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Ganduje:Political Cat With Nine Lives

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Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,APC National Chairman

 

From Abba Anwar

The process of birth, death and rebirth, reincarnation, is what, in its political sense, according to some opinions, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), observed to certain extent. As the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the National Secretariat, Abuja, with Ganduje chairing the party from start to finish.

While according to the feeling of the advocates of this process, man passes through the three stages of human existence, Ganduje’s political experiment suggests that, man can exist on only two stages, not three. That is birth to rebirth. Because, even his recent political life, showcases him as a proverbial political cat with nine lives.

Genuine loyalty, the way I see it, is what plays significant role in the Ganduje’s lasting peace as National Chairman for another round of political tournament. Not to talk of how he managed to bring some states to the fold of APC recently. Believe it or not, his reincarnation will automatically change many political calculations from state, Kano, to be precise, to national spaces.

When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nurtured and advanced the idea of making Ganduje the party’s national Chairman, the first and quick reason he gave, though he owed nobody any explanation, was LOYALTY, LOYALTY, LOYALTY!

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Ganduje was the first governor among all APC governors in the country, that, from day one, supported Tinubu’s candidature during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. It was clear to all, that, Presidency and many other federal agencies, like Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) were outrightly against Tinubu.

Do you remember the issue of new currency, when election was around the corner? What of issues like “Presidency supports Senate President, Ahmed Lawan,” being marketed all over? Ganduje was still standing firm, from roots to leaves.

During the heyday of that brazen hatred for Tinubu, Ganduje reminded Hausa people of the popular Mamman Shata’s song of HABU NA HABU. That show of inner pain by Ganduje sparked many angers within the then corridor of power.

It was known to all that, Ganduje’s political sagacity, experience, maturity, commitment to the cause of Jagaban, “kulle-kulle” (intrigues) and other spiritual engagements, for sure, made it possible for undecided Northern APC Governors to make it public that, their weights were behind Tinubu. So also other political juggernauts across the region.

It went to the extent that, those governors made their position crystally clear that, they would accept only a Southern candidate for Presidency. Take it or leave it, Ganduje played an important role at that time. This is loyalty at its peak!

Before advancing some possible postulations, as what are the other factors or indices that were identified to be major players in his strength, let me quickly and briefly discuss what his re-emergence means to the survival and strength of the party in both Kano state and Nigeria as a whole.

Ganduje’s continued reign will do the following magic for the party :

1. APC in Kano will be more united and stronger. Simply because, the wall is still standing firmly. As his reign as the National Chairman means a lot for the survival of the party.

Though Ganduje is not a political idol, but a political flagship. Even his political opponents understand how influential he is as a political calculus. All those who work closely with him know how brilliant and refined his thinking and approach are.

2. Process of fielding candidates for elective positions in Kano, in the next coming 2027 general election, will become much easier, accepted and adaptable.

3. The rumor of the possible cross – carpeting of the former Governor of the state, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, from New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), to APC, is put to halt. Depending on the political dynamism of future occurances.

4. Ganduje’s deeper understanding of political sophistication and intrigues will open more doors for APC at the national level, to breathe well with intriguing precaution.

Reconsidering APC’s direction for emphatic re-engineering of party’s entire strategy for survival in Kano and the country, in my view, is what influenced the role played by the Deputy Senate President, Barau I Jibrin, in Ganduje’s vote of confidence at the top higher spaces.

Among all the APC elected elements, from Kano state, Barau leads in this process. No wonder being an elected person occupying the highest position among all other elected people from Kano state. As bridging gaps of uncertainty and incommunicado becomes secretly open, it appears Ganduje and Barau are closing ranks with dispatch and frank commitment, in Kano first and in Nigeria.

APC Governors Forum also played a significant role in Ganduje’s reassurance, enjoyed from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and NEC Meeting. They appreciated how he managed to pave way for more Governors to register their membership to the Forum. As APC under Ganduje swept in more states for the party.

The way I see it is, probably by now, Ganduje and very few stakeholders, know which cap fits who in the forthcoming positions come 2027 general elections. Depending on how the cards are played. This is just my personal opinion. I stand to be corrected.

Consensus is to democracy, what brain is to human body and existence. While the upcoming and long existing situations have started shaping the future of APC’s victory in forthcoming elections, political marriages and fences mending are on top gear.

I, and other people who share similar view, hope that, some contending individuals could and would jettison their interest for the overall interest of the party in the state. Some will be moved upward, some will be made to change direction with genuine reasons and put hands together with Ganduje as the overall boss.

Anwar, was Chief Press Secretary to the former Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON and can be contacted at fatimanbaba1@gmail.com

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Education Empowerment: Educate A generation foundation , sports without borders set to storm Nigeria

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Sports Without Borders in collaboration with Educate A Generation have concluded arrangements to storm Nigeria for an higher education exhibition programme targeteting young Nigerians .

 

The exhibition is to avail Nigerians not excluding athletes, coaches and sports officials and Nigerian youths in general with the avenue to access quality education services from top universities in Asia, US, Canada and north Africa.

The founder, Educate A Generation Foundation. Ousman Camara Expressed his delight to take the torch of education development to Nigeria.

Camara who could not conceal his anticipation to arrive Nigeria for the exercise said “ we all know the strategic status and enviable records of Nigeria in all spheres of human endeavors .

“it is my noblest dream to take the best opportunities to our brothers and sisters in Nigeria, to give room for the next generation from the most populous African country, is one great opportunity any genuine human development workers can not resists” Camara said.

The Executive Director, Sports Without Borders Development Association, Abdulgafar Oladimeji , in a statement issued in Kano, Monday . said the planned education exhibition would serve as a massive boost for young Nigerians, who want to live their dreams of attending some of the top most higher education institutions across the globe.

