Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has praised the Security Forces for rescuing kidnapped Victims in Wase Local Government of plateau state ,and ordered the forces to immediately confront attackers threatening the lives of people in villages around Bokkos Local Government Area.
Lalong in a statement dated 10th Oct,2022 , signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor , Makut Macham and made available to journalists in Jos,Governor Lalong described the recent spade of attacks on some villages leading to loss of lives as unacceptable, said the attackers must be fished out and not allowed to go unpunished.
He further said on Saturday 8th October 2022, gunmen attacked Kuliyas Village in Butura, Bokkos killing 4 persons including the village head.
This is coming after other reported isolated killings in other villages of Follo, Karara, Bokkos, and Mangor as well as the kidnap of some students at All Nation’s Academy who were eventually rescued by security forces.
Meanwhile, the Governor has commended security forces whose combined efforts together with Vigilante and hunter groups ensured the rescue of 10 persons kidnapped by bandits in Bashar, Wase Local Government.
He praised the prompt action of the Police, Operation Safe Haven and community watch groups who gave the hoodlums a hot chase and ensured that all the kidnapped persons and other stolen items were recovered.
The Governor says this level of criminality must be addressed wholistically by the security agencies in collaboration with the traditional and community leaders leveraging on the structures of community policing and vigilante groups.
He warns criminals that his administration will not allow criminals to return the days of darkness to the State under any guise.
Governor Lalong sympathised with the families of the victims and assured them that those behind the attacks will be made to pay for their actions.
He also called for vigilance among the citizens and timely passage of intelligence and information to security agencies to proactively prevent such attacks.
General Faruk Yahaya has approved the conduct of promotion board exercise for Master Warrant Officers to hold in 3 Division Nigerian Army Jos.
The Board which is an annual event to select qualified Master Warrant Officers for promotion to Army Warrant Officers is scheduled to start on Monday 10th October 2022.
In a press release dated 10th Oct,2022 , signed by the Force Acting Deputy Director Public Relations 3 Division Major Ishaku Tarkwa and made available to this medium said the Candidates for the promotion board are drawn from all the Nigerian Army formations and units and will be tested for physical fitness, practicals and theoretical knowledge of military profession.
The statement further state that the rank of Army Warrant Officer is the highest level of rank for the Non commissioned Officers of the Nigerian Army and all non commission officers aspires to reach to the prestigious rank of Army Warrant Officer.
The Irigwe Chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau state has honoured the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army who doubled as Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Ibrahim Ali for his selfless service and untiring efforts that have brought peace on the plateau.
The award was given to the Major General Abrahim Ali at the weekend by the leadership of the socio-cultural group, the Irigwe Development Association IDA, during the annual Irigwe cultural day celebration, the OTU RIGWE 2022 held at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium, in Jos, Plateau State.
Speaking before the award presentation, the Chairman IDA, Prince Robert Ashi Dodo said the award was to appreciate the GOC/Commander OPSH and his troops for their immense contributions to the growth of peace, unity and harmony among diverse communities in the state.
He revealed that the activities of the OPSH in recent past had drastically ended the incessant attacks and criminalities carried out on innocent citizens.
He noted the wrong impression the people of Irigwe hitherto had about Major General Ibrahim Ali has been eroded by his pragmatic leadership style and uncommon peace initiative.
Prince Dodo noted the remarkable commitment of the GOC/Commander OPSH to unite the diverse ethnic groups leading to peaceful coexistence now enjoyed by all, adding that the award was necessary to celebrate the icon of peace and development in Irigwe chiefdom and indeed Plateau state.
Prince Dodo further commended the GOC/Commander OPSH for providing relief materials and approving solar borehole to victims of attacks.
Receiving the honour, the GOC and Commander OPSH, Major General Ibrahim Ali reiterated his commitment to discharging his duties professionally and in compliance with his oath of allegiance.
He resonnated his stance and leadership style of equality, justice and fairness for all devoid of any primordial sentiment.
The event which was graced by the Executive Governor Plateau state, His Excellency Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong, was chaired by the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Luther Martin Agwai (retired) and attended by members of the National and state House of Assembly, traditional rulers as well as heads of security agencies and religious leaders.
Highlight of the event were the display by diverse Irigwe cultural troupes and fund raising to support displaced communities in Irigwe chiefdom.
The paramount ruler of Bassa LGA, Plateau State, Brra Ngwe Rigwe, Rev. Ronku ,rtd , has pledged the community continues support for Nigeria College of Accountancy NCA, promised to support the development strides of the institution.
As the Royal Father appreciate the employment of indigenes of the host community ,Bassa LGA as part of work force of the college
The Royal father of Bassa L.G.A. stated this when the Director General of the NCA, Dr. Friday E. Akpan paid him a maiden courtesy call, as the 9th Director General of the College September 27th, 2022 at his Miango palace, Bassa L.G.A.
The paramount ruler, Rev. Ronku Aka said:
“We will cooperate with the College. Anything we will do to assist the College we would.” he further added that
The Royal Father appreciate the employment of qualified indigenes to work in the college.
“We are happy that our people have been employed in the College,” and appealed to the Director General to respond favourably to his earlier requests for employment of his people in the Chiefdom.
Rev. Ronku Aka stressed that he had been praying for the College from inception, adding that he appreciates the proposal to establish the NCA, which started many years ago, has come to reality.
He also expressed joy that “in addition to the College, the ANAN University has been established side by side with the College in Kwall.”
As Bassa Royal father use the opportunity of the visit of the Director General to appeal that ANAN University and the College should close ranks for speedy development.
Speaking earlier, the DG of NCA, Dr F.E. Akpan said that he had come to seek royal blessings and fatherly advice from His Royal Highness, as he had recently commenced his tenure as the 9th Director General of the College.
The Director General, who described the Brra Ngwe as the father of the NCA, prayed that God should continue to preserve the Plateau State Royal Father, saying that the College would always require the cooperation of the Paramount Ruler.
Dr Akpan also told the Royal father that the College would not fail in its Corporate Social Responsibility, particularly as it relates to its immediate community.
Also speaking during the visit, the ANAN College Director General thanked God that the College has not experienced any significant security challenges.The President, Irrigwe Youth Movement, who also spoke during the courtesy call, said the establishment of the College in their domain was a great thing of joy, adding that the Irrigwe youths would do everything possible to protect the College.He requested for an Irrigwe person to be in the management team of the College and for a certain percentage of Irrigwe youth to be employed in the College while also asking that scholarship be awarded to few youths of Irrigwe.
Responding, the Director General said that recently Irrigwe youths had been employed in the College, adding that they were Management staff of Plateau state extraction in the College, and that being a Management staff is not automatic but a process.The visit witnessed presentation of souvenirs and other gifts by the NCA Director General to the Bassa paramount Ruler.
The Chief Of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has charged Commanders at all levels to intensify Warrior ethos and regimentation in the Nigerian Army towards creating bonds, cohesion and discipline required for successful military operations.
The COAS stated this during declared open a seminar on Intensifying Warrior Ethos and Regimentation in the Nigerian Army organized by the Department Of Transformation and Innovation Army at Headquarters 3 Division Jos.
The COAS said with the myriad of complex security challenges bedeviling the country and the enormous responsibility it brings, the Nigerian Army will continue to review its tactics and techniques in order to come up with strategies to overcome the country’s adversaries.
He also noted that enhancing troops capacity in basic tenets, ethics and rudiments of soldiering such as warrior ethos and regimentation will yield desired outcomes in theaters of operations.
Represented by the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Maj Gen Ibrahim Ali, the COAS charged commanders at all levels to redirect their efforts towards rejuvenating team work, training, discipline and show leadership by example to achieving the desired goal.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Chief of Transformation and Innovation, Department of Transformation and Innovation Army, Major General Charles Ofoche stated that the aim of the seminar was to sharpen the fighting Spirit of troops and boost the tenets of basic soldiering, strict adherence to the customs, traditions and ethics of the Nigerian Army to enhance troops patriotic posture to defeat adversaries.
Gen Ofoche posited that the department remains the hub for creative thinking and ideas for the Nigerian Army and charged participants to make good use of the opportunity to tap from the wealth of knowledge of resources person and refresh their memory on regimentation and warrior ethos as pillars of military profession.
He said the Army profession has no place for cowardice and urged personnel to rise up to security challenges by completely annihilating the enemies of the state.
Delivering their lectures separately on “Regimentation as a Critical Enabler For Combat Efficiency in the Nigerian Army” and “Enhancing Warrior Ethos in the Nigerian Army for improved combat effectiveness”, guest speakers, Brigadier General Hassan Lai (rtd) and Brigadier General John Temlong (Rtd) said the primary function of a soldier is to fight and defeat the enemies of the state.
The lectures posit that, integrity, professional competence, transparency, teamwork, ethical performance as well as mental, physical and emotional attributes are necessary threats that reinforces warriors ethos.
Highlights of the event were interactive session, group photograph and presentation of souvenirs to resource persons and moderator.
Ahead 2023 General Elections the deputy Speaker of the house of Representatives Ahmed Idris may just be face with a very stiff opposition as the House of Representatives hopeful for Wase federal Constituency, Barrister Ibrahim kanje Bawa (SAN) has vowed to defeat the incumbent deputy Speaker at the National Assembly Abuja in 2023 Election.
Speaking to our correspondence in Jos, Barrister Bawa SAN, maintained that the people of the constituency are going to vote out Idris Maje out of the seat of the Federal House of Representatives because of what they referred to as his abysmal failure in providing the people with dividend of democracy.
According to him, ” my people are now asking some question of the lack of dividents of democracy within 16 years of Idris Ahmed Maje as their Representative without any concrete thing to show for it since 2007″
He further added that with his experience as a former director of legal services at the Independent National Electoral Commission he deserved to represent the area better.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, stressed on the need for sound education, health provision and roads construction are among some constituency projects
The politician decried the suffering the people of the Constituency have to go through before moving their farms products from farms due to poor roads network.
He described the situation as unacceptable to the the people of Wase town where the deputy speaker could not visit the headquarter of his local government.
The legal luminary explained that the people were neglected by lawmaker who practically runned away from the electorates during his period as House of Representatives .
In another development, no fewer than 40 members of the All Progressive Congress APC,has decamped to the People’s Democratic party, PDP, in wase local governent ahead 2023 General Election.
Among the decampees received by the State chairman of PDP alongside the local governent party chairman was the former chairman of Wase local government, Hassan Garba who described APC in the area as dead Horse.
The political event which was held at the headquarter of the local government council attracted dignitaries and all the people of the community who came out en mass to welcome to the main opposition party in the States.
The local government chairman Mr Saleh Hamman explain that the movement of the decampees to the opposition party in the state,is because of the poor performance of APC in all the structures of the State.
According to him the people of the constituency are now desire of change in the coming election in 2023.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives,Rt.Hon.Ahmed Idris Wase my be facing political murky water as 2023 General Elections is just around the corner.
This as people of his Constituency in Wase, plateau state has vowed to Wade war against his political ambition of returning back as member of the House of Representatives representing Wase Federal Constituency in plateau state because of his abysmal failure to justify the reason for voting for him by the people of his Constituency to represent them at the “Green Chamber”.
The electorates in Wase Federal Constituency in the State have lamented over what they called “poor representation by the deputy speaker of the House of representative at the National Assembly”.
They therefore decided to support the Candidature of a legal luminary, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ibrahim Bawa kanje who is contesting under the main opposition party in the state.
This as not fewer than 40 people who are strong loyalist of the ruling APC,in the Constituency has decamped from the party to PDP to protest over the gross and abysmal poor representation by the Deputy Speaker Idris Ahmed Maje who has been representing the Constituency for 12 years now.
Moving to the opposition party, the people said it’s unfortunate that their lawmaker at the National Assembly, Idris Ahmed Maje has not visited Wase Town since 2019 Election.
Former caretaker committee Chairman of the local government area who is also among the decampees, Hassan Garba lamented that the bridge linking the local government headquarter is now cut off from other part of the country through Lantang.
He also revealed that the electricity poles linking the headquarter of the local government has been damaged , ” the result is that the people of the community now stayed in darkness for over a year.
Expressing their grievances and the reasons for decamping, the people believe that they have been marginalized and deprived of the dividend of democracy since inception of the system because of lack quality representation
According to him, the q four Districts in the constituency namely Wase,Kadarko, Lamba and Bashar are now complaining of neglect and suffering due to bad road network to the Villages.
The Federal Electoral Wards in the Constituency included Bashar, Danbiram,Gudus ,Kadarko, Kumbong and Kumbur.
Other villages suffering from lack of roads to move their farms products to market are Kuyambana,, Mavo,Nyalum/Kampani, Saluwe, Wase-tofa and Yola
Villages under state Wards in the Constituency who are completely disconnected from other parts of the state are:
Danbira, Kuyambana,Garkuwa,. Mallam Adamu ,Mavo, Gimbi/Pinau, Kumbur and Kumbong.
Similar villages where no accessible road are Wadata,Wase-tofa. Lamba ,Saluwa,Yola waka Gudus. Gaji,Kampani,Nyalum and Yuli.
As the world Celebrate world Teachers Day, the teachers in plateau state has raised alarm over non payment of their salaries by Simon Bako Lalong running into 3 and 6 months in Lantang LG of the state.
As the teachers has made passionate appealed to Governor Lalong led government to come to their aid and pay the arrears of salaries owning the teachers in the state ,as it’s telling negatively on them and their dependant families.
The teachers who are the future model raised the alarm during the celebration of this year 2022, World Teachers Day held at Rwang Pam Township Stadium,in Jos, Plateau State.
In his speech the Chairman National Union of Teachers (NUT), Plateau State Chapter, Comrade Kafas Yilnanpak said the teachers in plateau state are no longer finding things easy largely due to economic crunch bedeviled by the Buhari led APC administration.
The Kafas further add that the take home of the teachers, can no longer take them home, which the chairman decried the condition of the teachers in the state as become pathetic when the lalong government could no longer substained the payment of the ministry’s salaries running into months now.
He further decried the situation of that of Lantang North LG of the state where teachers in this local council have not been paid for over -6 months following court order freezing the account of the local government because of governor Lalong flagrant disobedient to court order and refused to restate the embattled chairman of the local government Hon. Ubandoma Joshua Laven who was unconstitutionally removed from office through illegal means by the power that be.
They appealed to the government to Wade into the crisis that led to the stoppage of payment of salaries by the affected local government to avoid any further catastropy.
This year 2022 World Teachers Day Celebration has it “The Transformation of Education Start With Teachers “.
The chairman however salute the teachers in the state in particular,and Nigeria as a nation for their selfless service to humanity , encourage them to continue with their humanitian service as their efforts will not go unrewarded.
The chairman commended governor lalong for provision of infrastructure, instructional materials , renovation of hitherto dilapidated schools in the state , and many other developmental projects of the governor in the educational sector in the state during his tenure.
In his goodwill message,the State Head of Service Sunday Hyat , stressed the efforts of the lalong led administration to improve the living conditions of teachers in the state,as against these background,a public hearing was held in the state house of Assembly and appealed to workers in the state to embrace the PENCOM introduced by contributory pension scheme to ensure workers in the state gets their pension as at when due.
Hyat further add that recently governor Lalong did ground breaking laying foundation for the provision of low-cost housing scheme for workers in the state to start enjoying housing scheme like most of thier counterparts in other states.
He however thank UNESCO , for setting aside every 5th October, of every year to recognize teachers worldwide for their tireless efforts in bringing and impacting knowledge in our children.
Lalong represented by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Elizabeth Wapmuk said the government has not fail to pay her teachers as at when due ,as it’s been speculated in some quarters by some people who stocked in trade of mischief and blackmail .
Stressed that that governor lalong administration has been update in the payment of workers in the state,as the welfare of the state workers has been the top priority in his programs.
Governor lalong commended the teachers whom he described as Noble and their names will ever go down well in the anals of history.
He charged them to continue putting their best to ensure our children get the best training and knowledge they deserve for the development of plateau state and Nigeria at large.
The Director General, Nigerian College of Accountancy, NCA, (ANAN), Dr. Friday E. Akpan, has lauded the Commander 3 Division who doubled the commander Operation Safe Haven and Sector 3 Commander C. S .Adamu for keeping the college and it environs safe.
Dr.Akpan was speaking during courtesy call on Major General Ali at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Rukuba, Plateau State recently.
Dr. Akpan said his visit to the OPSH Headquarters was more of a thank you visit, adding that the NCA has not suffered any security breach over the years because of the tight security offered by Officers of the Special Task Force.
Emphasizing the high-profile nature of the College and the Association, the Director General said ANAN is a premium brand of choice, a member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and that the College host international students, besides the students that attend the College from all parts of the country.
Dr. Akpan also said that the College was involved in capacity development and therefore wished to collaborate with the OPSH in this regard.
Responding, the GOC/OPSH Commander, Major General I.S. Ali, who described the NCA as one of the prestigious higher learning institutions in Nigeria, said that security is everybody’s business, and called for improvement on timely sharing of information.
Major General I.S. Ali while praying for the relationship between the OPSH and the College to improve, promised to continue to provide security to the NCA.
In a related development and in furtherance of the Director General OPSH, a courtesy Call, on same day, was paid on the Sector 3 Commander of the OPSH, Col. S. Adamu.
Speaking on the occasion, the NCA Director General, Dr. F.E. Akpan said that his visit to Sector 3 Commander of the OPSH was essentially to thank them for effectively policing the College over the past years.
The Director General praised the Sector 3 Command for their role in ensuring that there was no security breach in the NCA, adding that the OPSH, Sector 3 Command should use their security apparatus for better service delivery.
He said: “As we have resumed, the OPSH should reinforce its security,” adding that: “Principally we ask for your cooperation and collaboration in the area of security.”
In his further response, Dr. Akpan said that he would be willing to have further interaction with the Sector 3 Commander,as Col. S. Adamu stressed that he would continue to synergise with the College, emphasizing that the College is too important to be neglected security-wise.
The Sector 3 Commander however advised the NCA community to be conscious of their personal security,and promised the Sector 3 Command would
Atiku made the promise in an obviously desperate bid when he met with Wike in Abuja on Thursday in an attempt to patch up their differences.
The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has promised to support the presidential bid of Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State in 2027 if the governor sheaths his sword and support him (Atiku) in the 2023 general elections. Atiku made the promise in an obviously desperate bid when he met with Wike in Abuja on Thursday in an attempt to patch up their differences, The Nation reports. SaharaReporters earlier in the week had reported that Atiku met with some South-East stakeholders in Enugu State where he promised to hand over to the Igbo in 2027 if the region supported him to become the president in 2023. Both Atiku and Wike’s supporters have been locked in a face-off since June when the former vice president overlooked Wike and picked Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate. Previous efforts to reconcile them had failed to yield any positive result. Atiku even appeared to have decided to ignore Wike, and proceeded with his campaign while the Rivers State Governor and his supporters threatened to have nothing to do with the Atiku presidential campaign. Five of the 11 state governors elected on the platform of PDP are in Wike’s camp, leading to a major crack in the party. However, a fresh effort brought them together on Thursday where Atiku pleaded with Wike to prevail on his camp to join the campaign train of PDP. Sources close to the meeting said the PDP presidential candidate offered to back Wike for the presidency in 2027. Wike was non-committal to Atiku because of past breaches of commitment, it was gathered. According to investigation, Atiku met with Wike behind closed doors at the governor’s personal residence in Asokoro District in Abuja. A source, who was privy to what transpired, said: “Again, Atiku extended the olive branch to Wike. He pleaded with the governor to look at the bigger picture of winning the 2023 poll. “He asked Wike to prevail on his group to join the PDP campaign train. “Atiku promised to be fair to all PDP members despite the differences of the past few weeks which were caused by the outcome of the party’s presidential primaries.” Another highly-placed source said Atiku offered to “support Wike in 2027 if he gives necessary support to him in the ongoing campaign. “Wike was not forthcoming and he avoided an outright commitment to Atiku’s request to be part of the PDP campaign team. “He told Atiku that he would go and consult with his team and get back to him. So, he has kept Atiku in suspense again. We don’t know what the governor and his strategists will say.” A source in Wike’s camp said, “The governor wasn’t excited about the 2027 poll prospect because he made the Igbo a similar offer in Enugu a few days ago. “The major challenge which Wike felt Atiku did not address was trust deficit. Our camp is of the opinion that Atiku doesn’t walk the talk on any agreement or issue because of pressure here and there. “This crisis would not have reached this level if Atiku had kept faith with London talks and unwritten agreement with Wike. Our group will soon meet on the latest overtures from Atiku.”
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated Chairman of the APC in the State Hon. Rufus Bature as he marks 60 years, describing him as a man of integrity, competence and reliability.
Lalong who attended a thanksgiving service to mark the event at COCIN Church Kufen, Barkin Ladi LGA, said the celebrant is an epitome of humility who has demonstrated capacity to work with people from all backgrounds particularly at the grassroots level.
The Governor said Hon. Rufus Bature who was one time Member of the Plateau State House of Assembly and Secretary to the Government of Plateau State among others, has exhibited high sense of patriotism and resilience in serving Plateau State and Nigeria over the years.
He said 60 years in the life of a man calls for celebrations particularly for someone who rose from a humble background to work hard and by God’s grace rose to political prominence.
He commended him for serving his family, community, and humanity with all his gifts, talents, and resources as well as ensuring that many indigent people are assisted while many children go to school.
Lalong asked Rufus Bature to continue to be a loyal, committed and kind person he has been over the years particularly through their political journey spanning many decades.
He said “We suffered with Rufus during our persecution by the Obasanjo government over our stance against State of Emergency in Plateau State and our refusal to illegally impeach former Governor Joshua Dariye. Our seats were declared vacant and we were rendered very poor but we stood together despite the inability of the Governor to take care of our families as agreed. After our travails and in the course of our ordeal we lost some of our colleagues.
We are grateful to God that he saw our suffering and decided to reward us with the positions we hold today when we decided to join the APC. Rufus is a reliable and trustworthy person and that is why I appointed him the Secretary to the Government and he later contested and was elected Chairman of the APC in Plateau State. I know he will deliver our party to victory not only in the State but in the Presidential elections”.
He regretted that despite their sacrifices some politicians are spreading false and toxic narratives against the Government alleging that Plateau heritage is being mortgaged by the APC, a situation he described as very unfortunate.
In his Sermon, guest preacher Rev. Gyang Pam, Provost, Gindiri Theological Seminary reading from Luke 12:13-21 cautioned people against paying attention to worldly acquisition that are temporary to the detriment of eternity.
He said no matter what anyone accumulates, he cannot take anything after death, but will rather have to account for his or her deeds before God.
Rev. Pam said the celebrant has continously done his best to look after the interest of others in the society particularly the underprivileged. He urged him to continue in this line of service to his people and humanity in general.
The celebrant, Hon. Rufus Bature said he was very grateful to God for creating and sustaining him over the past 60 years and lifting him up from a humble background to a place of note in society.
He recalled his struggle in life and thanked God for the good and bad times which he said helped in building him up to be able to take up higher responsibilities in Plateau State and the nation.
Bature specifically thanked Governor Simon Bako Lalong for his unrelenting friendship and commitment to service which he said attracted him to join the progressive movement in 2015 leading to his appointment as the first Secretary to the Government of Plateau State from Beromland.
He said Governor Lalong has also brought projects to his Constituency including the Legacy Project (Special Hospital) which has been designated as the site for the proposed Federal Orthopedic Hospital for the North Central Zone among others.
There were goodwill messages from CAN Chairman Plateau State Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo, Chairman Barkin Ladi LGA, and Gwom Rwei Barkin Ladi, HRH Edward Gyang Bot who all appreciated Hon. Rufus Bature for his service to the community and the Church.
They advised the people to participate actively in the political process and shun all rhetoric that causes division and hate.
Governor Lalong of Plateau State has urged politicians in the state to put the general interest above their personal party interest before , during the elections,and to avoid any thing that will jeopardise , the peace, security and unity of plateau state and by extension, Nigeria just to win election.
And add that without peace and stability in the state and Nigeria in general, there will be neither democracy nor room for any politician to canvass for votes or aspire to lead. We must act with utmost responsibility and caution because despite political differences, we are all Plateau citizens and shall continue to remain brothers and sisters.
The governor handed the advice in his speech to mark 62nd Nigeria Independence anniversary celebration held at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos plateau state.
Governor Lalong urged the youths to shun all forms of actions that are inimical to conduct of peaceful elections such as thuggery and violence. Nobody should deceive you into believing that you are relevant or you can be made rich through violence. Think about your future and reject those who hide their children but recruit the children of others to carry out political violence on their behalf. Our administration has demonstrated that it is committed to providing opportunities for youths through empowerment and job creation. That is why I challenge you to take advantage of empowerment programmes rather than participating in political violence.
And assured stakeholders that the Government under his watch will ensure that the rights of citizens, political parties and their candidates freely sell their manifestos and canvass for votes as enshrined in the law are protected.
It’s therefore important that we do not allow the challenges of the moment to stop us from highlighting and thanking God for the tremendous successes we have achieved over the years. In this regard, we pay special tribute to those who fought for our independence, those who nurtured it, and all those who are doing their best to sustain it. We should continue to do our best to ensure that the sacrifices of these men, women, youths, children and people of various backgrounds do not go in vain.
“However, those who want to use politics to cause chaos and disharmony will be confronted by the security agencies that are empowered to maintain law and order. Those who also want to cause trouble through fake news, hate speech, and incitement should be ready to face the law.”
Lalong lauded Nigeria as a great nation with abundant human and material resources comparable to very few countries in the world.
These blessings according to lalong have passed through different attempts to harvest them for the good of the citizens who are diverse in ethnic, religious, social and political orientations. Our diversity which in itself is a major resource has also put demands on managing our endowments to the point that many question whether it is a blessing or a curse.
However adviced further that we should never forget that Nigeria’s diversity is in its greatest strength and not its weakness. Therefore, we should devote more time, energy and resources on things that unite us than our differences of origin which in most cases we have no control over. We should equally devote more energy towards ensuring that people are treated fairly, justly and with dignity that is guaranteed by our constitution. Plateau State under our watch presents this template of managing diversity.
The Governor who is celebrating his last Independence as the Chief Executive of the state, said the occasion is therefore very nostalgic for me and one that reminds us about the journey so far in carrying out the mandate you gave me. Many of you will recall that when we came on board, we were confronted with many challenges that threw our State into a near state despondency and hopelessness.
“From the high level of insecurity and unrelenting attacks on our people, to the huge months of unpaid salaries, pensions and arrears as well as abandoned projects littered across the State, we knew that the task was a huge one. However, I am happy to say that despite the many setbacks we were confronted with such as global crash in oil prices, criminal attacks, Covid-19 among others, we have been largely successful in restoring Plateau State to its status as the Home of Peace and Tourism.”
He praised his Administration can of being one of the few across the country to vigorously pursue the completion of abandoned and inherited projects started by previous administrations including Government of a different political party.
Rather than allow the common patrimony of Plateau people to rot away under the guise of political ego, we vowed to complete many of the abandoned projects that we inherited for the benefit of our people he stated.
” While handling the inherited and abandoned projects, we also initiated many new projects with most of them completed, commissioned and put into use while others are on the verge of completion. Our administration believes that this approach is the best way to sustain development and defend the Plateau Heritage. In the coming months, we shall be commissioning some of the completed projects and others soon to be completed. “
“Some of them include the New High Court Headquarters Complex, General Hospital Mabudi, General Hospital Kanke, Kalong-Angwan Dadi Bridge (the longest bridge in Plateau State), the Shendam Internal Road Networks, and the Potato Value Chain Processing Centres in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and Mangu. Work will soon resume on the Legacy Projects located across the 17 Local Government Areas of the State. Our commitment is to ensure that we complete ongoing projects before the end of this administration.”
He take this opportunity to specially appreciate all citizens for their support and collaboration towards the restoration of peace and security in Plateau State over the years. While we do not claim to have achieved total success in eliminating criminal attacks, we have substantially overcome the wanton destruction of lives and properties through ethno-religious crises and other senseless attacks on our people. Thanks to our gallant security personnel, we have been able to tackle criminals and crises merchants who hitherto wreaked havoc on our State.
