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  • Ganduje’s wife commends minister over Kano mega empowerment programme

    Ganduje’s wife commends minister over Kano mega empowerment programme

    Former First Lady of Kano State, Prof. Hafsat Abdullahi Ganduje, has commended the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, for launching the Kano Mega Empowerment Programme.

    She described the initiative as a practical and sustainable effort aimed at addressing the economic needs of women and vulnerable citizens.

    Speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the unveiling of the programme, Prof. Ganduje praised Mahmoud’s foresight, noting that the initiative reflected the empowerment ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    “The programme exemplifies empowerment that is people-focused and designed to combat poverty, strengthen families and promote social stability,” she said.

    Prof. Ganduje also used the occasion to call for peace among political leaders in the state. She urged former governors Abdullahi Ganduje and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to set aside their differences in the interest of Kano.

    She appealed to both leaders to support the incumbent governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, in the overall interest of the state.

    She expressed satisfaction that the programme targeted APC women leaders alongside other vulnerable groups, noting that it would improve livelihoods and strengthen grassroots engagement.

    Prof. Ganduje congratulated the minister and other partners involved in the initiative, stating that responsive leadership combined with empathy could positively impact lives.

    Also speaking, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, said the FCT Minister of State had demonstrated commitment to people-focused policies, in line with the human capital development priorities of President Bola Tinubu.

    She urged beneficiaries to make proper use of the items provided to enhance their self-reliance and support their families.

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    On behalf of the beneficiaries, the APC women leader in the state, Hajiya Fatima Dala, thanked the minister for the initiative, commending what she described as a transparent process that ensured the support reached the intended recipients.

    “We have had ministers from Kano State, but we have never seen such an empowerment programme in the history of Kano State.

    “The Minister has demonstrated concern for women and the vulnerable by ensuring that only those who deserve these items actually benefit from it.

    “I urge other beneficiaries to please make good use of these items to be self-reliant. Let me also use this opportunity to call on other politicians to emulate the minister by empowering more women because we have the bulk vote”.

    Empowerment items distributed include cars, motorcycles, fertilizers, rice, and sewing machines.

    Others include tricycles, wheel chairs, spaghetti making machines, grinding machines, and financial empowerment.

  • No external influence in our Ondo victory, says Ganduje

    No external influence in our Ondo victory, says Ganduje

    The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has maintained that the victory recorded by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Ondo State governorship election was not influenced by the presidency or any other external influence.

    He made the declaration while receiving Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami, at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja yesterday, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) gave the duo their certificates of return.

    Ondo State APC Chairman Ade Adetimehin also said last Saturday’s victory of the party had finally nailed the political coffin of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

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    Elated Ganduje said the landslide victory recorded by the party in 202 out of 203 wards in the state spoke volume of the level of acceptability of the party in the state.

    According to Ganduje, “there is no subterranean support from any quarter. No external influence from the government, the presidency or any other external force. The election is not the effort of the elite alone. It is not the effort of the middle class alone; it is the effort of also the grassroots.

    “This must be an issue that was embraced by all. You enjoyed the support of the electorate in the state. We have to congratulate you on this landslide victory. I know Ondo people are progressives, which was why they will cooperate with you,” Ganduje said.

    He said Aiyedatiwa’s victory would not have been made possible, but for the eventual unity of purpose and harmonious relationship among party chieftains in the state.

    The chairman, who then expressed optimism that the party would sustain its winning streak after the end of Aiyedatiwa’s tenure in office, advised the governor to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor, the late Rotimi Akeredolu.

    He also enjoined Aiyedatiwa to ensure even spread of developmental projects and avoid falling into the trap of abandonment of projects in the state.

    Expressing gratitude to the party leadership and the electorate in the state for his victory at the polls, Governor Aiyedatiwa told the people of his state that his victory had placed a burden of service on him.

    Adducing the victory recorded by the APC in Ondo and Edo states to Ganduje’s track record of mobilisation, strategic planning as a politician of repute in the country, the governor said the party was set to win in Osun State.

  • Ganduje affirms APC UK, says party committed to progress

    Ganduje affirms APC UK, says party committed to progress

    The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has affirmed the leadership of the United Kingdom chapter of the party under the leadership of Hon. Tunde Doherty. 

    He said the team remains the authentic representative of the APC in UK committed to the progress of the party in the diaspora.

    Ganduje’s assertion came in the wake of the rumours making the rounds that the diaspora chapters of APC had not been recognised in the party’s constitution.

