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How Rigging Disrupts Anambra Election Calendar

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Abbas Yushau Yusuf, Political Editor

 

Since 2010, Anambra states the most politically volatile in the southeastern part of Nigeria never had an electoral uniform calendar with the rest of Nigerian states.

 

This was as a result of a court judgment in 2006 that gave victory to Peter Obi of the All progressives grand alliance.

 

When Nigeria disengage from military rule in 1999, the whole country has a uniform political calendar, but that of Anambra state was disrupted due to many reasons.

 

It’s one of the states of Nigeria where political godfatherism forms the basis of its political retrogression.

 

The Governor of Anambra state who was elected under the banner of the people’s Democratic party in 1999 Mr. Chunwuke Mbadiniju did not get the ticket of his party when he sought for re-election in 2003.

 

One of Mr. Chunwuke Mbadiniju’s political miscalculations was serving his political godfather, not the state, which contributed a lot in costing him his seat in the 2003 general elections.

 

In 2003 he contested under the Alliance for Democracy and lost to Senator Chris Ngige, winning the election by Senator Chris Ngige was not all for Anambra as another political crisis was set on July 10th, 2003.

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This made Nigerians remember the abduction saga led by Late AIG Raphael  Ige, AIG Raphel Ige led combat police officers and abducted a serving governor, it did not stop at that Chris Ngige’s signature was forged, taken to the state chief Judge claiming that Dr. Ngige has resigned and the Chief Judge was asked to swear in his Deputy Dr. Uke Udeh.

 

They said all the rest is now history Anambra ever know peace after the abduction of Dr Chris Ngige, one of his offence was after he was sworn in he fell out with his political godfather Mr Chris Uba.

 

When the abduction did not work well thugs were mobilised unleashed serious mayhem with the full aid of police officers, where the whole state secretariat was burnt down, it was done in anticipation of the declaration of a state of emergency.

 

When Chris Nigige was removed through the court process after spending almost three years in office, the APGA governor Mr Peter Obi face another crisis, some members of the state assembly impeached him,  his Deputy Mrs. Virgy Etiaba became the first female Governor, Obi went to court his impeachment was declared illegal and bounced back to his seat.

 

When Nigeria was conducting general elections in 2007 INEC conducted an election in Anambra, Mr Andy Uba was the candidate of the PDP, he was declared the winner and was sworn in on May 29 2007.

 

Instead of participating in the election, the outgoing governor Mr. Peter Obi and his political party APGA turn away from the 2007 election, Mr Obi went to court of appeal asking it to interpret a section of the 1999 constitution which says ‘’ A governor  begins his tenure of office from the day he took the Oath of office’’

 

Peter Obi took the oath of office on March 10 2010 instead of May 29 2003, he asked the court of appeal to grant his prayers,the court of appeal refused to grant obi’s prayers.

 

Before the handover on May 29, 2007, Mr. Obi went to the supreme court, he asked for the interpretation, before May 29, 2007, the supreme court did not deliver judgment.

 

But on June 14, 2007, when Andy Uba spend 16 days as the Governor of Anambra state the supreme court in landmark judgment faulted the Independent national electoral commission for conducting an election in Anambra state.

 

The supreme court declared and interpreted the section on taking the oath of office, it said peter obi’s tenure starts from the day he was sworn in in 2006 and his first tenure ends in 2010.

 

The landmark judgment was implemented by the federal government under Mr rule of law, the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua , after 16 days Andy Uba vacated the government house and Mr. Peter Obi re-occupied it and spent 8 years.

 

This was how Anambra electoral calendar was disrupted, other states followed suit with judgments by electoral tribunals reversing the electoral fraud perpetrated in the year 2007 by INEC led by Professor Maurice Iwu.

 

 

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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.

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.

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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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