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The Kwara State Governor,
Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, on
Sunday said he and the Senate
President, Bukola Saraki,
would not return to the
Peoples Democratic Party
despite the recent call on them
to do so by former Vice-
President Atiku Abubakar.
He said they were committed
to using the platform of the
ruling All Progressives
Congress to deliver service to
the people.
Ahmed spoke in an interview
with journalists in Abuja.
He said while they had cause
to leave the PDP as of the time
they left, they had no reason
to abandon the APC now.
The governor explained that
people decide to defect from
one party to the other when
their expectations are not met
in their current party.
This, he added, was largely
informed by lack of patronage
especially when put side-by-
side with electoral promises.
The governor said, “It is very
unlikely for us to return to the
PDP because we are not
unhappy with where we are
in terms of expectations,
service delivery and direction
of governance.
“When you are already
working towards achieving
result, you will want to see
that the result get to the
people before you will begin
to say you want to jump boat.
“We don’t have any reason to
jump boat for now. Don’t
forget that we left the PDP
because we had reasons to do
so. We don’t have reasons to
leave now. We have reason to
see that service delivery is
given to the people.
“We are committed to
ensuring it gets to the people.
When I used the word ‘we,’ it
is inclusive of the Senate
President. We are fully
committed to using the
instrumentality of the APC to
deliver service to the people
and we have a strong
direction. It will be foolhardy
to abandon that, leave and go
and start all over again. When I
say ‘we,’ I am talking about the
political group in Kwara.”
Ahmed explained further that
former President Goodluck
Jonathan made it easy for
them to leave the PDP because
he did not inaugurate any
project in Kwara State.
The governor however said he
did not see the national
convention of the PDP held on
Saturday as a threat to the APC
but a welcome development.
He said the ruling party was in
need of a viable opposition
party.
Ahmed said, “No, their
convention was not a threat.
In fact, I expect that they
should organise themselves
because we require a vibrant
opposition. Don’t forget that it
is when there are checks and
balances in the system that
allow you to see areas of
deficit and improve on what
you are doing.
“Without a viable opposition,
we may likely not be able to
see what we are doing wrong.
You know the system is full of
people that will always tell you
what you want to hear but
from the perspective of the
opposition, you will begin to
see clearly areas that require
adjustment and improvement.
For me, their coming on board
is a welcome development.”
For those claiming that his
state is under Saraki’s grip, the
governor said it would be
foolhardy of him to run the
state independent of the
Senate President or any other
person that had contributions
to make.
He said he would continue to
rely on Saraki’s opinion
because he (the governor)
learnt a lot under his
administration when the
Senate President was the state
governor.
Ahmed said, “Kwara State
Government is run under
institutional frameworks that
are working. I was part and
parcel of my predecessor’s
administration. I was part and
parcel of the policy
formulation which formed the
bedrock of what I am driving
in the state today.
“It will be foolhardy to say I
want to run the state
independent of his input. It
will also be foolhardy to say I
want to run independent of
others that have things to
contribute to the state.
“What makes good
governance is inclusiveness.
Traditionally, people are used
to seeing sitting governors
fighting their predecessors
and sitting Presidents fighting
their predecessors. That has
robbed us of continuity,
improvement and upscaling.
“We keep forgetting that
governance is about service
delivery. We believe that as far
as governance is about the
people of the state, we will
continue to work together
because it was under his
administration I understood
politics, policy formulation and
service delivery.
“It will be foolhardy for me to
begin to run independent of
his opinion and input as well
as those before him.
“We have for once made
Nigerians to see the benefit of
continuity. If this can be
translated to what we do at
the national level, Nigeria will
be better off for it.”
Ahmed also said it was unfair
to judge the APC government
at the national level in just two
years of being in the saddle.
He said it was impossible
anywhere in the world to
correct societal wrongs in two
years.
Source: http://punchng.com/saraki-and-i-wont-return-to-pdp-says-kwara-governor/ |
A defeated chairmanship candidate in the just concluded national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof Taoheed Adedoja has expressed his grievances with the conduct of the exercise, but said he’s hopeful on the future of the party. Adedoja, who spoke with newsmen in Abuja on Sunday said he was not happy about the outcome of the convention, regretting that the party has failed to learn from its past mistakes. The former Sports and Special Duties Minister who got no vote at the convention, pleaded with members of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) of the party to set up a committee to investigate what went wrong with the conduct of the exercise. According to him, it’s only an insane person that would say that the convention went through due process, saying “the exercise was characterised by impunity, which he said, must be reviewed in order to avert futher crisis in the party. “A week to our convention, a list tagged ‘unity list’ emerged with names of the winners in the convention circulating around. So the BoT should find out what went wrong”, he said. Source: http://thenationonlineng.net/pdp-convention-i-m-aggrieved-but-hopeful-says-adedoja/ |
President Muhammadu Buhari
on Sunday evening hosted
some northern senators in his
hometown, Daura, Katsina
State.