    Speaking at the meeting with members of the APC UK executives, Ganduje said the only authentic APC’s representatives in the UK and the broader diaspora is the one under Doherty, insisting that no amount of blackmail or information can undermine the choice of the national leadership of the party.

    He congratulated the newly elected members of the APC UK executive on the successful completion of the party congress supervised by the National Secretary of the party, Senator Dr. Ajibola Basiru, underscoring the national party’s support.

    He commended the calibre of the people elected as members of the APC UK executive, describing them as serious and dedicated leaders that align with the party’s vision and committed to the progress of the party.

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    The APC national chairman also gave the assurances that APC UK leadership will be given the best opportunity to participate in both the party and the government engagements, even as he reaffirmed the importance of their respective contributions to the progress of the party.

    “This is the authentic representative of the APC UK. I know that you are all committed to the progress of our party and I want to assure you all of the support of the national leadership of our party.

    “We have records of the successful congress held under the supervision of the national Secretary of our party.

    “The success recorded at the congress was a testimony of your commitment to party progress and we all know that it is a new dawn in the trajectory of the APC UK.

    “It is not impossible to see some people challenging the legality and authenticity of the new exco, but let me assure you that litigation is a normal aspect of political processes, therefore, you must remain focused on your mission to promote the ideology of our party in the UK”.

    Doherty expressed appreciation to the national leadership of the party, saying the APC under Ganduje had demonstrated the best pattern of leadership that is devoid of rancour and political wranglings. He promised to be the good ambassador of the APC in the UK and also commit to the progress of the party.

    “With this new development, it is no doubt that the recognition from the National Chairman of our party has strengthened the role of the APC UK Chapter in promoting the party’s values within the diaspora, while reinforcing their position as the legitimate APC representative abroad,” Doherty said.

    No fewer than 20 members of the APC UK were present at the meeting held with the national leadership of the APC at the Secretariat in Abuja.

  • Court to hear pending applications against Ganduje, seven others

    Court to hear pending applications against Ganduje, seven others

    A Kano State High Court on Wednesday, fixed Nov. 20, for hearing in pending applications in the ongoing case of alleged bribery and misappropriation against the National Chairman All Progressive Congress(APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje and seven others.

    NAN reports that the state government instituted an eight-count charge bordering on bribery allegations, Misappropriation and division of public funds running into billions of Niara against Ganduje, alongside his wife, Hafsat Umar.

    Others are Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash properties Limited,Safari Textiles Limited and Lasage General Enterprises Limited.

    When the case came up for hearing of the 6th defendant preliminary objection, counsel to the state , Mr Adeola Adedipe, SAN, told the court that he was not ready to proceed.

    “My lord we have filed our counter affidavit and one of our witnesses is hear before the court all the way from Lagos State”

    Counsel to Ganduje, how wife and Umar, Mr Offiong Offiong, SAN, told the court that he has not served the preliminary objection and the plaintiff’s counter affidavit.

    ”My lord we are not ready. We are asking for another date to move the application”

    Counsel to the 3rd and 7th defendant, Mr Taye Falola, informed the court that he was yet to be served the applications and Counter affidavit.

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    “We filed our preliminary objection on motion on notice dated and filed Oct.10, 2024. We humbly apply for another date for hearing”

    Counsel to the 6th respondent, Mr Nureini Jimoh, SAN, told the court that he filed a notice of preliminary objection dated July 9.

    ” We are ready to proceed and move the application”

    Counsel to the 5th and 8th defendant, Abdul Adamu SAN, and Mr Faruk Asekome, said they have not been served with the preliminary objection as well as counter affidavit.

    “We equally filed our notice of preliminary objection dated Oct.17 and filed Oct.18.

    “My lord we are also asking for another date”

    Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu, said service of processes is very important and over ruled the plaintiff’s application.

    Adamu-Aliyu adjourned the matter until Nov.20, for hearing of all pending applications.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the court had on July 11,

    insisted that the trial of the defendants must continue even in their absence.(NAN)

  • Ganduje, APC governors rally support for Aiyedatiwa

    Ganduje, APC governors rally support for Aiyedatiwa

    The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje and governors elected on the party’s platform have appealed to aggrieved members of the Ondo State chapter to work for the success of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in next month’s governorship election.

    Among the aggrieved members were governorship aspirants who contested the APC primary against the governor. Ganduje said victory at the polls was a task for all party members.

    He appealed to them to work together to achieve victory. He said: “Our mission is to give you assurance that our party is solidly behind you; that the party at the national level is behind you. We are here to give you hope, to encourage you, to make you feel that this election is a task that must be done.

