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Youth groups support SWAT, Presents a letter to Governor Ganduje for Submission to President

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Governor Ganduje Addressing the Youth

 

 

 

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has commended the quick response of the Inspector General of Police Muhammadu Adamu Abubakar over the replacement of Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) with Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), as being responsive to the calls by Nigerians.

 

During a solidarity visit by a coalition of youth groups in the state, who gathered at the Government House Gate, Wednesday, and were received by the governor and all members of the State Executive Council, he congratulated the groups for cooperating with security agencies for the safety and security of the state.

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“We noticed that there are protests in some sections of the country, while in Kano our youth have decided to take a good stand by not condemning the Police as an institution. But only condemned few bad eggs among them,” he reveals.

 

He asked rhetorically “Without Police can we move freely in the country? We are only calling on the fishing out of the bad eggs among the institution. No more no less.”

 

He further appreciated that SWAT formation is a good step in the right direction, explaining that, “Reforming Police institution is what our youth here in Kano are agitating for. We are commending you for maintaining peace and order in the state.”

 

Letter of commendation to the President and the IGP was submitted to the governor, which he promised to deliver.

 

The leader of the youth Senator Khalid Sunusi Kano, who is also the National Coordinator of Coalition of Youth Groups, who spoke on behalf of all the youth, stated that “It is indeed gratifying to note that events in the last few days have brought about a policy twist in the nation’s security system.”

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Commending the disbandment of SARS and replacing it with SWAT he said “We commend President Muhammadu Buhari and the IGP for the prompt response as well as the gallant effort of Nigerians, particularly the youth for voicing genuine concerns for a better policing orientation in the country.”

 

Emphasizing that, they were in the street in support of the planned reform for the Nigeria Police,  and called on the IGP to further take practical steps to support and enforce the reform.

 

According to him, that could be achieved “…by ensuring adequate funding of the Force and provision of all the needed types of equipment (gadgets) to enable it to work according to international standard.”

 

Referring to the noble objective of the disbanded SARS, the leader of the youth groups insisted that, “We believe SARS, which has helped to reduce criminal activities in the country,  was created as a unit in the Police Force with noble anti-robbery intentions.

 

In a statement by Governors Chief Press Secretary said he  hoped that the Police authority, as promised by the IGP, will re-evaluate, restructure, rebrand and rebuild confidence in an efficient and effective anti-bribery tactical unit in the Force.”

 

 

 

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200,000 APC Members in Kano Dismiss Allegations Against Ministerial Nominee Yusuf Abdullah Atta as Baseless

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Over 200,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have dismissed allegations of incompetence against the ministerial nominee, retired Hon. Yusuf Abdullah Atta, as baseless. Some APC members in Kano believe the allegations stem from personal grudges held by a few individuals who are not legitimate members of the party.

In a statement, Mustapha Gidan Magani, the secretary of APC Kwaciri Ward, on behalf of the entire executive committee of APC Fagge Local Government Area, rejected the allegations of anti-party activities during the 2023 general election. The executives argued that those intending to submit a petition to the Senate, claiming to represent 50,000 APC members, have no legal standing to make such claims.

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The APC executives from Fagge Local Government Area are prepared to counter the petition, asserting that it will have little impact on the confirmation of Atta as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. They expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Atta, highlighting his administrative skills and dedication to serving humanity.

 

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PDP Youth Activist Calls for Suspension of Shekarau, Bello Hayatu from the party

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Salisu Usman Karaskabuli, a youth activist of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, has called for the immediate suspension of several high-ranking party members, including former governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, and Yahaya Bagobiri.

He accused them of sabotaging the party’s efforts in the state and hindering PDP’s progress in the region.

Addressing journalists in Kano, Salisu Karaskabuli alleged that Shekarau has engaged in anti-party activities during the 2023 governorship election.
“Despite being a PDP leader, the majority of his supporters backed the APC candidate,” Salisu Karaskabuli said.
He further claimed that Shekarau is already mobilizing his supporters to work for Senator Barau’s governorship ambitions in 2027, signaling ongoing disloyalty.

Salisu Karaskabuli also blamed the PDP National Vice Chairman for the Northwest Bello Hayatu Gwarzo for failing to unite the party across the region.
He noted that prominent PDP members, such as former governors Ibrahim Shema of Katsina and Ramalan Yero of Kaduna, had defected to other parties due to Gwarzo’s ineffective leadership.
Concerning the recent PDP congress in Kano, Usman expressed frustration, rejecting the outcomes of the ward, local government, and state congresses.
He accused the leadership of the party for partisan zoning and disqualifying candidates without valid reasons.

Further accusations were leveled at Yahaya Bagobiri, the chairman of PDP elders in Kano.
Salisu Usman claimed that Bagobiri had leaked sensitive party information to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Usman Karaskabuli called on the national leadership of the PDP to investigate the accused members and, if found guilty, take appropriate disciplinary action.

The accusations come at a time when the PDP in Kano and the wider Northwest is grappling with internal divisions, which some fear could weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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APC Youth Activist Urges President Tinubu to Appoint Murtala Sule Garo as Minister

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Sadiq Ali Sango, a prominent youth activist of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider appointing Murtala Sule Garo as a minister in the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle.
Sango made this known in a statement released to journalists in Kano.

The Federal Government recently announced that President Tinubu would soon reshuffle his cabinet, sparking widespread speculation over potential new appointees.
Sango expressed optimism that Garo, a grassroots politician with a proven track record, would be a fitting choice for a ministerial position.

“Murtala Sule Garo is not only a politician but a true son of the soil, with immense contributions to the APC in Kano,” Sango stated.
“His service as the APC’s deputy gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 election and his unwavering commitment to the party despite not having the reins of government in Kano makes him the ideal candidate for Tinubu’s cabinet.”

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Sango further highlighted Garo’s role in holding the party together during difficult times, describing him as the “supporting pillar” of the APC in Kano.
“He has carried the party on his shoulders, providing support to party leaders and members alike,” he added.

With the APC no longer in control of Kano State’s government, Garo’s influence at the grassroots level has been pivotal for the party’s continued strength in the region.
According to Sango, Garo’s appointment would reinforce the party’s position in Kano and contribute to the success of President Tinubu’s administration.

The call for Murtala Sule Garo’s inclusion in the Federal Executive Council comes amid growing anticipation regarding the composition of the new cabinet and the need for strong political figures to represent Kano at the national level.

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