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Gen. Gusau, Badaru, Bagudu, Uzodinma, Ganduje and Seven Others…Behind Political Tension in Kano

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According to Saharareporters an Online media platform that specializes in investigative journalism, has again unraveled a high level sinister moves by a group of highly placed politically exposed persons in the Northern part of the country to destabilize the current political trajectory in Kano state and cause chaos in the ongoing appeal of the gubernatorial election appeal at the tribunal.

This was made know by the Northern Diaspora Forum, at a press conference in Atlanta Georgia, USA, September 13, 2023.

According to the NDF, the group is led by General Aliyu Gusau, Governor Hope Uzodinma, Badaru Abubakar, Abubakar Bagudu and APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje.

The NDF Leader Auwal Mamorah stated that the five man political mafia squad led by Gusau are bent on causing political tension in the Kano and throwing the state in to monumental chaos.

According to Auwal General Gusau has since mobilized to action in galvanising support of Nigerian leaders including former heads of state/Presidents to ensure Kwankwaso and his NNPP are blocked from grabbing any political opportunity.

The political mafias who are described as the enemies of Kano have been working with seven other powerful people within Nigeria’s political space, which the NDF is set to unveil soonest as the investigation continues.

The major aim and mission of this highly placed individuals is to neutralize Kwankwaso’s political strength in Kano and Northern Nigeria at large ahead of 2027 political timing.

He hinted that the Gusau ring group are working closely with the Apeal court judges to validate the judgment of the tribunal that declare APC candidate as the winner of Kano Guber election.

The group stressed that Yusuf Abba was rightly voted by the Kano people, owing to the NNPP maxim of talakawa movement, popularly known as Kwankwasiya movement, an ideological movement of late Aminu Kano championed by Rabiu Kwankwaso.

He added that Governor Hope Uzodinma, of Imo state, was drafted into the fold by Ganduje, following his vast network in the judicial circle.

Auwal warned that Kano being a critical decider in Nigeria’s political spectrum should not be hijacked by selfish political gladiators whose interest is to advance their evil agenda of conquest and not people’s oriented governance.

He sighted how general Gusau imposed his son Mahadi Gusau as deputy governor under former governor matawalle in 2019, when PDP took over the state. He later pushed to make the son succeed his principal which led to matawalle decamped to APC and the governor orchestrating Mahadi’s impeachment.

The NDF leader declared that all this political scheming is to return his son as the governor come 2027, the reason he has aligned with Ganduje and the other north west political leaders to decimate Kwankwaso politically by witch-hunting governor Yusuf Abba and truncating NNPP led administration in Kano state.

According to Auwal, Badaru the minister of Defence despite being a resident of Kano is also working hand-in- hand with the group to truncate the gains of NNPP in Kano state. You will recall Badaru was also a presidential aspirant on the platform of APC before he later dropped his ambition and aligned with Ahmed Tinubu, with the hope of clinching the vice presidential running mate to Tinubu.

While Bagudu on the other hand is the one coordinating meetings across the to make sure he garnered support so as to turn the people of the state against the governor and discredit the NNPP led government and the kwankwasiya movement.

The leader of the group Auwal also drew the attention of Kano people in an article published by peoples Gazzette credited to Farouq Kperogi, were the Professor raised concerned issues of judicial manipulation by the APC in the Kano tribunal judgement. Citing instances of high order compromise from above to deny Kano people of their preferred NNPP governor.

He noted that the fear of the so-called general Gusau’s group are scared of the peoples oriented policies of NNPP which are centered on the Maxim of talakawa ideology earlier championed by late Aminu Kano and currently entrenched in the north west by kwankwaso through NNPP.

He then urged all well meaning Nigerians most especially northwest political elite to be aware of this political mafia group who are out to sabotage the wishes of Kano people for personal political advancement. Adding that all hand should be on deck to see that judiciary does the wishes of the overwhelming people of Kano state.

 

Sahara Reporters/Via Kano Times

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Breaking: Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Arrested Over Endbadgovernance Protest

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu

President Tinubu Orders release of all minors who participated in the Endbadgovernance protest .

