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Abdullahi Adamu Resigns As APC National Chairman 

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, tendered his resignation last night, Daily Trust reliably gathered.

Credible sources confirmed that Adamu, who emerged as the national chairman at the party’s national convention held in March 2022, has sent his resignation letter to the Presidential Villa, Abuja ahead of the return of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the African Union (AU) meeting in Kenya.

One of the sources said Adamu, a former governor of Nasarawa State, sent the resignation letter to the Chief of Staff of the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, around 4pm on Sunday.

“He has resigned. The resignation letter signed by him has been sent to the villa. The letter was addressed to President Tinubu. But since the president is away in Kenya for the AU meeting, the letter was sent to his chief of staff,” the source said.

Also, a source close to Adamu corroborated this, adding that, “The national chairman resigned following a gang up by people around the president to embarrass him during the meetings of the party slated for tomorrow and Wednesday.”

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The source, however, denied a report that it was President Tinubu that asked Adamu to resign ahead of the National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings of the party slated for tomorrow and Wednesday. The party had fixed July 10 and 11 for its National Caucus and NEC meetings to iron out critical issues affecting it and the crisis within the National Working Committee (NWC).

However, the meetings were later postponed and rescheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday.

A founding member of the party said Adamu resigned when he got wind that two influential personalities around the president had mobilised against him ahead of the meetings.

“He resigned because they have started to collate signatures to impeach him during the forthcoming meetings. He resigned to save himself from humiliation,” the top politician said.

When contacted, Adamu told this paper that he will not comment on the matter until President Tinubu returns from the AU’s meeting.

“I won’t talk about the issue because the president is away,” Adamu who was the preferred candidate of former President Muhammadu Buhari for the chairmanship seat, said.

It would be recalled that Adamu had, shortly before the presidential primaries of the APC, declared former Senate President Ahmad Lawan as the consensus candidate of the party.

The declaration by Adamu created uproar in the party as governors of the party from the North ganged up against him. They went to the villa and declared that the presidency be zoned to the South.

The position of the governors forced the party to open the race for its presidential ticket. Tinubu won the election. Recently, Adamu kicked against the list of the principal officers of the party announced by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas.

Following the development, Adamu was summoned to the villa by President Tinubu. At the meeting that had the National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, the issue was resolved.

 

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Assistant Commissioner Daniel Amah Converts to Islam

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An Assistant Commissioner of Police in Kano, ACP Daniel Amah, has converted to Islam.

In a post on his verified Facebook page, popular broadcast journalist in Kano, Nasiru Salisu Zango, made the announcement.

Nasiru Zango, who made the post in Hausa, said our trusted friend ACP Daniel Amah has accepted Islam.

Nasiru Zango describes ACP Daniel Amah as a kind person. Every detainee will understand that during his days as DPO in Bompai, he used to provide mattresses for detainees and even built a mosque in the division.

 

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Barau’s Achievements in Kano North Surpass Kwankwaso’s-SLA Balan

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Comrade Isyaku Abubakar Balan, a Senior Legislative Aide to the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has asserted that Senator Barau’s achievements in human development and community projects in Kabo Local Government and Kano North surpass those of former Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso during his time in the Senate.

Speaking to journalists in Kano, Balan highlighted Senator Barau’s numerous contributions, describing them as unprecedented.

“Barau has done so much for Kabo and Kano North that no sensible person can oppose him and support Kwankwaso.”

He emphasized that Senator Barau’s efforts in creating job opportunities are unprecedented, citing an instance where the senator facilitated jobs for 12 individuals in a single day, a feat he claims remains unmatched by Kwankwaso.

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The legislative aide also praised Barau’s instrumental role in bringing the Federal Polytechnic to Kabo, which is now on course to be upgraded to a university.

He contrasted this with what he described as Kwankwaso’s lack of significant contributions to educational infrastructure in the area.

In terms of security, Balan noted that Senator Barau has made significant strides, including establishing a Police Service unit in his senatorial zone and providing vehicles and motorcycles for security personnel.

“These initiatives have directly enhanced community safety, while Kwankwaso has not done anything in the security sector.”

According to Balan Senator Barau’s developmental initiatives extend beyond security and education, with his efforts in ICT infrastructure, housing projects, and empowerment programs earning him widespread praise from residents.

The statement reflects the deep political rivalry between supporters of Barau and Kwankwaso, further intensifying debates over leadership and development in Kano State.

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Gov. Yusuf assigns new commissioners with portfolios

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Kano State Governor, Alh.Abba Kabir Yusuf has assigned new portfolios to the seven newly appointed Commissioners.

Shortly after taken oath of office and allegiance, Governor Yusuf urged the new appointees to serve with dedication, integrity and humility to salvage present administration’s high expectations from the state citizens.

A statement issued by Governor’s spokesman Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday said 13 Special Advisers and 6 Permanent Secretaries also took oath of office.

According to the release, Governor Yusuf tasked the Commissioners to foster team spirit and work in synergy to deliver expected results.

He explained that the choice of the new set of state executive council members were duly considered to accelerate his administration’s vision centred on good governance, sustainable development, and well-being of the citizens.

“I remain fully committed to fulfiling my campaign promises. These appointments therefore reflect our determination to identify and empower individuals who will help us implement policies and programmes that make a tangible difference in the lives of our citizens.”

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“Over the past months, we have worked tirelessly to address pressing issues, including infrastructure development,
education, healthcare, security, empowerment and employment
generation for the citizens.

“Today’s appointments and the creation of the Local Government Service Commission further demonstrate our resolve to build a more efficient and people centred government,” Governor Yusuf maintained.

He further charged the appointees to serve the citizens with their
best abilities via working hand in hand with each other to ensure effective service delivery.

He assured the present administration would do everything possible to transform the lives of its citizens positively.

In the new portfolios, the former Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, is assigned to Ministry of Investment, Commerce and Trade; AbdulKadir Abdulsalam, former Accountant General now commissioner in charge of Rural and Community Development while Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiye is deployed to Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs.

Governor Yusuf further directed Dr. Gaddafi Shehu Sani to manage the newly established Ministry of Power and Sustainable Energy; Dr. Dahiru Hashim commissioner for Environment; and Dr. Ismail Aliyu DanMaraya now in charge of Finance while Nura Iro Ma’aji assumed the ministry of Procurement and Project Monitoring.

On the Special Advisers, Governor Yusuf said Yusif Jibrin Oyoyo appointed as Students matters., Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Naniya (Emirates Council), Sani Musa Danja (Youths and sports), Barr. Aminu Husaini Sagagi (Justice and Constitution matters) Sani Adamu Yola (Local Government Projet) and Dr Ibrahim Musa (Health Services and personal physician to Governor).

Earlier, the state Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi administered the Orth of Office for the appointees before the state governor.

In their separate vote of thanks, Commissioner Sagagi, Special Adviser, Dr. Ismail Lawal Sulaiman and Permanent Secretary, Aminu Bashir promised to institutionalised government policies in their respective offices to ensure the vision and mission of Governor Yusuf led NNPP administration are achieved.

 

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