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EXCLUSIVE: President Tinubu May Compensate Gawuna, Urges Kano APC to Reposition Itself

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In a twist of events following the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed the victory of Kano state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on January 12, 2024, the political atmosphere in Kano has changed.

On Thursday, January 18, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress and the immediate past Governor of Kano state, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, led a delegation of APC stakeholders in Kano to the Presidential villa and entered into a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmad Tinubu.

Those sighted in the photograph after the President’s meeting with the Kano APC leadership are the National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Kano APC Governorship candidate in the 2023 General elections Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, and his Deputy Gubernatorial candidate Murtala Sule Garo. Two state ministers from Kano, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo and Dr Mariya Mahmud Bunkure, and Kano APC chairman Abdullahi Abbas were also present. Others included Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin, representative Abubakar Bichi, and the last son of the APC national chairman, Muhammad Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

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An impeccable source from the APC circle told NIGERIAN TRACKER that when the Kano APC bigwigs met President Tinubu, he commended them for their efforts in contributing to the success of the APC. Regarding the issue of the party and its fortune in Kano, the source said President Tinubu urged the party leadership to go and reinvigorate the party in Kano by repositioning itself so that it will regain its lost glory.

Concerning the issue of the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the source told NIGERIAN TRACKER that the President told the APC leadership that he has never interfered with the Supreme Court Judgement supporting either of the party’s.

On the political fate of the APC Governorship ticket, Alhaji Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the Governorship candidate, and his Deputy Murtala Sule Garo, the President told them that he will see what he can do in compensating them, but he did not exactly say when he is going to do it.

The president further told them he has no negotiations with anybody or political group regarding the affirmation of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the Governor of Kano state by the court of appeal.

On March 18th, 2023, the New Nigeria People’s Party governorship candidate Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf defeated Alhaji Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna of APC. Abba Kabir Yusuf polled 1 million nineteen thousand votes against Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna’s 890 thousand votes.

However, the APC went to the tribunal even after its Governorship candidate Gawuna congratulated Abba Kabir Yusuf of NNPP. On September 20, 2023, the tribunal sitting in Kano nullified Governor Abba’s election on the ground of invalid 165 thousand votes and urged INEC to issue a certificate of return to Gawuna.

Dissatisfied with the judgment, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf went to the appellate court, which affirmed the previous judgment of the tribunal on November 17th. Again dissatisfied with the appellate court’s judgment, Governor Yusuf approached the supreme court, and on January 12, 2024, it quashed the judgment of the lower courts and affirmed Abba Kabir Yusuf as the duly elected Governor of Kano state.

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Breaking: Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Arrested Over Endbadgovernance Protest

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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.

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“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.

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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