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Exclusive:Plot To Remove Kano Speaker Thickens

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All is not well in the Kano State House of Assembly as a plot to remove the Speaker, Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari, and his Deputy, Zubairu Hamza Massu, has gathered momentum.

POLITICS DIGEST exclusively gathered that the plot is connected to their support for former Speaker of the House, Kabiru Alhassan Rurum’s gubernatorial ambition.

The state Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Murtala Sule Garo, was seen mobilising the lawmakers to actualise the impeachment.

Majority leader of the House, Labaran Abdul Madari, of Warawa Constituency, Chief Whip, former Majority Leader and former Speaker, Abdulaziz Gafasa, are also heavily involved in the impeachment plot on the directives of Garo.

The impeachment plot came up after the Kano South All Progressives Congress mega rally that took place in Rano.

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Both Cidari and his Deputy were loyalists of Kabiru Rurum when he was Speaker.

Garo is one of the most powerful and closest allies of the governor. He is seen by many as the anointed candidate for the governorship seat because of the full support he enjoys from the First Lady, Hafsat Ganduje.

Senator Barau Jibrin was recently seen as the strongest opposition to Garo but with the emergence of Rurum, who is from the governors camp. That gives him strength unlike Barau who belongs to the G7 faction of the APC in the state.

Rurum, a member of the House of Representatives from Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure Federal Constituency is enjoying a massive support from members of the state assembly in his governorship bid.

Some stakeholders from Kano South have recently endorsed Rurum for Kano State Governor, Ado Doguwa, for Speaker of the House of Representatives and Kawu Sumaila for Senator. They are all from the Kano South Senatorial District.

There have been agitations by people from the zone to take over power from Ganduje.

According to the stakeholders, the zone has yet to produce a governor or Deputy since 1993, hence their endorsement of Rurum.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

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The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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