Politics

I ‘ll ensure herders sign peace accord with Benue farmers if elected president – Atiku

Published

1 year ago

February 6, 2023

By Titus Atondu, Makurdi

The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar , has pledged to ensure that the Fulani herders sign a peace accord with Benue farmers, to ensure that the state enjoys peace again.

Atiku made the pledge on Monday during the PDP presidential rally at Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi.

Atiku expressed worry over the negative effect of the continuous attacks, where farmers in the state no longer go to farm to produce food for the country for fear of attacks.

“When I will come to power I will make sure that Fulanis sign a peace accord to end killings in the state,” Atiku said.

He further condoled with the families that lost their loved ones in the past seven to eight years in the state.

He further promised to fund the education sector in order to end incessant strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), if given the mandate as the president of Nigeria.

“The issue of strike will be a thing of the past, because all the demands of ASUU will be adequately attended to,” Atiku promised.

In his address, the National Chairman of the party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, urged Benue people to vote for all the PDP candidates, emphasizing that only someone with mental problem would vote for any candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“Anybody who deceives you not to vote for all candidates of the PDP is not telling you the truth,” Ayu said.

He assured that the party had little misunderstanding amongst its members, added that they were working hard to resolve the issues and receive everybody back into the party’s folds for 100 per cent victory in the forthcoming elections.

He appealed to the Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom to come back and join forces with them in the party so that they would fight together to restore the lost glory of the country.

“Ortom does not have anywhere to go apart from the PDP. We will bring him back so that we work together for the good of the party. If you allow APC to win the election you will regret,” Ayu said.

On his part, Senator Gabriel Suswam stated that all prominent Benue sons and daughters were solidly behind Atiku, emphasizing that they would surely work for his victory as well as all candidates of the party.

Suswam charged Benue people to pass the information across to people in their villages that PDP was the only party that they should vote for during the general elections.

The governorship candidate of the party in the state, Rt. Hon. Titus Uba, advised the national leadership of the party to resolve the lingering crisis in the party in order to gather more momentum towards recovering Nigeria from the failed APC led governnment.

Politics

Edo 2024: PDP BOT member, Hon. Idahosa resigns membership

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3 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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By Elvis Omoregie, Benin

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, and member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), Hon. Charles Idahosa, has resigned his membership of the party.

He announced his decision to quit the PDP in a letter titled “Letter of Resignation” which was addressed to the Chairman of Ehor Ward 1 of the party in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State and copied to the Chairman, BoT of the PDP, South South National Vice Chairman, the State Chairman and Uhunmwonde Local Government Chairman of the party.

“I trust this letter finds you well. I am reaching out to formally announce my decision to resign from both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and my role as a member of the Board of Trustees (BOT). As a representative of the South South Nigerian region, this decision comes after considerable contemplation and reflection on my personal and political journey.

“Throughout my tenure within the Peoples Democratic Party, I have been privileged to contribute to its vision and mission. However, after careful consideration, I believe it is time for me to pursue new paths and opportunities beyond the party’s confines.

“I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the PDP community for their unwavering support and camaraderie during my time of service. I remain committed to upholding the values and principles that have guided my political engagement thus far. I look forward to new avenues of growth and contribution, and I extend my best wishes to the Peoples Democratic Party as it continues its important work,” the letter read.

Honourable Idahosa, a former Local Government Chairman and Political Adviser to ex-Comrade Governor Adams Oshiomhole, did not however indicate his next political move.

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PDP Chieftain defects to APC in Kaduna

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3 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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By Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna

A Chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in Kaduna state, Hon. Victor Matthew Bobai has announced his resignation from the party to team up with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state.

Bobai said he is an ardent supporter of the Governor Uba Sani’s led administration and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and remains committed to the fight for good governance and the establishment of a just and equitable government in Kaduna state.

Bobai, had served Kaduna PDP in various capacities under past Governors, like Ahmed Makarfi, former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, the late Governor Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, among others before APC took over power in Kaduna state in 2015.

He also served as Assistant Director of Media and Publicity, Kaduna PDP Directorate of Campaign Management Committee in the 2023 general elections.

In a letter dated April 22 and tendered to his Sabon Tasha Ward, Chikun LGA Kaduna state, Bobai announced his defection to the ruling All Progressive Congress, (APC).

He averred that by resigning from the PDP he is pledging his hundred percent loyalty to Senator Uba Sani, the executive governor of Kaduna state, and the coordinator of all APC Northwest governors in the view to put their heads together to deliver the dividends of democracy to all and sundry, while appreciating the PDP for giving him decades of opportunities.

“I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally inform you of my decision to resign my membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

“After careful consideration and reflection, I have come to the conclusion that it is in the best interest of my constituents and the development of our dear state to align myself with the All Progressives Congress (APC). I have been an ardent supporter of Senator Uba Sani, the executive governor of Kaduna state, and President Bola Tinubu, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Joining the APC will allow me to contribute more effectively to the progress and development of my community.

“I am committed to the fight for good governance and the establishment of a just and equitable government in our state. By resigning from the PDP and pledging my loyalty to Senator Uba Sani, the executive governor of Kaduna state, and the coordinator of all APC Northwest governors, I am reaffirming my dedication to this cause.

“I would like to express my gratitude to the PDP for the opportunities and experiences I have gained during my membership. I am grateful for the support and guidance I have received from the party.

“Please consider this letter as my formal resignation from the PDP, effective immediately. I kindly request that you update your records accordingly.

“Thank you for your understanding and support in this matter. I look forward to continuing my political journey with the APC and contributing to the betterment of our dear state,” Bobai said.

Politics

OYO LGA election mockery of democracy – APC

Published

22 hours ago

April 29, 2024

Anita Anyanwu

OYO LGA election mockery of democracy – APC

APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Olawale Sadare, in an interview on Monday in Ibadan, said that the election was ‘a script poorly written and poorly executed.

the results of the election announced by the Chairman of Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Isiaka Olagunju, had indicated that PDP won the chairmanship and councillorship in all the 33 local governments in the state.

But, Sadare said it was regrettable that OYSIEC had made itself available for such manipulations.

While rating the election, Sadare said that it fell below standard and lacked any semblance of a real election.

He said that the state government just wasted the state resources and people’s time.

“As a party, we have done our part; the ball is now in the court of public opinion.

“I believe the general public will not want the situation to remain like this, in the interest of our state,” he said.

Sadare said that APC stakeholders would meet before the end of the week to review the exercise.

“Leaders in the APC in the state will soon meet to deliberate and take collective stand on the election.

“Whatever decisions we arrive at will be made available to the public,” he said.

Gov. Seyi Makinde, while commenting on the elections on Saturday, had said the security report about the elections had been excellent, indicating that it was violence-free.

He noted that his administration had successfully eradicated caretaker administration at the local government level, which had made people not to have a say in who should govern them.

The governor also urged people who might notice any untoward activity to report to relevant authorities for redress.