Politics
Ex-Kwara PDP Secretary, Lawal Joins APC
By Saka Laaro, Ilorin
The immediate past secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Alh Rasaq Lawal has formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State.
Lawal had recently resigned as secretary and member of the opposition PDP for what he described as personal reasons .
The former PDP scribe was officially received into the APC by executives of the party led by the chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi at the party’s secretariat in Ilorin, the State capital.
He was accompanied to the venue of the event by top politicians, including the APC Chairman in Ilorin West Local Government, Alh Sulaiman Tejidini, Alh Rasaq Adio, Hon. Hassan Oyeleke, Barr. Bamidele Aluko, Alh Amosa Okolo and Alh Gani Galadima.
In his remarks, Lawal expressed delight that his defection to APC offered him another opportunity to contribute more to the development of the State and her people.
“Today’s event – my official joining of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is informed by the twin-factor of passion for the emancipation of my people and the growth of our dear state.
“Everyone that knows and have worked closely with me since my sojourn into politics over four decades ago will attest to the fact that my main interest in politics is the development of our community.
“I, therefore, find it expedient to team up with the amiable, pragmatic and performing Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in our collective quest to make Kwara great once again.
“Governor AbdulRazaq’s achievements in all sectors are physical on the ground for all to see; even the blind feel the impact of this people-focused governor. From educational development to road construction, establishment of industries, poverty alleviation programmes, youth and women empowerment/ inclusion in governance, the governor has proven beyond any reasonable doubt that his mission in politics is to make life abundant for all, irrespective of social status.
“This is the reason why I had to voluntarily vacate my enviable position of the state secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the APC.
“While I shared mutual respect with leaders and peers at my former party, I will not hesitate to mention here that the PDP is not properly structured to play the role of a serious opposition party. The role of a major opposition party is to help the incumbent administration achieve its developmental agenda for the people and not to be an obstruction to the realisation of such goals.
“In conclusion, I want to assure my governor and the leader of APC in Kwara State/ chairman of the Nigeria’s Governor’s Forum (NGF), the APC chairman and his team of my total commitment to the ideals of the party and indeed the progress of the APC- led government in the state,” Lawal added.
The State APC chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, who welcomed Lawal into the fold of the party, noted that the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has ensured development across the length and breadth of the State in the last four years.
He described Lawal as a man of impeccable character, humility personified and an asset to the APC, adding that: “Lawal’s sterling leadership qualities were attested to by the APC members in his Badari ward of Ilorin West local government area.”
Politics
Bribery allegations: Kano court fixes date for Ganduje’s arraignment
Kano State High Court No. 7 has re-scheduled the arraignment of the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje to June 5.
Ganduje is standing trial alongside his wife Hafsat Umar, his son, Abdullahi Umar and five others
The defendants in the case included Abubaka Bawuro, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited, Safari textile Ltd., and lasage General Enterprise Ltd
Kano State High Court No. 5 presided over by Justice Usman Na’abba had earlier scheduled May 16 for ruling on the request substituted service on the defendants.
This was before the State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Aboki reassigned the case to High Court No 7 presided by Justice Amina Adamu.
The new charge sheet sighted contained 11 count charges against the initial eight count charges against Ganduje and his co-defendants.
They include allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy and criminal breach of trust.
Politics
Edo elections: INEC to commence distribution of 373,030 uncollected PVCs
Over 373,030 uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will be redistributed to the owners from May 27, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on the forthcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Anugbum Onuoha stated that the PVC collection exercise would be done side-by-side with the CVR exercise, also scheduled for May 27.
Recall that the INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, had announced to begin the CVR exercise in Edo and Ondo ahead of the governorship elections in the two states.
Onuoha says while the statistics of registered voters in Edo is 2,501,081, collected PVC is 2,128,288 and uncollected PVCs stand at 373,030.
He said both the CVR and the PVC collection would be a 10-day exercise, starting from May 27 to June 5, from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. daily, including weekends.
The REC explained that the exercise would be conducted in the 192 wards and the state headquarters of INEC in Edo.
He also disclosed that each registration centre would be managed by two officials drawn from the commission and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
“In addition to the registration of voters, the commission will also make available the uncollected PVCs for collection during CVR.
“Also note that no PVC will be collected by proxy. Registered voters should come in person to collect their cards.
“There will be no pre-registration option because of time constraints,” he said.
Onuoha, however, appealed for the support of the media, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), traditional rulers and religious leaders in encouraging voters to locate and pick up their PVCs.
According to him, the commission has published the final list of candidates for the Edo governorship election following the conclusion of primaries of the political parties.
The Deputy Director, Voter Registry, INEC Abuja, Mrs Doris Kande-Wyom, who took stakeholders through CVR processes, appealed to them to mobilise prospective registrants for the exercise.
Politics
Gov. Namadi inspects road projects, insists on timely completion
By Umar Akilu Majeri, Dutse
The Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi has inspected 26 ongoing road projects across the state and insisted for timely completion of the work.for the benefit of the public.
The ongoing projects inspected by the governor were mostly rehabilitation and reconstruction of the roads and bridges damaged by the flooding in the last two years.
Speaking to various contractors, Governor Namadi expressed satisfaction on the quality of the job at the site and urged a speed work rate for a timely completion.
The Governor told the contractors that Jigawa state is ready to continue patronising any company that demonstrates seriousness and sincerity in handling its work.
“We will not joke about paying your money as soon as you complete the work, however, we will not tolerate or accept any breach of contractual agreement particularly on quality and timely completion in accordance with the specification.”
Governor Namadi assured the Jigawa state people that his government will ensure the completion of all the ongoing road projects, and award new ones to facilitate the movement of goods and services for social and economic development.
While shading more light, the State Commissioner for Works and Transport Engineer Gambo S Malam said, the ongoing road projects have a total distance of 360 kilometers, while in some roads the works included rebuilding the collapsed bridges and provisions of new ones .
He added that so many measures were taken in the reconstruction of the roads and bridges damaged by the flood to prevent such problem In case of any flood in the future..
On their side, the contractors handling various road projects across the 27 local government areas of the state, assured the state governor that they will deliver a quality job and in a good time.
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