” On a day such as this when we are commemorating the independence of our nation and projecting into the future, we must reflect on the role that each of us must continue to play towards ensuring that we consolidate on the peace, security, unity and development of our dear State and Nigeria at large. When we all perform our responsibilities, then we can be sure of a great nation that we all yearn for.”
He urged citizens to ensure they actively participate in this process of elections in order to determine their destiny. Staying aloof will not yield any positive results but only lead to the emergence of leaders that may not be the best for the polity.
” I charge our citizens to continue to have faith and hope in our State and country as our prospects are very bright. The challenges we currently face will not last forever and with unity of purpose, we shall overcome them within the shortest time possible. We should continue to love one another and worth to build a society where peace, justice, unity and equity shall reign.”
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The Governor who is celebrating his last Independence as the Chief Executive of the state, said the occasion is therefore very nostalgic for me and one that reminds us about the journey so far in carrying out the mandate you gave me. Many of you will recall that when we came on board, we were confronted with many challenges that threw our State into a near state despondency and hopelessness.
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has commiserated with Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase and the entire people of Bashar Chiefdom in Wase Local Government over the demise of his elder brother and Rekna of Bashar, HRH Alhaji Adamu Idris, Second Class traditional ruler who died at the age of 98.
Lalong while condoling with the people of the Bashar Chiefdom and the Deputy Speaker, said the death of the Royal Father who has been on the throne of his forefathers for 59 years is a great loss to the entire State.
Governor lalong letter of condolence dated 26th September,2022 , signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs Makut Macham and made available to journalists in Jos.
Lalong said during his long reign, the late monarch played a great role in maintaining peace within his domain and also contributing to the progress of Wase Local Government, Plateau State and Nigeria in general.
The Governor said Alhaji Adamu Idris was a man full of passion and compassion for his people and always demonstrated a sense of justice, fairness, honesty and love for education during his reign by encouraging the establishment of schools as well as cooperating with government to attract development to his area.
He said although the exit of the Royal Father is painful, he will continue to be remembered for the good legacies he left behind and the wonderful memories of unity, love and selflessness he demonstrated on many issues.
While urging the people of Bashar, the Deputy Speaker and entire family to accept his death as the will of God, Lalong urged them to continue to pray for God to forgive his sins and grant him eternal rest.
The president under the auspices of Association of the private employment agencies in Nigeria, the Human Capital Providers Association of Nigeria, Dr. Femi Ogunlowo has felicitated Nigerians on the 62nd anniversary of the nation’s independence.
In a statement, he signed in Lagos, Ogunlowo said despite the challenges, Nigeria is a great nation that has not yet activated its greatness.
He commended Nigerians for their resilience and steadfastness in keeping the nation united despite the myriad of issues threatening the existence of the nation adding that there is “strength in unity”.
He noted that despite the unfavourable business environment, the outsourcing sector is contributing significantly to the economy.
“Despite the struggling economy, our sector is reducing unemployment and contributing to the economy through various taxes being paid by our companies and staff.
“The sector is growing especially as the fledgling economy requires labour flexibility which our industry provides”.
Ogunlowo urged Nigerians to lift the banner of the nation high wherever they found themselves.
He said “We must be proud of our country wherever we find ourselves. We must at all times promote the Nigerian brand to the world.
The President urged Nigerians to “elect leaders that have the capacity and capability to move the nation forward by addressing the security, economy, and infrastructural deficit”.
He wished Nigerians a happy 62nd independence anniversary.
It was terrific, electrifying, and frightening at Ire Akari Baptist Church, Lagos on Sunday as The Makers’ Praise Foundation held the 14th edition of the Makers’ Praise Concert tagged “Fountain of Life”, Genesis 2:7, Psalm 36:6.
The event which gathered some of the best gospel artists in Nigeria had thousands of worthy shippers across the globe both on-site and online in attendance.
In his welcome address, the Convener of the Makers’ Praise Foundation, Rev Babajide Taiwo appreciated God for the grace to organise the 2022 edition of the Makers’ Praise Concert.
He thanked the father of Champions, the Pastor of the Church that hosted the program, Rev Olu Emmanuel Adisa, and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Adisa. He appreciated the Chairman of the Deaconate, Deacon Kehinde Adebayo and the Church Secretary, Mrs. Ogundeji, and all members of the Church for their warmth.
Rev Taiwo read John 1:3-5 and noted that God is always ready to bless lives. He said, “What we want to proclaim is the light of God and the light of God is the Fountain of Life.”
He prayed that all those that were in attendance and thirsty shall be satisfied with the living water through Christ in Jesus’ name.
The Praise Foundation in the first session ministered through “Fountain of Living Water and Jesu Lorisun Iye”.
Thereafter, Akin Adetunji and Sunday Adepoju ministered before the Makers’ Praise Foundation team presented “Only You”; Orisun Gbami Mo Ti De”; and “Jesu Olomi Iye”.
The father of Champions, Rev Adisa in a brief exhortation thanked God for the grace to witness the 2022 edition of the Makers’ Praise Concert and the mighty move of God through the Concert. He said talking about the Fountain of Life, “We are talking about the source; a place where there is an unending flow that gives life and freshness to the people. In Him, there is life eternal. Jesus is our Fountain of life” he concluded.
The popular Ayan Jesu ministered to the delight of worshippers with their traditional sekere and other musical equipment. Also ministered at the glorious event were Evangelist Bola Dada and Evangelist Folake Daramola among others.
Rev. David Gbemisola prayed for all the Covenant partners who are the major supporters of The Maker’s Praise Foundation that was championing the Father’s search for true worshippers across the globe.
While addressing journalists, the Convener, Rev Taiwo said that The Maker’s Praise Foundation started in 2009 with the theme “Created for Glory. (Isaiah 43:7)” adding that 2022 makes it the 14th edition.
He noted that the Foundation’s cardinal mission is “to champion the Father’s search for true worshippers. ( John 4:23); gather men and women to join the Heavenly creature in the worship of our creator with understanding and purposefulness. (Rev 4: 4-11); and be a platform for the restoration of the tabernacle of David in Churches (Amos 9: 11).”
He said that the 2022 edition of the Makers’ Praise Concert tagged “Fountain of Life” has been glorious and prayed that the 15th edition in 2023 shall be greater.
He appreciated all members of the team, invited guest ministers, guests, and all the Champions of Ire Akari Baptist Church. He thanked profoundly, the Covenant Partners for their support for the program praying that they shall be richly blessed and the Fountain of Life shall manifest Himself in their lives.
Dignitaries at the event included a former Permanent Secretary, Rev Mrs. Iyabo Obasa, Deacons Adelu, and J.O Adebayo among others.
A.O James has been appointed the New Media information Officer of OPSH.
Captain James is taken over from Major Ishaku Tarkwa who has been elevated to the position of Army Public Relations Officer of 3 Division Rukuba Cantonment Jos, plateau state.
This was contained in a press statement dated 30th September,2022, signed by the immediate past media information Officer of OPSH,Major Tarkwa ,and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state.
According to Tarkwa,
” l want to sincerely and heartily thank each and everyone for your guidance, suggestions and constructive critique i got from you that made my work not only easy but very sucessful as Media Information Officer Operations SAFE HAVEN. Indeed you are the only family I have on the plateau. “
He further add that is heart warming to inform this Honourable family that I have handed over the affairs of the media Information Office to Captain OA James.
He directed that all correspondence regarding Operation SAFE HAVEN should be directed to him. I have been appointed the new Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 3 Division Nigerian Army and have assumed duty under same person of Major General Ibrahim Ali the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN.
And urged to accord my sucessor the cooperation and support I enjoyed from you. I am still a member of this noble family and I promise to carry every body along in my capacity as the spokesperson of 3 Division which covers Jos, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba states.
Please don’t forget to pray for God Almighty to grant us peace in our dear country. Let us always be mindful our patriotism to Nigeria as the only country we have. Remember elections activities has stated. We should all be ambassadors of peace and peaceful coexistence.
Please Captain OA James the new Media Information Officer Operations SAFE HAVEN can be reached on this cell phone line. 0706 555 6587
Plateau State Governor ,Simon Bako Lalong has sued for peaceful Coexistence among the people of plateau state and Nigeria in general as the nation mark her 62nd Independence Anniversary.
As Lalong said this is imperative because no nation can develop under the atmosphere of religious, ethics and tribal conflict , admonished all irrespective of religion , ethnic and tribal affiliation to come together and chart common force.
The governor give the advice during the jummat prayer held at the jos Central Mosque 30th September, 2022 ,to mark the country 62nd Independence Anniversary Celebration.
Represented by the Commissioner for water resources and energy, Sa’ad Bello, lalong said as governor of the state , he always appeal to the citizens of the state to make life easy by affording themselves the opportunity of telorating one another irrespective of religion, ethnic and divides .
”We urged people to leave peaceful with one another , so that we can benefit from the struggles of our founding fathers in the likes of Obafemi Awolowo, Zik, Ahmadu Bello and host of other Nationalist who keep this country one to ensure we gained Independence in 1960.”
And further stressed that we can’t progress as a nation without peace and unity which is an integral part of development, appealed to Nigeria and the people of Plateau State to shun violence and unwarranted utterances capable of causing crisis,so that we can forge ahead as a nation.
And adviced the people to continue praying for the country to survive this turbulence time currently bedeviling the nation which the Governor said is not only peculiar to Nigeria alone .
“We have seen many countries who break away immediately after Independence, our sincere prayers is that it will not be the portion of Nigeria as a nation. “
” Our prayers is that we remain one entity, destiny and we thank God Almighty for making us that way so far to celebrate Nigeria 62nd anniversary”.
However remainded the people that what Nigeria is currently going through now are all trials, and thank God for liberating the country from the shackles of colonialism to self rule.
“We have gone through various stages of self determination, all these are trial we have to go through”.
” In every Nation building, these are trials you have to pass through, you see us as a nation, pass through civil war, military rule, and now democratic rule.”
The labour Party (LP) presidential candidate and former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi has ask the people of Nigeria to hold him and his Party , labour party (LP) responsible if he fail the people of Nigeria under his watch as president .
And promised that labour Party under his watch will bring back Nigeria currently at the verge of collapse to the part of economic , social and all round greatness that will be the envy of all nation if he become president of Nigeria in 2023 General Election.
Peter Obi who is the presidential Candidate under the labour Party (LP)made the promise on Wednesday 28th September, 2022,in his speech during the Unvailing of the Middle Belt campaign aka OBIDATTI 2023 held at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos, plateau state .
The presidential candidate Peter Obi challenged the citizens of plateau not to allowed themselves to be lured by the money bags politians to sell their vote and set us back in another perpectual suffering occasion by voting another wrong person into power.
Obi promised that Nigeria under his watch as president, he will ensure that he block all the loop holes used by politians to syphon Nigeria money to private account ,and other foreign account stressed that the money of Nigeria will be use to development Nigerian, contrary to what is happening now where the country money is being syphon out of the country.
And assured the people a new Nigeria, where our children will have job, revamp all the dilapidated social amenities and the people of Nigeria will ones again sleep with two eyes as the insecurity bedeviling the country now under the APC administration shall be things of the past.
The Founder of Ebomi Ministry ,Isa EL-Buba said the vote for Peter Obi is an indication that the Youths are reclaiming their inheritance from the bad governmence of APC government.
He condenmed those saying what he is doing in political rallies,” I want to tell you that the spirit of light must dominate that of darkness.
He further said the Middle Belt has adopted Peter Obi as the next president of Nigeria.
In another separate Speech, condenmed another Plans to sworn in another Muslims after Buhari.
Peter Obi was accompanied by the party governship candidate Dr.Partrick Dakum .
As political parties has flag off Electioneering Campaign across the country ahead 2023 General Election,the Nigeria Police , plateau state command has warned politians and political parties not to have anything to do with unconventional securities during their Electioneering Campaign.
Any political party or politians that have any dealing with any of these sets of security body will assumed to have committed an offence , any may not be speared ,but made to face the law for trying to undermine the security of the state and the country as whole.
The Plateau State Police Commissioner, Bartholomew Onyeka handed down the warning in his remark speech during
sensitization meeting held with Security Agencies, Political Parties, Chairmen , Secretary, Political aspirants and Electoral
Commissioner, held at the police officers mess, in jos Plateau
State 28th September,2022.
The police boss said as the ban on Public campaign by political parties is lifted by INEC , it’s imperative for the parties and politians to note and be strictly guided by the fact that all the quasi security outfits that were established by the state government and local communities, which are operating under different nomenclature , structures , and orientations have no legal rules under the Electoral Act,2020 and within electoral process.
The police Commissioner further add that to ensure that they are not in any way or manner used by any political party or community actor for any role during the Electioneering Campaign and other electoral processes in count down to 2023 General Election which will amount to act of illegality and potent threat to national security which could be dangerous to our nation’s democratic interest.
CP Bartholomew Onyeka said the IGP of police Usman Alkali Baba has echoed it loudly that during the campaign, periods all local security heads groups ,VGN , Hunters Association, Neighborhood Watch, and other quasi organs have no legal role to play in the electoral process and are therefore prohibited from partaking in any of the political Activities.
“I repeat,on no account should any of the above mentioned groups be seen anywhere near political campaign and rallies in any part of plateau State .
“This is to inform all and Sundry that local security groups are hereby outlawed from being part of any political Activities”.
He directed all commanders ,PMF Commanders , Divisional Police Officers ,and Heads of Police Tactical Units ,are under strict instructions from the police Force Headquarters not to tolerate any forms of political thuggery , intimidation ,demostration of violence conduct /clashes that may jeopardize the prevailing peace from any political party , politian or member of the public in their areas of responsibilities.
He further directed them to arrest and immediately prosecute any preson in possession of firearm or dangerous weapons during campaign and rallies in their respective jurisdictions.
He However instructed the National Resident Electoral Commissioner ,and the leadership of all the Political Parties in the state ,are mutually mandated to come up with a campaign timetable that will address possible conflicts both in dates. ,time, and venues.
And directed all the political parties in the state to forward their political campaign timetable to the office of the Commissioner of police for onward transmission to the office of the Inspector General of Police(IGP) immediately.
Warned criminal elements whose perception of democracy is the application of violence to have a rethink as the law enforcement under the watch of the command is committed to dealing firmly with such characters within the dictates of the law and in furtherance to President Buhari’s desire to bequeath a legacy of entrenched democratic valves to our beloved nation.
He assured the citizens of plateau state of optimal preparedness of the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to support INEC,in ensuring a peaceful electoral process that will manifest in credible outcome of the 2023 general election.
In their separate response, INEC, acting residence electoral Commissioner Clara Okpe commended the force for the meeting , which she described as timely considering the voltile security situation in plateau state in particular and the country as a whole.
Mrs Okpe hope that at the end of the meeting ,resolutions must have been reach on the security situation in the state during and after the election.
He adviced political party to allow their campaign be that of issues base ,and avoid insult and character assassination of political opponents.
The chairman of Christians association in plateau state, Rev. Fr Polycarp Alubo condemn some of the Christians and Muslims who always fan the ember of political problems particularly during Election period.
However adviced the electoral umpire INEC,to play the game according to the rules.
The chairman of IPAC in plateau State, Abubarkar Dogara assured that he had been interfacing with the political parties in the state for credible , transparent and violent free 2023 General Election.
The inter-party Advisory Council chairman Dogara Abubarkar assured that,in 2023 there shall be no vote buying as it were in the time past.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN(OPSH), Major General Ibrahim Ali has warned troops that the Nigeria Army will deal heavily with any personnel caught involved in illegal arms and ammunition deal.
The GOC made this known today 28 September 2022 during the inauguration ceremony of participants of Arms and Ammunition Storeman Refresher Course 1/22 at Headquarters 3 Base Ordnance Depot, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Jos.
Major General Ali said, the scourge of insecurity in the country must be tackled through training and retraining of personnel to enable them effectively secure the lives and property of law abiding citizens.
He averred that, the Training was organised in line with the COAS vision of having “A Professional Nigerian Army Ready to Accomplish Assigned Missions Within a Joint Environment in the Defence of Nigeria”.
He emphasized on the need for troops to seek knowledge for a better living.
The GOC further said that the course will enable armourers and potential armourers to be versatile in the area of arms and ammunition management within the Nigerian Army and their units.
He urged the participants to justify the confidence reposed on them by their formations/units by giving their best during the training.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Commander,3 Division Ordnance Services, Brigadier General SA Alamu, said the training on Ammunition and Storeman Refresher Course is aimed at training the participants on both theoretical and practical roles and responsibilities of an armourer.
He further charged the participants to be very adaptive, hardworking, open minded and ready to learn.
The total of 30 participants drawn from various units and formations within 3 Division were inaugurated and the course is expected to last till 4 October 2022.
Governor Bako lalong of plateau state, who doubled as the Director General (DG) Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council,Director General Industrial Training Funds (ITF) Sir Joseph Ari and the Commissioner for land survey and Town planning, Yakubu Dati has been decribed as serial betrayals and back stabbers that can’t be trusted by anybody who want anything meaningful to do with his life.
As Governor Lalong has betrayed all those who risked their lives and that of their love one to ensure he emerged as governor in 2015 ,are now victims of his betrayed antic with his cohorts Joseph Ari and Yakubu Dati.
Group under the auspices of “Coalition of Christians in plateau state make the revelation in a press statement dated 27th September,2022, signed by it chairman Samson Pam and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state capital.
The group who are not comfortable with the doubled political game governor lalong and his co- travellers are playing , especially with the APC, presidential candidate Ahmed Tinubu , called on him to watch his back because Governor Lalong and others that makes up the combination didn’t mean well for his Political journey.
They revealed how they had spite on their political mentors in the likes of Jonah Jang, Joshua Dariye, Pauline Tallem and host of others who brought them to political position and they become too hot to handle.
According to the Coalition, we the Coalition of Christians on the Plateau, have observed with keen interest the political happenings in the state, and the nation at large, and we could have maintain our silence, but if we remain silence , it will portray Plateau people as a state endorsed the ungodly and satanic behavior of Governor Simon Bako Lalong and his former Commissioner for Lands, Survey, and Town Planning Hon.Yakubu Dati, who is currently the Chief of Staff to the Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council.
Ladies and Gentlemen, of recent, the former Speaker of the House of Reps, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, made a categorical statement that, “a vote to APC by a Christian is a wasted vote”. Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara and Hon. David Babacir Lawal, people know to have worked hard for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to emerged APC Presidential candidate.
Unfortunately, after rejecting their wise counsel, the Presidential candidate went ahead to picked a same faith for Vice President, they immediately raised an observation knowing fully well of the current situations and the secularity challenges that is bedeviling our country.
Against all odds, what they were doing is to keep our unity and the peaceful coexistence of our great nation, Nigeria, as a multicultural and a secular nation.They were never hypocritical nor, economical with words, but rather they were straight forward in presenting their facts to all that cares to hear, as people that know the system.
We considered these personalities, as heroes of the moment.As Coalition of Christians on the Plateau, we wish at this juncture to bring out analytically, the persons of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong and that of his Chief of Staff, Yakubu Dati.
Simon Bako Lalong as a seasonal back stabber/lier , who’s records have shown that he has betrayed and back stabbed so many amongst them are;His Excellency Alh. Abubakar Atiku, who sponsored his campaign in 2015, equally stabbed Alh. Yahaha Kwande, who introduced him to Alh . Abubakar Atiku to him.
He did not end at that, but also betrayed and stabbed Rt. Hon . Rotimi Ameachi, by immediately rushing and accepting the APC Presidential DG Campaign for Ahmed Tinubu without due consultations from his boss for his selfish gains.
He also stabbed the former Governor of the state, Chief Joshua Chibi Dariye, who despite all odds made him the Plateau State Speaker and also the state Governor, but yet, Lalong wished Dariye to remain perpetually in prison custody.
The same Lalong spear headed the removal of Comr. Adams Oshomole as APC National Chairman for the fact that, he is a die- heard supporter of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
But today, the same Governor Lalong is reaping from where he did not sown let alone to know that, he did not support either Senator Abdullahi Adamu neither Sen. Almakura for the current party seat.
This is a person that does not believe in equity, fairness and integrity, but rather believes that money can give him everything he wants , even if it means picking monies from State coffers.
Even Her Excellency, Hon. Dame Pauline Tallen, his kins, who gave him the last life line of becoming a Governor by daring the powers that be for INEC to declared him in winner in 2015 General Election, he back stabbed her and fought her in an attempt to stop her becoming the minister she is today.
The list of Lalong’s back stabbing in inexhusive as Latep Dabang that gave Lalong the Political name and relevance recently falls victim of his back stab ,and given a bad name in return as to reciprocate his good gesture.
Since betrayal has become part of him, it was clear to us that, even Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu the APC Presidential candidate, can still remember how Governor Simon Bako Lalong, fought him from becoming the candidate.
After declaring out rightly that, Plateau APC delegates belong to Hon. Rotimi Ameachi, he went ahead to make sure that, none of the Plateau delegates voted for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but with the help of the Plateau state APC gubernatorial aspirants that Bola Ahmed Tinubu got Twenty- six votes, out of the fifty- one delegates from Plateau.
Despite knowing that these aspirants were the ones that loved and worked for Tinubu, Lalong ensured that, none of them is a member of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) and he proudly beat his chest to said he did that ungodly act.
Considering the PCC appointment, six persons were from the southern zone of Plateau, while five out of the six, were all from Shendam his LGA and his ethnic tribe Geomai.
Only one is from Wase LGA in the person of Deputy Speaker House of Representative, Rt. Hon Maje, and Only two each were from the central and northern zones of Plateau that produced the highest registered voters in the state and still determine who wins the Governorship of the state.
Looking at it further, none of the APC founding fathers from Plateau state were considered as member of the PCC, and even those that spear headed the primaries of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, were excluded from the list, which to Lalong, he considers a payback period of not obeying him when he instructed them not to vote Tinubu at the primaries.
All that Lalong wants from Tinubu is his money and the political appointment, if the party wins the presidential ticket.
Amongst many of Barr Simon Lalong serial betrayal, he was rescued by His Excellency, Bola Tinubu, when they were arrested by EFCC, along side with others because they were nabbed for extortion of billion of naira which was found with them yet it was easy for Lalong to defected from AC to PDP and later to Labour party without recurs to inform His Excellency, Bola Tinubu, despite that he was fighting Tinubu not to succeed in his Ambition.
How can such a serial betrayal be trusted, this is a big question ❓ that needs an answer.
Our warning to PCC is not to rely on such character.
How can Lalong proved to us that he loves Buhari, while all those that suffered for president Buhari in Plateau state were not giving any appointment for the eight years of his tenure? Rather, the person that called president Buhari a Boko Haram member is today rewarded on the plateau with the appointment of DG of Industrial Training Fund (ITF).On the side of Yakubu Datti, there is a saying that, “Birds of the same feathers flogged together”. While he was the PRO Aviation, he made sure Buhari as then CPC presidential candidate were denied landing access at the Lagos international Airport.
Yakubu Dati betrayed Dariye that brought him up for Jang, also betrayed Jang for Lalong, meaning he can betray and back stabbed anybody for the quest of money and power.
No wonder, Lalong brought him closer as a chief of staff to enable them perpetrate there seasonal character of betrayal and dirty dealings.When compared with such a personality of Rt. Hon .Yakubu Dogara, Dati should know that, he does not have the effontry to castigate Rt. Hon. Dogara on social media for his well articulated position of Muslim – Muslim ticket and even calling it an “embers of Religious Crisis” has Dati forgotten what that ticket is already brewing in Nigeria?
As Christian vanguards of the church, who believe in the course of Hon.yakubu Dogara and Hon.Babacir Lawal, we want to put it in categorical term to Yakubu Dati that, we are disappointed in him and his boss.
This singular act exhited by Dati bearing mind, if Dati is truly a Christian in the first place, not to talk of asking, if he is truly an Ecwa member as he claimed to be ? Because for Lalong his boss , already his self seeking recognition has disenfranchised him from the Pope and the entire catholic faithful due to his careless and unguided utterances.
In conclusion, to us as coalition of Christians on the Plateau, there is no comparison between light and darkness or between Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara vs. Yakubu Dirty. As for us, we want to tell the whole world and calling on all Christians in Nigeria and Diaspora and even our good Muslims friends that believe in this course, to pray for the course of Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara and Hon. David Babacir Lawal, to see the light of the day . We celebrate them!Thank you all, Samson Pam chairmanNicholas Fabian
A Federal High sitting in Jos Division on Monday 26th September,2022 has adjourned to the
15th December, 2022 for ruling and delivering of judgment on a suit filed by Amb. Yohanna M.D Margif challenging the Independent Electoral Commission ,INEC and Dr Patrick Dakum all of Labour Party primaries conducted on the Plateau State gubernatorial elections ahead of general polls in 2023 .
Justice Dorcas Agishi of high court No1 ,after entertaining to the brief of argument represented by the plaintiff counsel ,Barr.Munir Barau Abdullahi were he said ,we have adopted all the processes and the matter have been adjourn to the 15th of December, 2022 for and judgment .
He said ,”we came to court praying that our client Ambassador Margif is the authentic candidate of the Labour party for the governorship in Plateau state having contested the party primaries and won and he was given the certificate of return of form EC9 by INEC.
According to him ,”the way and manner you can substitute somebody by laws shall be through voluntary withdrawal or death and by mutual agreement but thank God that he is still alive .
However, Barr Abdullahi further explained that the letter they sent to INEC are two letters of withdrawal and affidavit of withdrawal so we are saying that this affidavit didn’t contain the name of our client been that his name that is in that affidavit is wrongly written as Yohanna Yilwan not the other way round as it contain in the affidavit .
Muniri Abdullahi further stressed that ,in the law of Nigeria, you can’t force any name on me ,mind you ,you can’t make mistake in the spelling of your own name .
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He stated that they brought affidavit dated 2nd August,2022 to the court ,we applied for certified true copies from INEC and we discovered that there is another affidavit which is dated 5th August ,2022 and the second letter dated is there including two affidavit and one dated 2nd &5th that is currently before the court .
Barr.Abdullahi said the one dated 5th was accompanied with the first letter of the 2nd ,adding that can you write a letter on the 2nd and attached documents dated 5th at the same time ,is not right .
He noted that the membership card the Labour party submitted to INEC is not the same membership number on the affidavit of withdrawal that is why we are approached the court that my client didn’t withdraw as speculated ,so when you talk of suspension of our client from LP, that doesn’t have a constitutional backing that the ward might expelled a member of a political party .
Abdullahi further said that it’s is only the national Secretariat that have such power ,however, that isn’t the reason why we are here, and what they have done is not in law of the electoral law.
He expressed shock that till this moment ,Dr Patrick Dakum has not file Labour party nomination forms and form EC9 of the LP was completed and submitted by Amb. Margif ,we are yet to see Dakum filling the form .
The only document of Dr. Patrick Dakum that is before the court , is the Labour Party form because is the name of Ambassador Yohanna Margif that is till on the INEC portal.
If a matter is in the competent court of jurisdiction, parties are expected to mentained status quo, you cannot continue parading yourself when the matter is in the court as Dr Patrick Dakum is currently doing.
Muniri however insist that the Purported signature of withdrawal form, is not from my client Yohanna Margif, and the name is not his name , because you can’t make mistake in spelling your own name .
Dakum contested election under APC,we have certified true copy in the court file ,can he come again in LP against electoral law.
You must give lNEC 14 days notice so that if there is any problem you should have address it.
In separate interview with journalists,the Counsel to the 1st & 2nd respondent, Barr G.M Kuttu revealed that there are three application before the court.
The first is the interlocutory injection,filed by the plaintiff,
Motion to allow them bring further affidavit , that we opposed on point of law as party direction guarding election matter didn’t provide for any affidavit let alone further affidavit.
For that ,it was a strange process not known to party direction, and urged the court to strike out preliminary objection .
We raised the issue of jurisdiction that Margif didn’t participate in the primary election that brought in Patrick Dakum as Candidate of labour Party.
Kuttu said on the strength of Section 84 sub14, does not allow the plaintiff to bring in any application that Margif having been not contested with him ,and co- aspirant with Dakum.
He said the letter signed 2nd August,2022 ,is the letter signed by the plaintiff applicant Yohanna Margif of voluntary withdrawal ,his picture is there , signature and all the documents he owned up to.
