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Yari didn’t Divert Any Kobo – Mukhtar Shehu Idris

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The former commissioner of Finance of the immediate past administration in Zamfara state , Mr. Mukhtar Shehu Idris has disputed the allegations, against Former Governor Abdul Aziz Yari describing it as a failed attempt to tarnish the image of the former governor by the present administration in the state .

Alh Mukhtar Idris who disputed the allegations in an audio note sent to News men in Gusau, said, it was a promissory note given to about 23 states in the country for reimbursement of their respective funds used in executing federal government projects in their States.

He explained that, in zamfara state, the administration of the former governor Abdulazeez Yari Abubakar, was concerned about the dilapidating condition of roads in the state which prompted the massive roads construction in zamfara state including federal roads and President Muhammadu Buhari, Atiku Abubakar former vice President and most minister of works Fashola have commissioned some of the roads which the state spent about N60 Billion on them and requested Federal government to refund it.

According to him, the federal government has as at that time constituted a committee to review the the states that the federal government were owing to ascertain the amount in order to reimburse them during which the Zamfara N60 Billion was reviewed to N37.4 Billion.

The former commissioner maintained that, the said amount was based on the roads approved by the federal government before the construction, but due to lack of funds to reimburse about 23 states with similar issue which the then Governor’s agreed to collect the promissory note on behalf of the States with agreement to settle the money in next three years but can’t pay all the money to control inflation because the money was over N500 Billon for the states.

The Nigerian Governors Forum and Federal government agreed on 40% as first payment, in which Zamfara has N37.4 Billion, its 40% is therefore 14.9 Billion and
the accused Director General of the Governor’s Forum was assigned to negotiate with the Debt management office and collect the funds on behalf of all the affected states and the N14.9 Billionof Zamfara was discounted to UBA Bank at N10,426,749,219.47 which was deposited to the state and Local government JAC account, UBA Bank.

Alh Mukhtar Shehu further said, the federal government promise to balance the remaining 60% in three months, so after two months 23 Governors of the state in April, 2018 again tasked the DG to collect on their behalf which the then Governor of the state who was the chairman of the Governors Forum requested the Central Bank to assist the state in collecting the note from the states at lower discount of 9% to enable the state receive reasonable amount of the money.

Zamfara State Government received N22.4 Billon which after the 9% discount times three years became N17,328,290,215.00 (remaining 60%) which was paid into the state’s FAAC account, UBA Bank. Noting the that no Kobo is Missing as the promissory notes were discounted at N10.5 and 17.3 which is equal to N27.8 Billion collected by the state government out of the N37.4 Billion and N9.6 were discounted to UBA Bank and Central Bank of Nigeria Billion. He therefore challenge the Present administration and the Commissioner of Finance to always cross check and verify their records to avoid giving false information to public in quest to gain popularity.

“We have evidences of all the correspondences between the Zamfara state government and Governors Forum; to Federal Minister of Finance and that of DG of the Governors Forum written and assigned Juliet to collect the promissory notes and “we have evidence of the promissory notes of 18 states to include Adamawa, Akwa Ibom Anambra, Benue, Ibonyi, Ekiti, Ogun, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Kwara, Lagos Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Zamfara, Delta and Ogun collected by the Juliet and submitted to CBN for the 9% discount before they release the remaining 5 states” he said. Emphasized that, all the projects were initiated and executed by the Yari’s administration.

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200,000 APC Members in Kano Dismiss Allegations Against Ministerial Nominee Yusuf Abdullah Atta as Baseless

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Over 200,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have dismissed allegations of incompetence against the ministerial nominee, retired Hon. Yusuf Abdullah Atta, as baseless. Some APC members in Kano believe the allegations stem from personal grudges held by a few individuals who are not legitimate members of the party.

In a statement, Mustapha Gidan Magani, the secretary of APC Kwaciri Ward, on behalf of the entire executive committee of APC Fagge Local Government Area, rejected the allegations of anti-party activities during the 2023 general election. The executives argued that those intending to submit a petition to the Senate, claiming to represent 50,000 APC members, have no legal standing to make such claims.

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The APC executives from Fagge Local Government Area are prepared to counter the petition, asserting that it will have little impact on the confirmation of Atta as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. They expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Atta, highlighting his administrative skills and dedication to serving humanity.

 

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PDP Youth Activist Calls for Suspension of Shekarau, Bello Hayatu from the party

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Salisu Usman Karaskabuli, a youth activist of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, has called for the immediate suspension of several high-ranking party members, including former governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, and Yahaya Bagobiri.

He accused them of sabotaging the party’s efforts in the state and hindering PDP’s progress in the region.

Addressing journalists in Kano, Salisu Karaskabuli alleged that Shekarau has engaged in anti-party activities during the 2023 governorship election.
“Despite being a PDP leader, the majority of his supporters backed the APC candidate,” Salisu Karaskabuli said.
He further claimed that Shekarau is already mobilizing his supporters to work for Senator Barau’s governorship ambitions in 2027, signaling ongoing disloyalty.

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Salisu Karaskabuli also blamed the PDP National Vice Chairman for the Northwest Bello Hayatu Gwarzo for failing to unite the party across the region.
He noted that prominent PDP members, such as former governors Ibrahim Shema of Katsina and Ramalan Yero of Kaduna, had defected to other parties due to Gwarzo’s ineffective leadership.
Concerning the recent PDP congress in Kano, Usman expressed frustration, rejecting the outcomes of the ward, local government, and state congresses.
He accused the leadership of the party for partisan zoning and disqualifying candidates without valid reasons.

Further accusations were leveled at Yahaya Bagobiri, the chairman of PDP elders in Kano.
Salisu Usman claimed that Bagobiri had leaked sensitive party information to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Usman Karaskabuli called on the national leadership of the PDP to investigate the accused members and, if found guilty, take appropriate disciplinary action.

The accusations come at a time when the PDP in Kano and the wider Northwest is grappling with internal divisions, which some fear could weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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APC Youth Activist Urges President Tinubu to Appoint Murtala Sule Garo as Minister

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Sadiq Ali Sango, a prominent youth activist of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider appointing Murtala Sule Garo as a minister in the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle.
Sango made this known in a statement released to journalists in Kano.

The Federal Government recently announced that President Tinubu would soon reshuffle his cabinet, sparking widespread speculation over potential new appointees.
Sango expressed optimism that Garo, a grassroots politician with a proven track record, would be a fitting choice for a ministerial position.

“Murtala Sule Garo is not only a politician but a true son of the soil, with immense contributions to the APC in Kano,” Sango stated.
“His service as the APC’s deputy gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 election and his unwavering commitment to the party despite not having the reins of government in Kano makes him the ideal candidate for Tinubu’s cabinet.”

Sango further highlighted Garo’s role in holding the party together during difficult times, describing him as the “supporting pillar” of the APC in Kano.
“He has carried the party on his shoulders, providing support to party leaders and members alike,” he added.

With the APC no longer in control of Kano State’s government, Garo’s influence at the grassroots level has been pivotal for the party’s continued strength in the region.
According to Sango, Garo’s appointment would reinforce the party’s position in Kano and contribute to the success of President Tinubu’s administration.

The call for Murtala Sule Garo’s inclusion in the Federal Executive Council comes amid growing anticipation regarding the composition of the new cabinet and the need for strong political figures to represent Kano at the national level.

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