The state governor, Bello
Masari, led the senators to the
meeting which was held
behind closed doors.
The senators were said to be
in the state for a retreat
scheduled to hold on Tuesday
and decided to visit Buhari
who spent the weekend in his
hometown after his two-day
official visit to Kano.
One of the visiting senators,
Kabiru Gaya, told reporters
that they seized the
opportunity of the meeting to
discuss issues concerning
good governance and national
unity with the President.
Also, Senator Abdullahi Adamu
described the meeting with
the President as a “fruitful”
one.
The Presidency has not issued
any statement on the meeting
as of the time of filing this
report. Source: http://punchng.com/buhari-hosts-northern-senators-in-daura/ |
The Ondo State Government has said arrangements have been concluded to begin exploration of bitumen deposits at Agbabu town in the Irele Local Government Area of the state in 2018. The Commissioner for Special Duties and Regional Development, Prof. Bayo Ademodi, who said this at an interactive session with investors in Akure, said industrialisation of the state was important to the current administration. Ademodi, who said some companies had been licensed to begin the exploration of bitumen in the state, noted that mineral resources are on the exclusive list of the Federal Government. He said, “We want to assure you that your stay in the state during the exploration will be without any incident.” In his response, a former Minister of State for Transport, Habib Aliu, who is the chairman of Kabara Nigeria Limited, one of the companies that bid for the exploration, expressed the readiness of his firm to begin work in the area. Source: http://punchng.com/bitumen-exploitation-to-begin-in-ondo-next-year/ |
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed why he turned down an offer by his “foreign friends” to break him out of prison after the late Maj.-Gen. Shehu Yar’Adua died in detention. Obasanjo disclosed this during the 20th memorial anniversary of Yar’Adua’s death in Abuja, on Friday. The former President revealed that he was in South Africa when he received news the first time Yar’Adua was arrested. He further explained that on his return to Nigeria, he confronted late Gen. Sani Abacha to demand an explanation why Yar’Adua was detained. Obasanjo said, “I asked the man (Abacha) who arrested him (Yar’Adua) and the man who arrested him said to me that he did not know that Shehu had been arrested, and I said, Mr. Head of State, tell that to the marines. There is no way the number two man of a country at one time would be arrested without your knowledge. “Soon after that, Shehu was released, but he was released only for a short time. When he was arrested for the second time, I was arrested along with him and we were in separate locations thereafter. “Our destiny — the verdict had been given of what would happen to us. We met in Kirikiri Prison and I believed that was a mistake. That was the last time we actually stayed together. We had about three nights together, we were able to talk, think and work together.” Yar’Adua (1943 – 1997), a retired major general, had served as the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters under Obasanjo’s military government from 1977 to 1979. He (Yar’Adua), Obasanjo, Lawan Gwadabe (a former military administrator of Niger State) and others were arrested in March 1995 on allegations of plotting a coup to overthrow the Abacha regime. Yar’Adua was thereafter sentenced to death by a military tribunal in 1995, after calling on the military government of Abacha and his Provisional Ruling Council to reestablish civilian rule. The sentence was commuted to life in prison, but Yar’Adua died while in detention on December 8, 1997. Speaking on the incident on Friday, Obasanjo said it was unfortunate that the strategy he and his former deputy (Yar’Adua) worked on did not work out. The former President said, “When Shehu died in prison, my international friends decided that they would use a commando plan to get me out of prison and they actually did. They made the plan, they raised the money and their plan was to get a helicopter to take me out of Yola prison and take me into Cameroon and they sent a message to me. “But I told them that if you did, I would not come out of prison and that was when they dropped the idea of using commando effort to get me out because that would have defeated what we stood for, and we stood to face whatever consequences standing for Nigeria would cost us. “It cost Shehu Yar’Adua his life. Those of us who believed in what Shehu Yar’Adua believed in are still alive. I think the only thing we can do is to allow the struggle to continue and we are not at the end of the struggle. If anything, we are in the middle of the struggle.” Also speaking during the event, Kola, son of late Chief Moshood Abiola, who read a tribute to the late Yar’Adua, said the late general lived a life of sacrifice worthy of emulation. In an e-mail, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Yar’Adua Foundation, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, described the deceased as an inspiration. Atiku, who served as Vice President under Obasanjo, revealed how Yar’Adua inspired him through his “extraordinary courage and organisational and mobilisation skills”. Atiku described Yar’Adua as a fearless politician who was not ready to compromise his principles at the expense of the cause he was fighting. The e-mail by his media office partly read, “The Waziri Adamawa noted that although Yar’Adua was a military man, his passion for democracy was amazing and his courage extraordinary. “Atiku also explained that Yar’Adua’s patriotism and commitment to Nigeria’s unity and peaceful coexistence was one of the remarkable virtues that attracted him to the Katsina general. “According to Atiku, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua was not a timid democrat who abandoned his beliefs because of fear or opportunistic reasons for political survival.” Atiku further explained that during the 1994/95 National Constitutional Conference, Yar’Adua was among the few voices that told Abacha not to stay longer than one year in office and prepare a transition programme within the shortest time frame. He said Yar’Adua’s position turned out to be inconsistent with Abacha’s “hidden agenda,” and that from that moment, Yar’Adua became a marked man. Former Vice President Abubakar said his being mentored by Yar’Adua was enduring to his political life, especially as it related to the unity of Nigeria and the promotion and defence of it. Source: http://punchng.com/why-i-turned-down-foreign-offer-to-break-me-out-of-prison-obasanjo/ |
The National Coalition of Niger
Delta Ex-Agitators, has pledged
continuous support to
President Muhammadu
Buhari-led Federal Government
in its bid to fast-track the
country’s development.
