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We, Will, Partake In the Election Exercise -ICPC assures KANSIEC

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Professor Garba Sheka

 

Abbas Yushau Yusuf.

 

As the local government’s elections in the state draw nearer, the state office of Independent Corrupt  Practices Commission (ICPC) has assured the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission ( KANSIEC) of its readiness to partake in the forthcoming Local government’s polls.

 

Kano state commissioner of ICPC, All Zayyanu Almu Danmusa made this known when he led a delegation of officials of Kano office of the anti-corruption agency on a courtesy visit to KANSIEC’S headquarters.

 

Alh Zayyana Almu maintained that ICPC is concerned about having free and fair elections as it is a way of electing deserving leaders.

 

” ICPC and KANSIEC need to work together to ensure that electoral frauds are reduced or eliminated during local governments elections which is scheduled to hold on 16th January 2021 in Almighty’s will,” Zayyana said.

 

He reiterated that the collaboration between the two organizations was meant “to ensure free, fair, and credible elections through public enlightenment. it Is our duty to inform voters on their Civic right of voting and the need to use that right in the right direction”

We Will Shift Our Sensitization To Media – – KANSIEC

In his response, the chairman of KANSIEC, Professor Garba Ibrahim Sheka described the visit as timely as preparations are geared towards engaging Adhoc staff that will conduct the election s at the local level.

 

Professor Sheka urged the state office of ICPC to deploy a formidable team in monitoring the entire electoral process to achieve the set goals.

 

In another development, the state chapter of media ambassadors, an anon-governmental organization made up of professionals from various walks of life had pledged to assist the commission in the sensitization of the public on the rudiments of the election process.

 

The state chairman of the organization, Mal Abdullahi Isah stated this when he led executives of the association on a visit to KANSIEC.

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“We came to strengthen the commission’s zeal of organizing hitches free polls as Kano is leading states in the northern part of the country that serves as a role model to be emulated by others” Abdullahi emphasized.

 

Members of the association called on security agencies, traditional rulers, imams, youth, and other stakeholders to play their role in making the election a huge success.

 

Addressing the visitors, KANSIEC chairman, Professor Garba Ibrahim Sheka appreciated them for the visit saying their contribution in tackling societal problems cannot be over-emphasized.

 

Professor Sheka maintained that for an election to be welldone, there is the need for concerted efforts between three tripartite wings that include; the electoral body, politicians, and voters.

 

 

Meanwhile, The chairman of Kano State Independent electoral commission (KANSIEC) Professor Garba Ibrahim Sheka has tasked journalists in the state to use their wealth of experience in assisting the commission to deliver in its undertakings.

 

Professor Sheka was speaking when he received the executives of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Correspondents Chapel Kano who called on him in his office.

 

He said members of the Union are known to be men of high Calibre who had been working relentlessly in enlightening the public on the policies and programs of governments at all levels urging them to sustain the tempo.

 

” The role you play in educating & enlighten the general public cannot be emphasized. You need to double up and inform the general public on the dos and donts and general guidelines of the election process” said Sheka.

 

On the need of conducting the violent election, the chairman said ” there is the need for you to educate pollsters to use their votes wisely and not be carried away by desperate politicians and indulge in acts inimical to having free and fair polls and politicians should play politics with a high sense of maturity and respect.”

 

In his address, the chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Correspondents Chapel, Kano, Alh Ibrahim Garba said they visited the commission to consolidate on the existing relationship and chart ways of working together to achieve the desired goals.

 

Alh Ibrahim Garba maintained that the Chapel is planning to train journalists from other Chapel on the rudiments of election reportage as their members are reporting for various media within the state, the country, and an internationally based.

 

in another development, the center for Democratic Research and Training (CDR&T) Mambayya, is set to train the staff of KANSIEC for the effective discharge of their duties.

 

A director in the center, Dr. Ahmad Muhammad stated this when he led a delegation of staff of the center on a courtesy visit to KANSIEC headquarters.

 

He said as a democratic research center that was established in 1995 as an advisory board for political research and training, the center is training staff of ministries, departments, and agencies on various aspects of management and administration in general.

 

In a statement by the commission’s chief public relations officer Dahiru Lawan Kofar Wambai Said the , KANSIEC chairman, Professor Garba Ibrahim Sheka expressed happiness for the visit and pledged to work with them in giving the staff of the commission the needed training to perform diligently.

 

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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.

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.

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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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