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  • Amaechi Dismisses Faction’s Attempts to Oust Him from APC

    Amaechi Dismisses Faction’s Attempts to Oust Him from APC

    By Daniel Edu

    The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a fresh crisis, as a faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, seeks to sideline former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and his supporters.

    Tony Okocha, leading Wike’s faction, recently visited the APC national chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, where he called for Amaechi’s marginalization within the party. Okocha accused Amaechi of making a deal with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the February 25 election, urging APC members to campaign for and vote for Atiku.

    Furthermore, Okocha urged the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Ganduje to route any party appointments or benefits for the Rivers APC through Wike, a former governor of Rivers State and a PDP member.

    In response, Amaechi’s media aide, Chukwuemeka Eze, vehemently refuted Okocha’s claims, labeling them as baseless falsehoods. He asserted that neither Wike, Okocha, nor any other individual has the authority to expel Amaechi from the APC.

    Eze clarified, “That statement is not only a lie but a part of their tactics to tarnish Amaechi’s image before the APC leadership, to maintain their own interests. Tony Okocha and his associates abandoned the APC during the 2023 general elections by failing to revalidate their APC membership cards. Amaechi could not have directed a non-member of the APC to vote against the party.”

    Eze continued, “I urge Nigerians and journalists to disregard any statements concerning the Rivers State APC from Tony Okocha and his group. Amaechi remains a respected member of the APC and a prominent leader in the South-South region until such time as it becomes necessary for him to change parties.”

    He concluded firmly, “Wike, Okocha, or any of their associates cannot and will not have the power to remove Amaechi from the APC, either as the regional party leader or as a significant member, despite all their scheming.”

  • Ganduje Would Transform APC To An Exemplary Party – Dawakin Tofa Council Boss


    By Jabiru Hassan.

    The executive Chairman of Dawakin Tofa local government council Honourable Ado Tambai Kwa disclosed that electing and inauguration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the APC national chairman is based on merit.

    Ado Tambai made the remark in a chat with our correspondent shortly after the inaugural ceremony, adding that Ganduje is one of the populous politician in Nigeria whose contribution to the democracy is fully recognised.

    He lamented that the new party chairman is a real Democrat and his actions are focused at the National development since he opted into active politics, where he assured the party members across the country that APC is now in the hands of a saviour.

    ” I congratulate our mentor, Dr. Abdullah Umar Ganduje and the members of the National working committee of our great party for being the Helms of the affairs of All Progressive Party and I am certain that the party would record excellent landmark achievements as the ruling party “. He concluded.

  • Kano Emirates Would Continue To Exists – Ganduje

    Kano Emirates Would Continue To Exists – Ganduje

    By Jabiru Hassan, Kano.

    The newly additional Emirates created by the Ganduje administration has come to exists because they were created to bring more progress and development in Kano state’s traditional institutions.

    This was announced by governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in his speech at the worker’s day celebrations, where he opined that from the creation of additional 4 emirates, Kano state has witnessed rapid development in every sector and their existence would makes the state greater.

    ” We have created additional emirates not to put pains in the hearts of our people, but to bring more progress in to our state in the traditional institutions, and I am certain that everybody remained a witness that there is good development in Kano state”. Says the Governor.

    He thanked the entire people of the state especially workers whose contributions becomes fully recognised where he maintained that his administration has done well in the prompt payment of salaries and maintained discipline in the state’s civil service.

    Most of the civil servants that talk to our corresspondent at the venue disclosed that the Governor has tried his best in transforming the state and called on the new government to continue from where he would stop so as to actualize more progress.

  • 2023: Peter Obi Not A Threat To APC, But Good Omen – Ganduje

    2023: Peter Obi Not A Threat To APC, But Good Omen – Ganduje

    Peter Obi as the flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election is good news to the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State.

    However, based on the governor’s analysis, Obi’s emergence spells trouble for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    The APC stalwart, who made a live appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday evening, described Obi’s candidature as a “good omen” for his party.