    “We are so encouraged that there is unity in this party, especially when you invited all aspirants, there is no victor no vanquish in the primary. This is a win-win situation. This is a big achievement.

    “I’m expecting 90 per cent victory in this election. Make sure that you know those who are supposed to vote in your units.  You must be involved in the house-to-house campaign. We are strategizing, we must have 100 per cent states of the Southwest, beginning from Ondo State.”

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    Lagos State Governor and Coordinator of the APC in the Southwest, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu called for unity among members. He said: “The Southwest APC leaders meeting, which took place today was successful and we are happy. We are here to thank you. All of you are critical to the election of November 16.

    “The future is bright for Ondo State. We must agree. We can’t get any leadership support other than this. For me, it is to congratulate all of us. I am happy for the turnout. If we come together, we will win. We beg all of you to support our candidate. We must get more than 85 per cent of the votes.”

  • APC chairmanship: Court to hear suit against Ganduje June 13

    APC chairmanship: Court to hear suit against Ganduje June 13

    • Parties ordered to file relevant papers

    A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled hearing for June 13 in the suit seeking to sack the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje.

    Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date yesterday when the court realised that all parties in the case had not filed all required documents for the hearing of the case.

    The suit was filed by the North Central APC Forum, led by Saleh Zazzaga.

    At the mention of the case yesterday, lawyer to the plaintiff, Ayuba Abdul, announced that the court was to hear the plaintiff’s motion ex parte for substituted service of the originating processes on Ganduje (first defendant).

    The lawyer said he was surprised that Ganduje’s lawyer was in court even though he had not been properly served with the court documents.

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    He said all efforts made by the court’s bailiff to serve the APC Chairman were unsuccessful.

    Justice Ekwo asked Ganduje’s lawyer, Sunusi Musa (SAN), if he was ready to receive the documents on behalf of his client.

    Sunusi agreed to accept the documents on behalf of his client, but Abdul said the documents were with the court’s bailiff.

    Abdul acknowledged the receipt of a counter-affidavit and notice of preliminary objection filed by the APC (the second defendant).

    Justice Ekwo adjourned till June 13 for hearing of the substantive suit along with the preliminary objection.

    The judge ordered the parties to file and respond to all applications in the suit before the next adjourned date.

    He directed that hearing notice be issued on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    The plaintiff is praying the court to, among others, restrain Ganduje from further parading himself as the national chairman of the APC.

    It is also praying the court to issue an order directing the INEC not to recognise all actions taken by the APC, including congresses, primaries and nominations, since Ganduje became its national chairman on August 3, last year.

    The plaintiff is contending that Ganduje is occupying the office of the APC national chairman illegally, not being from a state in the Northcentral.

    The plaintiff argued that the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the APC breached the party’s constitution when it appointed Ganduje, from Kano State in the Northwest, to replace Senator Abdullahi Adamu from Nasarawa State in the Northcentral.

    It also argued that Ganduje’s appointment to replace Abdullahi was contrary to Article 31.5(1) f of the APC constitution and ultra vires the powers of the party’s NEC.

    The plaintiff added that by the true interpretation of Article 31.5(1) of the APC Constitution 2013 (as amended), the party is bound to comply with the procedure for the replacement of an officer in the event of a vacancy and ought to appoint a member from Nasarawa State in the Northcentral into the office of the national chairman of the party.

    Listed as defendants in the suit filed for the plaintiff’s lawyer, Ayuba Abdul, are Ganduje, the APC, and INEC.

  • 11 Kano district heads defy Ganduje’s directives on Hawan Daushe

    11 district heads whose territories fall under the new emirates created by Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Monday evening participated in the Kano Hawan Daushe.

    Their participation was in defiance of an order by the governor to the effect that they should observe the festival in their newly created emirates.

    Ganduje’s directive was issued in response to an order by Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II inviting District Heads from all 44 local governments in Kano to attend the Hawan Daushe in Kano city.

    A statement by his Chief Press Secretary Abba Anwar  directed the district heads not to obey Emir Sanusi’s invitation.

    The statement further ordered only district heads under the jurisdiction of the Kano Emirate should attend the Hawan Daushe at Kano while district heads in the four new emirates created by the Ganduje administration should attend the Durbar at their respective emirate capitals.

    But the district heads were in Kano on Monday for the festival.

    Those who attended include Madakin Kano Yusuf Nabahani of Dawakin Tofa, Dan Amar Aliyu Harizimi Umar of Doguwa, Dokaji Muhammadu Aliyu of Garko, Makama Sarki Ibrahim of Wudil, Sarkin Fulanin Ja’idinawa Buhari Muhammad of Garun Malam, and Barde Idris Bayero of Bichi.