The coalition made the call in a
letter to the President signed
by its National Secretary, Mr
Sunday Oyenwonsa, on
Saturday in Abuja.
The coalition also copied Vice
President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo,
the Secretary to the
Government of the Federation,
Boss Mustapher, and the All
Progressives Congress
National Chairman, Chief John
Odigie-Oyegun among others.
It urged the Federal
Government to engage its
members in gainful
employment as well as political
appointments, particularly
those that made the APC
popular in the Niger Delta
region.
According to the letter, most
members of the coalition who
are faithful to the party, are
facing hardship and needed to
be assisted.
The coalition, however, said a
meeting had been scheduled
with the Federal Government
officials to resolve the issues
raised in the letter.
(NAN) source: http://punchng.com/ex-agitators-pledge-continuous-support-to-fg/ |
President Muhammadu Buhari
on Saturday congratulated a
former Group Managing
Director of the Nigeria
National Petroleum
Corporation, Mr. Funsho
Kupolokun, on his 70th
birthday.
Kupolokun clocks 70 on
Sunday.
Buhari, in a statement by his
Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the
President said he joined
family, friends and associates
in celebrating Kupolokun who
he described as “resourceful
engineer, administrator and
businessman.”
He observed that the former
NNPC boss has contributed
immensely to the development
of the oil and gas industry in
Nigeria over the years.
The statement read in part,
“With his extensive
background in the oil and gas
industry and public sector
governance, President Buhari
trusts that Engr. Kupolokun
will continue to avail the
nation his professional and
timely counsel as a senior
citizen.
“The President also commends
the astute administrator for
his philanthropic gestures to
under-privileged Nigerians
and his commitment to
improving the lot of the
people, particularly in his local
community.
“The President prays that
Almighty God will continue to
guide, guard and sustain Engr.
Kupolokun with more years of
abounding health, success and
personal fulfilment.” Source: http://punchng.com/buhari-congratulates-ex-nnpc-boss-kupolokun-at-70/ |
OLUSOLA FABIYI writes about the return of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to the Peoples Democratic Party, three years after his second exit and the quest by the party to elect new leaders On September 22, 2014, in Lagos, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, like some other disgruntled members of the Peoples Democratic Party, that left the then-ruling party for the newly-formed All Progressives Congress, tried to justify his decision to leave the party he claimed he and others had jointly formed. The burden was on him to assure his loyalists that his days of defections were finally over. His desire to join the APC was to be the party’s presidential candidate. He thought that would be realistic. This could be the reason why he said that, apart from himself, he knew that other defectors would never leave the now ruling party. On that day, he had said, “I am not aware of anyone contesting (for Presidency) that wants to give up on the APC. I know Rabiu (Kwankwaso) will not do so; Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) is not going to do that. As for me, as far as I am concerned, the APC is my final bus stop.” Hardly had he uttered the statement than the then- Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, reacted. He had said “Atiku has been on this voyage before and returned. This time too, he will definitely come back and we shall welcome him back.” Few days ago, the word of Secondus became prophetic as the Waziri Adamawa once again returned to the party he had vilified and condemned. His coming was well-timed. Having realised that it would be difficult for him to get the presidential ticket of the APC for the 2019 election, Atiku believed he needed to be a card-carrying member of the PDP early in order to have a say in who leads the former ruling party. The leadership of the party matters to the 2019 ambitions of any serious politician. He must have calculated his return very well, so that he is not made to be irrelevant like he has experienced in the past. The former VP had left the PDP before the 2007 elections to contest the Presidency under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria against the late President, Alhaji Umaru Yar’Adua. He was roundly defeated at the poll. After giving some thoughts to his political future, he returned to the PDP. On August 15, 2010, Atiku had invited his political followers to the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja. The stage was set and well-lit. Dressed mostly in the colours of the PDP, the hall was full to capacity as the master of ceremony announced the coming of Atiku. The audience clapped and Atiku, dressed in well-starched guinea brocade, emerged from one of the guarded doors. Unfortunately, he fell on his way to the stage as he missed his steps. Political analysts then guessed that his falling was a bad sign for his ambition. They were probably right. Atiku failed to clinch the party’s presidential ticket as he was defeated by former President Goodluck Jonathan. It was like a triumphant entry when like the biblical prodigal son, Atiku returned to the PDP last Tuesday. Followed by a large crowd and some praise singers, Atiku raised his fist to acknowledge their greetings as he made his way into the office of the Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi. Surrounded by the party leaders, Atiku couldn’t hide his joy as he was welcomed back to the party