    “Our major contender is the PDP,” he said. “What is our political investment in the South-East? The votes we got from Nasarawa Local Government in Kano Metropolitan Area was much higher than the total votes APC got in the entire five states of the South-East.

    “So, you can see that if there is any problem politically in the South-East, it is the PDP that will suffer the brush. So, the emergence of Obi from the South-eastern part of this country I think it’s the votes of PDP that he will snatch away and is already snatching away.

    “For APC, I think it is even a good omen. Instead of having a very close competitor, now the attention of the competitor has been diverted.”

    Ganduje pointed to the internal crisis in the PDP as further cause for the party to be worried about its chances in the forthcoming election.

    “Apart from the problem they have within the political party, especially the G5, there is also the factor of Obi. So, any political analyst would know that the emergence of Labour Party is a minus to PDP and by extrapolation, it is a plus to our great party, the APC,” Ganduje said.

  • Gov Ganduje Swears In  11 New Commissioners

    Gov Ganduje Swears In  11 New Commissioners

    By Jabiru Hassan, Kano.

      Kano State governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje on Friday swears in Alhaji Garba Yusuf Abubakar and eight newly appointed commissioners in a colourful ceremony held at Dani Abacha Stadium.

    Governor  Ganduje while announcing their portfolios said the new appointees were selected based on their integrity and antecedents   where he urged them not to betray the confidence reposed in them.

      Some of appointees were former Commissioners during the administrations of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Senator Ibrahim Shekarau while others were former local government Chairmen respectively.

      Mallam Garba Yusuf who is assigned to supervise the Ministry of Water Resources was at various times the Commissioner of Information, Land and Finance during the eight-year administration of former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau.

      Others  are  Ibrahim Dan azumi Gwarzo posted to Planning and Budget ministry,  Abdulhalim Dan Maliki , Rural and Community Development, Lamin Sani Zawiya ,  Local Government and  Ya’u  Abdullahi Yanshana who was the former speaker of the state’s house of assembly  to Education Ministry.

     Others are Dr. Yusuf JY Rurum, Agriculture; Saleh Kausani , Housing and Transport; Ali Musa Hamza Burum Burum,  Tourism and Culture; Alh Kabiru Muhammad,  Special Duties and Adamu Abdul Panda, Finance Ministry. 

    The newly appointed commissioners were screened and approved for appointments by the Kano state House of Assembly since last week to replace members of the state Executive Council who resigned to contest various elective positions in the 2023 forthcoming  general elections. 

  • Tinubu Has Agreed To Run A Muslim-Muslim Ticket – Ganduje

    Tinubu Has Agreed To Run A Muslim-Muslim Ticket – Ganduje

    Kano State Governor Umar Ganduje on Friday said presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has agreed to pick a Muslim vice-presidential candidate.

    He made the comment during a gathering of about 100 clerics at the Kano state government house as part of activities to mark Eid El Kabir.

    “We have advised him to pick a Muslim deputy and he has agreed,” Mr Ganduje said.

    “A Muslim-Muslim ticket is a reality. It is not something new in Nigeria.”

    Mr Ganduje asked the clerics to pray for Tinubu to emerge as Nigeria’s president come 2023.

    He also urged them to offer prayers for his administration’s peace and progress.

    Mr Ganduje asked the clerics to pray for his Deputy Governor, Yusuf Gawuna, who emerged as the APC governorship candidate in Kano State for 2023 elections.

  • Olubadan Crowned Governor Ganduje, Wife With Chieftaincy Titles in Ibadan.

    Olubadan Crowned Governor Ganduje, Wife With Chieftaincy Titles in Ibadan.

    By Jabiru Hassan, Kano.

    His Excellency the Executive Governor of Kano State Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR and his wife and the Kano first lady, Her Excellency Prof. Hafsat Abdullahi Umar Ganduje have been conferred with Chieftaincy tittles in Ibadan, Oyo State.