He said “ most interesting is that the Nigerian exhibition programme will give attention to talented sports men and women to utilize their talents to secure admissions as they also they stand the chance of getting scholarships .

“our young generation would also have the platform to access how they can pursue their dreams of becoming elite athletes and also pursue their academic dreams.

Our correspondent gathered that the education entourage would be arriving Nigeria in mid 2025 for the education exhibition scheduled to be hosted in FCT Abuja and Kano

Checks revealed further that , Camara an alumni of George Town University, Qatar, GU-Q, had dedicated himself to the mission of service to humanity.

In 2019, Ousman founded the Educate a Generation Foundation in The Gambia, an educational consultant across Africa, who pioneered initiatives like “Kids in Technology” ith the purpose to integrate digital literacy into African schools.

Camara designed and launched a Bridge Program at Lamin and Kadie Bah Academy in Sierra Leone.“It’s a deeply personal project inspired by my own transformative experience at the Qatar Foundation’s ABP,”

Educate a Generation Foundation (EAG) is a pioneering nonprofit organization committed to transforming the lives of African youths.

It would be recalled that the President and General Manager of ExxonMobil Qatar Alistair Routledge had once presented a donation cheque to the chief executive officer of EAA in the presence of President of Qatar Tennis Federation Nasser bin Ghanim al Khelaifi and Senior Vice-President of Exxon Mobil Corporation Andrew P Swiger,at the 2019 Qatar ExxonMobil Open award ceremony in Doha .

ExxonMobil Foundation had contributed QR1.8 million to a school construction project overseen by Education Above All Foundation (EAA).

Verified sources said “The contribution had supported the construction of 25 new primary schools in Angola in partnership with Rise International. The project is part of the Educate A Child (EAC) programme, which operates under the EAA umbrella and provides educational opportunities to the most marginalized and hardest to reach out of school children around the world.

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Edo Killings: Governor Yusuf Demands Public Parade of Suspects, Compensation for Victims

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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called for a public parade of the suspects arrested in connection with the brutal killing of 16 Kano indigenes in Udene, Uromi Local Government Area of Edo State.

The Governor also reiterated the need for full compensation to the families of the victims as part of justice for the heinous act.

Governor Yusuf made this demand on Monday when he received Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, who led a delegation to Kano to offer condolences over the tragic incident.

According to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf insisted that the swift arrest of the perpetrators must be followed by a transparent process, including a public parade to assure Nigerians that justice is being served.

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“We appreciate the prompt action taken so far, but justice must not only be done; it must be seen to be done. The people of Kano, and indeed all Nigerians, deserve to see those responsible for this massacre brought to justice publicly,” Governor Yusuf stated.

He further commended Governor Okpebholo for engaging with Hausa community leaders in Edo State to prevent escalation and for committing to compensating the bereaved families.

“The compensation promised is a commendable step, but it must be executed without delay to support the grieving families who have lost their breadwinners,” he added.

Governor Yusuf also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing security agencies to take immediate action and emphasized that such atrocities must never be repeated in any part of Nigeria.

Earlier, Governor Okpebholo, while expressing deep sorrow over the killings, assured that his administration would ensure that justice is served swiftly and fairly.

“I rushed to Uromi as soon as I got the news. I met with the Hausa community there, and we worked to ease tensions. I want to assure you that those responsible will face the full wrath of the law,” Governor Okpebholo said.

The Kano State Government maintains its stance that justice must be fully implemented to restore confidence among citizens and prevent further incidents of ethnic violence in the country.

 

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Uromi killings: Edo gov meets Sen Barau, says 14 suspects to be taken to Abuja for further interrogation

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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has paid a condolence visit to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, over the killings of travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State.

The governor was at the Maitama residence of the Deputy President of the Senate in Abuja on Monday.

A mob had intercepted the innocent travellers who were on their way to Kano State for Sallah celebrations, ransacked their vehicle and gruesomely murdered them on Thursday. The victims who were hunters are from Kano State.

The Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir, said the governor extended his condolences to the Deputy President of the Senate, who is from Kano State, pledging that the state government will assist the families of the victims.

The Edo State governor disclosed that the 14 suspects arrested in connection with the killings of the innocent travellers are going to be taken to Abuja for further interrogation.

While assuring that the perpetrators will face the full wrath of the law, he described the killings of the innocent travellers as unfortunate and condemnable.

” It’s unfortunate that it happened in our state. We are here to say, to let you and other people know that we are not happy.
The president is doing something drastic about this. He’s not happy also. The IG has swung into action. The DIG CID is in charge. So far, they have arrested 14 suspects.

” So they are bringing them to Abuja for interrogation. We have also set up a committee to see that we take care of the families of the deceased,” he said.

Responding, the Deputy President of the Senate said the perpetrators of the act must be brought to book to serve as a deterrent to others.

” We cannot undo what has been done. But we all want – all Nigerians, what they are looking forward to is to make sure that these people are arrested and brought to justice. And you are doing well in that direction. And I’m also glad you’ve spoken about the fact that your government is ready to assist the families of those affected.

” I want you to continue to pursue the case so that all those who were involved in these barbaric actions are brought to justice. It’s a barbaric action, to say the facts.

” If they are brought to justice, it would serve as a deterrent to those who might want to do this in future. I know that people from other parts of the country have been staying with your people in Edo for centuries in a very conducive atmosphere. And this barbaric act has never happened. I’m sure, under your watch, this will not happen again.

” I thank you very much. You’ve told me now that you’ll meet the Kano State governor today. This is very good. Please continue what you are doing. Mr President also told us that you are doing very well in this direction, and we have seen it because, as I said, we have spoken several times on this matter in the last 72 hours,” he said.

 

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