Documents don’t lie when you have somebody who chose to be mischievous , say one thing in the morning and another in the after noon will referred to such person as Chameleon who change in time and season .
He said the eyes of Justice, cannot be close to track that at the end of the day ,the court should be able to see ,and insisted that the plaintiff Ambassador Margif withdraw.
It was in line of the electoral law that the meeting of primary election was conveyed on the 5th August, which saw the emergence of Patrick Dakum as Governorship Candidate of Labour Party in the state.
As far as we are concerned ,all the relevant laws of withdrawal of the plaintiff, Ambassador Yohanna Margif where complied with ,if they choose to pay game,the court will see through it .
However,the matter has been adjourned to 15th December,2022 for ruling on an applications and Judgment on the substantive matter.
On the issue of forgery raised by the plaintiff,he alleged not to have signed the withdrawal letter dated 5th August,2022.
He stressed that the letter dated 2nd & 5th August ,2022 ,is not authored by the 1st & 2nd respondent .
And stressed that there could be some factors influencing the action of the plaintiff ,propelling him to change like chameleon .
“But the fact of him to have withdraw is not in doubt.”
On the 2nd August,2022, that is why INEC supervised the primary election on the 5th August,2022,.
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has commiserated with Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase and the entire people of Bashar Chiefdom in Wase Local Government over the demise of his elder brother and Rekna of Bashar, HRH Alhaji Adamu Idris, Second Class traditional ruler who died at the age of 98.
Lalong while condoling with the people of the Bashar Chiefdom and the Deputy Speaker, said the death of the Royal Father who has been on the throne of his forefathers for 59 years is a great loss to the entire State.
Governor lalong letter of condolence dated 26th September,2022 , signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs Makut Macham and made available to journalists in Jos.
Lalong said during his long reign, the late monarch played a great role in maintaining peace within his domain and also contributing to the progress of Wase Local Government, Plateau State and Nigeria in general.
The Governor said Alhaji Adamu Idris was a man full of passion and compassion for his people and always demonstrated a sense of justice, fairness, honesty and love for education during his reign by encouraging the establishment of schools as well as cooperating with government to attract development to his area.
He said although the exit of the Royal Father is painful, he will continue to be remembered for the good legacies he left behind and the wonderful memories of unity, love and selflessness he demonstrated on many issues.
While urging the people of Bashar, the Deputy Speaker and entire family to accept his death as the will of God, Lalong urged them to continue to pray for God to forgive his sins and grant him eternal rest.
In line with the activities laid down to mark Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day Celebration by the Plateau State Government, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong has attended pre- Independence day celebration prayers.
Governor Lalong alongside top Government functionaries from the Executive, Judiciary, and the Legislative Arms of Government as well as members of the State Security Council and members of the public were at the St. Peter Cathedral Anglican Communion, Bukuru Dioceses, the venue for this year’s 62nd Independence Prayer and Thanksgiving Service to commemorate this years Independence Day celebration.
Governor Lalong was represented at the Prayer and Thanksgiving Service by the Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS) Prof Danladi Abok Atu accompanied by the Chief of Staff to the Governor Mr. Noel Dunjur, Head of Service Engr Sunday Hyat, Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, Special Advisers and heads of parastatals.
Delivering the goodwill message by the Governor to mark the 62nd Independence Anniversary, he said it was an honor to lead the government delegation to the Thanksgiving service which is the first activity laid down to mark the 62nd independence day celebration on behalf of the Governor who is unavoidably absent as he was part of the Federal Government Delegation that attended the just concluded United Nations General Assembly in New York with President Muhammadu Buhari.
The SGS on behalf of the Governor congratulated Nigerians and particularly citizens of Plateau State on attaining 62 years of self Governance. The SGS said it is a privilege to be part of those alive to mark this year’s Independence Day celebration as he said that alone is enough reason to be thankful to God.
The SGS said one of the key policy trusts of the rescue administration, is partnering with religious organizations which is why the Governor has made it a duty to meet with religious leaders in the State every month to discuss issues that will move the State forward, as he further appreciated the church for bringing useful inputs into Governance as he said the challenges bedeviling the Nation can only be overcome by a synergy between Government and religious bodies .
Further reiterated that the synergy must be extended within the arms of Government and appreciated the security agencies for the sacrifice they make in upholding the territorial integrity of Nigeria and also protecting the life and property of citizens in the country.
Governor Lalong called on citizens in the State to partner with the Government to reap the dividends of democracy and assured Government’s commitment to delivering on its mandate.
In response to a plea made by the Bishop of the Bukuru Diocese on the need to return schools, particularly mission schools to their rightful proprietors,the Governor assured the Bishop and the church that the government has set up machinery to return the schools as committee has been set in place on the matter.
Regarding to the forthcoming General elections, the Governor delivered his message of hope assuring the citizens of Plateau State of peaceful, free, fair and credible elections, charged citizens to come out en -mass and exercise their franchise in a peaceful and orderly manner as they choose their next leaders.
In separate remarks, the representative of the Speaker Plateau State House of Assembly, the Gbong Gwom Jos, Jacob Jang Baba all congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the 62nd independence day celebration, Thanking God for his mercies and protection over the years, they prayed for God’s continuous guidance and protection.
They pledged their support of the house of assembly and the traditional council respectively to the Governor and constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria.
In a sermon delivered by Rt. Rev (Dr) J.B.N Zhumbes, Bishop of the Anglican Communion Bukuru Diocese, on the topic “Independence, the pharaohs and Passover Night”, Taking his reading from the book of Exodus 12:1-14. Bishop Zhumbes prayed that the 62nd Independence of Nigeria would come with liberty and freedom just like the Israelites were liberated from the land of Egypt, as he said the Nigerian Nation is faced with the Pharaoh of insecurity, corruption, and other negative vices that are trying to pull the nation down, but he is hopeful that the country would overcome the challenges currently being faced as no problem is beyond God.
Members of Dengi Old Students Association in plateau state had been directed to give their support to any of their member that are contest any position in 2023 General election.
And warned members not to allowed any misunderstanding or grudges against fellow member be for public consumption and should be treated as family issues that should be resolved within ourselves.
The National president of Dengi Old Students Association (DOSA) Ambassador Yibaikwal give the warning during the Old Students Association 2022 Annual Convention held at the Crispan Hotel in Jos, plateau state.
The National president of DOSA, Ambassador Yibaikwal who doubled as the Ambassador of Nigeria to Russia advised members to see fellow members as family, and should be willing to offer helping hands when colleague is in dear need .
He further adviced that any grievance of a member against member or members should not allowed to rest on public domain and made public discuss but should be resolved within the DOSA’s family.
The National president stressed that the major aim of the old students Annual convention of the association, is to brainstorm on the issues that are affecting the association, members and the projects been carried out .
And revealed that next Year 2023 ,the school will be 50 years since it establishment, promised that during that time they shall roll out drums for it Celebration, while many programs relating to the school shall be unvailed. He maintained.
He called on Nigerians to remain calm ,as what the citizens are currently going through at the moment is a global problems, is a face in life, particularly when the people expected much from their government and that expectations could not be met to their satisfaction, this is because the expectations of Nigerians from their government is just too high, this is largely because the resources in government hand is grossly not just inadequate.
But quick to add that he is not saying the government on their part has done perfectly well, no,but the Government is aware of their lapses , appealed to all to be patient with the government to do what is right to the Electorates.
On the falling standard of education in Nigeria , compared to other African countries,the Ambassador said the Buhari government is trying his best compared to the resources at his disposal.
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has released time table for the celebration of Nigeria 62nd Independence Celebration.
As against this background, the Governor has directed that this year’s 62nd Independence be marked with fanfare, pomp and pageantry.
Governor Lalong’s directives is contained in a press statement dated 23rd September,2022, signed by the state Commissioner of information and communication hon Dan Manjang and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state.
In the light of this therefore, the following activities have been lined up to commemorate the day.
Pre-Independence Prayer to be held on Sunday, 25th September, 2022 at the St. Peter’s Cathedral, Anglican Communion, Bukuru Diocese at 10.00 a.m.
Pre-Independence Muslim prayer to be held on Friday 30th September, 2022 at the Jos Central Mosque at 2.00 p.m.
Parade by the Military, Police and selected para-military Agencies, Primary, Secondary Schools and Voluntary organizations on Saturday 1st October, 2022 at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium, Jos at 8.00 a.m.
62nd Independence golf kitties and Novelty football match, the details of which will be made available in the course of the week.
The Governor is also billed to parley with a cross section of the media.
In the light of the forgone therefore, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Simon Bako Lalong, KSGG on behalf of himself, family and the people of Plateau State uses this opportunity to felicitate with His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and indeed all peace loving citizens and publics on this historic and memorable day.
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has released time table for the celebration of Nigeria 62nd Independence Celebration.
As against this background, the Governor has directed that this year’s 62nd Independence be marked with fanfare, pomp and pageantry.
Governor Lalong’s directives is contained in a press statement dated 23rd September,2022, signed by the state Commissioner of information and communication hon Dan Manjang and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state.
In the light of this therefore, the following activities have been lined up to commemorate the day.
Pre-Independence Prayer to be held on Sunday, 25th September, 2022 at the St. Peter’s Cathedral, Anglican Communion, Bukuru Diocese at 10.00 a.m.
Pre-Independence Muslim prayer to be held on Friday 30th September, 2022 at the Jos Central Mosque at 2.00 p.m.
Parade by the Military, Police and selected para-military Agencies, Primary, Secondary Schools and Voluntary organizations on Saturday 1st October, 2022 at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium, Jos at 8.00 a.m.
62nd Independence golf kitties and Novelty football match, the details of which will be made available in the course of the week.
The Governor is also billed to parley with a cross section of the media.
In the light of the forgone therefore, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Simon Bako Lalong, KSGG on behalf of himself, family and the people of Plateau State uses this opportunity to felicitate with His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and indeed all peace loving citizens and publics on this historic and memorable day.
To give back to society,and in her quest to improve health sector and enhanced health care delivery in the state ,Dengi Old Students Association had donated Hospital equipment worth millions of naira to the state owned Plateau State Hospital.
The donation of the equipment to the hospital ,is part of the association’s preparation for its National Convention slated to hold on Saturday 24th September,2022,.
The symbolic presentation of the hospital equipment to the management took place on Friday September 23rd, 2022, at the Conference Hall of Robert Garlow House, Plateau State Human Virology Research Centre (PLASVIREC) in the Plateau Specialists Hospital Jos.
While presenting the equipments, the National President of Dengi Old Students Association, His Excellency, Professor Abdullahi Shehu Yibaikwal, said, “as you know, this is an old students association, but we are very ambitious and we have a vision. Our vision is to impact lives and we recognize what the government has given us and we felt we have a responsibility to give back to the society what government has given us.
He further said :
“So we organised this visit to the hospital as a symbolic gesture to commend the government for what they are doing in this direction and to call the attention of the health sector in particular and to the Specialists Hospital in Jos so that, the services of this hospital can impact our people not only in Plateau State, but Nigeria as a whole.
He further stressed that, “The spirit behind what we done is more important than the amount we sank here because even we had brought one billion naira here, it is meaningless to say it, since we did not do it for publicity. We did it with good intention to draw attention so that, other people should do what we have done and they can even do better”, he said.
Yibaikwal, called on government and the private sector as well as spirited individuals who felt and were concerned about the health of their people should contribute even little because health is wealth and sympathize with the situation being faced in this Specialists Hospital no matter how small.
Appreciating DOSA for the kind gesture, the Chief Medical Director of Plateau Specialists Hospital Jos, Dr. Filimon Golwa, said this was the first time , association such as this was donating to the hospital saying, “whoever invest in humanity, invest in God”.
He further enthused: “We promise to use these equipments to the service of humanity”.
The Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman Plateau State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, expressed joy that, itsa a reawakening challenge to all who cherished Plateau State and appealed that people should donate no matter how small to the hospital irrespective of tribe or religion for them save lives.
At the event, commendations came from the Chief Medical Director of Plateau State Hospital Management Board PSHMB, Dr. Dajom Y. Dakwak, Plateau State Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Bapigang Williams Audu amongst others.
To give back to society,and in her quest to improve health sector and enhanced health care delivery in the state ,Dengi Old Students Association had donated Hospital equipment worth millions of naira to the state owned Plateau State Hospital.
The donation of the equipment to the hospital ,is part of the association’s preparation for its National Convention slated to hold on Saturday 24th September,2022,.
The symbolic presentation of the hospital equipment to the management took place on Friday September 23rd, 2022, at the Conference Hall of Robert Garlow House, Plateau State Human Virology Research Centre (PLASVIREC) in the Plateau Specialists Hospital Jos.
While presenting the equipments, the National President of Dengi Old Students Association, His Excellency, Professor Abdullahi Shehu Yibaikwal, said, “as you know, this is an old students association, but we are very ambitious and we have a vision. Our vision is to impact lives and we recognize what the government has given us and we felt we have a responsibility to give back to the society what government has given us.
He further said :
“So we organised this visit to the hospital as a symbolic gesture to commend the government for what they are doing in this direction and to call the attention of the health sector in particular and to the Specialists Hospital in Jos so that, the services of this hospital can impact our people not only in Plateau State, but Nigeria as a whole.
He further stressed that, “The spirit behind what we done is more important than the amount we sank here because even we had brought one billion naira here, it is meaningless to say it, since we did not do it for publicity. We did it with good intention to draw attention so that, other people should do what we have done and they can even do better”, he said.
Yibaikwal, called on government and the private sector as well as spirited individuals who felt and were concerned about the health of their people should contribute even little because health is wealth and sympathize with the situation being faced in this Specialists Hospital no matter how small.
Appreciating DOSA for the kind gesture, the Chief Medical Director of Plateau Specialists Hospital Jos, Dr. Filimon Golwa, said this was the first time , association such as this was donating to the hospital saying, “whoever invest in humanity, invest in God”.
He further enthused: “We promise to use these equipments to the service of humanity”.
The Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman Plateau State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, expressed joy that, itsa a reawakening challenge to all who cherished Plateau State and appealed that people should donate no matter how small to the hospital irrespective of tribe or religion for them save lives.
At the event, commendations came from the Chief Medical Director of Plateau State Hospital Management Board PSHMB, Dr. Dajom Y. Dakwak, Plateau State Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Bapigang Williams Audu amongst others.
To give back to society,and in her quest to improve health sector and enhanced health care delivery in the state ,Dengi Old Students Association had donated Hospital equipment worth millions of naira to the state owned Plateau State Hospital.
The donation of the equipment to the hospital ,is part of the association’s preparation for its National Convention slated to hold on Saturday 24th September,2022,.
The symbolic presentation of the hospital equipment to the management took place on Friday September 23rd, 2022, at the Conference Hall of Robert Garlow House, Plateau State Human Virology Research Centre (PLASVIREC) in the Plateau Specialists Hospital Jos.
While presenting the equipments, the National President of Dengi Old Students Association, His Excellency, Professor Abdullahi Shehu Yibaikwal, said, “as you know, this is an old students association, but we are very ambitious and we have a vision. Our vision is to impact lives and we recognize what the government has given us and we felt we have a responsibility to give back to the society what government has given us.
He further said :
“So we organised this visit to the hospital as a symbolic gesture to commend the government for what they are doing in this direction and to call the attention of the health sector in particular and to the Specialists Hospital in Jos so that, the services of this hospital can impact our people not only in Plateau State, but Nigeria as a whole.
He further stressed that, “The spirit behind what we done is more important than the amount we sank here because even we had brought one billion naira here, it is meaningless to say it, since we did not do it for publicity. We did it with good intention to draw attention so that, other people should do what we have done and they can even do better”, he said.
Yibaikwal, called on government and the private sector as well as spirited individuals who felt and were concerned about the health of their people should contribute even little because health is wealth and sympathize with the situation being faced in this Specialists Hospital no matter how small.
Appreciating DOSA for the kind gesture, the Chief Medical Director of Plateau Specialists Hospital Jos, Dr. Filimon Golwa, said this was the first time , association such as this was donating to the hospital saying, “whoever invest in humanity, invest in God”.
He further enthused: “We promise to use these equipments to the service of humanity”.
The Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman Plateau State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, expressed joy that, itsa a reawakening challenge to all who cherished Plateau State and appealed that people should donate no matter how small to the hospital irrespective of tribe or religion for them save lives.
At the event, commendations came from the Chief Medical Director of Plateau State Hospital Management Board PSHMB, Dr. Dajom Y. Dakwak, Plateau State Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Bapigang Williams Audu amongst others.
The Legal Team of the Peoples Democratic Party, Plateau State Chapter headed by S.G Odey ,Esq has debunked the insinuations from some uninformed qarters that the recent JosNorth/Bassa house of Representatives election tribunal judgement against the People’s Democratic party (PDP) will not in any way have any effects on the Candidates of the party.
They added that the explanation is imperative because the party has observed that opponents and some mischief makers are peddling the falsehood that PDP and its candidates may not be on the ballot for the 2023 general elections as a fallout of the recent Tribunal decision delivered on Friday, 2nd September, 2022 in respect of the Jos North/Bassa House of Representatives bye-election.
As against this background,the legal team of the party led by S.G Odey has hasten to clarify that the decision of the Election Tribunal relates only to the primaries conducted for the Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency bye-election which the tribunal erroneously nullified by relying on the Justice Kunda judgment which purported to justify the unprecedented exclusion of PDP from participating in the 2021 Local Government Council elections.
He further said,Please note that the Justice Kunda Judgment is now on Appeal before the Supreme Court.
We wish to state without doubt or equivocation that even though the judgment of the Election Tribunal is being appealed with very meritorious Grounds of Appeal, it has no bearing whatsoever on the nomination and qualification of candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party Plateau State for the 2023 governorship and legislative assembly elections.
It is pertinent to enlighten PDP members, its teeming supporters and the voting public of the following facts:
1. The primaries that produced Hon. Musa Agah as the PDP Candidate was conducted under the 2010 Electoral Act while the primaries that produced candidates for the 2023 elections was conducted under the 2022 Electoral Act.
2. The 2022 Electoral Act excluded ALL statutory delegates i.e. mainly EXCO members of any party from being delegates during the Congresses that produced candidates for the 2023 elections.
3. The Chris Hassan led EXCO which is mischievously rumoured to be illegal, emerged through a democratic and transparent process, and there are no known legal impediments (except self-serving extrapolations by merchants of fortune) hindering them from performing their constitutional duties.
4. The PDP and its Legal Team have always been proactive and had envisaged the possibility of using underhand tactics to stop the obviously preferred PDP candidates from winning the 2023 elections, and took steps to forestall such. Knowing the capacity of the opponents of the PDP for mischief, impunity and deliberate mis-information, the National Secretariat of the party pleaded with the Chris Hassan EXCO to step aside for the period of the Congresses and allow a Local Organising Committee it constituted to oversee the process.
5. The congress which produced the ad hoc delegates of the PDP during the Ward Congresses (unlike the other party which did not conduct any congress to elect delegates) were duly organised and supervised by the Ward Congress Committee appointed by the National Secretariat of the party and went smoothly in over 95% of the Wards. The few complaints that arose from the Ward Congresses have been largely resolved through the Party’s robust dispute resolution mechanism.
6. The 2022 Electoral Act, PDP Constitution and Guidelines for the Congresses clearly indicate the time allowed for appeals as well as those entitled to file such appeals. It is gratifying and re-assuring to note that since Governorship primaries were concluded in May, 2022, there has NOT been a single administrative or legal complaint by any of the noble aspirants who contested with the candidate of the party Barr. Caleb Mutfwang.
7. The Election Tribunal did not make any pronouncement as to the status and legitimacy of the State leadership of the Party as presently constituted as being mischievously circulated.
The Party has taken a decision to file an appeal against the judgment to remedy the monumental travesty of justice, and we believe that the Court of Appeal will do a better job than what the Tribunal came up with. We trust that the judgment of the Tribunal will be set aside with victory restored to PDP.
We therefore call upon the electorate and Party faithfuls to remain calm.
Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party,(PDP) plateau state chapter under the umbrella of the Plateau for Atiku Group have disowned the statement credited to former governor Jonah Jang, asking the national Chairman of the party, Dr Iyiorchia Ayu to resign.
According to them, neither the Party nor the stakeholders authorised any such position, and that what the former Governor’s statement is his personal opinion and that of the group he represents.
In a statement signed by the Secretary of the group, Prof Shedrack Best, the group frowned at the former Governor’s penchant for making statements that are not in tune with those of other stakeholders of the Party in the state.
Jang has been a member of Governor Nyesome Wike’s group which has been having a running battle with the National Chairman of the party since Wike lost the Presidential primaries to former vice president Atiku Abubakar.
“Our former governor Sen Dr Jonah Jang has made remarks contrary to the position of the stakeholders and its time we make clarifications.
We dissociate ourselves from the position of the former governor. He did not speak for us neither did he for the party in the state. We stand by the Presidential candidate of the PDP.
As loyal party men and women, we encourage peaceful resolution of the impasse and not actions from senior members of the Party that will fuel it out of proportion. We therefore, stand by the National Chairman and our Presidential candidate .
While we pray for amicable resolution of the crisis for the party to take its bearing and prepare for victory, we are not happy that those who are in a position to offer constructive counsel and solutions are adding to the crisis”.
The group called on the public to discountenance the statement of the former Governor saying,” Sen Jang alone cannot be the face of the party in the state, nor does he represent the stand on Atiku Abubakar’s candidature and his acceptability in the state.
He is not our spokesman and he cannot decide for us.” Plateau people are united behind Atiku Abubakar and will proudly participate in all organs and activities of the campaigns leading to the victory of the Candidate and the Party.
Professor, Other Culprit who assaulted female police officer has been arrested. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc has strongly condemned the grievous assault of a female Police Officer, Inspector Teju Moses, by her principal who is a Legal practitioner and human rights activist, Prof. Zainab Duke Abiola and her domestic staff comprising the house maid, one Rebecca Enechido and a male suspect currently at large.
The IGP directive is contained in a press statement dated 22nd September,2022 , signed by the force public relations officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi ,and made available to the journalists in Abuja.
Zainab Duke, an Mbaise born activist, grievously assaulted her orderly in company of some accomplices on Tuesday 20th September, 2022 at her resident in Garki, Abuja, due to the refusal of the orderly to breach professional ethics by carrying out menial and domestic chores at her house.
The IGP has directed the express prosecution of the arrested suspects who are currently in Police custody, as the preliminary investigation shows overwhelming evidence of culpability on the part of the Professor and her domestic staff.
The IGP has equally tasked the investigative team to ensure that the fleeing suspect is arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.
It is pertinent to clarify that the suspect, Prof. Zainab, who name-drops the IGP, his family members, and other officers in the top hierarchy of the Force has no acquaintance with the Police in any form as erroneously peddled on social media.
The Inspector-General of Police who similarly ordered the withdrawal of all Police personnel attached to the Professor, expressed consternation at the fact that an individual who claims to be an advocate for Human Rights could stoop so low to violate the rights of another individual, a police officer tasked with ensuring her protection.
Ahead of flag off campaign for 2023 General Election,the All Progressive Congress (APC), plateau state chapter has unveiled it Director General (DG) campaign in the state.
The unveiling of the party campaign head in the state was held at the Township Stadium on Wednesday 21st September,2022 , with Professor Sebastian Maimako as Chairman and other of the campaign group.
Professor Maimako an academian ,and graduate of Accounting and For and the immediate past V.C of the university of Jos.
It could be recalled that the All Progressives Congress APC and generation Next Plateau 2023 Guber candidate in Plateau Dr Nentawe Yilwatda had appointed Prof Sebastian Maimako an academic and a Professor of aii, counting and finance as its Director General campaign council.
Our TellWell Correspondent reports that thousands of APC loyalists and supporters trooped out on Wednesday and gathered in various groups around the stadium to receive the governorship Candidate Dr Nentawe Yilwatda.
Some of the personalities at the Stadium includes the Director General of the Industrial Training Fund ITF Sir Joseph Ari, Deputy National Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister, Festus Velnoe Fuanter, most Candidates of Senatorial, Federal house of representatives, State houses of Assemblies, Local Government council chairmen ,APC Youth and woman leader, amongst other important personalities.
Dr Nentawe who spoke at the occasion pledged to utilise potentials of youths for growth, progress and development of the state if elected in the forthcoming 2023 general election.
His words “We will address the State’s economy and 10% of the State IGR will be deployed to address issues of the vulnerable groups like the youths, women, and people living with disabilities.”
Dr. Nentawe also said that “We will be transparent, free, fair and run an all-inclusive government while the youths will be mentored appointed as commissioners and other positions.”
He said stringent measures would be taken to tackle State for their support to the party and for believing in him and other APC Candidates.
The state chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC Hon. Rufus Bature who earlier spoke at the occasion warned members of the party against anti party activities, stressing that the APC is a party of discipline.
He lamented that reports reaching them has it that some persons in the party are in the APC but are plotting to vote other candidates from other political parties, we have identified them, I call on the people of the state to support the party at all times.
Bature further said that “we have the confidence that we will win thea
2023 elections, from the House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, Governorship and the Presidency, we will deliver.”
“We are fully prepared and ready to go for the campaigns, we are waiting for the bell to be rung to start the campaign.”
Speaking on behalf of the elders of the Plateau North Senatorial zone, one time Ambassador, Hon Ibrahim Kasai stressed that with what is on ground, the APC would win Plateau Governorship election.
He described the unveiling ceremony of the DG Campaign and others as “Overwhelming” adding that the huge crowd is an indication that the APC flagbearer will win the State, in next year’s Governorship election, We were overwhelmed with the turn out, he added.”
Responding the Director General of the Nentawe Yilwatda campaign team Prof Maimako pledged to go to every part of the state to campaign for the Candidate.
He added that Dr Nentawe is a good candidate that would revamp major sectors of the state if given the opportunity.
Prof Maimako said his doors are always open to all ,and called on the People of the state to support the movement.
Campaign Council Secretary – Prof. Shem Bindas, while Candidate, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda is the Chairman of the campaign council while the APC Chairman, Hon. Rufus Bature is the deputy Chairman.
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt Hon.Simon Bako Lalong has hosted the former Governor of the State and two-term senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Distinguished Sen. Joshua Chibi Dariye who led his wife, political Associates and well-wishers cut across political lines on a courtesy visit to the Government House Rayfield which mark his first visit to the State since his release from incarceration following a presidential pardon granted to him and others by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Receiving the former Governor on behalf of His Excellency, the Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS) Prof Danladi Abok Atu said he was standing in for the Governor, Government, and People of Plateau State to receive Sen Joshua Dariye who he said has passed through a phase in life, only the strong hearted can endure.
Governor Lalong through the SGS thank God for the safe return of Sen Joshua Dariye and also appreciated God for the life of his family, particularly his wife who had to endure his absence while he was incarcerated.
Governor Lalong further appreciated the former First Lady for being a pillar not just to her husband but to the State, by serving as a member of the Governing Council of the Plateau State University Bokkos a task which she has not failed in carrying out even with the emotions of her husband’s absence.
Governor Lalong prayed for God’s guidance and protection over Sen Dariye and his family, and then used the opportunity to also assure the former Governor of his administration’s commitment to building on the unity of purpose laid by his predecessors.
Speaking earlier Former Governor Joshua Dariye appreciated God, the Governor, Government, and the people of Plateau State for their prayers and support to him while he was away in incarceration.
Sen Dariye said visiting the State after a long time away, he was impressed by the development currently experienced in the State and charged the Governor to ensure the completion of projects initiated by his administration and call on citizens of the State to unite for the growth and development of the State.
There are strong reasons to believe that, Zibah Pharmacy, the new Pharmacy that is expected to be established soon in Jos, the Plateau State capital, may have been laced with sad tales and huge emotional feelings. This medium just gathered.
In an investigation and interview conducted by Reporter, relating to Zibah Pharmacy and those behind its possible establishment, we gathered that, the owner is currently blinded by the feeling of saving society from, a situation of “Non-availability of drugs”, laced with a positive drive to make Zibah Pharmacy, the last bus stop for such search for Prescribed Medical Drugs.
It was gathered in the course of the interviews conducted that, one of the major reasons for moving to establish Zibah Pharmacy, may not be unconnected to the death of the uncle of Miss Hephzibah Redziebene Michael Gulu, whom the family lost because they could not find a prescribed drug to save her uncle’s life.
