POLITICS
Plateau LGA Election: Protest Rocks APC Primaries
From Jude Dangwam, Jos
Preparatory to the forthcoming local government elections across the 17 LGAs of Plateau State, protest has rocked some of the primaries of the ruling All Progressive Congress particularly in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of the state.
One of the aspirants, Hon.
Naanyil Magdalene Ben said no primaries was held in the locality talk more of winners emerging, as electoral officials of the party were not seen for any exercise.Hon. Nannyil a former Supervisory Councilor for Health, maintained that Governor Simon Lalong must step in to ensure that the right thing is done for the common good of the party in Qua’an Pan LGA, the state and the country at large.
According to the aspirant, “I want to state that there was no APC primaries both for Councillorship, and Chairmanship positions in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.
“We waited from morning to evening in our various Wards yesterday without any election and there was no any election official at various sites. We have it on good authority that one Mr. Ernest Da’a has been selected for the Chairmanship primaries election and we do not accept this undemocratic stance in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area.”
An APC chieftain Mr. Ali Katyen from Kwande Ward who also spoke at the protest said no election was held in the locality. “We have been waiting for election to be conducted but to no avail, we tried to reached out to some other critical stakeholders as to what the reason is was not forthcoming. So, to the best my knowledge, no election has been conducted and I think is inimical to our democratic processes, is repugnant to natural justice, equity and fairness.
“This is political brigantine of the highest order and this is something we must nip in the bud. Mr. Governor is a democrat and not an autocrat, those who are moving around banditing his name that he has instructed them to pick a particular candidate that is favoured for the office of the Chairmanship is a liar. I am appealing to Mr. Governor to call them to order because this will undermine our peace in Qua’an Pan LGA.”
According to them the party’s primary which is by congress did not hold across the 20 State Wards in the locality as at the time of filling this report.
The APC Electoral officers meant to spearhead the conduct of the party’s primaries in Qua’an Pan LGA were Hon. Exzo, Mr. Henry Lekman, and Mr. Bendel Nanchuwat respectively.
According to the PLASIEC revised election timetable, all parties primaries are expected to end within “Thursday 3rd June to 23rd June 2021.”
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has dissolved his cabinet ahead of the Nov.12 swearing-in of Sen. Monday Okpebholo, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the new governor of the state.
Report says that Obaseki who came into office on November 12, 2016 is expected to end his eight years tenure on November 12, 2024.
Obaseki dissolved the cabinet shortly after a valedictory session held at the Government House on Friday in Benin.
The motion for the dissolution of the State Executive Council for 2020-2024 was moved by his deputy, Godwins Omobayo, and was seconded by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Osilama Okuofu.
At the valedictory session, the governor commended members of the council for helping him in driving the government’s vision of making Edo great again.
Obaseki also commended citizens of the state for supporting, praying and collaborating with his administration throughout his tenure.
Members of the cabinet took turns to eulogise the governor and acknowledged his many achievements in various sectors.
They also commended the governor for the opportunity given to them to serve the people of the state in their various capacities.
The outgoing commissioners and Heads of Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) also took turns to present awards and gifts to honour the governor.
The valedictory session for the outgoing state executive council climaxed with a dinner in honour of the state governor. (NAN)
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has presented a budget of N549 billion for 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for passage into law.
Presenting the proposal tagged ‘‘Budget of Hope, Human Capital and Economic Development’’ on Friday in Kano, Yusuf said it was aimed at consolidating and improving the wellbeing of the people of the state.
He said that the budget consist of N312 billion for capital expenditure and N236 billion for recurrent expenditure.
According to him, the 2025 budget, when approved, is projected to have a ratio of capital to recurrent 57:43 per cent respectively.
The governor explained that most of the capital spending would be in the Social and Economic Sectors to the tune of N 461 billion.
He also said that the Education Sector got a lion share of N168 billion more than the UNESCO and UN recommendations, adding that the figure represents 31 per cent, while the Health Sector received N90 billion representing 16. 50 per cent.
He added that the fund would be spent on executing policies and programmes aimed at ensuring quality and education at all levels.
He also said that N21 billion representing 3.83 per cent was earmarked for the Agricultural Sector, while Infrastructure Development got N70 billion representing 12.87 percent.
“N23 billion representing four per cent was set aside for Security, Justice and Emergency Services, while Water Supply and Rural Development got N27 billion representing 4.96 percent,” he explained.
The governor urged the lawmakers to ensure speedy passage of the budget, to enable the government continue to provide dividends of democracy to the people.
The Speaker, Jibrin Falgore, assured the governor of speedy passage of the budget to create time for January to December budget circle.
The Speaker also commended the governor for his stride in infrastructure development, security, health and education.(NAN)
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
A Youth Advocate on grassroots advancement, Andrew Ochika has urged the newly elected chairman of Dekina Local Government Area in Kogi state, John Ura Ikani to key into Governor Usman Ododo’s development agenda.Ochika in an interview with Our Correspondent, said that the call has become necessary to boost accelerated development down to rural communities in Dekina Local Government Area.
Ochika, a member of Okoyi Community Youth Development, lamented lack of basic infrastructure in Dekina Local Government Area saying that the new Chairman has all it takes to deliver on his mandate and correct the anomaly. The Youth Advocate, who described the overwhelming victory of the Chairman in the just concluded council polls as well deserved, called on him to strive to justify the confidence reposed in him through the provision of democracy dividends to all communities in the local government area.According to him “the new Chairman, John Ura Ikani was a tested leader who performed excellently as Care-taker Chairman. I believe that now that he is elected as executive chairman, he has the capacity to deliver better than before”He urged the Chairman to sustain his tempo in grading of rural roads, provision of health facilities, rural electrification and drilling of bore-holes to ensure potable water supply in the area.He called on the people of the local government to cooperate with the Chairman in his efforts to uplift their living standards.
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