    Others were Sarkin Bai Mukhtar Adnan of Danbatta, Yarima Lamido Abubakar of Takai, Dan Isa Kabiru Hashim of Warawa, Dan Madami Ibrahim Hamza Bayero of Kiru, and Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta Bello Abubakar of Gabasawa.

    The district heads’ defiance is in continuation of the running battle between Ganduje and Emir Sanusi II.

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    The Ganduje administration is accusing the Emir of supporting its political opponents, an allegation the monarch has always denied.

    Ganduje had attempted deposing the Emir but some influential citizens had intervened to stop the move.

    In May 2019, Ganduje split the Kano Emirate into five kingdoms and appointed four first -class emirs for the the new emirates.

    34 local government areas were excised from the Kano Emirate, leaving only Kano Municipal, Dala, Tarauni, Nassarawa, Fagge, Dala, Kumbotso, Ungoggo, Dawakin Kudu and Minjibir under the jurisdiction of Emir Sanusi II.

    Emir of Rano, Tafida Abubakar also heads 10 local governments – Rano, Bunkure, Kibiya, Takai, Sumaila, Kura, Doguwa, Tudun Wada, Kiru, and Bebeji.

    Bichi Emirate headed by Emir Aminu Ado Bayero has nine local governments – Bichi, Bagwai, Shanono, Tsanyawa, Kunchi, Makoda, Danbatta, Dawakin Tofa, and Tofa.

    Gaya Emirate under Emir Ibrahim Abdulkadir comprises of eight local governments – Gaya, Ajingi, Albasu, Wudil, Garko, Warawa, Gezawa, and Gabasawa.

    Karaye Emirate led by Emir Ibrahim Abubakar II has seven local governments – Karaye, Rogo, Gwarzo, Kabo, Rimin Gado, Madobi, and On Saturday, the Emir of Gaya, Ibrahim Abdulkadir, suspended Sarki Ibrahim (District head of Wudil), Bello Abubakar (District Head of Gabasawa), Kabiru Hashim (District Head of Warawa), Yusuf Bayero (District Head of Dawakinkudu) and Muhammad Aliyu (District Head of Garko) for allegedly disobeying a series of directives by the emirate council. Malam.

    Last Saturday, the Emir of Gaya, Ibrahim Abdulkadir, suspended Sarki Ibrahim (District head of Wudil), Bello Abubakar (District Head of Gabasawa), Kabiru Hashim (District Head of Warawa), Yusuf Bayero (District Head of Dawakin Kudu) and Muhammad Aliyu (District Head of Garko) for allegedly disobeying a series of directives by the emirate council.

     

  • Ganduje releases 200 inmates at Sallah

    As part of his unique way of celebrating Sallah festivity through making special visits to Prisons, Children Remand Homes and VVF Centre in the state, Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has facilitated the release of 200 inmates from 10 prisons as part of prerogative of mercy programme.

    It makes of those released under his administration to 2,717.

    After Eid-Prayer with the Emir of Kano, His Highness, Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Governor went round a few places, including the Kano Central Prison as his tradition.

    He stated he was at the prison to facilitate the release of some of the inmates, after advising them to be of good character during and after their jail terms.

    According to him: “Some of you are released because of old ages, some because of illness and some of you are released after paying the fines put on their shoulders by different courts. After we paid on their behalf, they can now go and rejoice with their families during this Sallah festive period.

    “After our Prerogative of Mercy Committee went thoroughly through court records of some of you, we found out it could be good and encouraging if we could pay and pardon some of you. This is what we have been doing since our coming as a government.”

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    Comptroller of Prison, Kano, Magaji Ahmad Abdullahi, commended the governor for his immense contribution in beautifying and helping all the prisons in the state.

    While acknowledging five cattle and bags of rice sent to Central prison for the Sallah celebration for the inmates, the Comptroller said: “Since when your Committee on Prerogative of Mercy started discharging its responsibilities 2,517 inmates have so far been released. With another round of 200 inmates today, we are talking of 2,717 inmates in all. We are all thankful for that Sir.”

    All the released inmates were given N5,000 as fare to their respective residences.

    At the VVF Hostel  Kwali, Ganduje promised to put in place a modest skills acquisition centre to help victims become self-reliant after being discharged.

    The Hostel, according to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare,  Auwalu Umar Sanda, treated 825 female victims of VVF, from January .