In a chart with Hephzibah Redziebene Michael Gulu being the brain behind the pharmacy, she further revealed a sad and emotional story of the cause of his Uncle’s death this way in part.
She said, “Before my late Uncle Mr Joseph Badu Gulu passed away, a medicine was prescribed to us to be bought.
“We searched around and found it only at old Bukuru Park. Unfortunately, it was not up to what was prescribed and we lost him. Frankly, as a result of that, the conception of Zibah Pharmacy came about and today it is in fulfillment.
“The goal behind the move to establish Zibah Pharmacy in brief is to provide healthy drugs, which are fully registered under NAFDAC for Plateau people and Nigerians at large and to make them available to aid speedy recovery of individuals.
“Also, to add to this sad story is the fact that, my Uncle’s death, made us to further understand the effects of lack of adequate First Aid at home, most especially when you have a patient in a hospital.
“During his illness, I constantly remember and sadly too, the day we went to the hospital and we had to wait for hours without any First Aid treatment administered on him to ease his pains.
“Among this are so many other reasons or rational behind Zibah Pharmacy”.
“Like I said earlier during our chat, Zibah Pharmacy would be established to serve the people profitably. We are establishing to also give back to society”.
You would recall that, this medium had reported that, ZIBAH PHARMACY, when fully operational, would be running as a Wholesale and Retail outfit, in order to assist smaller outlets in the industry and that, ZIBAH Pharmacy and its Nigerian Head Office, would be located along, Goodluck Jonathan Way Along Alheri,in Jos, plateau state capital, and close to the Gada Bui Market and the New Satellite Market along Rukuba Road all in plateau state.
The All Progressive Congress (APC) governship aspirant in plateau state Dr.Dakon Sarpiya has adviced the people of plateau to vote wisely in the forthcoming General Elections by voting credible Candidates .
As he said in 2023 General Elections the state, and Nigeria as a whole, it’s the Candidates that uphold the tenents of Justice and democracy , will attract the votes of the people of plateau.
Chief Danyaro Sarpiya was speaking in an interview with this medium at the federal high court sitting in Jos division immediately after adjournment of the matter to 14th Oct, 2023 for ruling on applications and regularise processes.
It would be recalled that Chief Dakon Sarpiya was among over five aspirants who contested for Governorship position under the APC in plateau state, and couldn’t make it beyond the primary, occassioned by what may be attributed to kangaroo primary which was alleged to have the leprous fingers of Governor Bako lalong in the whole play to install his preferred Candidate Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda.
Sarpiya not satisfied with the Conducts of the primary, many of the aggrieved aspirants abandoned the party APC, while Sarpiya headed for the court to seek redress.
The former Governorship aspirant said there is this popular adage which says:”when you’re denied your right, and you didn’t fight for it, you lost relevance”.
And added that with the mammoth crowed that come to witness the court proceedings over the matter, including some of the effected aspirants in the court , is a clear indication that I am on the right track , not doing wrong to seek for justice through perceived injustice instead of resulting to self help.
On the insecurity currently ravaging the country, he adviced the president Buhari led government to swallow it pride and called the terrorists for round table discussion.
These he said is very imperative because past experiences had revealed that not all war can be won in battle field,but through dialogue.
“So the government should be courageous and consider that the life of the citizens of Nigeria is very precious, and called the aggrieved terrorists with the view of looking into their complaint and proffering solution to it through Understanding and dialogue.
He however , adviced the citizens of plateau state not to allow anybody to stamped on their right by imposing Candidates on them against their wish.
Urged the people of the state to go all out and execise their franchise , and ensure they vote the right candidate.
There are strong indications that, drug availability challenges in Plateau State, would soon be brought under control soon, owing to the move by Pastor Michael Gulu, to establish Zibah Pharmacy in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
this medium gathered that, the aim and vision for the establishment of this Pharmacy in the State, particularly in the city of Jos by Pastor Gulu, is to help cover the gap and space, which existing pharmacies in the state have left uncovered and unserved. Zibah, when fully operational,we were told, would be running as a Wholesale and Retail outfit, in order to assist smaller outlets in the industry. It is also gathered that, Zibah Pharmacy and its Nigerian Head Office, would be located along, Goodluck Jonathan Way (Alheri) and close to the Gada Bui Market and the New Satellite Market along Rukuba Road in Jos. On further inquiry, Gnews gathered that, the vision of Pastor Gulu is to bring Healthcare closer, cheaper and accessible to the common man. MORE ON THIS, COMING SOON!
Following controversies trailing the authentic candidate of the labour party (LP) Governorship in Plateau State,has been resolved as Dr.Patrick Dakum has been confirmed the party authentic and recognized candidate by INEC.
The confirmation of Dakum as the authentic candidate of labour party(LP) in the state ahead 2023 election is contained in a press release by Dr. Dakum Campaign team dated 20th September,2022 , signed by the media Consultant to Dr. Dakum Comrade Shabul Mazadu,and made available to journalists in Jos, the plateau state capital.
The statement read thus: the governship Candidate under the platform of LP, Dr. Patrick Dakum commends the doggedness and resilience of its countless supporters who did not yield to the discouragement strategy of the propaganda ministers of falsehood of the Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who are bent on causing confusion in the Labour Party by insisting that the former Governorship candidate of the party, Yohana Margif who resigned and was replaced with Dr. Patrick Dakum, remains the authentic one.
Your stance on social media, calls, visitation and text messages to the governorship candidate have proven your commitment and determination for a better and excellent change of governance on the Plateau, and by the grace of God it would come to fruition.
To put the records straight, Margif was already replaced by Dr. Dakum by virtue of the governorship primary held on August 5, 2022 under the supervision of the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, where the latter emerged victorious.
It would be recalled that the Labour Party in a letter to INEC dated 2nd August, 2022 signed by its National Chairman Barrister Julius Abure and the National Secretary, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, notified the electoral body of the resignation of the governorship candidates of seven states including Plateau, for fresh primaries to be held which were later on done on August 5, 2022.
We will like our teeming supporters to know that the Labour Party recognizes Dr. Dakum as the Governorship candidate of Plateau State and his name is already uploaded on INEC’s list of Governorship candidates of Nigeria.
There is no court of law that restrained Dakum from parading himself as the Governorship candidate.
Yohana Margif is the complainant who dragged Labour Party, Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, and Dr. Dakum to court seeking interlocutory injunction restraining them from substituting him but the court refused to grant the request based on a withdrawal letter from him that is in circulation.
Margif is the erstwhile candidate who now wants the court to restore him as the governorship candidate despite his resignation and subsequent expulsion from the party.
Since the case is in court and it is yet to pass its verdict, the status quo remains unchanged. Dr. Dakum is the candidate recognized by INEC and the Labour Party.
Please count the growling noise of the APC propaganda machines as wailing of retreating soldiers in a defeated battle.
They are not the Labour Party and cannot decide for it. They are not INEC to tell Nigerians who the Labour Party governorship candidate is, and they are not the High Court to pass the verdict disqualifying Dr. Patrick Dakum.
They are mere lazy bones and busy bodies who are bankrupt of political ideas and lacking the capacity to live up like men to face fierce political challenge, but seeking simple rivers to cross.
Chief Obafemi Awolowo said, “Strong, courageous, resourceful and self confident people are never afraid of rivals or competitors.”
The APC’s insistence on Margif as the authentic Labour Party governorship candidate is a total show of cowardice seeking for easy ways to win the 2023 governorship election because their candidate is no match for Dr. Patrick Dakum.
The APC has already accepted defeat by the propaganda insisting on Margif we should therefore celebrate, accelerate and intensify our support for Dr. Patrick Dakum with courage and confidence.
The Women Right Advancement Protection Alternative (WRAPA) ,a non governmental Organisation ,is battle ready to declared total war against Violence Against Women And Girls (VAWG).,
As the body has appointed another body who will be closer to the grass root that would relates with any woman or girl that is reported to have suffered one form of violence or the other.
The program Officer of WRAPA , plateau state chapter, Mrs Ruth Agbo who speaks with this medium at the occasion stated that the aim of launching this “Women of Resilience” are among other reasons to identify and respond to “VAWG” cases in the community, to monitor and document incidence report and intervention in communities and visit families to increase awareness , strengthen trust and provide access to survivors.
Other reasons for the launching of Women of Resilience according to Ruth Agbo , also include step down VAWG knowledge and response learnings to women groups , there by filling in the gaps in formal support for survivors whose option is limited to self driven coping strategies.
She urged woman that are suffering one form of violence or the other, but afraid to speak out, to raise alarm for help.
However,condemned in most cases when some women and girls are not willing to speak out because of fear of societal stigmatization.
Earlier in her remarks, WRAPA Senior projects Officer, Dinma Nwaye said the reason for the launching of the “Women of Resilience” , started as far back as 2020 which has taken her round different states of the fedration to appealed to Community leaders to consider the plight of women and help to abrogate laws that are inimical to Violence Against Women And Girls.
She further stressed that the Women of Resilience have been trained to attend to women and girls who have been violated, add that the same program is ongoing in Minna , Kastina and Jigawa states.
Mrs Dinma appealed to the women and girls not to bottled their problems with them when they needed help “If you see something,say something”.she maintained.
Appealed to the community leaders in attendance,to be patient with them because they we come calling occasionally when the need be.
Governor Bako lalong represented by the Commissioner of Special Duties Irimyi Warr applauded WRAPA for the program as it help to curb the incessant violation of women and girls in many communities.
He stressed that Governor Lalong is not unaware of the harrowing experience the women and girls are going through in the hands of their violator which informed the initiation of relevant bills that has currently assented to by Governor Simon.
He further added that when the law is fully operational, any person that violates Women and Girls will be dealt with according to the law.
Dr.Patrick Dakum campaign team has adviced it supports to ignored being dragged into unnecessary debate over Yohanna Margif which is not important at this moment when the team should working hard to see how their candidates win the forthcoming Election.
The advice was contained in a press statement dated 18th September 2022 ,signed by Dr Dakum Media consultant Shabul Mazadu and made available to journalists in Jos, plateau state capital.
The statement read in part:It has come to the notice of Dr. Patrick Sunday Dakum’s campaign team of the concerted efforts particularly by some forces in the All Progressives Congress, APC, Plateau State chapter, to cause confusion, discourage and drag our colossal followers and supporters into unnecessary debate over Mr. Yohana Margif’s saga which is already in court, alleging that he is the authentic Plateau State Labour Party, LP, Governorship candidate for the 2023 general elections.
We are calling on our countless supporters to ignore the judicial subjudice and give no slightest and faintest attention to the braying of our futile detractors, as there is no cause for alarm.
Our detractors are already in disarray, and grossly scared out of their wits because of the great acceptability, remarkable pedigree and excellent leadership qualities of Dr. Patrick Dakum which are endearing the entire state to him.
Their efforts are merely the Tobiah’s and Sambalat’s approach of discouraging the efforts of the patriot whose target is to revive and rebuild Plateau State.
Whilst they busy themselves with abusing and decrying us, we should intensify our momentum and stamina in propagating the excellent qualities and policies of our gubernatorial candidate. Already they are giving us the preview of their cowardice and defeatists spirit depicting our superiority over them.
Therefore, there is no cause for alarm, confusion or melancholy over Margif!
We will advice the ministers of false propaganda and mischief in the APC, to focus on the burning case of their Governorship candidate, Dr. Nentawe Yilwada versus Sarpiya Danyaro over the party’s gubernatorial primaries, and stop playing the giraffe into other political party’s matters with judicial subjudice.
The abysmal failure of the All Progressive Congress APC,in plateau state, and Nigeria as a whole has again be re-echoed ,as honorable Waziri Kwande said the Mohammadu Buhari administration has failed beyond description.
Waziri Kwande who is a stunch member of People Democratic party PDP, stated this in an exclusive interview with journalists in Jos at the week end.
Waziri who contested for the House of Representatives to represent Qua’an-Pan,Mikan and Shendam federal Constituency under the Platform of PDP, said he had put the memory behind ,and to chart the way forward as I have put a good fight.
He reiterated his support for the party candidate on the Plateau,Barr. Caleb Mutfwang and Atiku Abubakar and promised to work assiduously to their victory at poll.
And stressed further that what happened in the state which make APC come to power in 2015 is very unfortunate and grave mistake which by God’s grace will not allow to repeat itself again.
He however said he have come back to consolidate his position, and to ensure that PDP, candidates win their respective Elections from head to bottom.
Ahead of 2023 General Election in Nigeria, the Founder of Ebomi Ministry, Isa EL-Buba has raised an alarm over move by some desperate politians and some persons at the corridor of power to negotiate his support for the candidature of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi.
As he said no amount of money , threats and intimidation will make him to renegade his unalloyed moral support for Mr Peter Obi towards his presidential ambition come 2023 General Election.
The man of God Isa EL-Buba was speaking to large crowed who attended the Peter Obi One million man match held at the Rwang Pam Township stadium Jos,plateau state over the weekend.
He stressed that his decision to support the Igboman born presidential candidate is based on personal convision that enough is enough for the bad government of the All Progressive Congress (APC) that has brought nothing but hunger, insecurity and bad governmence to the generalities of the country.
He charged the Obi supporters to be proactive because there are still a lot of work to be done, don’t allow anybody ,whom he described as selfish desire to stand with you in this journey of self determination.
He further added that my family and myself decides to embarked on this dangerous journey not for my sake, but for the interest of the vulnerable Nigerians who has been politically short charged occasion by the government of APC.
He maintained that all the votes from middle belt will not go out to any candidate contesting the same position with Obi, but to his Excellency Mr Peter Obi.
And the decision taken by us the supporters of obi , aka Obedient is because we are tired of recycling politians who has bring nothing to the table for good governance, than hardship and insecurity which has reduced Nigeria significantly in community of Nation.
“The voters who are the majority in taking political decision through ballots boxes will take over the government in 2023,we can no longer stand and fold our arms watching why our children are out of school, and they are being massacre daily by the mailitas imported Into the country by Muhammadu Buhari and his cohorts. We are going to devote our resources , time and others legitimate means to ensure we actualize these goals.”
Isa EL-Buba gives the assurance that before Nov, 2023 the supporters of obi in the state will hit 40 million , and further add that his office door or residential home is not open to any other candidates for presidential ambition except Peter Obi.
EL-Buba adviced the people to vote wisely and cast their votes for Peter Obi for president and votes for any trustworthy candidate for Governorship and other positions irrespective of Party affiliation.
He charged them to availed themselves for training and retraining for the task ahead.
“Buba urged them to make themselves available for training and retraining , after that they will be deployed to fight for labour Party, action devoid of violence. “
Plateau State Governor and Director General APC Presidential Campaign Council Simon Bako Lalong is optimistic that the North Central Zone will give the Tinubu/Shettima ticket the highest number of votes in the forthcoming elections.
Governor Lalong expressed this optimism in Jos when he received the North Central Zonal Chairman and Members of his Committee on a curtesy visit to the Government House, Rayfield Jos.
He said the party is very strong in the North Central despite loosing Benue State one out of its six States after the Governor left for the opposition party.
He challenged the Zonal Chairman and his members to reach out to all organs of the party in the zone with a view to mobilising and sensitizing the electorate at the grassroots for the success of the party.
Lalong charged the party Zonal leadership to carry everyone along and deliver all the party’s candidates including the Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima.
On the level of consultations, mobilisation and engagement so far, the Governor informed the Zonal officials that the Presidential Campaign Council has continued to fine-tune the strategies that will ensure that members of the APC participate from the unit level to the national, rather than a situation where many prefer to look at the national level.
He said already, the Presidential Campaign Council and has engaged the National Working Committee and also proposed clear roles for women and youths in the forthcoming campaigns.
In his remarks, the APC North Central Zonal Chairman Alhaji Mu’azu Bawa Rijau said they were in the State to meet with party officials and stakeholders in line with the directive of the NWC for the Zonal leadership to embark on such tour to engage party faithful.
He congratulated the Governor over his appointment as Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council saying the entire zone was happy for the well deserved assignment which is a clear evidence that the zone can deliver for not only the Presidential Candidate, but the party as a whole.
He also thanked the Governor for his support during the party Primaries where the leadership of the zone emerged without any rancour.
Rijau assured the Governor that they will work hard to reconcile all aggrieved persons within the zone in order to ensure that the party enters the elections as a strong and united force.
The African Democratic Party (ADC) has Suspended it plateau State chairman Hon. Samuel Gyang from every Official Activities Involving the party.
The notice of the suspension of the chairman is contained in a release dated 6th September,2022 signed by the party National chairman Ralph Okey Nwosu,and his National Secretary counterpart Alhaji Sa’id Baba Abdullahi and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state.
The released further Said the embattled chairman has been Suspended from the party indefinitely for anti Party activities,gross misconduct, utterances aimed at bringing the image of the party to disrupt, attempt to destabilize the party through undue negative publicity and other activities in contravention of Article 15 of ADC Party constitution of 2018.
As against this background, he is here by directed to handover all the party’s documents and other properties to the State Secretary or other person the party may direct to receive such documents or properties.
However, the copies of the letter of suspension has been dispatched to the Commissioner of police plateau state command, Director of DSS, IPAC state Chairman and an S/A to the Governor on inter-party/polical affairs for necessary action. In an interview with journalists in Jos, the Central Zonal Publicity Secretary of African Democratic party (ADC) , Ambassador Sabiu Ibrahim Musa said contrary to the crisis happening in the party, is normal in every political parties that work towards capturing power , which ADC, is not different.
The former governship candidate of ADC in plateau state, further said that the founding members of the party work hard to bring the party to it present stage and has it constitution which all the members of Party is expected to respect and it’s supreme.
On the faith APC in the state and Nigeria as a whole, he said there are problems as far as political parties are concern as for our party the ADC all the teething problems hitherto bedeviling the party have be amicably resolved.
He however warned any members of the party that are fighting ,and causing problem in the party should know that the political party is structured in such a way that it’s supreme and every member should abide by it supremacy.
“There are many things people didn’t know before joining the party , which I believe they most have known by now”.
He charged the electorates to vote wisely in the forthcoming General election, and vote the right candidate to avoid the repeat situation Nigeria her ourself under the APC,led government.
As he decried that PDP and APC,there is no different and the same thing which their administration were not different from each other.
“When you look at APC ,and PDP critically,you discovered there is no different as they move from one position to the other which affected their policies of governmence.”
On the current insecurity bedeviling
the country, he said very body are guarded by law and order.
“Everybody is within the law not above the law of the federal Republic of Nigeria.Anybody found wanting, should made to face the music and brought to Justice.
“Whoever is a criminal and caught by the long arm of the law shouldn’t be speared ,but punish according to the law.”He maintained.
As campaign for 2023 drawn closer, unexpected but usual in politics is begin to unfold itself as some political gladiators are beginning to skim and find news political platform to remain relevant in the scheme of things.
This is as information reaching this medium ,rumoured that Edward Gyang Pwajok SAN, who is one of the strong pillars of the People Democratic party PDP,in plateau state has make unstoppable move to alien himself with the labour Party in the state.
The legal luminary who was the Anthony General and commissioner for justice in the immediate past administration ofJonah David Jang for Eight years ,was alleged to have paid visit to the Kuru Traditional Council on Wednesday 14th September 2022 to formally inform their Royal Highnesses that he has officially left the PDP,and now full fledge member of LP party.
His Royal Highness the Gwom Rwei & his council members appreciated the well respected legal luminary, wished him well & prayed for his success in his political sojourns.
The move of Edward Pwajok may not be unconnected with the recent rumour making around the plans by the embattled LP governship candidate Patrick Dakum to select him as his running mate.
If the rumour is anything to go by,it means the All Progressive Congress APC, and the PDP is not only in trouble but will start developing goose pimples because the combination of these two, Pwajok and Dakum will be something you can imagine.
More so that the APC Governorship candidate is said to be having the leprous fingers of the lalong led government in him who has lately fall out of favor from the people of plateau, worst still ,for accepting DG Campaign for Muslim-Muslim ticket which is widely condenmed by Christians faith in plateau state in particular, and Nigeria as a whole.
Recall that Dr Patrick following the imposition of Natewe by Governor Lalong over other aspirants during the governship Primaries,the action which doesn’t go down well with other aspirants which led to Patrick Dakum dumping the APC with 75% of APC members across the state to the LP.
It’s however rumoured that with the exit of Edward Pwajok to labour party, most of his party supporters, laying ambush for the legal icon to take a step, will definitely follow suit.
Similarly, a lot of APC members waiting to see where the pendulum swing,may also dump the brum party to search for their political destiny in labour party which appears to have had future political prospect.
As campaign for 2023 drawn closer, unexpected but usual in politics is begin to unfold itself as some political gladiators are beginning to skim and find news political platform to remain relevant in the scheme of things.
This is as information reaching this medium ,rumoured that Edward Gyang Pwajok SAN, who is one of the strong pillars of the People Democratic party PDP,in plateau state has make unstoppable move to alien himself with the labour Party in the state.
The legal luminary who was the Anthony General and commissioner for justice in the immediate past administration ofJonah David Jang for Eight years ,was alleged to have paid visit to the Kuru Traditional Council on Wednesday 14th September 2022 to formally inform their Royal Highnesses that he has officially left the PDP,and now full fledge member of LP party.
His Royal Highness the Gwom Rwei & his council members appreciated the well respected legal luminary, wished him well & prayed for his success in his political sojourns.
The move of Edward Pwajok may not be unconnected with the recent rumour making around the plans by the embattled LP governship candidate Patrick Dakum to select him as his running mate.
If the rumour is anything to go by,it means the All Progressive Congress APC, and the PDP is not only in trouble but will start developing goose pimples because the combination of these two, Pwajok and Dakum will be something you can imagine.
More so that the APC Governorship candidate is said to be having the leprous fingers of the lalong led government in him who has lately fall out of favor from the people of plateau, worst still ,for accepting DG Campaign for Muslim-Muslim ticket which is widely condenmed by Christians faith in plateau state in particular, and Nigeria as a whole.
Recall that Dr Patrick following the imposition of Natewe by Governor Lalong over other aspirants during the governship Primaries,the action which doesn’t go down well with other aspirants which led to Patrick Dakum dumping the APC with 75% of APC members across the state to the LP.
It’s however rumoured that with the exit of Edward Pwajok to labour party, most of his party supporters, laying ambush for the legal icon to take a step, will definitely follow suit.
Similarly, a lot of APC members waiting to see where the pendulum swing,may also dump the brum party to search for their political destiny in labour party which appears to have had future political prospect.
Drama eschewed as Eighteen (18) Councillors in Langtang North Local Government Council were alleged to be bribe by Dr Joshua Ubandoma Laven to impeached Barr Zulfa Rimven with a turkey council jamboree released .
However ,the All Progressives Congress ,APC, chairmen in Langtang North LGA have rejected the impeachment saga by calling on the state government and Plateau state House of Assembly members not to honour the illegal/ kangaroo and political blackmail in Tarok land .
The Elders also frowned and condemned vehemently how the 18 wards councillor sponsored by the People Democratic Party ,PDP, to impeachment Barr.Zulfa Rimven .
According to them ,the channel of communication for them to commenced impeachment of Zulfa was not explore by the party councillors before embarking on his said impeached processes .
Spokesman of the groups ,Hon ,Nandom Napdon disclosed that the wards Chairmen were taken to Tim -Tali Motel around Pa-Jat in Langtang North and were alleged to be bribe with money that was shared amongst them in shady deals .
He stated that ,as party men and women who are all loyal to APC ,we are not in support of the decision of the wards chairmen who have refused to consult widely before taken the drastic impeachment processes .
“your will not acting outside our constitution but be assured that the impeachment process is null and void .”
The the Taroh Elders Forum also rejected the verdict of the 18 wards chairmen members allegations of gross misconduct levelled against Council Chairman ,Barr.Zulfa Rimven of which the lawmakers also insisted they would remove the Chairman from office.
The secret impeachment which took place at Tim-Tali Motel on Tuesday cleared the Chairman off from all the charges because due process was not observed .
The Elders said that the wards chairmen had earlier expressed reservations to write the council over the composition of the way and manner they were misled and therefore ,we cant recognise any decision taken by them .
“We want to bring to the notice of Nigerians that the APC,from Tarok and Elders totally dissociates themselves from impeachment which is an internal mechanism to be settle not from the decision reached by wards purported agenda of PDP “
“As far as we are concerned, the Chairman is yet to be exonerated of charges levelled against him; we are not going to accept that impeachment decision because the matter is a constitution and wards chairmen failed woefully to explore internal settlement ” .
“We won’t take their firm position on this matter but in due course , we appeal to them to follow the constitution of the party ; they shouldn’t act outside the constitution APC but be assured that the impeachment process is not on course,” Napdon explains.
He alleged that the actions and activities of the wards chairmen were illegal and a gross violation of the constitution of the party .
According to Hon Napdon , some people want to “cook and eat the law” and it will not going be accepted.
Ahead of the take off of 2023 General Election, the Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong on Wednesday 14th September 2022 received Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the APC Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Hajiya Nana Kashim Shettima, wife of his running mate at the Tinubu Campaign Headquarters in Abuja.
The DG who met with the wife of the Presidential Candidate and his running behind closed doors in company of the Secretary of the APC Presidential Campaign Council Hon. James Faleke, Assistant Secretary Christopher Tarfa and Chief of Staff to the DG Hon. Yakubu Dati said the visit is part of the engagement and consultations towards a successful campaign for the victory of APC in the 2023 General elections.
Sen. Oluremi Tinubu informed the Director General that they were at the Headquarters to strategise on the participation of women in the forthcoming campaigns in line with the decision of the APC to carry all women along by ensuring that they play a greater role in delivering the Presidential candidate and other candidates of the party.
She also intimated Governor Lalong of the ongoing mobilisation of various women support groups for Tinubu/Shettima as well as engagement particularly at the grassroots which will prove very crucial to the victory of the APC during the elections.
The wife of the APC Presidential Candidate and wife of his running mate Nana Shettima had paid a similar visit to the National Secretariat of the APC where they held engagements with the National Chairman Sen. Abdullahi Adamu.
Governor Lalong who welcomed them to the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Headquarters and assured them that the APC Presidential Campaign Council working with the Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, have put in place a plan for a robust campaign that will deeply involve women and youths.
He noted that women constitute a large voting force in Nigeria and many of them are passionate about the APC and its Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima who have over the years invested so much resources, time and programmes to empower women.
Lalong promised them that the Campaign Council will give them all the support to enable them mobilise women in all parts of the country particularly at the grassroots for the success of the Tinubu/Shettima ticket and the APC in general.
The Director General and his guests also went round the Campaign Office to see ongoing work at the Headquarters.
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Plateau State Chapter, Hon. Chris Hassan has lauded the appeal court judgement which restored Laven Joshua Ubandoma as the authentic Chairman of Langtang North Local Government.
The State Chairman, Hon. Chris Hassan was reacting to the appeal court recent judgement and described the ruling as Divine.
The chairman reaction is contained in a press statement dated 14th September,2022 , signed by the Personal Assistant on Media and Protocol to the chairman ,Kafas Sumdi and made available to this medium in Jos.
He commended the outpouring of love, solidarity, and Goodwill from members of the party that have been showered on Laven Joshua Ubandoma, and most importantly, the tenacity of the People of Langtang North, you have earned my respect.
The State Chairman appeal to Mr. Governor, the Commissioner of Police to allow the law and the will of the People of Langtang North prevail for posterity sake.
I congratulate all our gallant youths, teeming members, unrelenting supporters, party leaders, stakeholders on this momentous victory.
He called on Plateau citizens to put their faith in the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of 2023 general election and implored all the party members to close rank as the time to move Plateau is Now.
This victory is indeed the people victory. Congratulations.
The Northern Governors Forum on Monday, 12th September 2022 met with the Northern Traditional Rulers Council in Abuja and came out with a resolution calling for the establishment of State police to tackle security challenges in the region and the nation at large.
Reading the communique after the meeting held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong said the meeting reviewed the security situation in the North and other matters relating to its development and resolved to support the ammendment of the Constitution to accommodate the establishment of State police.
According to him, this will effectively and efficiently address the security challenges of the region.
The Forum also reiterated its commitment to the development of solar energy in view of the comparative advantage of abundant sunshine in the region.