he claimed to be one of its founding fathers. He paid glowing tribute to those who held sway while he was in other political parties. Facing the crowd, he said, “I like to thank you very much indeed for this privilege and opportunity granted me to do so, realising that this is a very busy time for you. All what I have come to do today is to come and show my face. “Many people have read in the media that I have returned home. This is home. Mr. Chairman, I want to congratulate you for a wonderful work, which you have been doing to redeem the image of this party to rebrand it and return it to its original form. “I want to assure you of my support and cooperation at all times, to make sure that these objectives are achieved by you and subsequently by your successors. We should remember that those of us, who founded this party, founded it on the principles of democracy, good governance, unity of this country, and the prosperity of its people. “Over the years, like any or every human organisation, it has faced its challenges, but I want to pay tribute to those who have stayed steadfast through thick and thin to see us through to this point. “Now that we have learnt our lessons, I hope that we will be guided by the lessons we have learnt. And that is to make sure that we build an all- inclusive party, where every part of this country will have a sense of belonging and sense of participation.” He appealed to other defectors who had defected to other political parties to return, saying that it was only by “that we will build a stronger, more united party that can again return to government and continue to deliver the dividends of democracy.” Atiku told the cheering crowd that the PDP governments remained the best in the history of the country since 1999. In a veiled reference to the Buhari-led administration, Atiku said that it would be difficult for any government to even achieve 50 per cent of what the PDP achieved. Not ready to give anything to chance, Atiku is said to be torn between who to support among the nine aspirants jostling for the position of the national chairman of the party. The aspirants are Prince Uche Secondus, Chief Gbenga Daniel, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, Chief Olabode George, Dr. Raymond Dokpesi and Mr. Aderemi Olusegun. However, it was gathered that the former vice president was indecisive on whether to align with the choice of the 11 governors in the party or that of some northern elements and a former military dictator, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.). While the governors are said to be queuing behind Secondus, some northern leaders are said to be behind Adeniran. The former minister of education was also said to be enjoying the support of those described as old brigades in the party, who considered themselves as ‘founding fathers.” At a scheduled meeting of some northern political leaders held in Abuja on Monday, where he was expected to appear “briefly”, Atiku decided to stay away. The organisers of the event, apparently shocked because of his refusal to be present, had to call off the meeting very late at night when they realised that he would not show up. Our correspondent gathered that Atiku had been advised not to openly identify with any of the aspirants. A member of his team, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that “doing so could affect his presidential chances in the future.” Atiku, he said, had sought the advice of his team on whether he should throw his weight behind Secondus, Adeniran or George. “We asked him to learn from other presidential aspirants who have refused to openly identify with any of the aspirants and he agreed,” the source said. Atiku was, however, said not to be swayed with the arguments by his aides and followers. That was why he was said to have rushed to Minna, Niger State on Thursday, where he met Babangida. The failed presidential aspirant, who annulled the June 12, 1993, considered to be the freest in the history of the country, was said to be one of those that had prevailed on Atiku to return to the PDP, saying that the PDP remains the best political party where he (Atiku) could realise his dream of leading Nigeria. He was said to have been unhappy with the outcome of the closed-door meeting he had with the “self-styled evil genius”. As Atiku has not rested since he returned to the party, so also are others who he met in the party and who have presidential ambitions. For example, a former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, is said to have aligned with the governors on who to support for the office of the national chairman. It was also gathered that a former Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, who had written personal letters to members of the party and the 11 governors, had retracted his steps on his insistence that the South-West should produce the national chairman. He is said to be moderate in his support for anyone, especially those to be “owners of the party today.” The presidential aspirants are, however, said to have resolved that they will not sit by while Atiku is being celebrated by the party. This was why the attention of the national leadership of the party was called to the provision of the constitution of the status of returnees to the party. It was said that this was the reason that Atiku was told that he would only speak at the party’s national convention and would not be eligible to vote. The party said it took the decision based on the provision of its constitution. Source: http://punchng.com/atikus-return-to-pdp-and-intrigues-ahead-of-2019/ |
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