    While Governor Ganduje was conferred with the tittle of AARE FIWAJOYE OF IBADAN LAND, the First Lady was conferred with the title of YEYE AARE FIWAJOYE OF IBADAN LAND respectively.

    The tittles were conferred on the duo by His Imperial Majesty Oba Dr. Mohood Olalekan Ishola (Alli OK unmade ll) Olubadan of Ibadan land held at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Oyo State Capital.

    In attendance at the event were the National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) and its Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Asiwaju Nola Ahmed Tinubu, the Five First Class Emirs of Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Rano Karaye, Senator Barau I. Jibril, the Chairman of APC, Alh. Abdullahi Abbas.

    Others include the Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate of Kano State Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, honourable commissioners Party leaders and elders, Business Moguls, among another distinguished personalities.

  • BREAKING: APC Reportedly picks Ganduje as Tinubu’s Running Mate

    BREAKING: APC Reportedly picks Ganduje as Tinubu’s Running Mate

    Indications have emerged that the All Progressives Congress, (APC) has picked the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the preferred running mate for the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ahead of the 2023 presidential elections.

    This revelation was contained in a press statement issued by the Director-General of Ganduje’s Support Group, Suleiman Magaji, and made available to newsmen in Abuja.

    The statement revealed that the APC National Working Committee narrowed down the choice of Tinubu’s running mate to the incumbent Kano State Governor on the basis of loyalty, commitment and infrastructural development of his state.

    The statement, however, acknowledges that the issue of religion played out eloquently during the selection process but noted that Nigerians are more interested in developmental stride rather than religious affairs.

    While commending the National Working Committee of the party for the choice made thus far, the group called on all the party faithful to support the duo to enable the party emerge victorious in the presidential elections.

    “It is time we close ranks to ensure victory for all our candidates from the ward levels to the presidency,” the statement added.

  • APC Stalwart Commend Governor Ganduje For Party’s Unity In Kano

    APC Stalwart Commend Governor Ganduje For Party’s Unity In Kano

    By Jabiru Hassan, Kano.

    A chieftain of the all progressive party from Dawakin Tofa local government, Honourable Sa’ad Muktar Hayin Hago has commended governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for withdrawing from the Senatorial race which brought unity in the party.

    In an interview with our correspondent, Hayin Hago stressed that ” governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has shown that he wish I the party well by stepping down for the incumbent senator Barau Jibrin to re-contest for Kano North Senatorial Zone which is a good foresight”. He lamented.

    Furthermore, Sa’ad Muktar Hayin Hago advised the governor to constitute a high powered committee that would work selflessly for reconciling all the warring members of the party in order to makes APC more stronger and reliable before the forthcoming 2023 general elections.

    In conclusion, Honourable Sa’ad Hayin Hago thanked Senator Barau Jibrin for being patience and loyal to the party where he is now mandated to run for the senator under the party platform, and thanked all those who have a helping hands towards the success of the reconciliation.

  • 2023: Gov Ganduje’s Former Aide, Tanko Yakasai Joins Kano Guber Race

    2023: Gov Ganduje’s Former Aide, Tanko Yakasai Joins Kano Guber Race

    Salihu Tanko Yakasai, a former media aide of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, has announced his intention to run for office of governor of the state in the forthcoming 2023 election.

    Tanko-Yakasai made this known via his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday.

    He said his official declaration will take place on Friday, adding that he will run on the platform of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP).

    “In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah; there is no might & no power but in Allah. My dear family, friends & well-wishers, this is to announce to you my intention to contest for Governor, Kano State, under our great party PRP. My official declaration will take place this Friday,” he tweeted.

    This comes weeks after he resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    In February 2021, Tanko-Yakasai was sacked by Ganduje for making “continued unguarded comments” and criticising President Muhammadu Buhari.

    Tanko-Yakasai, while leaving the APC in March, had said the party had failed to fulfil its campaign promises to Nigerians.