     

  • I will unveil my cabinet soon, says Ganduje

    Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje on Monday promised to announce his long-awaited cabinet soon.

    Ganduje spoke while receiving the 2019 AITEO Federation Cup won by Kano Pillars Football club at the Government House.

    According to him: ”Very soon, we shall appoint members of our Cabinet and appoint a Commissioner, as I assure you that a Youth Commissioner will be part of the Cabinet that will be able to take the Youths to a greater height and we  shall continue to promote sporting activities in the State.”

    Going down memory lane, Ganduje noted the prestigious AITEO Federation Cup, popularly known as National  Challenge cup, was won by Kano State in (1953), 63 years later.

    ”The composition of Kano Pillars is a bunch of young men with determination and stamina as well as committed to win the cup for Kano and Nigeria.

    “As such, there is no doubt that this cup has been won by the best team in the country.’

    ”We appreciate your efforts, we like you, we have taken note of the unprecedented stamina you exhibited in Kaduna, during your match against Niger Tornadoes of Mina coupled with your coordination, which I witnessed myself, alongside my Deputy.

    “I saw what happened, I saw your stamina and determination, and at the end of the day, you were able to lift the cup.”

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    He stated arrangement is already in top gear to organise a big reception to honour the players and the coaching crew.

    “We will unveil the package we have for you, as a reward for this important victory where we shall appreciate and tell you what we have for you.

    ”We shall present the two players that won the cup in 1953 and these two players, we shall appreciate, recognise and honour to enable them have the opportunity to talk to you in the public.”

  • Presidency raises four-man team to broker peace between Sanusi, Ganduje

    The Presidency has raised a four-man committee to broker peace between Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi both of whom have been locked in a cold war.

    The governor and the emir were invited to Abuja on Friday for talks which sources said on Saturday may halt the deposition processes already initiated by the Kano State Government.

    The peace team is headed by Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State.

    Other members of the committee are Governors Abubakar Sani Bello (Niger),  Abubakar Atiku Bagudu  (Kebbi) and Muhammad Badaru Abubakar (Jigawa).

    The Office of the Chief of Staff to the President is coordinating the activities of the committee, The Nation learnt last night.

    But the team may have to harmonize its report with that of a similar intervention committee put together by a business mogul, Aliko Dangote.

    A top source said: “Let   me say to you that the presidency had intervened when the state government wanted to remove the Emir about a year ago.

    “When this investigation and deposition processes were initiated about a year ago, the governor informed the presidency. The four-man committee was sent by the government to prevail on Ganduje to drop the idea.

    “He was persuaded to drop the idea while other issues were being looked at for reconciliation.

    “But when the governor revived the processes this time around, he did not inform the presidency. The same committee was however sent but Ganduje refused to be seen until the parliament had passed the law creating more Emirates in the state.

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    “This time around that he wanted to do it, the presidency was not informed because he did not want to be stopped. When he went ahead and signed the order, there was a court order stopping the governor. But he said he did not get the order.”

    Another source said the presidency opted to intervene because of the “grave security implications” of a breakdown of law and order in the state.

    “So far, the government wants the state government to respect the order of the court which asked all the parties to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the application.

    “The presidency may therefore halt the deposition processes to allow for an amicable resolution of all issues.

    “The committee raised by the presidency has been meeting with all the stakeholders in Abuja to  look at the issues and the terms for peace in Kano.

    “A pending report by another group of Aliko Dangote might also be integrated into the committee’s findings and recommendations on the way forward.

    “The challenges at hand are alleged disrespect for the governor  by the Emir;  the creation of new Emirates by the State House of Assembly; alleged mismanagement of over N3b by the Emir, query issued by the state government, and likely deposition of Sanusi.

    “The committee is expected to consider all these matters and recommend ways out. We want a win-win situation for all parties.”

    Governor Ganduje and Emir Sanusi were said to have exchanged pleasantries at Friday’s meeting just as they did at the Eid grounds, Kano on Tuesday.

    The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Abba Anwar, said: “As the two leaders met, they congratulated each other for the successful completion of the Ramadan Fast and the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

    “Both leaders spoke and urged all Muslims to continue with the good teachings and spirit of the Fasting period of the Month of Ramadan.

    “Emir Sanusi seized the opportunity to congratulate Gov. Ganduje for the victory in his second term in office. He also wished the governor successful tenure in office.

    “For healthier relationship between the two institutions of government and Kano Emirate Council, the dialogues will continue.”

    Contacted by phone last night, Anwar said:”what I can confirm is that the dialogue continues, so we should wait for its conclusion.”