Accordingly, it was unanimously resolved that 2000 megawatts of solar power be harvested across the 19 States and FCT with a view to harnessing the huge potential of power from solar.
The joint meeting also noted with regret the ongoing ASSU strike which it believes was more punitive in the region as most of the students in the North are attending public universities.
It therefore called on ASSU to cooperate with the Federal Government in resolving the dispute.
The Northern Governors also engaged officials of the World Bank to discuss the level of implementation of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) and Nigeria for Women Project which are being implemented in five Northern States.
Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos, presided over by Justice S.P.Gang has granted a perpetual injunction order restraining Governor Simon Bako Lalong ,the Plateau State Government and the Attorney General of Plateau state to run,manage the Jos Main Market Authority for flowing the processes of MoU signed with the JAIZ bank for 40 years agreement .
Justice Gang declared that the state government ,Lalong and the Attorney general didn’t follow the due processes of section 7 the fourth scheduled of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria of 1999 as amended under section 3(2) of the LGA 2016 of Plateau State .
He stressed that whether the defendants have the power to run ,manage build Jos main market authority which the agreement was unlawful without complying with the guidelines law .
Delivering judgment in the suit filed by Member Representing Jos North /East Federal Constituency ,Hon Dachung Musa Bagos challenging the MoU signed with the JAIZ bank to reconstruct and build Jos main market authority
declared that any move by the state government to compulsorily build ,manage the market is null and void.
The judge granted an order nullifying every action or decisions taken to run ,manage the Jos main market authority on behalf of people of Plateau state that power to run, manage under section 34,81 of the Plateau state bureau of public procurement law of 2018 is illegal and unlawful .
Justice Gang however issued an order of perpetual injunction restraining the AG of the state, Governor Simon Lalong and state government , their agents, privies, servants or whosoever from making any attempt to hold, administer, use or handover to JAIZ bank or any other purpose contrary to the 1999 constitution, 2017.
The judge held that by section 3(2) of the 7 , Act of 1978, ownership of land in any state of the federation is vested on the governor of the state, and only the governor has the right to grant statutory right of occupancy to any person but he didn’t follow the due processes of sections of the constitution of Nigeria as amended .
Speaking on behalf of the lead counsel ,Barr. Nancwat Durven says ,the Hon Bagos Musa instituted the suit on the 1st August, 2022 challenging the power of the defendants regarding the rebuilding of Jos main market authority which he said the due processes was not followed,and is wrong contrary to the law .
He said we obtained the judgment in our favour which we brought four issues for determination and 7 relieves sought ,however ,the first relief granted multiplication while others were granted in claimant favour .
According to him ,with this judgment in our favour the power of rebuilding of Jos main market authority and the government has been suspended indefinitely and we are of the opinion that the Governor Simon Lalong and state government should follow the appropriate procedure of bidding for the rebuilding of the market .
He said with judgment, as it stand, whatever agreement that most have been enter with any prospective contractor or it agents is null and void and advising that the government should adhere to the rules .
The introduction of Muslim/Muslim ticket by the Ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), ahead 2023 General Election in Nigeria which has attracted general condemnation nationally and internationally ,may not been over soon, as more people continue to see the action by the party , as time bomb waiting to explode our political landscape if argent steps is not taken to correct the abnormalities.
This as the immediate past Minister of sports and Youths Development Solomon Dalung, who is the Ichu Otarok has said the All Progressive Congress APC, have declared war on the stability of Nigeria , which is a very dangerous experiment that doesn’t go through, because after 2023, Nigeria will not regain it stability.
Solomon Dalung who is currently contesting for House of Representatives under the platform of Social Democratic party (SDP) in Lantang South Federal Constituency stated this and other burning issues which boarded on the state of the nation in an exclusive interview with journalists in Jos, plateau state capital.
Dalung said every Nigeria are now responding to what APC,has done by their Muslim , Muslim presidential ticket , which they have declared war on the stability of Nigeria as a Nation,and it’s very dangerous experiment that I hope the country didn’t go through ,, because after 2023 , Nigeria will not regain it stability.
He lamented the current state of the nation which the former minister described as in bleeding stage.
“The country is bleeding ,our economy has also collapse, the indices has been admitted by Mr President , Mohammadu Buhari.
And frowned at the recent committee set up by the president to investigate those behind the oil theft in the country.
” My problems with the committee set up by Mr President is that most of the faces I see there represent those who suppose to account for official oil theft.”
Described them as an armed robbers presiding over armed robbers case,I don’t think anybody would be convicted , which is more less the Justice Salami incident where we have committee without report in public domain.
Sympathized with Nigeria and Nigerians the situation we have found ourselves as the country is more divided now than ever before.Even during the civil war, there were no division like this, hardship and suffering of the people of Nigeria is monumental which can be summarize as a Nation in the state of comatose.
He lamented the lingering strike of the nation university lecturers for more than 6 months now, which he said is a wickedness on the political elites, whose their children and wards attends private schools and foreign universities.
And further decried that , every week we see our leaders attending the graduation of their son/daughter in London,but only come to Nigeria, to say negotiation with ASUU,has collapse which is a pick of wickedness.
“When I was admitted into Government Secondary School Kefi ,my parents only bought me towel , every other things was under the expenses of the government.
So, if I lack the moral audacity today to say I will not negotiate with ASUU,God in heaven will only telorate and leave me to see whether I will repent.
Nobody can convince me why the government can’t negotiate with ASUU,the money will have in this country is enough to meet the demands of the university lecturers twice.”
Dalung further revealed the monumental wastage and corruption going on under the watch of President Mohammadu Buhari administration without any postive steps to arrest it.
“In just one transaction,the Accountant General of Federation,stole 109 million naira ,of which we didn’t know of other transactions, when talking, he was just laughing ,in his mind, he was saying look at these Baboons,we are going to negotiate.”
I must say without an apology that Mr President is not serious ,I am calling on the federal government with strong voice ,he should constitute a more serious committee of Nigerians who are not in government, credible people , Clergy, Traditional Rulers, Youths , Women to negotiate with ASUU ,I am very sure it will work.
The former sport minister however warned the Buhari led government ,if the official of the government continue to negotiate with ASUU, nothing much will be achieve out of it.
“Is just like when we went out for an outreach at Sabo-Rayi some years back ,as we were preaching, this particular man refused to listen to us, when we asked him why,he said this man that is just preaching to us has just finish drinking with us ,why is he coming to preach to us and pass judgement upon us.”
Dalung revealed that he is contesting for the House of Representatives in 2023 General election to represent the good people of Lantang South Federal Constituency on the platform of Social Democratic party SDP.
And stressed that the party currently have a presidential candidate ,who is more or less like Biblical David when the lsrealite demanded for king, they got Saul.When Saul failed them , they went back to God ,and God told them ,go to the house of Jesse, there was king.
He further added that all the great men where paraded,God didn’t act until when David who is unassuming personality came and God asked Samuel to anoint him king of isreal.
“A very unassuming candidate ,and a good Christian from the Southern Nigeria ,who has never work in government for ones.
A clean man who earn his money outside the government.”
On his rating and advice to Christians in Nigeria,he said as nationalist,2023 election in Nigeria have been partition into prey, because I have religion ,I wouldn’t pretend because APC, have given us Muslim/Muslim ticket .
Their argument according him is that these two people are the most competent Persons for over 200 million populations of Nigeria.
No competent man among Christian , traditionalist,artist or the free thinkers.
My appeal therefore to Nigerians,is to kill the evil first before you resolve other issues .”Drive the fox far into the bush before warning the fowl not to go far into the bush next time”.Hausa Proverb.
APC, introduce religion into Politics,a country of over 488 ethnics nationalities, over 1000 dialets,you will tell me that you can’t balance interest , that I should accept a Tarok Christian that there is no any other person that is qualify to be vice president expect people of the same faith.
He further question what about when decision are being taken in the mosque, Makkah ,l will not be there as Christian.We most put these into consideration , that the enemy of our democracy is that man that doesn’t respect the country diversity. He maintained.
A Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos Division on Monday ordered the Nigeria Police Command to pay compensation of 500,000.00 or risks Jail for failure to enforce Judgement creditor /plaintiff ,Dr Joshua Ubandoma Laven for truncating his tenure of office .
The vacation Judge , Justice S.P. Gang has ordered the Plateau State Commissioner of police command to pay the compensation for sealing the office of Executive Chairman ,Hon.Dr Joshua Ubandoma Laven which he saddle with the duty to enforce rules of law .
“You would recalled that sometimes in June 2022 ,Dr Joshua Ubandoma Laven approached the court seeking for interpretation of Judgement obtained as the elected chairman of Lantang North LGA and tenure expired 10th Oct ,2022,” .
Dr Joshua Ubandoma Laven filed a suit through his Counsel ,Barr.Niri Darong challenging his illegal removal as the chairman of Lantang North ,and Judgment was entered in his favour and the Commissioner of police ,CP Bartholomew Onyeka ordered that for insecurity the office should remain under locked and key .
It’s was gathered that base on the Judgement an imposter ,Barr.Zulfa Rimven was brought to occupied the office to run the affairs of the council without him been an elected chairman of Lantang North LG.
Justice Gang said that by constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, the Commissioner of police acted contrary for breaching the law of enforcement handed to him by our laws .
The Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council of Plateau State , Hon. Joshua Ubandoma Laven has approach the court to complete the remaining of his tenure of office as chairman of Lantang North LG which was truncated by INEC who organised fresh LG election when his tenure is till running .
The judge ordered that the Claimant,/creditor be allow into office any moment from now.
Any attempt to refused the order given by the court risks to disobedient to court order, and tantamount to Jail.
The Commander of the Special Task Force Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) and General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Ibrahim Ali,has declared open the Joint Peace Summit organized to sensitize communities in Pleateu state on the need for peaceful coexistence.
In his keynote address, the Commander noted that active participation of citizens in security of their communities is necessary to ending criminalities and senseless clashes on the Plateau.
He noted that the achievements recently recorded in curtailing attacks and farmer/herder clashes must be consolidated and warned that any attempt by crisis merchants to reverse the gains of these achievements will not be tolerated.
The General Ibrahim suprised by the large attendance, noted that there is time for everything in life and the time for peace on the plateau has come.
While commending Justice Daniel Longji (Rtd) led 26-man Committee formed by OPSH to implement the recommendations of the 36-man Committee on Peace,General Ali said, the seminar was organized to enlighten the citizens on sensitive security issues towards agreeing on the way forward.
He further noted the significance of the event in upscaling the efforts of OPSH in ensuring remarkable peace and unity on the Plateau.
Earlier, the Chairman 26-man peace implementation committee, Justice Daniel Longji (Rtd), in his opening remarks said peace is a catalyst for progress and development.
He described the sensitization seminar as another strategy to achieving peaceful resolution between communities and religious groups.
While lauding the untiring efforts of Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN in ensuring lasting peace is achieved across board, Justice Longi (Rtd) revealed that the seminar would help participants build capacity for immediate and future engagements.
Addressing the participants, the representative of Governor Plateau state, Director of Administration, Plateau Peace Building Agency, Mr Gayi Timothy Gayi commended OPSH for its sustained programme on peace and unity of the state. He urged aggrieved persons to forgive one another and work together on the path of peace.
Highlight of the event were paper presentations on Trust and peaceful core existence by notable resource persons and group photograph.
Like the proverbial said saying that you may not know if would pass a particular track road twice, that is why it’s advice not to shit on it because on your way back,you will definitely see the shit.
It also goes the saying that no matter long is the neck, rest the head.
All the above wise saying applies to the former Vice president of Nigeria, who held sway in that capacity for good year during Olusegun Obasanjo’s Democratic administration from 1999
Sadly,under the administration highlighted,Atiku never been loyal to any PDP past president, he wasn’t loyal to Obasanjo,Yaradua,Good luck Jonathan. He betrayed them by decamping just to fight against them. Now he want governors to be loyal to him and support his own ambition never. PDP caucus knows that Atiku wouldn’t have been in PDP by now, had it been he lost to Wike. He wouldn’t have supported wike. This is a man who told Goodluck Jonathan to step down, that is the turn of the north to rule in 2015, he didn’t even stopped there,he joined a second force (APC ) to ensure that north grabbed power in 2015. Now he has returned to PDP to contest without considering that it is the turn of south to succeed buhari. My question is this.. Has he lost that sense of justice and fairness he preached in 2015 to ensure power is shifted to north?
So those people you are counting on as PDP members in south east, south south and south west are not with Atiku despite the fact they are still in PDP. You may think wike fight against Atiku is between both of them. Wike is just the arrow head, Atiku will be disgraced in 2023 election mark my word. I hope you heard that governors from south east and other PDP members from other region with ortom held meeting with peter obi few weeks ago at wike’s residence
1992 Atiku contested
1999 Atiku contested
2003 Atiku contested
2007 Atiku contested
2011 Atiku contested
2015 Atiku contested
2019 Atiku contested
2023 Atiku contesting
What kind of desperation is this ?
Making it 30 years since he started contesting for president, calculate billions of Dollars spent in primary and general election through out those years and you think this person will execute any single project as president if elected
The worst is that Atiku and Tinubu gave Nigerians Buhari in 2015 and now they are in different parties.
8 criminal syndicates in Plateau State have been paraded for committing various heinous criminal activities of theft, culpable homicide ,stealing with the use of fabricated locally guns and other weapons to scare their victims and out their crimes.
The Plateau state command, JOS CP Bartholomew N. Onyeka, revealed this in a press briefing held on 9th September, 2022 at plateau state police headquarters in , Jos plateau state capital.
The Commissioner of police Bartholomew Onyeka said under the period review, the Plateau State Police Command had recorded some operational driven successes in the arrest of criminal elements that are bent on making the job of policing on the Plateau difficult and ensuring that some law abiding residents of the state experience pain and anguish.
According to him ,”their arrest led to the recovery of arms, ammunition and other unlawful implements that aid them in their unlawful trade,”
Speaking on 8 syndicates arrest on armed robbery ,on 13th June,2022 by ‘A’ Division Police detectives alongside operatives of Operation Rainbow through credible intelligence, nabbed one Yakubu Samuel alias Retired aged 18 years of Angwan Rimi, Rukuba Road Jos, who has been terrorizing his Community with his gang member now at large,he stated.
Onyeka explained further that during his interrogation , the suspect confessed that he has been robbing unsuspecting members of the public with a locally made pistol,Exhibit recovered from the suspect includes one locally made pistol.
He similar development ,the police boss said on the 8th August,2022 , one Aji Sani ‘m’ reported at the station that, his sister, Habiba Suleiman ‘f’ called and informed him that, one Lukman Suleiman ‘m’ fought with her son, Nazifi Ridwan (deceased) all of the same address and hit her son severally with a piece of wooden plank on his head.
” That her son was rushed to the hospital where he later died. That the remote cause of the fight was as a result of accusation by the suspect that, his children stole some money he kept in the room and he was punishing them when a fight ensue between them which led to the death of the deceased”.
According to him,” The suspect was trailed and arrested. He confessed to the crime and the wooden plank was also recovered”.
CP Onyeka added that the second culpable homicide was reported on 18th July, 2022 by one Mohammed Sa’ad Putkun ‘m’ of Kururuwa area, Pankshin reported at the station that, on the same date at about his cousin brother, one Benedict Lawrence ‘m’ aged 30 years of Kangvel Pankshin has a misunderstanding over money with one Nanyitwe Emmanuel ‘m’ of new Layout, Pankshin. That the said Nenyitwe Emmanuel stabbed Benedict with a knife on his chest and buttocks where he sustained serious injuries,”.
He noted that the victim was rushed to the General Hospital, Pankshin for medical attention where he later died while receiving treatment. The suspect was arrested and lnterrogated, where he confessed to have commite the crime, and one knife was also recovered “
Onyeka emphasized that the criminal conspiracy and theft of tricycle On the 8th July,2022 as the police information gathered by ‘C’ Division lead to the arrest of one Kamalu Usman of Dodo Street Jos in possession of one Bajaj Tricycle with Chassis No. MD2A25BX6MWL72106 and Engine No. A2XWM148967.
Which on interrogation, Kamalu stated that he was on an errand for one Babangida Yusuf aka July of Zololo Junction Jos, who gave him the tricycle.
He disclosed further that ,the said Babagida Yusuf was later traced and arrested. He consequently confessed that he was given the said Bajaj Tricycle by one Musa SP who is now at large. He was later released to enable him produce Musa SP. On the 29/08/2022 at about 1550hours, the same suspect Babangida Yusuf aka Jully was arrested in connection with a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Shop Breaking and Theft where he confessed to the crime and further revealed that the first allegation of theft of Bajaj Tricycle is true, that he and one Zaidu Abubakar who is also at Large ‘M’ of Congo Russia via Nasarawa Gwong Jos, Stole the said Bajaj Tricycle in Zaria Kaduna State. In furtherance of investigation the owner of the said Tricycle Capt. Adam Usman was contacted.
Arrest of suspected cultists/armed robbers, recovery of firearm on 4th Sept ,2022, at about while acting on a credible information from an impeccable source, police operatives attached to ‘A’ division of the Command arrested two suspected Arro cultists namely; Matthew Ayuba, aged 19 years old ‘m’ of Alheri community, Jos and one Samuel Ngbede ‘m, aged 25 years old of Jenta Makeri, Jos.
He revealed that the duos that are on the wanted list of the police were arrested at Kabong, Gada-biu in an attempt to launch an attack on the community.
Exhibits recovered from the suspects upon instant search include one locally made pistol.
The CP said the police have already launched an aggressive manhunt for other member of the gang still at large.
The police also arrested syndicate for unlawful possession of firearms On 4th September ,2022 intrepid surveillance team from ‘A’ division, through reliable intelligence arrested one Ezekiel Sunday ‘m’ of Bassa LGA, Jos with an English made Berretta Pistol loaded with three (3) live ammunition of 99mm calibre. Upon interrogation, the suspect disclosed that one Jonathan (Surname unknown), a retired Air force officer gave him the pistol to repair and that he got the live ammunition during a fight with bandits at Miango axis of Bassa LGa, Jos. Investigation is still on going to ascertain veracity of suspect’s claims .
He cautioned that his command recovery of stolen vehicles on 22nd August,2022, while on a routine patrol and visibility policing duty within their jurisdiction, Police patrol team attached to Kaduna Vom Division recovered a Mercedes Benz car with Reg. No: AGL 846BF belonging to one Mr. Summunti Ayuba Sani stolen by some unknown hoodlums in his compound at Abattoir-Anglo Jos.
In a related development, a J5 Peugeot Boxer with Reg No: XB 432 MSA belonging to one Musa Alhaji Musa was recovered on the 25th August,2022 .
The vehicle was abandoned by the criminals following the ubiquity of police in every nook and cranny of the area. Investigation is still in progress.
Criminal conspiracy and theft through credible information one Mustapha Haruna ‘m’ of Yanshanu area who was on the wanted list of Police in respect to a reported case of stolen a golf 4 vehicle, was arrested by ‘C’ Division Police operative on 29th August,2022 in possession of a tricycle with Reg. no. KMC 05 VJX suspected to be stolen.
On interrogation, the suspect confessed to have stolen the tricycle from where it was parked at Rigiyan Lemu, Kano State on 27/08/2022. He further mentioned a tricycle painter named Safwan Husseini ‘m’ of Dutse Uku as his accomplished.
Base on his confession, the said Safwan was subsequently arrested and on interrogation, he confessed to have repainted the stolen tricycle to distort its original identity.
Investigation is still ongoing.
The police Commissioner appeal to peace loving residents of Plateau State to continue giving us timely information in order to nip crime in the bud or arrest the criminal elements among them.
He promised that the Command under my watch shall do everything possible to reduce crime in Plateau State to its barest minimum.
He however thank other sisters securities agencies for their collaboration with the police in the state for vigorous fight against crime and criminality in the state ,and it environs.
In conclusion, I want to recognize the sacrifice of members of the fourth estate of the realm towards making our society better and safer. I urge you to crosscheck your facts so that your stories will be balanced and unbiased.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division who doubled as Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Ibrahim Ali has been applauded for consistently training his troops.
The commendation was made today 8th Sept 2022 at the closing ceremony of 3 Division Inter Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition 2022 hosted by Headquarters 3 Division Garrison, Jos.
Declaring the event closed, the Special Guest of Honour, Executive Governor Plateau state, His Excellency Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong said the hosting of two significant annual events of the Nigerian Army in Plateau state attest to the resolve of the army to improve personnel capacity to confront the security challenges on the Plateau and the country.
He commended the Nigerian Army for organising important trainings in form of competition to enhance the spirit of sportsmanship, cooperation and teamwork among officers.
Represented by the Special Assistance to the governor on Security, Major General Augustine Agundu retired, Governor Lalong said the state is currently witnessing tremendous peace as a result of increased military activities of 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN.
He thanked the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya for supporting the activities of 3 Division.
Delivering the welcome address, the GOC and Commander OPSH, Major General Ibrahim Ali said the Nigerian Army will continually engage in routine training aimed at improving its skills and techniques to better protect law abiding citizens.
He said, with the increasing rate of kidnapping, banditry and insurgency, the military will not relent in training and retraining of its personnel to better face the challenges.
The GOC further revealed that the competition was organized with the aim of training subaltern officers to quickly respond to emerging threats in carrying out their roles in a joint environment with other security agencies.
Thanking the dignitaries at the event, the Commander 3 Division Garrison, Brigadier General Micheal Agi commended the high level of discipline exhibited by participants during the competition.
Headquarters 3 Division Garrison emerged the first position overall while 6 Brigade Jalingo, Taraba State took the second position.
Highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of trophies and award to formations and individual officers who distinguished themselves during the competition.
Sequel to People Democratic Party PDP, National Executive Committee NEC Meeting held 8th September,2022 at the party’s National Secretariat ,Wadata Plaza,Wuse Zone 5, Abuja,Communique was Issued.
The 97th National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting of the Party was signed by it Publicity Secretary Hon Dabo Ologunabga and made available to this medium via online.
The Communique read thus:,
NEC unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Sen. Dr. Iyorchia Ayu for effectively managing the affairs of the Party and restated its confidence in the NWC to lead the PDP to victory in the 2023 general elections.
The highest decision making body of the party, NEC,received and accepted the resignation of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Sen. Walid Jibrin and accepted the nomination of Sen. Adolphus Wabara, the Secretary of the BoT, as Acting Chairman of the BoT.
The committee thanked Sen. Jibrin for his loyalty and commitment towards the unity, stability and success of the Party at all times and urged him not to relent in his service to the Party and the Nation at large.
NEC congratulated the Party as well as the Osun State Governor-Elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke for our victory in the July 16, 2022 Osun Governorship election
NEC commended the NWC, the Board of Trustees, PDP Governors’ Forum, National Assembly Caucus, Zonal and State Caucuses, other leaders, critical stakeholders and all organs of the Party for the successful conduct of the 2022 National Convention as well as all primaries for the election of our candidates for the 2023 General Elections.
NEC unanimously ratified the list of candidates of the PDP as submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the NWC.
NEC congratulated H.E Atiku Abubakar and H.E Ifeanyi Okowa on their emergence as Presidential and the Vice Presidential Candidates of the PDP for the 2023 Presidential election, respectively.
NEC also congratulated all the Governorship, Senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly Candidates of the PDP for their emergence as flagbearers of our Party at various levels.
NEC commended all leaders, members, critical stakeholders and supporters of our Party across the country for their continued steadfastness in the PDP’s mission to Rescue, Rebuild and Redirect our nation from the nightmarish misrule of the failed APC.
On the state of the Nation,
NEC strongly decried the worsening state of the nation’s economy with attendant excruciating hardship occasioned by the corruption, insensitivity, incompetence and harsh economic policies of the inhumane and vicious APC.
NEC is also appalled by the worsening insecurity in the country occasioned by the obvious complicity of the APC administration which continues to condone and enable acts of terrorism in various parts of the country.
NEC lamented the failure of the APC government to address the industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). NEC lamented that the APC is relishing the agony, pain and suffering of parents and students in Nigerian public universities due to the prolonged strike action.
NEC condemned the constant display of arrogance by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu in handling the issue of ASUU strike and called for a more constructive engagement by stakeholders to resolve the matter.
NEC also condemned in the strongest terms the appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari of card-carrying members of the APC as INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs).
This unpatriotic act is a brazen plot by the APC to manipulate and rig the 2023 general elections against the Will of Nigerians. The PDP demands that President Buhari immediately withdraws the APC members nominated as RECs, failure of which has the capacity to trigger serious political crisis that can threaten the 2023 general elections and derail our democratic process
Campaign Structure
NEC approved a unified campaign Structures across the country for the PDP for the 2023 general elections which will focus more on the grass root.
NEC approved the proposed Structure and Organogram of the National Campaign Council as well as the National Campaign Management Council for the 2023 general elections.
NEC also approved the Structures for Campaign Councils at the States, Local Government, Ward and Unit levels.
NEC unanimously empowered the NWC to modify and adjust the structures of the Campaign Councils as and when the need arises.
NEC received and approved the proposed structure for Zonal Reconciliation Committees to be set up to ensure that our Party presents a common front ahead of the 2023 general elections.
NEC also received and approved the composition of the Manifesto Review Committee to review the Manifesto of the PDP ahead of the 2023 general elections.
NEC charged Nigerians to remain united in rallying towards the success of the PDP at the 2023 general elections and start the onerous task of rescuing and rebuilding our nation.
Officers and Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have been charged to work in synergy with other security organisations to surmount the current security challenges in the country.
The charge was given 8th September 2022, during inspection of a Joint military exercise codenamed EXERCISE ENDURING PEACE a Command Post Execise 2022, hosted by 33 Artillery Brigade Bauchi.
Speaking during the night Walk Round phase of the exercise, the Special Guest of Honour, Commander Armoured Corps, Major General Suleiman Idris commended the participants for imbibing team spirit and sharing professional experiences necessary for a sucessful operation.
He said current security challenges requires continuous training and synergy amongst various security agencies working to achieve a common goal. He urged the troops to take advantage of the exercise to improve their professional conduct in the field.
On his part, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army who doubled as Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Ibrahim Ali said the improved synergy among security agencies have led to sucesses in current operations across 3 Division Area of Representatives. He noted that the joint training is necessary towards achieving the cardinal pillar of the Chief of Army Staff vision which is “To have a Professional Nigerian Army Ready to Accomplish Assigned Missions within a Joint Environment in Defence of Nigeria”. He said the dynamics of the current security challenges requires the various security agencies to train together and understand the roles of each in securing lives and properties of the citizens.
The GOC charged officers of the Division to live above the challenges posed by insecurity by synergizing with other security agencies deployed in their area. He also urged the paramilitary organisations to remain committed and dedicated to their duty.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Commander 33 Artillery Brigade Bauchi, Brigadier General John Adeyemo said the exercise was part of the Chief of Army Staff training directives aimed at upscaling training of troops towards ending the security challenges in the country. He said the training exercise has increased understanding of the roles of various security agencies during operations.
Other dignitaries present at the event were the Commandant Nigerian Army Armour School, Major General John
Ochai, the representative of the Air Officer Commanding Special Operations Bauchi, representative of the Commissioner of Police Bauchi state and heads of other security organisations.
A Jos based businesman ,Mallam Jamilu Abdulsallam aka Mai Rago has congratulated the People Redemption Party ,PRP, candidate on his victory at the just concluded Election Tribunal for bye Election in Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency which declared him winner by calling on him to extend hands of fellowship and tribes, nationality residents in Jos ,Plateau state .
Abdulsallam stated this during his interaction with journalists in , plateau state.
He employed Hon Muhammadu Alkali , alias Dan London to carry everyone alone towards promoting the tenet of democracy by ensuring that he spread his developmental projects across Muslims and Christians communities .
Abdulsallam admonished all politians to shun politics of bitterness and all manner of acrimony because Nigeria is on the by path of transformation .
He jemilu further said , ” Hon Muhammadu Alkali alias Dan London has contributed alot to the well being of vulnerable members of the society and seeing his landslide victory at bye election is an indication that he is a man of the people” .
Aka Mai Rago disclosed that what the country need now is someone of his caliber to bring his wealth of experience to revamp back, and reposition our state on the path of development and human capital development .
