifices emulating the uncommon sacrifice of Ibrahim in obedience to Allah,  And for his patience and sacrifice, Uba Sani said just as Ibrahim was richly rewarded, their  patience and sacrifices in these especially difficult circumstances will not be ignored or overlooked by Almighty Allah, who is ever merciful. 

"He will remove these afflictions and restore peace and prosperity to our country.

"As you are aware, I have put myself forward for the office of the Governor of Kaduna State. I want to serve our people and take the state to higher heights. I seek the support of all men and women of goodwill. Let us work together to effectively and efficiently deliver services to our people and safeguard their lives and livelihoods. It is a duty we owe our state and our people," he said.

Eid-el-Kabir: Let's Sacrifice To Make Kaduna, Nigeria Peaceful - Zailani

By Editor 

Worried by the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria, the Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani has tasked Kaduna residents and all patriotic Nigerians to rise up to the occasion and make sacrifices by partnering relevant security agencies in putting unpatriotic elements to shame.

Zailani expressed this in his Eid-el-Kabir message, signed by his SA Media and Publicity, Honourable Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani, made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Friday July 8, 2022.

According to the statement, Eid-el-Kabir is a festival of sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim, who was obedient to Allah to the point of sacrificing his son Ishmael, before Allah provided a ram miraculously.

"Such sacrifice should be embraced by all of us Muslims and non Muslims in bringing about the desired peace that will translate to economic prosperity and healthy well being," he added.

Zailani said that efforts being put in place by security operatives should be consolidated through the provision of credible information about suspicious characters.

He therefore, congratulated Muslim faithful, while charging them to celebrate the festival by exhibiting more love for those around them and sharing what they have with the less privileged.

JUST IN: Uba Sani picks El-Rufai's deputy, Balarabe as running mate

From Abdul  

The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress,  APC in Kaduna,  Senator Uba Sani has picked governor Nasir El-Rufai's deputy, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe as his running mate for the upcoming 2023 gubernatorial elections in the state.

Sani who made the announcement on Monday night  after consultations with critical stakeholders of Kaduna State, said " I am happy to announce that I have picked Her Excellency, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe as my running mate in the 2023 governorship election in Kaduna State."

In a statement by the lawmaker, he said  Dr. Balarabe has contributed immensely to the giant strides recorded by the Mallam El-Rufai’s administration in infrastructure and human capital development. 

He went on "Dr. Balarabe has demonstrated hard work, punctuality, dedication and team spirit in the discharge of her responsibility as Deputy Governor which has endeared her to the critical stakeholders in the State. 

"I wish to therefore call on the good people of Kaduna State to support the choice of Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe as my running mate. I also enjoin them coming out en-masse to vote for our ticket during the forthcoming 2023 general election. Your mandate in 2023 will enable us to build a peaceful, prosperous, and greater Kaduna State.

"Together, we are determined to make the State a reference point for good and responsive governance," Sani stated.