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I Have No Plan To Leave APC- Bauchi Speaker

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Danliti Ibrahim

The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y Suleiman has said he has no plan to leave his party, All Progressive Congress (APC) as being insinuated in some quarters.

He was speaking when he received in audience APC leadership of his Guda Ward of Ningi Local Government who paid him congratulatory visit over his election as Chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, in his office, today.

The Speaker informed the party leaders that he will remain loyal and grateful to his party the APC on whose platform he contested and won election, calling on them to ignore all peddled rumours that he is leaving the party.

On insinuations in some quarters that he refused to speak during the party’s grand finale campaign in Dass, the Speaker said they had an arrangement in the Assembly that Majority Leader Hon. Tijjani Muhammad Aliyu being the Leader of the party in the Assembly would speak on behalf of the APC lawmakers.

“Not only during Dass campaign, in many events of the Party we usually ask the Majority Leader to speak for us. And check the programme of events of the Dass Campaign, they never mention that Speaker Abubakar Y Suleiman will speak but mentioned speech of (APC) leadership of Bauchi State House of Assembly, so there is nothing wrong if our party leader in the Assembly spoke for us.

“Some people are saying I didn’t go to Dass for the election but even my colleagues know that I was sick on Friday to the level that I couldn’t attend Juma’at prayer. The Majority Leader and some members went there for us.

“Most of these lies and rumours are being created and disseminated by people who rely in defamation, lies and political brigandage to make money.

“Some of them couldn’t forget what transpired during our inauguration which they see as disloyalty to the party. But all APC lawmakers have forgiven each other and moved on. Why can’t they also forgive and work with us to rebuild our party? If only they care about success of the of party.

“In want to assure you that I am APC member and will remain APC member today and tomorrow, nobody can remove me from the party.” He said.

Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y Suleiman thanked all people of his Ward of Guda for standing with him and pledged to continue providing them with more dividends of democracy.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the party Alhaji Ya’u Kafinta said they visit the Speaker to congratulate him over his recent election as Chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Legislature of Nigeria which he said is great source of joy and pride to all people of the area.

He recalled how the Speaker contributed immensely to the growth and development of Guda Community even before joining politics, saying with ascendancy to the national limelight, the Speaker is reaping what he sow.

Alhaji Ya’u Kafinta added that the people of Guda feel proud that the son of the area became the first Ningi indigene to become Speaker, first Bauchi indigene to become Chairman of Northeast Speakers Forum and first Northeasterner to become Chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, forecasting higher positions for the Speaker in the future.

The party chairman also dispelled any rumour that the Speaker will leave the party, saying it is the handiwork of enemies of the party who don’t want peace and progress of APC in Bauchi State.

In statement by Abdul Ahmad Burra said While expressing the confidence of the party leadership of Guda Ward on the Speaker, Alhaji Ya’u Kafinta encourage him not be distracted by the antics of the enemies and doomsayers.

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

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October 27, 2024

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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.

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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October 14, 2024

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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.

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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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October 13, 2024

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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.”

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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