He challenged the electorates to always make the right choice of leadership that have people oriented program of hon Alkali who is a man of integrity that love delivery dividends of democracy to the teeming unemployed youths .
Abdulsallam urged him to embrace all ethnic groups in Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency and should take the issue of the women and youths empowerment as his top most priority .
He reiterated the Electorates willingness to vote him 2023 , owning to your positive impact people are willing to vote you as the next member after careful analyses of what you have done in Jos North LGA .
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima and Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council ,51Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong on Wednesday 7th September 2022 visited the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja to meet with the National Working Committee.
While welcoming the team to the national headquarters, APC National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu said the visit of the Presidential Candidate of the party was an important one because it provides the opportunity to discuss issues that will ensure the success of the party in the 2023 elections.
Speaking at the meeting with the APC National Working Committee, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu said he was at the National Secretariat to formally appreciate the party leadership for the successful organisation of the convention where he emerged Candidate.
He said apart from coming to appreciate the party hierarchy for their role in organising a successful convention, he was also at the Secretariat to interact with the officials on the role of members ahead of the lifting of the ban on campaign by INEC.
He add that the engagement was to fine-tune and also submit the proposal of the Presidential Campaign Council to the party leadership.
Asiwaju commended the DG of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong, the Secretary of the Council, Hon. James Faleke and others for working assiduously to lay the foundation for the progress of the project.
Asiwaju Tinubu also debunked the insinuations that there is an argument between him and the National Chairman, Senator Adamu.
He stressed that they have come a long way ,as they were Governors together who have also by God’s arrangement been put together on this project.
He assured that irrespective of such insinuations, there is no lie that can distort them from fulfilling the dream of making Nigeria a progressive nation.
The meeting later went into a closed door session.
The Legal Team of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Plateau State Chapter headed by S.G Odey has observed that opponents and some mischief makers are peddling the falsehood that PDP and its candidates may not be on the ballot for the 2023 general elections as a fallout of the recent Tribunal decision delivered on Friday, 2nd September, 2022 in respect of the Jos North/Bassa House of Representatives bye-election.
We hasten to clarify that the decision of the Election Tribunal relates only to the primaries conducted for the Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency bye-election which the tribunal erroneously nullified by relying on the Justice Kunda judgment which purported to justify the unprecedented exclusion of PDP from participating in the 2021 Local Government Council elections. Please note that the Justice Kunda Judgment is now on Appeal before the Supreme Court.
We wish to state without doubt or equivocation that even though the judgment of the Election Tribunal is being appealed with very meritorious Grounds of Appeal, it has no bearing whatsoever on the nomination and qualification of candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party Plateau State for the 2023 governorship and legislative assembly elections.
It is pertinent to enlighten PDP members, its teeming supporters and the voting public of the following facts:
1. The primaries that produced Hon. Musa Agah as the PDP Candidate was conducted under the 2010 Electoral Act while the primaries that produced candidates for the 2023 elections was conducted under the 2022 Electoral Act.
2. The 2022 Electoral Act excluded ALL statutory delegates i.e. mainly EXCO members of any party from being delegates during the Congresses that produced candidates for the 2023 elections.
3. The Chris Hassan led EXCO which is mischievously rumoured to be illegal, emerged through a democratic and transparent process, and there are no known legal impediments (except self-serving extrapolations by merchants of fortune) hindering them from performing their constitutional duties.
4. The PDP and its Legal Team have always been proactive and had envisaged the possibility of using underhand tactics to stop the obviously preferred PDP candidates from winning the 2023 elections, and took steps to forestall such. Knowing the capacity of the opponents of the PDP for mischief, impunity and deliberate mis-information, the National Secretariat of the party pleaded with the Chris Hassan EXCO to step aside for the period of the Congresses and allow a Local Organising Committee it constituted to oversee the process.
5. The congress which produced the ad hoc delegates of the PDP during the Ward Congresses (unlike the other party which did not conduct any congress to elect delegates) were duly organised and supervised by the Ward Congress Committee appointed by the National Secretariat of the party and went smoothly in over 95% of the Wards. The few complaints that arose from the Ward Congresses have been largely resolved through the Party’s robust dispute resolution mechanism.
6. The 2022 Electoral Act, PDP Constitution and Guidelines for the Congresses clearly indicate the time allowed for appeals as well as those entitled to file such appeals. It is gratifying and re-assuring to note that since Governorship primaries were concluded in May, 2022, there has NOT been a single administrative or legal complaint by any of the noble aspirants who contested with the candidate of the party Barr. Caleb Mutfwang.
7. The Election Tribunal did not make any pronouncement as to the status and legitimacy of the State leadership of the Party as presently constituted as being mischievously circulated.
The Party has taken a decision to file an appeal against the judgment to remedy the monumental travesty of justice, and we believe that the Court of Appeal will do a better job than what the Tribunal came up with. We trust that the judgment of the Tribunal will be set aside with victory restored to PDP.
We therefore call upon the electorate and Party faithfuls to remain calm.
The Chaplain Jos south local government Council, Pastor Chujwang Davou ,and the executive chairman of Jos South LG Gideon Dandereng has admonished christians to vote wisely in the forthcoming Elections 2023.
They should not vote out of sentiment , religion , tribal line, but vote the person that is competent and can delivered the dividend of democracy to avoid the current problems we are going through at moment.
Chujwang Davou and Dandereng where Speaking separately during the council’s August Solemn Assembly held at the chapel temporary hall , behind the Secretariat complex Bukuru, Jos south local government of plateau state at the weekend.
He stressed that the forthcoming 2023 General Elections,we should go for people with integrity irrespective of tribe , religion or tribal lineage ,the question should be, will he/she be able to do the work,if he is capable of doing the job, vote him no matter the religious and tribal affiliation not withstanding.
The Chaplain said the solemn Assembly which started March 2022,is held every first week or third week of the month, is aim to pray for the politians who are aspiring for various positions ahead 2023 Elections,the staff of the council ,the state, and Nigeria as a whole.
In addition to the integrity of the candidates they should also look out for the spiritual life of the person or persons, whether is a dedicated Christian or Muslim with the fear of God or Allah as the case may be.
He condemned the current lack of trust between the Christians and Muslims in the country , stressed that he started his pastorship career in Sokoto State in Northern Nigeria which are predominately Muslims and build strong relationship with all of them till date.
“There is no point of killing our selves for the sake of religion which is a thing of heart .l have traveled to Turkey ,I have Muslims friends that come to me for one reason or the other.
I know they are human beings created by God,my duty as a pastor is for them to know my faith and learn to appreciate it that way.”
Ambassador Chujwang however Admonished the Christians to see Muslims as human beings created by God ,and stressed that will help to enthroned peaceful Coexistence amongst the Christians and Muslims in plateau state and Nigeria at large.
In his Goodwill message,the chairman Jos south local government Gideon Dandereng , reiterated the need for the people to vote credible candidate Into office in 2023 General Election.
The chairman who is currently contesting for the House of Representatives to represent Jos south/East at the federal House Representatives, urged the church to vote wisely,and vote for the person that will deliver the dividend of democracy to his Constituency ,state and the nation at large.
Gideon said he is offering himself to represent the people of Jos south/East at the National Assembly because I am not in doubt in my capacity to deliver.
He urged the people to vote for him , and he will not fail them,but give a quality Representatives with shining ambassador.
He promised that before the end of the year, he is going to Commission the permanent Cathedral of the council, and admonished them to put it into good use for the Glory of God and humanity.
The High Court sitting in Jos Division of plateau state has imposed a fine of Fifty Thousand Naira on self acclaimed traditional head of Marit Ropp Community of Barki-Ladi local government of plateau state.
As the court ruled that Yohanna who is the Claimant Applicant in the matter ,should on or before the next adjourned date of 29th September, 2022 pay the fine or face the wrath of the the court.
The matter involving the community of Marit Ropp of Barki-Ladi LGA was on the last adjournment , adjourned to today to rule on the application of preliminary objection brought before it by Yohanna Arandong ,the impostor and self acclaimed District head of Marit Ropp to stop the Marit Ropp District of Barki-Ladi from conducting election for the selection of a New District Head after the demise of the late District Head.
Yohanna who was initially given the position of the Head of Marit Ropp District on trust by the community pending the selection of substantive Head, however approached the court and obtained preliminary objection to stop the community to elect New District Head, and decided to hijacked the stool to himself.
When the court resumed hearing on the matter which is before the vacation Judge P.S Gang ruled that the Claimant Applicant grossly err in law for obtaining court injunction to stop the selection of the traditional Head of the community contrary to the age long practice.
The court further stressed that the action of Arandong and his collaborators is an abuse of court process and insult to the age long tradition of the people of Marit Ropp of Barki-Ladi local government of plateau state.
Justice S.P Gang, who is not impressive with the action of the Claimant,gives the Applicant an express order to pay the sum Fifty Thousand fine before the next adjourned date.
In an interview with the are ready to follow the complaint to the level he so wish,if decides to adjourn the matter even to the Appeal court.
The counsel said it’s already established gazetted traditional law of the people of Marit Ropp Community that the throne will be rotating among some selected families which the family of Yohanna Arandong didn’t belong to.
In an interview with Mose Manchingil Masok ,a stakeholders of Marit Ropp Community of Barki-Ladi LG , hailed the ruling of the court and said the coast is now cleared for the selection of District Head of Marit Ropp Community.
He however lamented that the action of the self acclaimed District head , Yohanna Arandong by instituting court injunction on the selection of District Head on the community has actually created a void position in the district , hence causing it to be without leader since 2020, after the death of the other District head.
And stressed with the court ruling, they can now go ahead to start the preparation for the selection of the true District Head of Marit Ropp so that the community will have representative.
Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in collaboration with Beautiful Gate Centre for Handicapped,Jos has distributed over 200 wheelchairs,food stuffs and undisclosed cash to the physically challenge persons in the state.
The beneficiaries of the program cut across the 17 local government of plateau state, some local government in Kaduna and Bauchi state.
The event was held at the Hill Station Hotel Car Park along Tuduwada Road on Saturday 3rd September , 2022.
In his remark, the General Officer 3 Division Jos, Major General Ibrahim Ali , who doubled as the Commander OPSH, said the event is significant towards peaceful building in bringing every citizens on board in ensuring peace in OPSH joint operations in plateau , Kaduna and Banchi state.
General Ali said the physically challenge persons did not choose to be the way they find themselves , as some of them where born Hale and healthy, but due to some factors like polio malaities, hazard in work places, and fight against the insurgent and natural disasters, they find themselves in the present condition.
He said in Nigeria Army ,many of them have been incapacitated occasion by bomb blast , gunshots , hazard nature in place of work and the fight against terrorist especially in the North East .
And however called on leaders in Nigeria at all levels , including the SoS to give the Physically challenged an important to foster unity , telorance for peace and development in the society.
” It’s for this reasons we brought the beneficiaries of this program , from different background cut across religion and tribal background .
The GOC further stressed that OPSH will continue to collaborate with the stakeholders in all the security challenges to reverse the success recorded.”
” It’s very important at the community level to continue exploring avenue towards peaceful Coexistence , because no meaningful development can be achieve in the atmosphere of ranchor, hatred, distrust and disunity”.
General Ibrahim urged all to continue to support the security agencies and see themselves as peace ambassadors representing their various communities ,he further added that the program was extended to five LGA of Kaduna state which is also in collaboration with Beautiful Gate Centre for Handicap, Jos.
The GOC said the gesture is aimed at supporting the vulnerable members in the society especially the handicap with mobility and increase their meaningful participation in peaceful co-existence.
In his speech, the Chief Executive Officer Beautiful Gate Handicap Centre jos,Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan appreciated OPSH for their efforts in ensuring peace on the plateau and their area of operations.
Ayuba described the physically challenge as courageous people , said the distribution of the items met to create platform to pickup their piece self .
He lamented how the Beautiful Gate Centreqz. has lost life time opportunity from foreign partner like Bill Clinton grant which was stalled by insecurity in plateau state and it environs at that point in time which makes us lost the opportunity.
The Chief Executive Officer of Beautiful Gate Centre for Handicap ,who himself is a victim of polio malaities said the reason for the event is for the centre to strike an understanding with Nigeria Military ,if they will help us reach out to those areas we can’t ordinarily reach that are being ravage by the scourge of polio.
“The program today is just a litmus test ,we will strategise to see how we can expand so that the army can be our partner to help us to reach out to those areas we couldn’t be able to reach.”
Burki encourage them not to be discourage because disability is not a death sentence,as there is ability in disabilities.
Lecturer with the university of Jos Dr. Nanynk Zingfa Galam has decried the recent report that the Federal Government has earmarked over 6 billion naira for the construction of Ranching in Kastina state.
As Dr. Galam described the action of president Buhari led federal government insensitive , and total disregard for educational sector that has been shot down by the government occasion by lack of will power to negotiate with the university lectures over owning the Union.
The university Don Galam made the lamentation in an interview with journalists in Jos , plateau state capital.He further said the action of Mohammadu Buhari administration ,there is more to it that meet the eyes.
The lecturer further stressed that for government of Mohammadu Buhari to take such inhuman and insensitive decision at this critical time of the state of our country ,is condemnable steps and ill advice for anybody that does that when university education nation wide are all on strike for more than six now.
He called for investigation with the view to know those behind the action of the government which the lecturer described as questionable, as ranching has been rated important than education, even when the government fragrantly refuse to open negotiation with ASUU he entered with the Union since 2019.
He stressed that the insinuations of the people that the action of the federal government and his perceived collaborators, politicians, cannot be far from collaboration to siphon money for electioneering campaign ahead 2023 General Election.
He further condenmed the action of the federal government,and added that it has led to the killings of some people from particular faith in the trouble North-East that has been devastated by the activities of terrorist .
On the stances of union ,and the lingering ASUU’s strike, Galam said they has taken more drastic step ,as the union have reviewed the strike to indefinite one , until the government did the needful and called the union for further renegotiation , which he stressed is the only way forward to resolve the face-off between the academic staff union of Nigeria universities and the federal government,he maintained.
He further added that the ASUU was of the candid opinion that federal government should make the university education in Nigeria free for those who are qualify and willing to attend instead of making it to appear as if it’s met for the rich,and the privilege in the country.
This he stressed is very important because education is the bed rock of every society, which without it, the country is heading to developmental disaster which Nigeria is currently tinting towards as its appears at the moment.
On the effects of
ASUU’s strike on the students, the lectures, and said the society at large,he maintained that the effects is enormious,some of us who are currently running our PhD suppose to have be defending our Thesis by now.
But he said all these are keep on hold occasion by the prolonged strike.
“When you talk of the effects on the undergraduates student’s,I think theirs are worst because most of them had spend more than the required years in the university irrespective of their field of studies which has negatively impacted on their future.
All these negative points highlighted above he lamented,has help to spur up insecurity ,as an idle mind is said to be devil abode (workshop) he stressed.
Lecturer with the university of Jos Dr. Nanynk Zingfa Galam has decried the recent report that the Federal Government has earmarked over 6 billion naira for the construction of Ranching in Kastina state.
As Dr. Galam described the action of president Buhari led federal government insensitive , and total disregard for educational sector that has been shot down by the government occasion by lack of will power to negotiate with the university lectures over owning the Union.
The university Don Galam made the lamentation in an interview with journalists in Jos , plateau state capital.He further said the action of Mohammadu Buhari administration ,there is more to it that meet the eyes.
The lecturer further stressed that for government of Mohammadu Buhari to take such inhuman and insensitive decision at this critical time of the state of our country ,is condemnable steps and ill advice for anybody that does that when university education nation wide are all on strike for more than six now.
He called for investigation with the view to know those behind the action of the government which the lecturer described as questionable, as ranching has been rated important than education, even when the government fragrantly refuse to open negotiation with ASUU he entered with the Union since 2019.
He stressed that the insinuations of the people that the action of the federal government and his perceived collaborators, politicians, cannot be far from collaboration to siphon money for electioneering campaign ahead 2023 General Election.
He further condenmed the action of the federal government,and added that it has led to the killings of some people from particular faith in the trouble North-East that has been devastated by the activities of terrorist .
On the stances of union ,and the lingering ASUU’s strike, Galam said they has taken more drastic step ,as the union have reviewed the strike to indefinite one , until the government did the needful and called the union for further renegotiation , which he stressed is the only way forward to resolve the face-off between the academic staff union of Nigeria universities and the federal government,he maintained.
He further added that the ASUU was of the candid opinion that federal government should make the university education in Nigeria free for those who are qualify and willing to attend instead of making it to appear as if it’s met for the rich,and the privilege in the country.
This he stressed is very important because education is the bed rock of every society, which without it, the country is heading to developmental disaster which Nigeria is currently tinting towards as its appears at the moment.
On the effects of
ASUU’s strike on the students, the lectures, and said the society at large,he maintained that the effects is enormious,some of us who are currently running our PhD suppose to have be defending our Thesis by now.
But he said all these are keep on hold occasion by the prolonged strike.
“When you talk of the effects on the undergraduates student’s,I think theirs are worst because most of them had spend more than the required years in the university irrespective of their field of studies which has negatively impacted on their future.
All these negative points highlighted above he lamented,has help to spur up insecurity ,as an idle mind is said to be devil abode (workshop) he stressed.
Presidential Candidate of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his running mate Kashim Shettima as well as the Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Governor Simon Bako Lalong on Saturday 3rd September 2022 unveiled the APC Northern Speakers Door-to-Door for Tinubu/Shettima 2023 at the Sheraton Hotel Abuja.
Addressing the APC Speakers and members of the Northern States, Asiwaju Tinubu thanked the them for their show of support and solidarity which he said is very key to the victory of the party in both the Presidential election and other ones.
Vice Presidential Candidate of the APC Senator Kashim Shettima said the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and himself is a call for building a new nation which must not be missed.
He said Asiwaju apart from carrying people from all sections of the society along in governance, has over the years demonstrated capacity for transforming ideas into reality just like he did in Lagos State which is visible for all to see.
Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong said as leaders of the Legislative Arms of Government in various Northern APC States, the Legislators and all members have a unique position to not only connect with the people at the grassroots, but also carry out sensitization, mobilisation and enlightenment regarding the Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and what he stands for.
He said many of them are fully aware of what the Jagaban has achieved as a political colossus in Nigeria over the years and how he has built the economy and human capital of not only Lagos State but the entire country.
Lalong said “Our Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima come along with wonderful records of achievement that are a clear signal to the journey towards a greater Nigeria. They are focused on building the economy, uniting the nation, tacking insecurity and addressing education and health challenges among others in a way that meets the yearning of Nigerians. As we get set to work for the success of our Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, I wish to remind you that there is so much that the APC has done both at the Federal, State and Local Government levels that will speak for us. It is therefore our duty to highlight these achievements just to remind Nigerians that our party has done a lot to change Nigeria for good in various ways”.
Deputy Campaign DG North and Governor of Jigawa State Abubakar Badaru also praised the Speakers for coming together to deploy their grassroots structures towards delivering the Tinubu/Shettima ticket at the elections in 2023.
He advised them to carry along Councillors of their various constituencies in order to deepen their reach out and consultations across the North.
Chairman, Northern APC Speakers Forum and Speaker Kaduna State Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani assured Asiwaju Bola Tinubu that they have resolved to deliver the party in the Presidential elections by going to the grassroots where they have direct contact with people.
Vehicles donated for the mobilisation and Campaign by the Northern Speakers Forum were unveiled and distributed to coordinators.
The Association of National Accountants of Nigerian (ANAN) has appointed Dr. Friday Effiong Akpan, FCNA as the Director General of its training arm, the Nigerian College of Accountancy (NCA), Kwall , Bassa LGA, Near Jos.
Dr. Friday E. Akpan, who is the 9th Director General, assumed office on September 1st, 2022, and commenced official duties with two inaugural meetings with Management and General staff on same day, essentially to brief staff of his strategic plan for the College.
The appointment of the New Director General of the ANAN is contained in a press statement dated 2nd September,2022, signed by the college PRO, Cyril Umoh and made available to this medium in Jos.
The letter of appointment signed by Dr. K. O. Fasua , the Chief Executive Officer( CEO) of the ANAN, stated thus ,We are pleased to inform you of your successful performance at the interview and to offer you a full-time appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian College of Accountancy, Kwall, near Jos, Plateau State for the period of 21
years with effect from 1st September, 2022.”
The letter of appointment further stated: “This Appointment will be subject to the laws establishing Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN, Employees Conditions of Service and other conditions as the Governing Council may determine from time to time”
Dr. Akpan took over from Mr. Jonathan Chijioke Nwagboso, FCNA, who served as Acting Director General of the College for five Months, after Dr. K. O. Fasua , FCNA, had Vacated the office as a substantive Director General.
Dr F.E. Akpan can rightly be described as a homegrown Director General as he has served the College in many capacities, the last one being Director, Centre for financial and Accounting Research (CEFAR)
Dr. Akpan, a fellow of ANAN and CITN, holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance and is a member of many professional bodies.
The 3 Division Garrison Jos has concluded arrangement to host the 2022 Inter Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition.
Four Nigerian Army formations under Headquarters 3 Division will compute during the exercise. They include 3 Division Garrison Jos, 6 Brigade Jalingo, 23 Brigade Yola and 33 Brigade Bauchi.
The notice of the competition is contained in a press statement dated 3rd September,2022, signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations Major Ishaku Takwa and made available to this medium in Jos, plateau state.
The event which is scheduled to start on Monday 5th September, will last till Thursday 8 September 2022. It will involve shooting competition at 3 Division Small Arms Range Miango, Bassa, movement of troops around Bassa general area as well as physical training exercises and obstacles crossing.
He however adviced the general public not to panic on sighting large Movement of troops in the area and stay away from the 3 Division Range Miango throughout the exercise.
The Division further assures the public that necessary measures the public adequate assured the safety of the people living in the area.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) who doubled as the Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN(OPSH), Major General Ibrahim Ali has warned troops against involvement in criminal activities which could further endanger the country.
The GOC made this known today 1st September 2022 during the graduation ceremony of participants of “EXERCISE SHINING STAR II” held at Headquarters 3 Division Small Arms Range Miango- Bassa, Plateau state.
Major General Ali further stressed that the scourge of insecurity in the country and the world at large was responsible for consistent training and retraining of NA personnel to enable them secure the lives and property of law abiding citizens.
He stressed that the Post-Basic Training ,was organised with the overall aim of achieving effective performance of troops adding that the live of a soldier is hinged on training and retraining.
General Ali noted that the training would enable personnel of the Nigerian Army to respond swiftly and professionally to security threats in the discharge of their constitutional duties.
He urged the graduating personnel to make good use of the military skills learned for betterment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and service to the nation.
In his welcome remarks, the Division Training Officer (DTO) 3 Division NA, Brigadier General Suleiman Adamu said “EXERCISE SHINING STAR II”/#6 which is a Post-Basic Training Cadre for selected young soldiers has further equipped personnel to face current security challenges confronting the country.
Represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff Administration, Lieutenant Colonel SI Shaibu, the Division Training Officer said the training was aimed at improving troops combat skills in weapon handling and proficiency, field training, communication, map reading, ethics, use of GPS, offline maps, and regimentation in line with the standard practice of the Nigerian Army.
He thanked the General Officer Commanding for his visionary leadership, and adequate logistics support to the School.
Highlight of the event were the shooting competition, presentation of certificates to the graduands and group photograph.
The Chief of Policy and Plans (Army) Major General Anthony Omozoje has commended the General Officer Commanding (GOC)3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) Maj Gen Ibrahim Ali for undertaking several projects that has improved the outlook of Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos. Maj Gen Omozoje made the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit on the GOC in the cantonment.
General Omozoje said, he was in Jos to deliver a lecture to participants of Senior Executive Course 44 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru on behalf of the
Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya.
While inspecting other ongoing projects in the Cantonment, the Chief of Policy and Plans expressed satisfaction with the laudable initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of troops and their dependents. He commended the GOC and his officers for the strides.
He said in spite of many challenges, the NA is making tremendous efforts to improve the capacity of troops to discharge their duties professionally.
In his remarks, the GOC and Commander OPSH, Maj Gen Ibrahim Ali described the visit as a morale booster to the officers and soldiers of the Division. He noted that the projects at the Cantonment were successfully executed with the tremendous support received from the COAS, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya. He assured General Omozoje that the facilities would be maintained.
During the visit, Maj Gen Omozoje inspected the remodelled Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Main Entrance Gate, Quarter Guard, solar powered street lights and the ongoing construction of Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) 3 Division Chapter Secretariat. General Omozoje also inspected the ongoing renovation of soldiers accommodation as well as the ongoing construction of the 3 Division Gymnasium Center and the Swimming Pool.
Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese who turns 70 tomorrow, August 31, deserves celebration for his service to church, community, nation, and humanity, for his achievements as a true citizen who has used his priestly circumstances, boundless energy and prodigious intellect to promote the causes of justice and the common good. He stands shoulders above many of his contemporaries in his many engagements in the last four decades. He has been a priest for close to 50 years, but his range of influence goes beyond the pulpit to include scholarship, public intellectualism, civil society advocacy and the courage to provide leadership even in the most difficult situations. He is easily one of the best-known faces of the Catholic faith and priesthood in Nigeria. He remains an admirable advertisement of the virtues of Catholicism and the Church.
I am not a Catholic but I admire the Catholic Church, owing largely to my interaction over the years with Catholic priests like Bishop Kukah. I like the fact that the Catholic Church in Nigeria invests heavily in the training and education of its priests. It is mostly in the Catholic Church that you would find such exemplary priests that are usually educated to the highest levels possible. Many Catholic priests parade Ph.Ds as if it is a minimum qualification, in most cases Catholic priests display other skills, with language, research, public engagements and an unusual hunger for knowledge. The Anglican Church over time has also shown a similar commitment to the education of its priests, but the Catholic Church remains far ahead. In a country where many pastors and priests are at best spellbinders, hypnotists and clownish motivational speakers, and petty merchants with very little knowledge of the Holy Book, it is ever so refreshing to attend a Church or listen to a priest who speaks from an abundance of insight and talent. Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah belongs in this category. In the late 80s, the 90s and till date, he has been a shining star of the Catholic Church of Nigeria, who through his example inspires the younger generation, within the priesthood and the general Nigerian community.
I first met him on the pages of newspapers through his writings. In those days, the opinion pages of newspapers were dominated by persons of high intellect, most of whom dissected issues of the day, in beautiful prose, and with great erudition. Fr. Matthew Kukah, as he then was, was one of the most prolific, churning out essays, week after week. Those were the days of intimidating columnists sand contributors on the op-ed pages: to have your essay published on the same page with a Matthew Kukah, Pat Utomi, Herbert Ekwe-Ekwe, Chinweizu, Sonala Olumhense, Odia Ofeimun, Olatunji Dare, Edwin Madunagu, Biodun Jeyifo, Wole Soyinka, Femi Osofisan, Pini Jason, Andy Akporugo, Stanley Macebuh, Fred Onyeoziri, Emevwo Biakolo, Amma Ogan, Sully Abu, Effiong Essien, Ashikiwe Adione-Egom…was like winning a jackpot. Many of us framed the pages, and looked up to the big names. The times are different today. Our newspapers have stopped serving culture and society and the reader as spaces for great intellection, the tradition of old has been replaced by “opinionitis”, a very dangerous disease which pushes just about anyone to think they can inflict bad prose and thoughts on a vanishing breed of readers anyway. Matthew Kukah’s contributions to public discourse was frequent, and often well-received. He was not afraid of debates or intellectual pugilism. In those days, one subject on the pages of a newspaper could result in months of rigorous debate, from a multi-disciplinary perspective, by persons who respected each other’s intellect but nevertheless had the capacity to weave words into prose and good sense. This was the tradition that we grew into, from university to the field. Kukah was a major source of inspiration and a good sport. Many of his opinion pieces and extended essays remain timeless.