 

The minister of information and national orientation Muhammad Idris stated this to state House correspondents.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, on Monday.

The Minister was flanked by the Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy; Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communications and orientation.

Idris stated that the President has instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to begin the process of securing the minors’ release without delay.

“The President has directed that all minors be released on the and also reunited with their families anywhere they are in the country. A committee has been set up to look at the issues surrounding their arrest, detention and release. All the law enforcement agents related to the case will be investigated and anyone found wanting will be brought to book,” he said.

 

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76 Detained Children: Northwest Youth-Students Forum hails Senator Barau, AGF’s prompt intervention

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The Northwest Youth and Students Forum (NWYSF) has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin and the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for their prompt intervention in the detention of minors by the Nigeria Police Force, following the End Bad Governance Protest.

The forum in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Abubakar Isyaku Balan said the swift action by the leaders will brings hope to the affected families and demonstrates a commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable citizens nationwide.

He said “The giant move of the Deputy President of the Senate and the Attorney General of the Federal is no doubt a commendable one. We are proud of this and look forward to the release of the children courtesy of this movement.”

According to the statement, the NWYSF, as a forum comprising of talented youth and students, deemed it necessary to protectively initiate awareness programs that will enlighten the teeming youth on human rights and activism.

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“We acknowledge that the minors actions were driven by ignorance and a lack of proper orientation, underscoring the need for civic education and sensitization in the Northwest region. Addressing the underlying issues that led to this situation is crucial, rather than simply punishing the minors. This approach will foster a more informed and empowered youth.

“Considering the economic situation in the North, we urge the Federal Government to show compassion and release the detained minors, taking into account their age and circumstances. We also call on the government to provide support for their rehabilitation and education.

“In partnership with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders, NWYSF will develop sensitization initiatives focusing on empowering youths with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, promoting understanding and respect for human rights and teaching alternative dispute resolution methods.

“In view of the above, by working together, we can prevent similar incidents and foster a more informed, peaceful, and inclusive society,” the statement added.

 

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ICPC Arraigns Provost, Lecturer for Certificate Forgery in Sokoto

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Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu ,ICPC Chairman

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Hauwau Gimbiya Mukhtar Abdulkarim, the serving Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) (FCET), Gusau, alongside Abdullahi Boyi, a lecturer with the Sokoto State College of Education (SSCE), on alleged certificate forgery.

The duo were arraigned on a six-count charge, registered as charge No. SS/213c/2024, before Hon. Justice Muhammad Aliyu Sambo at the Sokoto State High Court. ICPC accused the two defendants of forging an appointment letter and using it to apply for the position of Provost at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau, Zamfara State.

The defendants were also accused of making false statements to ICPC officers during the investigation, which is an offence under Section 25(1)(a) and punishable under Section 25(ii)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. “Both defendants, however, pleaded ‘not guilty’ to all six charges when read to them by the Court’s Registrar,” the ICPC revealed in a statement.

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Counsel for the defendants, Dr. Muhammad Mansur Aliyu and Mr. M.S. Diri SAN, moved for bail applications on behalf of their clients. They requested the court to consider reasonable bail terms, citing the defendants’ “established positions and cooperation during the investigation.”

Counsel to the ICPC, Mr. Suleiman Ahmad, did not oppose the bail applications. Following the consideration of the applications, Hon. Justice Sambo granted bail under specific conditions designed to ensure the defendants’ continued presence throughout the trial proceedings.

The bail conditions require each defendant to provide two sureties who are permanent residents of Sokoto State, with each surety signing a bond of one million naira (₦1,000,000). After granting bail, the ICPC prosecutor requested a date for the trial to commence, emphasizing the Commission’s preparedness to present witnesses and evidence in support of the charges.

Hon. Justice Sambo adjourned the matter to November 21, 2024, when the hearing is set to begin. The prosecution is expected to call witnesses and introduce material evidence to substantiate the allegations.

The ICPC press release was signed by Demola Bakare, Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, and Spokesperson for the Commission.

 

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