Bishop Kukah’s stature began to flower, even more so in his position at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria: he was first a Deputy Secretary General, then he became the Secretary-General of the Catholic Secretariat, located in Lagos, directly opposite Tafawa Balewa Square or Race Course as it was originally known. Under his watch as leader of that Secretariat, it became an important intellectual rendezvous for civil society groups and public intellectuals in the entire Southern Nigeria. Kukah built a very strong relationship with the media, promoting, most actively, both the Catholic Church, and the activities of the Catholic Bishops Conference, focusing on issues of justice, peace and development. When Nigeria descended into chaos in 1993, with the annulment of the June 12 1993 Presidential election, church and society rose against the impunity of the military establishment, and called for an end to military rule and respect for the people’s sovereignty. The majority spoke with one voice that military absolutism had defeated the purpose of good governance and that it was time for the Nigerian military to go. The Catholic Church spoke truth to power on the pulpit and on the streets. Leaders of other churches – the Anglican, the Methodist and Pentecostal Churches also joined the protest. The. Catholic Secretariat in Lagos served the Catholics as an intellectual power house. Kukah had able lieutenants: Fr. George Ehusani, his then Deputy who would later succeed him as Secretary-General. There were others too: Rev. John Uba Ofei and Rev. Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem.
On a regular basis, the Secretariat issued press releases and also organized seminars and conferences on various topics of interest with stakeholders brought together to chart the way forward for Nigeria. I was a familiar participant at those Sunday evening sessions. Many of us became so close to the Catholic priests, we began to also talk about liberation theology. Nigerians had been so badly treated many priests felt it was their obligation and ecclesiastical duty to help free the people from the shackles of of oppression. Even when there was no seminar, the doors of the Catholic Secretariat were always open. I later developed the habit of stopping by whenever I was in that part of the city. On a good evening, there was always sumptuous dinner. And the fridge was always full. Beer, wine…And there was Fr. George often twanging away on his guitar, trying out a new song, or reading a poem. He would later succeed Kukah as Secretary General and indeed that period – the Kukah-Ehusani – could be remembered as the golden years of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria. Kukah left behind a legacy that raised the profile of the Secretariat and the Church.
Beyond his public intellectualism and duties as a priest, Bishop Kukah has also been very active within the general community as an agent of peace and promoter of good governance and the common good. He is a compulsive bridge-builder, with friends in virtually every corner, and so well established is he among the political and private sector elite of Nigeria that many of his critics try to take pot-shots at him that he would still need to make up his mind whether he wants to be a priest or a politician. In recent years, through his major project, the Kukah Centre, he has been working in Nigeria’s post-military dispensation to promote the cause of peace, good governance, and stability. The Centre in collaboration with General Abdusalami Abubakar, Nigeria’s last military ruler up until 1999 to date, has jointly promoted a National Peace Committee, which gets politicians before elections to sign peace accords and give undertakings that they would embrace peace, as well as promoting peace in Nigerian communities. Kukah was a member of the National Human Rights Investigation Commission, Nigeria’s equivalent of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, also known as the Oputa Panel 1999 – 2001, Secretary of the National Political Reform Conference under the Obasanjo administration in 2005, Chairman of the Ogoni-Shell Reconciliation Committee since 2005, and member of the committee for electoral reform, 2007 – 2009.
In addition to this, Bishop Kukah is a strong advocate for inter-religious harmony, using every opportunity to promote tolerance and peace. For his efforts, he has been appointed to the Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue at the Vatican and as Chairman of the Commission on Inter-Religious Dialogue of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria. He has also enjoyed a level of visibility and influence that many priests can only dream about. He has probably given as many homilies at events organized by other churches as he has done on Catholic occasions. Political leaders seek his counsel. The intellectual class and the commentariat respect him as one of their own. The establishment at state and national levels seek his attention and counsel because they know that he can be trusted to say the truth without fear or favour. He is not a prosperity or attention-seeking priest. He and others like him including those that I mentioned earlier are cut from a different cloth. Priests of his type present a different model from that other Catholic priest: Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministries in Enugu. It is a measure of the diversity of the Catholic Church that it is even possible to mention an Ejike in a tribute to Bishop Matthew Kukah. As it were, virtually every Nigerian government has learnt to respect Bishop Matthew Kukah. The only exception has been the Buhari administration whose agents and spokespersons recently developed a passion for harassing the priest. He has challenged them to an open debate. They have not been able to take on that challenge. Meanwhile, Kukah has remained unrelenting in his chosen task of speaking truth to power and exposing chicanery, hypocrisy and the stupidity of hegemons no matter how dandified.
It is not surprising that Kukah is a much sought-after public lecturer. He has given lectures on virtually every important platform in Nigeria, from convocation ceremonies to funerals to anniversaries. He stands out as a consistent man of intellect, with a transparent public spirit. He likes to tell stories: his usual style is to tell a story, catch the attention of his audience with some humour, of course except he is discussing such grim subjects as the killing of his kith and kin in Zango-Kataf in Southern Kaduna or members of his diocese in Sokoto state, or any form of religious persecution, or the failings of the power elite, having learnt the art of choosing his topics with purpose. To mark his 70th birthday, Bishop Kukah is announcing his plans to build a befitting edifice for the Kukah Centre, one of Africa’s leading policy think-tanks. He and the Centre deserve every possible support on a sustainable basis. The Centre would be a major legacy offering from a priest who is on way easily to becoming a legend. Ahead of tomorrow’s event, he recently released a book titled Broken Truths: Nigeria’s Elusive Quest for National Cohesion. Author of many articles in academic journals, Kukah remains conscious of his training and exposure as an academic: diploma, University of Ibadan, B.A., Pontifical Urban University, Rome. M.A., Peace Studies, University of Bradford, (1980), Ph.D, Political Science, University of London (1990), Edward Mason Fellow, Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government; Rhodes Fellow, St. Antony’s College, University of Oxford, Honorary Fellow, Nigeria Academy of Letters. The harvest from his fecund mind has been rich and impressive including some of the most authoritative books on aspects of Nigerian history such as: Religion, Politics and Power in Northern Nigeria (1993) – perhaps his most seminal work, Religious Militancy and Self-Assertion: Islam and Politics in Nigeria (1997); Democracy and Civil Society in Nigeria (2001); Witness to Justice: An Insider’s Account of Nigeria’s Truth Commission (2011), and Broken Truths (2022).
At 70, Bishop Kukah can reminisce with a strong measure of contentment that he has been able to impact many lives, using his chosen vocation of priesthood to make a difference in the lives of those to whose spiritual health he ministers and the larger community of men and women who have drawn inspiration from his wealth of knowledge, humility and accomplishments. As a person, Bishop Kukah is friendly, kind-hearted and always ready with a listening ear. Nobody has given him any national honour. He probably does not need it. Nigeria’s security agencies have stalked and questioned him. He has been abused and threatened for his no-holds-barred homilies. He has been labelled a religious bigot. He is, however, not afraid of authority figures because of his own commitments to a higher cause and his understanding of the dynamics of power. Those who use power and position to oppress the harmless, do so only for a while until they are reminded of the ephemerality of their advantages. Whatever may have been his travails, Kukah’s critics lay the blame at the doorstep of the ambivalence of his insider-outsider relationship with power and politics. But it can be said of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah that he has lived a life entirely of service and that is the best kind of life. He deserves to be celebrated. What we will be celebrating is not material things and the celebrant is not likely to be decked out in flowing babariga or agbada, the accent would be on service, innovation, ideas, goodness, justice, peace and humanism. I join others in wishing Bishop Kukah many happy returns of the day. He is one of the few redemptive figures in a community of pastors and priests where sometimes it is difficult to truly know what has happened to Christian leadership in our land.
The Northern Governors Forum has felicitated with prominent clergyman and Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah on his 70th birthday.
Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong in a message described Bishop Kukah as a man of God who has remained devoted to his calling as a servant in the Lord’s vineyard and the society at large.
Governor lalong felicitation is contained in a press statement dated 31st August,2022, signed by the Director of press and public Affairs Makut Macham and made available to this medium in Jos.
Lalong said Bishop Kukah has distinguished himself as a selfless, courageous, honest and kind clergyman who has always been driven by the passion to speak against injustice, oppression and other actions that negate principles of God and his love to humanity.
He said the Northern Governors acknowledge his sincere contributions to the efforts in addressing Nigeria’s challenges in education, justice administration, poverty eradication, peaceful coexistence, youth empowerment, and national unity through his consistent advocacy at various fora.
The Governor specifically commended the role Bishop Kukah has played in advancing Nigeria’s democracy and promoting credible, violence-free and acceptable elections as Convener of the National Peace Committee headed by Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, as well as steering national discourse and engagement through his foundation, The Kukah Centre.
Lalong said the passion and determination of Bishop Kukah to reach out to the youths and speak to them about their role as future leaders of the country has inspired many of them to look beyond the current challenges and work towards building a better nation.
While wishing him many more years of God’s blessings, good health and protection, Lalong said the Northern Governors and Nigeria at large shall continue to benefit from his wealth of knowledge, experience and wise counsel, urging him never to relent in speaking truth to power whenever the situation arises.
Youth under the auspices of Youth Wing Christians Association of Nigeria , Plateau State Chapter, ethnic Youth Nationality and others in the state, has thrown their weight behind Hon. Musa Bagos for instituting legal action against plateau state government for unilaterally trying to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jaiz Bank for the rebuilding of Jos Main Market without proper consultation of the stakeholders in the state.
The groups besieged the premises of the State High Court sitting in jos division ,venue for the hearing of the matter which is slated 30th August, 2022 , for continuation of hearing.
The groups carrying placards with different inscription for the support of the honorable member Musa Bagos, said they are in court to show their support for the honorable Member,and to expressed their displeasure for the action about to be taken by Governor Bako Lalong trying to morgage the heritage of the people of plateau state without proper consultation with the stakeholders.
The group who speak with journalists through the Chairman Youth Wing Christian Association of Nigeria, Plateau State Chapter,Markus Kanda Audu said,they are in court because the on going case between Hon Bagos and the plateau state government is of public interest.
He furher said as citizens of the state ,they believed they have stake in plateau project,as against this background, they have come to identify with the honorable member that would serve as moral booster to show he is on the right track,and that every right thinking people who has the interest of the state at heart is not only behind him,but solidly with him.
The groups stressed that base on their earlier submission to Governor Bako Lalong, and the World press conference held, they have made their position explicitly know to the Governor over the issue of signing MoU with Jaiz Bank for the rebuilding of Jos Main Market that was burnt down in 2001 by unknown Persons.
“You can see all the group with placards , you can see that we are not in support of the action Governor Lalong led administration is about to take concerning the MoU he is trying to sign with Jaiz Bank for the rebuilding of the market”.
The groups however stressed that they are not stopping the government for rebuilding the market,but base on the government joined venture agreement which is already in public domain,they are not comfortable with the MoU.
They believed that every citizens has the to expressed his grievances as the honorable Member has just done by approaching the court to seek for redress instead of employing for self help.
And debunked the insinuations that the action of the people against the MoU is politically motivated in some quarters, said this is about the future and heritage of plateau state , and they can’t just stand aloof and watch and allow anybody or group sell it out.
The groups maintained that they have made their position about the matter clear,and they are also in court to identify with our brother and our representative Musa Bagos that he is not alone, that we are behind him both thick and thin and at the end of the day ,we pray that victory shall come our way.
They reiterated their stances to resist any deliberate plans, deception, falsehood to sell their birth right as the people of plateau state will meet a brick wall.
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has reaffirmed his determination to empower youths through training and expansion of job opportunities accruing from entrepreneurship.
The Governor spoke when he received Miss Lyop Christopher Malo, a youth agri-preneur who emerged the participant with Best Business Plan in West Africa in the Liventis Foundation Business Competition at the Government House Rayfield Jos.
Lalong said he was delighted that the efforts of the Rescue Administration to shift away focus of youths from seeking white collar jobs to entrepreneurship and skills development particularly in agriculture is gradually yielding results with many youths from the State excelling in national and international competitions.
While congratulating Miss Lyop, Governor Lalong promised to ensure that she succeeds in actualizing her business plan and motivating other youths to embrace agriculture as a major source of income for themselves and their families.
He commended Liventis Foundation for its partnership with Plateau State which he said has existed for many decades where many jobs and competences have been built for the benefit of the citizens.
Chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government Council Hon. Jock Alamba said the Government of Simon Bako Lalong has done so much in building the capacity of youths and creating institutions that have become pivotal for harnessing the potentials of the younger generation.
He said in appreciation of the performance of Miss Lyop Malo, Liventis Foundation has decided to establish an Agricultural Training School in Barkin Ladi.
The APC Chairman in Plateau State Hon. Rufus Bature was also at the event where he restated the determination of the APC to continue to focus on human capital development among other developmental strides.
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Plateau State has expressed signs of relief to Plateau citizens that Barr. Caleb Mutfwang and Mrs. Josephine Piyo administration would bring back true governance to Plateau State.
He made the remarked on Monday 29th August,2022 when Mutfwang Solidarity Network paid him a courtesy call in his office.
He noted that the Peoples Democratic Party remains the only credible alternative that was founded on the platform of sustainable development.
I can say, without an iota of doubt, that the PDP contribution to the growth and sustenance of good governance in the State in the last 16 years remain unequalled.
He added, the party has produce a fine gentleman, an astute politician, grassroots mobilizer, focus and visionary leader who continue in the footages of JD Gomwak, JD Jang as standard Governorship Candidate.
The future of Plateau State is safe in hand of Barr. Caleb Mutfwang and the Chairman believes, he will leads us to an expectant destination.
The Chairman admonished the group to work from the polling unit and canvass support towards the next year general elections.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr. Samuel Mwansat said, “We are here to familiarise ourselves, and assure you, we are going to work for the party from the presidential down to the State assembly elections in 2023.”
Plateau base up coming young Artist Tersoo John Stephen has adviced musicians to imbibe originality in their music career and stop imitating the work of other that will make them go far in the profession.
As he promised to be on national and international Radio and Television some few years from now because he is working extra hard to achieve that dream .
Tersoo speak to this medium in an interview with journalists in Jos plateau state capital recently.
Tersoo a native of Tiv speaking language from Benue State ,said it is when a musician stay within the confined of his “Diction” and language ,then his best will Come out instead of imitation.
He said history and experience has it that whatever you are doing not only in music alone,and you are not original but strive on imitation, definitely you can’t go far from music or any profession of your endeavours.
Tersoo who started his music career very early in life as teenager , officially take it as professional career in 2005/6 later add instrumental like gitar to it in 2010
to help in complimenting the rhythem.
Stephen who has diploma in Mass communication currently Under going degree program in the same field at the University of Jos, stressed that he grown up loving music because I love listening to different types of music.
The young up coming musician lamented losting his mother to the cold hand of death when he was just 12 years old .
“Even when my mother was alive, sometimes when she send me an errand,if I hear the sound of music, I ways abandoned the errand for the music that is the beginning of my flairs for music till today.”
He further add that there are some national and international musicians that inspired his music career , like Tu Face idiba ,Asha,Timi Dakolo,Kibance and Dare Alade.
On the international sences he said he so much fall in love with the music of “R Kelly”.
On whether his dream of become musician was supported by his father,he said initially my father vehemently was against me becoming musician ,with his believe that musicians are drugs addict,and engaged in negative vices to enhance their music prowess.
But that Changed when I emerged the 1st runners of the young artist in plateau state organised during one of the Trade Fair held at the Polo field some time back.
Tersoo said after that the perspection of the father towards musicians as group of rascals , useless people and drugs addict change ,and believe that I have focus and hope to achieve something out of it.
Stephen who is now orphan after losting his father in 2011 ,is still put hope alive as he said God who gave him the talent will also bring a helper cross his part.
“I so much believe that one day through my good music, because I know l am good, God will send a helper that will change the story of my music career around for good.”
Tersoo who is currently working to release an album very soon, said he only co-released with friends sometimes back, but the one I am currently working on now is going to be independent one ,he maintained.
He however adviced the up coming artist of his kind to follow their dreams irrespective of the initial obstacles which can’t be wish away as part of trial or trialing moment,they should keep pushing , because there is this popular saying , that there “Is Light After The Dark Tunnel”.
He further adviced parents not to kill the dream of their children/wards instead they should be encouraged that is when their best will come out,not necessarily financial help,moral support is very important in the life of every children’s life.Tersoo John Stephen maintained.
Governor Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa State, has assured serving members, Candidates and ex-members of State Houses of Assembly, under the All Progressives Congress (APC), of maximum support towards achiveing victories during the 2023 general elections.
Governor Badaru said legislators are important grasssroots mobilisers in any given Democratic settings.
This was contained in press release issued by the Public Relation Officer of the Forum, a serving chief Whip of Katsina Statae House of Assembky, Hon. Abdul-Jalal Haruna Runka.
He said Governor Badaru, made the statement on Sunday, while responding to the APC’s Northern Nigeria State House of Assembly Forum (NNSAF), on a courtesy visit at his Kano residence.
“The APC is mindful of the fact, and importance of State Assembly members as good drivers and mobilisers at the grassroot level.
“I am highly honoured that your forum deemed it worthy to pay a visit.
“I am equally assuring you that we will do all the best at ensuring that your forum is carried along towards attaining the desired victories in the forthcoming 2023 general elections,” he said.
The Forum Chairman, Hon. Aliyu A. Aliyi, had informed Governor Badaru, that they held their second meeting wherein, some problems and challenges of the APC were looked into.
“We met and discussed succesess and progress of our party. We equally showcased some of the problems and challenges aimed at proffering solutions towards attaining successes at all levels comes 2023 elections,” he said.
According to him, as closest to the voting population their roles are very vital in driving or mobilising for the overall success of the APC at any given election.
Yobe State majority leader, Hon. Bukar Mustapha, also treasurer of the Forum, told Governor Badaru, that they purposefully, visited him as one of the elders and shakers of the APC, to acquaint him with their noble ideas.
He appreciated Governor Badaru’s statesmanship, foresights and efforts at moving the APC to greater heights.
Hon. Adamu Aliyu, from Plateau State also commended Gov. Badaru, for his unshaking commitment to the advancement of the APC.
Salihu Ibn Mohammed of Nigeria Television Station (NTA) Jos center and the Central Zonal Publicity Secretary of African Democratic Congress (ADC) Sabiu Musa has advised couples to be patient with each other as they start the journey of matrimonial home.
As they charged them to imbibed the spirit of telorance and patience in their marriage which is one of the Panacea for stable and lasting marriage life.
Salihu Ibn Mohammed the father to the bride and Sabiu Musa for that of the groom gave the advice separately in an interview with this medium during the wedding of their children in Jos the plateau state capital on Saturday 27th August,2022 held at the bride residence closed to the Central Mosque .
Sabiu Musa the Central Zonal Publicity Secretary of African Democratic Congress (ADC) father to the groom further adviced that they should imbibe the spirit of telorance in their marriage and always telorate the bride Short coming.
He said as the father to the groom,he will ensure he always track them to find how they are fairing to avoid given room marital conflict.
He lamented how patent live their children to their faith immediately they get married which is one of causes of marital problems occasioned by lack of experience.
In the same vail,the father to the bride Salihu Ibn Mohammed , with the NTA Jos center adviced the couples to be patient with one another which make the marriage to last,and avoid exposing the secret of their Matrimonial misunderstanding to third party.
The high point of the event is the payment of bride price by the father of groom Sabiu Musa with the sum of Hundred Thousand Naira.
Which was conducted by the Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque Shiek Lawal Adams and three others,in line with Muslims tradition.
There is currently palpable tension going in governor lalong local government as group of Muslims in Yalwan Shendam were trying to coronate an Emir in the area.
As the native of Shendam stood their group to ensure that doesn’t happen because no any other traditional head is allowed in the community aside the one traditionally endorse by the Shendam traditional stool.
As at the time of this report the people of Yalwan Shendam are currently on the run ,as the Geomi nation are after them, they kicked against any form of kingship aside the people of Shendam tradition.
Although the information is till sketchy ,this medium promise to continue given you the updated.
The leader of pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo, has said the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi is fighting for the oppressed.
Adebanjo said Obi shared the same cause with the leadership of the Southern and Middle Belt Forum (SMBLF).
Obi met with Adebanjo and SMBLF leadership in Lagos.
The Afenifere leader said ideas were exchanged during the parley.
Appearing on Channels Television, the Afenifere’s leader said the former Anambra State governor believes in restructuring.
He said: “Obi came to meet Southern and Middlebelt leaders in my house. It was an exchange of views; we believe in the same cause.
“We are all partners in progress. The fight he is fighting is a fight for the oppressed.
“Restructuring was at the front burner; we should have a country first before we have any development plan. That is the pillar on which the Southern and Middlebelt leaders stand.
“Constitutional review, community policing, devolution of power and others are all embedded in restructuring. Where we have a constitution where everybody is dissatisfied, you won’t have peace and without peace, there will be no stability. These are fundamental.”
Lately, Obi has been meeting with relevant political stakeholders from the Southern part of the country, as well as churches.
As Dr. Salisu Ogbo Bags Award In Promoting Quality Education, Infrastructure.
The Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Dr. Usman Ogbo Salisu has bagged an award for promoting quality education and improving the educational infrastructure in the Polytechnic.
The award was conferred on him in Lokoja by the “The Nigerian Post Newspaper” during her annual lecture on the topic: “Governance, Leadership Re-Defined, This House Must Not Fall”.
Presenting the award to Dr. Ogbo the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo who represented Governor Yahaya Bello described the Rector as the face of government in excellence, said he has impacted on the institution through his initiatives of taking it to the next level.
According to Fanwo, the State government is proud of happenings at the Polytechnic under the Rector’s leadership stating that if you want to appreciate the administration of Gov. Bello visit the State Polytechnic, to see quality and excellence.
Speaking on the topic:” Governance, Leadership redefined.This house must not fall” the guest lecturer, Tope Joel, said Nigeria cannot afford to fail as other countries of the world are looking up to us as a country for there.
“2023 is a decider for our country and we must redefine our leadership structure because we cannot afford to fail. If the house will not fall we must reengineer from home and train and retrain our wards and children towards the path of righteousness.”
Also speaking,the Chief of staff to the governor Jamiu Asuku said “We must not allow the state to fall adding that that was why the Governor had made security of live and property a top priority of new direction administration
Asuku enjoined citizens of the state to sustain the effort of the governor on maintaining togetherness which is part of the new direction agenda of the governor.
The Chief of staff seized the opportunity to reel out some of the achievements of the governor to include Ganaja bridge, Lokoja, reference hospital, Okene Koto- karfe and others
He called for cooperation of all citizens to prevent the House from falling but move the country forward towards the path of success and prosperity.
The PDP Primary election between Hon.Ephraim Usman Vs Ziphion Chrystantus both members of People’s Democratic party has finally laid to rest as the plaintiff in the matter hon Ephraim Usman has voluntarily withdrawn the case following the party stakeholders intervention.
As the plaintiff, hon. Usman said his decision to withdraw the case is for the interest of his Constituency, PKK, PDP, and the state as a whole for peace to reign.
The Case which is slated for hearing on the 24th August, 2022 at Federal High Court Division sitting in Jos, plateau state , the Counsel to the plaintiff announced before the court that he has received communication from his client to withdraw the case to allow out of court settlement considering the fact that both of them are the same family of the Same Party PDP.
The counsel to the respondent collaborated the statement of the counsel to the plaintiff, my lord , l also received the same communication from my client intimating me of his decision to withdraw the matter to allow out of court settlement.
The presiding Judge, Justice DV Agishi commended the Parties for exhibiting high level of maturity and embrace the option of out of court settlement to give peace a chance.
Justice Agishi described the move as Patriotic by putting the interest of the people and state above every other sefish interest and charged other politians to emulate the Patriotic nature exhibited by the plaintiff, Ephraim Usman for the interest of peace.
She however pronounced the case withdraw .
In an interview with the plaintiff , Ephram Usman, at the Federal High Court premises, he said his decision to opt for out of court settlement is occasion by the intervention of the stakeholders of our great party PDP in the state for peaceful resolutions.
He further said as Party man, even when I know that the primary was manned with irregularities where the election of Kanam have to be suspended and couldn’t hold, I have to listen to the advice of my party to withdraw the matter for it to be settled as family.
He promised to give his unalloyed support to the party , for PDP to come out victorious in Kanam, Kanke and Pankshin Constituency in 2023 General Election.
He however, debunked the rumour making around that he is being sponsored to distrupt the candidature of the party in PKK.
“People that knows me can attest to the fact that I am a man of integrity, nobody can come out to say any monentry transactions has taken place between me and anybody regarding the election. I was one time students Leader, I work and do businesses”.
On his part, the the party flag bearer for PKK Under PDP and respondent on the matter commended the maturity of the plaintiff, Ephraim Usman for agree to withdraw the case from court.
Hon. Ziphion Chrystantus represented in court by his DG Campaign said with the court case now over, he will give them the chance to Campaign without distraction.
He assured that people Democratic party PDP, will definitely come out victorious in 2023 General Election across board including PKK.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Ibrahim Ali has said criminals take illicit drugs to commit criminality in society.
He made this known Wensday 24th August 2022 when the management team from Quintessential Healthcare Center, Jos paid him a courtesy visit at Headquarters 3 Division, Jos Plateau state.
General Ali decried the use of hard drugs by criminals to perpetrate evil in society and called for continuous collaboration between government agencies , civil society organisations to curtail the taking and circulation of illicit substances.
The GOC commended the Quintessential Healthcare services for its enlightenment programmes on dangers of illicit drugs and further applauded the organisation for assisting troops on post traumatic disorder and stress.
Speaking earlier, the Director Quintessential Healthcare Center Jos, Professor Moses Audu commended the GOC for his support to the organisation in enabling it to reach out to larger targets as he said the assistance received had impacted positively on people with mental disorder and traumatic stress.
Professor Moses also commended the military for their untiring efforts towards peace on the plateau.
In a similar development, the leadership of the Muslims Community in Jebbu Bassa also paid courtesy call on the GOC and thanked him for supporting Bassa community with basic amenities.
The group led by the Chief Imam of Central Mosque Jebbu Bassa, Mallam Muhammad Sanusi Tahir, said the activities of 3 Division in the area have helped to resolved the lingered water problem and improved the security of the community. He applauded the GOC for assistance rendered to orphans and less privileged in the community.
Responding, the GOC revealed that the visit will spur 3 Division to do more to improve the living conditions of the host communities. He urged the citizens to always support the security agencies to achieve a safe and secured society.
Present during the visits were the Chief of staff 3 Division, Brigadier General DD Kurmi, Principal Staff officers and Commanders of 3 Division related formations and units.
The crisis rocking the plateau State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has assumed a dramatic dimension, as the Federal High Court sitting in Jos division, has told the parties in the matter that the case file involving Ambassador Yohanna Margif , Patrick Dakum, Labour Party and other party will be return to Abuja for reassignment on the instruction of the Chief Justice of Federation.
The matter which case files reads, Ambassador Margif Yohanna Vs Labour Party and two others was slated today 24th August, 2023 for hearing on the substantive matter for the court to determine the legal candidate between Ambassador Margif Yohanna and professor Patrick Dakum for the ticket of LP party governorship ahead 2023 General Election in plateau state.
When the case file was called, counsels announced their appearance, the Counsel to the plaintiff Abdullahi Muniri told the court although the case was slated today for hearing , but we have just been served a letter signed by the CJ that the case file be return to Abuja for it to reassign by the Chief Justice of Federation .
The statement was corroborated by the the court Clark by telling the court that the CJ had give express directive to this honorable court to return all pre -elections related case files to Abuja for reassignment.
The 2nd defendant in the matter, through his Counsel , vehemently argued that the return of the case file to the office of the CJ as directed will not stop the court to execute his order for Professor Dakum to appear before it within 96 hours .
He further said that even the process in question have not been served and called on the court to take judiciary notice on the fact that the matter is election matter , which is time bound because time is of the essence.
The judge said her hand are tighed in the matter as the directive of the CJ subsist in other decisions , as he decides who he feel to reallocate the case to.
Professor Patrick Dakum is one of the people joined in the suit filed by Ambassador Margif Yohanna ,was hitherto aspirant for Governorship under the platform of APC,who walked away from the party because he felt shot change by the power that be following alleged kangaroo primary conducted by the party.
But suprisely he came to the Labour Party claiming the Party ticket for Governorship while Ambassador Margif Yohanna who had literally referred as Landlord in the party before the coming of professor Dakum is stamped.
However ,no date have been fix for further hearing, pending the reassignment of the matter by Chief Justice of Federation.
The Ecological Fund established in 1981 through the federation account act of 1981.
The fund constitute one percent of the federation account derivation.
Inaugurating the eight man committee, Executive Chairman of Jos South Local Government Council, Ambassador Gideon Dandereng stated that the prime objective of the initiative is to have a pool of fund that would be solely devoted to the funding of ecological projects to mitigate serious ecological problems.
Dandereng emphasized that States and Local Governments receive their share of the monthly allocation from the ecological fund, hence the need for the newly constituted committee to work hard towards the realization of the set goal.
Members of the committee include; Secretary to the Local Government as Chairman, Director WASH as Director Special Duties.
Others are; Store Keeper as Director procurement, Supervisory Councillor PHC as Director Pollution Control, Director Agric as Director Drought and Director finance and supply to handle finance of the committee.
Chairman of the Committee, Alex Dalyop who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, promised to be transparent in the discharge of the stipulated assignment.
He appreciated the Council Chairman for bestowing such huge responsibility on their shoulders.
The Former Governor of plateau State , former Senator of the federal republic of Nigeria in the 8th Assembly and Stalwarts of the people’s Democratic party (PDP) in plateau state has adviced the party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar to mend fence with the Governor of River State Wyesom Wike to avoid political disaster waiting to happen in 2023 General Election.
As Jang said under rating Governor Wike is like Atiku moving on political dangerous road which appears very unsafe for one time vice president of Nigeria and the people Democratic party (PDP).
Jonah Jang was speaking while flagging off the construction of Omagwa internal roads in Rivers State on Wike’s invitation in Porthercourt , River State capital.
He stressed that Atiku Abubakar must close ranks with the group to win 2023 presidential election and adviced him not to neglect a group of PDP Stalwarts led by Wike, as doing so will cause political doom for the Adamawa state born politician.
Jang further add that ,Atiku attempting to ignore the group, of which he is a member, would negatively affect his ambition to win the presidential election.
He said:
“I want to call on our presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to close ranks with all members, particularly members of Governor Wike’s group of which I’m proudly one . Doing this will guarantee victory in 2023 general elections.
“These men and women, as I have said, worked hard to build this party and they cannot just be wished away overnight.
We need to come together, settle our differences by recognising that you need each and every one of us for you to win the general election.”
Governor Wike and Atiku are currently at Dagger drown over party primary, where Atiku emerged as the party flag bearer in a controversial circumstances.
The matter was however compounded when the presidential flag bearer of the party ,Atiku Abubakar flagrantly jettison the advice of the party stakeholders to pick Wike as his running mate , instead he went for Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State.
Since then ,the hitherto peaceful party , become a battle ground as aggrieved Wike vowed to work against the presidential ambition of Atiku.
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako says urgent steps need to be taken to tackle illegal mining which has continued to cause economic and security challenges to the nation and most parts of the North just as oil bunkering is doing to the country.
Lalong who spoke during his intervention on Getting Nigeria’s Administration out of oil at the ongoing Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association holding in Lagos, said the losses resulting from illegal mining and carting away of precious solid minerals constitute a huge loss to Governments at all levels.
He however observed that due to the focus on crude oil, not much attention is devoted to the solid minerals theft thereby leaving illegal miners from within and outside the country to have a field day in ripping off the country and devastating local communities.
Lalong said that is why he has remained an advocate of the inclusion of solid minerals in both the exclusive and concurrent list in order to enable States properly assert control over mining activities which in many cases result into criminality and provide funding for bandits, terrorists and their collaborators.
Also speaking about the issue of enhancing security of lives and properties, Lalong said the issue of State police was germaine and crucial but needs to be guaranteed by factors including the capacity to train, deploy, monitor, and regularly pay the personnel in order to avoid a situation where people with arms are owed salaries and turn out to constitute another security problem.
On the issue of unity and progress of Nigeria, Lalong said there must be a deliberate effort to address the manipulation of religion and ethnicity which according to him have been exploited to the detriment of the diversity and variety they represent.
The Governor also disclosed that under his leadership, Plateau State has made progress is diversifying from dependence on oil proceeds with the empowering of citizens to engage in commercial agriculture, value addition, extention services and leveraging on crops of comparive advantage such as exotic fruits, potatoes, flowers among others which are unique to Plateau State.
He also said the Government has acquired the Inland Container Terminal and also received approval for the upgrade of the Yakubu Gowon Airport Heipang into an International Cargo Airport for export of agricultural and other commodities.
Lalong further disclosed that so much has been done to restore peace in Plateau State which has brought back tourism and investors as well enhanced the creative industry and sports which are synonymous with Jos and contributing significantly to the economy.
He stressed the training of thousands of youths in various entrepreneurial skills which have made Plateau State a household name at the national MSME competition organised by the office of the Vice President among others.
The Candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam (PKK)at the Federal House of Representatives in 2023 General Election,Zipihon Chrystantus has adviced his Co-Candidates in the forthcoming General Election in the opposition party APC, who want the people’s mandate at all cost, through unholy means to maintain status quo and calm down as power belong to God, “He” gives to any person “He” wishes at anytime.
Zipihon Chrystantus further adviced that those candidates who he described as on fast political lane to shun the act of desperado to win the election at all cost and allow the electorates to decide who should led them and let the will of the people to prevail.
“If the people say go and represent us ,fine and good ,if they choose otherwise, accept it in good faith”.
He was speaking in a an interview with journalists in Jos at the weekend .
He further said that all the candidates for the election should know that power come from God alone and going to the House of Representatives is call for service.
On his best selling point, compared to his opponent from the APC,Hon.Yusuf Gadi,he said every human beings created by God has his/her selling point, and his anticidence,is left for the people to decide who represent them at the Federal House of Representatives come 2023 General Election.
He said anybody going in for an elected positions ,has his selling point , with my anticidence ,is for the people to Judge and decide ,I should not be the person to decide for the people,he stressed that hon.Gadi has his part ,I have main too,he maintained.
Chrystantus further summited that people know me very well, and the same go to Gadi and putting us side by side for comparison, they will definitely make their option at the end of February,2023 General Election.
On his manifestos for plateau Youths,the PDP candidate said the major problems of the youths on the Plateau is mentorship ,as the youth moved aimlessly without purpose .
And stressed that under my leadership,as member representing the good people of Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam (PKK) at the Federal House of Representatives in 2023,we intend to guide the youths to find direction which I think is the best ,not for you to die,is for you to live,he said.
He further stressed that is why you see people moving ups and down and things are not working for them.
“Because they are not living their purpose,as God created us to fulfill our purpose, until that purpose is accomplished in ones live, anything you are chasing outside that, you are just chasing shadow.”
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kefiano motors, chief Kafas Ropshak has apologized to the people of plateau state and Nigeria at large for being part of the problems of Plateau in particular and Nigeria as a Nation for supporting the All Progressive Congress (APC) government to come on board.
Myself and those that supported the government to come on board at that period in time, met well for the state , and felt our actions for change was the best to avoid precedence which was about to rear it ugly head at that time, 2015 on the Plateau.
Chief Kafas Ropshak , who was Governship aspirant under PDP on the Plateau, but failed to make it at the primary election , tender the apology in Jos ,plateau state in an interview with journalists.
He said I sincerely tender my unreserved apology to the citizens of plateau state, and Nigeria in general for playing key role in bringing the APC Government to power because I committed my resources and morally to ensure the party win Election.
Kefiano who appeared to be visibly remorseful stressed that I thought I was doing the right thing ,and meant well for my state, but Seven and half years down the line ,the party , APC has bring untold hardship to the citizens , insecurity on the high side and religious problem is getting too hot to handle.
He further add that Nigeria has never been divided the way it’s under the government of Buhari and lalong , and called on the electorates to get their PVC, ready and use it to vote APC out of power like cancerous part of the body.
Kafas reiterated his support to the former vice president Atiku Abubarkar for the slot of President in 2023 General Election.
“I have closed contact with Atiku Abubarkar one on one ,we can’t afford to make another mistake by voting another incompetent president into power like the mistake we made in 2015 ,aythe election that brought the APC administration into Power,this is why I follow my heart to work for Atiku Abubarkar because my prayer is for better Nigeria.”
Kafas said among the three candidates slogging it out for the position of president,Obi, Tinubu,the most capable person is Atiku Abubarkar because he is the only candidate whose half of his investment is domicile in the country , unlike the two others ,and has directed these alleging that he is corrupt ,to go and do their findings.So Atiku Abubarkar is an employer of the teeming unemployed youths in the country.
So therefore,if he stole and invested the money in the country ,I don’t really care , he said.
On his plans for the youths on the Plateau as an entrepreneur ,the PDP Governorship aspirant on the Plateau said having know the important of been dependent and coming from the private sector background,I always Advocate for the youths, that is why I am equally advocating for Technical Schools in the state as the world is becoming a global village,and job opportunity are becoming scarce daily ,so the government has to do something about it as human beings you have to be independent.
He called on the PDP, to make it their priority in the party’s manifestoe and create bogus space on the party program to accommodate skills acquisitions for the youths on the Plateau to discover their potentials.
“For me when I was contesting for governor under PDP recently,I was having ten plate ,I have been empowering women and youths every quarter in my own capacity.
Kafas stressed that his going to university for study is not a wast, but he will continue to empower the downtrodden no matter how Little, because when they are doing well, they can also assist others as the government will in turn collect taxes that can help to boost Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state.
Kefiano lamented how Plateau people have been relegated to the background economically while the Igbos and Hausas are making headline amonge the millionaires in the state, which is an indication that the state is an economic hub if properly enhanced.
As Plateau rolled our drum to celebrate one of their own,Pam Bot-Mang over his selection as the Deputy Governship candidate under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC),one of the Philantropist and stalwart of the party, Alh. Saleh Zazzaga Commended Pam Bot-Mang as the running mate to Nentawe Yilwatda in the forthcoming General Election.
Alh.Saleh Zazzaga Commended the selection of Pam Bot Mang as Running Mate to Nentawe Yilwatda which he described as perfect match that will give victory to the party in the state ,and enhanced development on the Plateau considering the track records of these two political vibrant people .
Alhaji Zanzaga made the statement in an interview with journalists during the reception organised in honor of Pam Bot-Mang for been selected as Deputy governor of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state.
The occasion which was held at the Bukuru Mini Stadium brought together the sons and daughters in Berom Nation in attendance.
Alhaji Zanzaga stressed that the selection of the former Commissioner of works as the Deputy Governorship candidate for the party is not just a right steps in a right direction, but a victory for the party at the poll.
Alh. Saleh Zazzaga, described the APC Deputy Governorship candidate Pam Bot-Mang as “a brother and friend” commended him for his forthrightness, adding that, he was confident in the choice of Hon. Pam Bot-Mang, who according to him, would assist the standard-bearer in taking the State to a greater hight.
The Philantropist , businessman and politian Alh. Saleh Zazzaga adviced the youths to join hands with the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, who has sincere interest of the youths at heart, and youths oriented programmes to improve the standard of living of the citizens.
Earlier, the state chairman of the party Hon. Rufus Bature in his welcome address, said Plateau State belongs to all of us, hence the need for everybody to be concerned with the affairs of the state. Whatever we can do to make this state better we will join hands and do it.
The ground reception which is organised by the Executive Chairman of Jos South LGA ,who double as 2023 Candidate, Jos South/East federal Constituency Hon. Amb. Gideon Dung Davou Dandereng.
Amb. Gideon, hinted that he is happy for the selection of Pam Bot-Mang who came from his local government, he therefore appreciated the party and all the stakeholders in the Plateau North, “even by our faith, anything good that happen to you, your support to call for a thanksgiving” he said.
He stressed that Jos South/East federal Constituency are one yearning for a change, with Hon. Amb. Gideon Dung Davou Dandereng, the journey is getting sweeter and better as the time to serve the people at the Green Chamber draws nearer, Jos South/East want to move away from its present position and become a federal Constituency that works for its citizens, Amb. Gideon added.
Responding, the Deputy Governorship Candidate Hon .Pam Bot-Mang, appreciated the Berom Nation for supporting him saying he will not disappoint the Berom Nation and the people of Plateau State if entrusted with the mandate.
The Plateau State All Progressives Congress APC Governorship Candidate and Captain of the Generation next movement, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, explained that Pam Bot-Mang was not picked as the running mate because he is Berom from Jos South but because of his track record of integrity, self reliance, humility and magnanimity.
Dr Nentawe Yilwatda has pledged to end tribalism and unite all Plateau tribes together for the development of the state if elected Governor come 2023, “I want to be a Governor of Plateau State not a Governor of my tribe, from 1991 to date what has divided Plateau State is tribalism and if elected Governor we will end tribalism, our focus will be Plateau State only, and we will redeem our image as United People”
According to him, I will run a free, fair and all-inclusive government, where Plateau youths will be engaged, and empowered to become economically self-reliant if given the mandate.
The event began in the morning with large turn out of supporters defying the downpour at the Gwom Rwei’s Palace of Gyel, Jos South LGA, as they welcomed the entourage.
Also, the BECO President, Da. Gyang Dudu who responded on behalf of the groups said the Berom people are accommodative and hospitable and urged them to manage the ethnic and religious diversity in the state.
The Igbos on the Plateau has reiterated their support for Governor Bako Lalong over the signing of Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) with Jaiz Bank for the rebuilding the burnt down Jos Main Market.
As the steps taken by the state government towards rebuilding the market in collaboration with Jaiz Bank ,will help to boost the Economy of the state , and increase it Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) .
The Chief of Igbos in Jos, plateau state capital , Chief Igwe Osas revealed the lgbos support for Governor Lalong in an interview with journalists during a press conference by APC Stakeholders in Jos North-North Constituency in the state house of Assembly held at Lamonde Hotel in Jos.
Chief Osas stressed that the lgbos in plateau state like elsewhere, are business oriented people ,as such anything that may have negative impacts on their businesses ,or cause set back, they always vehemently guide against them , hence the reasons for the Igbos to support Governor Lalong’s efforts to rebuild the market, and sure it’s back on business.
Igwe Osas who is the Leader of the Igbos on the Plateau condenmed the recent unwarranted attack on the personality of governor lalong because of his intention to sign Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) with Jaiz Bank on the basis of religion,to me is very,very uncalled for,he stressed.
The Royal Father used the medium to call on the people of plateau state, to support the decision of the government as it will be for the benefit of all.
He further add that since the market was burnt down by unknown person some years back ,the government and the people of the state had lost a huge revenues that would have been used for the development of the state,plead for them to see reasons for the state government decision.
He further adviced the Igbos in the state,to support Governor Lalong decision, and efforts to rebuild the market and advice them to stay away from being use by any person or group to distract the Governor’s discussion.
It would be recalled that Governor Bako Lalong proposed to sign MoU with Jaiz Bank for the rebuilding of the market , which had raised many agitations in different quarters on the ground that Jaiz Bank is owned by Muslim, bowing to the government decisions automatically means the market is taken over by the Muslim.
The All Progressive Congress (APC)in plateau state said the combination of Nentawe Yilwatda and Hon. Pam Bot Mang as Governorship candidate and Depty respectively is a perfect combination that will put the state on fast path of development.
As they argued the people of plateau state to avoid making any mistake by voting for another candidate order than Nentawe and Bot Mang in the 2023 General Election.
Alh. Saleh Zazzaga,a stalwart of the ruling APC in the state who doubled as a stunch politian in the state,stated this at a reception organised in the favor of Pam Bot-Mang the Commissioner of work, now Deputy Governor candidate under APC ahead 2023 General Election.
Alhaji Saleh Zanzaga said the record of Nentawe Yilwatda and Pam Botmang , there is no doubt in my mind that when they are in power as the governor and deputy respectively, there is better day ahead for the state.
Sons and Daughters
The event attracted the sons and daughters of the zones where the deputy governor hails from as he promised to form formidable force with his principal for development in the state promised to make his kinsmen happy.
Alh. Saleh Zazzaga
In an interview with the chairman of Jos south local government, Hon.Gideon said they are proud of Pam Bot Mang as thie
Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda
Alh. Saleh Zazzaga, described the APC Deputy Governorship Candidate as “a brother and friend” commending him for his forthrightness, adding that, he was confident in the choice of Hon. Pam Bot-Mang, who according to him, would assist the standard-bearer in taking the State to a greater pedestal.
Amb. Gideon
The APC stalwart Alh. Saleh Zazzaga urged the youths to join hands with the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, who has realistic and youths oriented programmes to improve the standard of living of the citizens.
Earlier, the Plateau State APC Chairman Hon. Rufus Bature, welcoming the party stakeholders said,a
Plateau State belongs to all of us, hence the need for everybody to be concerned with the affairs of the state. Whatever we can do to make this state better we will join hands and do it.
The ground reception in honor of Hon Pam Bot-Mang,is hosted by the Executive Chairman of Jos South LGA who double as 2023 Candidate, Jos South/East federal Constituency Hon. Amb. Gideon Dung Davou Dandereng.
Amb. Gideon, hinted that he very happy that the nomination came from his local government, he therefore appreciated the party and all the stakeholders in the Plateau North, “even by our faith, anything good that happen to you, your support to call for a thanksgiving” he said.
Jos South/East federal Constituency is one and everyone in every part is yearning for a change, with Hon. Amb. Gideon Dung Davou Dandereng, the journey is getting sweeter and better as the time to serve the people at the Green Chamber draws nearer, Jos South/East want to move away from its present position and become a federal Constituency that works for its citizens, Amb. Gideon added.
Responding, the Deputy Governorship Candidate Hon Pam Bot-Mang, appreciated the Berom nation for supporting him saying he will not disappoint the Berom nation and the people of Plateau State if entrusted with the mandate.
The Plateau State All Progressives Congress APC Governorship Candidate and Captain of the Generation next movement, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, explained that Pam Bot-Mang was not picked as the running mate because he is Berom from Jos South but because of his track record of integrity, self reliance, humility and magnanimity.
Dr Nentawe Yilwatda has pledged to end tribalism and unite all Plateau tribes together for the development of the state if elected Governor come 2023, “I want to be a Governor of Plateau State not a Governor of my tribe, from 1991 to date what has divided Plateau State is tribalism and if elected Governor we will end tribalism, our focus will be Plateau State only, and we will redeem our image as United People”
According to him, he will run a free, fair and all-inclusive government, where Plateau youths will be engaged, and empowered to become economically self-reliant if given the mandate.
The event began in the morning with turn out of supporters defying the downpour at the Gwom Rwey’s Palace of Gyel, Jos South LGA, as the welcomed the entourage.
Also, the BECO President, Da. Gyang Dudu, responded on behalf of the groups said the Berom people are accommodative and hospitable and urged them to manage the ethnic and religious diversity in the state.
By: Labaran Ahmed. The Tax Appeal Tribunal sitting in Jos, has ruled that Bleneson Service Nigeria Limited should pay the sum of 8,153, 265, 00 million naira over tax defaults to the Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS). The Chairman of the Five-Man Panel, North Central, Tax Appeal Tribunal, Hon. Richard Umar Bala, gave the Order in the judgment in the case between, Bleneson Service Nigeria Limited (Appellant) and Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS) the Respondent, on Wednesday, the 20th day of July, 2022. The Appellant, Bleneson Service Nigeria Limited, had appealed, being dissatisfied with the demand notice of various tax liabilities served by the respondent. The demand notice, dated 2th December, 2022, had notified the Appellant of tax liability in the aggregate sum of #173,834,718,42, (One hindered and seventy three million, eighteen naira, forty two kobo, only), for the period of 2018 – 2019 being the years of the assessment. The component of the liabilities
By: Labaran Ahmed. “Hawan Sallah” festival is a royal procession of men mounted on horses and dressed in regalia, It’s a vibrant show of culture, It occurs after the end of the Muslim festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al- Kabir. The regiment, “Sarkin Dawaki” Alh. Muhammad Yusuf Dan Imamu, demonstrate their horsemanship, entertaining people on their cultural and historical heritage during his parade. The 2022, “Hawan Sallah” festival in Bukuru led by “Sarkin Dawaki” Alh. Muhammad Y. Dan Imamu Bukur, and his entourage on horses accompanied him, round Bukuru and environ, expressing joy for Sallah Days celebration. This tradition has remained an interesting one as large crowds follow the procession round Bukuru, with fully dressed horses, in splendid colourful attire, as drummers, trumpeters display. “Sarkin Dawaki” Alh. Muhammad Yusuf Dan Imamu Bukur, takes off from Filin Sarki to Clark Quarters, Malan Idi to St. Peter street, through Gugiy
By: Labaran Ahmed. The Tax Appeal Tribunal, North Central Setting In Jos, has Ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to pay the sum of #63, 827, 140, 86k, to State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS). In its judgment, in the case between, PSIR vs CBN, the court agreed with the Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS) on its Demand Tax Notice of the sum of #63, 827, 140, 86k, Tax liability for the period of 2017 – 2018 from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Delivering the judgment, at a panel led by Hon. Richard Umar Bala, and Hon, Zaidu El-Idde Abdullahi, Hon. Ukera Seungwa Emanuel, Hon. Ogbeenyi Chikwendu Ivan, Hon. Saidu Ahmed as members, on Thursday, 23rd June, 2023, the panel held that, “the appellant has substantially proved his case with credible evidence and he is entitled to the reliefs claimed, accordingly, the Tribunal makes the following orders regarding the Appellants claim. You would recall that, by a Notice of Appeal, dated 5th May, 2021 but field on the 10th da
The Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos Division, has fixed 12th September,2022 for ruling on the two applications, Preliminary Objection ,counter affidavit , and Judgment on the main Suit on the case between the embattled Chairman of Lantang North local government of Plateau State,Hon. Ubandoma Laven, and Plateau state Commissioner of police.
The case in the last adjournment to 18th August,2022,#6 for hearing of the counter affidavit filed by the Claimant Applicant, preliminary objection by the respondent objector the Plateau State Commissioner of police.
Barrister Niri Darong Counsel to the Claimant Applicant told the court that he have filed written address dated 11th August,2022,and filed the same day which he humbly adopted .
Niri said the Preliminary objection by the Counsel to the respondent objector can not be found in the law , particularly when the respondent objector could not support his preliminary objection with any authority to back his claim is a clear concession.
Barrister Niri however pray the court to dismiss the preliminary objection of the respondent objector over the jurdiction of this honorable court to entertain the matter.
On the originating Surmount it’s predicated on 3 questions for determination by the court and urged the court to grant the 7 relief sort and cited relevant authority to buttress his claim.
He however urged the court to dismiss the preliminary objection of the Claimant Respondent and grant the relief sort by the Claimant Applicant.
On his part ,the Claimant respondent told the court that he filed notice of preliminary objection on the 8th August,2022 and served 10th August,22, accompanied by written addresses which contained our argument of objection and humbly adopted,said the Crux of the reason is that the court lack jurisdiction to entertain the suit.
He however argued the court to strike our the case in favour of the Claimant respondent and the preliminary objection brought before the court be sustained.
In an interview with the Counsel to the Claimant Applicant, barrister Niri Darong , reiterated victory for the Claimant Applicant that will serve as judicial precedence that the Commissioner of Police or any chief security officer can’t stop democratically elected person from assuming office when the court of competent jurisdiction has so declared.
The presiding Judge, Justice S.P Gang adjourned the matter to 12th September,2022, for ruling on the the applications and Judgment on the main Suit.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army who doubled as Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Ibrahim Ali has visited troops affected by an unfortunate fire incidence in 301 Artillery Regiment Barracks, Gombe.
The GOC who regretted the unfortunate fire incidence, condoled the troops over their losses and made donation to immediately cushion the effect of the fire disaster.
Speaking to some of the soldiers affected by the disaster, the GOC noted that the incident was unfortunate. He however commended the troops and their families for evacuating their building in a timely manner thereby averting the loss of life,and assured them of his support by relocating their families to a befitting accommodation.
Responding, the Commander 301 Artillery Regiment, General Support Gombe, Colonel John Mbanefo thanked the GOC for the visit.
He said the support to the soldiers will rekindle the confidence of the troops and their dependants in the ability of the Nigerian Army to meet their welfare needs.
In another related development, the GOC visited Operation SAFE CORRIDOR, Deradicalization, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Camp Mallam – Sidi, Gombe state where he was briefed on the activities of the Camp by the Commandant, Col UC Nnabuihe.
Addressing the troops, General Ali expressed his happiness with the hardworking and disciplined soldiers,and promised to reward gallantry and outstanding performance of the troops.
He charged them to be committed to their duty and exhibit professionalism always.
“I charge you to effectively use your weapons on the enemies of the country” he added.
Major General Ibrahim Ali also visited 33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi where he was briefed by the Commander, Brigadier General JO Adeyemo. The GOC expressed his happiness with the level of ongoing remodeling of soldiers accommodation and inspected the site of the proposed new Brigade Headquarters.
Federal High Court sitting in Jos ,Division of Plateau State has granted an experte application to the Plaintiff to amend his originating surmount to accommodate the All Progressive Congress (APC) ,gubernatorial candidate Nentawe Yilwatda to join in the suit filed by the aggrieved aspirant Dr. Danyaro Sarpiya .
The experte application is seeking the order and permission of the honourable court to amend an experte application dated 27th June, 2022 and file same date before your Lordship ,Hon .Justice Dorcas Agishi of Federal High Court No1 .
The plaintiff counsel ,Barr. S.A. Abba moved his experte application of 14 paragraphs attached with an affidavit motion that was only served on the All Progressive Congress( APC) and the second defendant Independent Electoral Commission ,INEC.
However ,the new amended experte application ,was to accommodate the flag bearer of the APC Dr Nentawe Yilwatda who was already in court seeking the order of the honourable court to join in the suit represented by a senior advocate of Nigeria ,SAN,.
After exhustive argument by both counsel to entertaining the argument presented by the aggrieved aspirant counsel ,Barr Abbah ,the court graciously granted the amended experte application which is to be serve on all the parties involved before the next adjourned date,he said .
Justice Agishi says ,the application for amended charge has been process and the court hereby granted him all his prayers as moved .
She however adjourned the matter to 20th September, 2022 for hearing , however called on all parties to ensure that all processes are serve to the 1,2&3 defendant for smooth hearing .
Meanwhile ,some group of youths storm the court premises brandishing placards seeking the court to do them justice by allowing their aspirant Dr Danyaro Sarpiya to replace Dr Nentawe Yilwatda whom they claimed was imposed by Governor Lalong by declaring him the party flag bearer in a kangaroo like organised governship primary against the wishes and aspirations of the state.
They appealed to governor Simon Lalong to accommodate the grievances and reverse the outcome of the state primary .
They said the APC primary election which produced APC candidate was done out of interest of the few not in accordance to the party guidelines for the conduct of election in Nigeria .
The Plateau State chapter, of People’s Redemption Party (PRP), has decried non conduct of by-election into Rukuba/Irigwe State constituency, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), six months after the seat was declared vacant.
It said the non conduct of the bye-election is an, “aberration from the Constitutional rights of the people for equal representation.”
This was contained in statement issued by the state chairman of the PRP, Rabiu Lawan, saying , “…the controversial by-election that produced Hon.Musa Agah Avia of PDP as Member, House of Representatives for Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency ,” held in February, 2022, has left the seat of Rukuba-Irigwe Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly vacant.
“It is on record that the Speaker House of Assembly Plateau State has on 22nd of March, 2022 declared the seat vacant which mandated INEC to commence the process of a fresh election and therefore, communicate with political parties about the guidelines to conduct the bye-election for Rukuba/Irigwe State constituency within 90 days,” the PRP said.
It said whereas, INEC was long notified so as not to deny the good people their constitutional rights, yet the constituents voice have been lost due to non presence of their representative.
“This is detrimental to their development and even welfare. There is no gainsaying that, the Rukuba-Irigwe Constituency and other surrounding axis are bedeviled by security challenges ranging from alleged cattle rustling, to genocidal attacks on the people.
“This has left the people volatile and vulnerable without a voice and representation.
“This is unfair, unjust and ill- motivated against the industrious people of RUKUBA-IRIGWE Constituency,” the PRP said.
It further said, as a people driven Party and a voice for the masses, the PRP believes that security of lives and property and welfare of the constituents must be restored and promoted via a elected representative.
“The Constitution provides that a fresh election be conducted within 90 days of the seat being declared vacant, however, It has been six months running now and the people of the Constituency have been left without representation…
“The party thus, call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to expedite actions towards communicating to political Parties and set a date for the by-election and of course to get set for the contest,” it appealed.
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