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  • Dapchi: FG’s delegation visits Gaidam, assures on abducted girls’ return

    Dapchi: FG’s delegation visits Gaidam, assures on abducted girls’ return

    For the third time in one week, a Federal government delegation visited Yobe to sympathise with the state governor, Ibrahim Gaidam, over the abduction of some girls at Government Girls’ Science Technical College, Dapchi.

    Those on the delegation that visited the state on Tuesday were the National Security Adviser (NSA), Gen. Muhammad Babagana Munguno (retd) and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique  Abubakar.

    They met the governor and other stakeholders to discuss the progress report on the missing girls.

    According to the NSA, their visit was in solidarity with government and people of Yobe State.

    He said: “We identified with the current situation the people of Yobe State find themselves.  I have a goodwill message from President Muhammadu Buhari to commiserate with you though federal government delegations had come.

    “It is the primary responsibility that rest not only on the President’s shoulder but on mine and all my colleagues who are here.

    “So far within the last few days activities have been structured by meeting the President to discuss the situation.  The Theatre Command has started working hard on the search 24 hours non- stop.  The Nigerian Air Force has deployed 20 aircrafts to Maiduguri and eight others are on their way.  So far 200 hours have been spent searching for the missing girls.”

    He assured that the federal government would not relent in deploying all resources to ensure that the girls are rescued safe and alive, adding that measures will equally be put in place  to forestall any reoccurrence of such incident.

    Governor Gaidam said he is energized by the seriousness demonstrated by the federal government on the matter.

    “This visit being the third by the federal government has energized and served as motivating factor. This is aimed at ensuring that the missing school girls are returned to their parents in good health,” Gaidam said.

  • NIS sensitises foreigners on need to steer clear voter registration

    NIS sensitises foreigners on need to steer clear voter registration

    The Adamawa Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced sensitisation of foreign nationals in the state against participating in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration ( CVR ).

    The Deputy Controller of Immigration in charge of Border Management, Mr Bappa Idris, disclosed this on Friday at a stakeholder meeting organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Yola.

    Idris said that the command had embarked on enlightening of the foreign nationals through their leaders on the need to steer clear the exercise.

    “We made it clear to them that this is a Nigerian affair and it’s a serious offence for them to participate in it.

    “We also intend to intensify border patrol a week to the election date to check cross-border movement,” Idris said.

    He solicited for public support to the service and other security agencies to ensure a hitch-free election.

    The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Kassim Gaidam, said so far a total of 154, 791 people had been registered in the state.

    “This figure is, however, is subject to purging and the reduplication process which will bring the figure down.

    “INEC will conduct further display to enable those with challenges in their registration to take measures and become eligible voters,” Gaidam said.

    NAN

  • Gaidam presents N92.182b budget for 2018

    Gaidam presents N92.182b budget for 2018

    Yobe State Governor Ibrahim Gaidam has presented a budget of N92,182,336,000 for the 2018 fiscal year to the National Assembly.

    The “Budget of Consolidation and Socio- Economic Rejuvenation”, Gaidam said, is targeted at meeting the yearnings and aspirations of the people, as well as to ”concretise the government’s efforts at uplifting the standard and condition of living of the people.”

    The governor explained that the budget is built on the vision and mission contained in Yobe State Socio-Economic Reform Agenda (YOSERA).

    The governor said the budget will be funded from the Treasury Opening Balance, Internally Generated Revenue, Statutory Allocation, Value Added Tax (VAT), Ecological Fund, Excess Crude Oil/Exchange Rate Differential, among others.

    He added that N47,447,905, representing 51.5 per cent will be spent on recurrent expenditure while N44,734,431, representing 48.5 per cent will be spent on expenditure.

  • Who succeeds Gaidam in Yobe?

    Who succeeds Gaidam in Yobe?

    Ahead of 2019 general elections, stakeholders and politicians have returned to the drawing board in Yobe State. Correspondent Duke Joel examines the factors that shape the primary and governorship elections in the Northeast state.

    The succession race is gathering momentum in Yobe State. The questions is: Who succeeds Gov Ibrahim Gaidam? Major political leaders and other stakeholders  have been strategising on how to capture power in the Northeast State. The state wants a credible and competent politician to succeeed the governor. Also, Gaidam will not be insensitive to the nature, personality and tendency of his successor.

    According to observers, the governor has  raised the bar for whoever will be stepping into his shoes. Thus, his successor should possess the polical clout.

    Having established a solid developmental foundation for the state, the people are of the opinion that Yobe State needs someone who will not fall short of what they have but, rise above the where the state is.

    The governor at different public gatherings said those planning to succeed him with the intention of siphoning the resources of the state will not have a chance as long as he lives.

    He said as a product of God’s divine work, that it is only God who gives power to whom He wishes. “But, I want to assure you that I will hand over Yobe State to a credible successor who would continue with the good work we have started, not drunkards and Indian hemp smokers that would lead our great party and people of Yobe State astray.”

    The Nation gathered that the lobbying the espcially by close friends and political jobbers, has made the governor to tighten up. Gaidam  wants to be sure of those who are on the same political page with him.

    It was learnt that the lobby had increased the governor’s fear on succession, since it looks as if everybody is pretending, waiting to be anointed before they reveal their real personality, a close associate of  the governor said.

    Despite the lobby, the goveror is not in a hurry to endorse any of those who are sheming to take his job. Sources said even his closest political associates cannot really beat their chest on the person who will receive the governors blessings.

    There are speculations that Gaidam may surprice the people by anointing Deputy Governor Abubakar Aliyu, who some stakeholders are equally pushing for the job.

    Those pushing for Aliyu believe that his loyalty to the governor is unquestionable and that he will protect Gaidam’s interest. It is said he will consolidate on his boss, blue print.

    An All Progressives Congress (APC)  chieftain, who want to remain unanimous, said  the party will support the governor’s choice  in 2019.

    He said if the governor announces his deputy as his choice, the people will support him.  He added that the choice of Aliyu will stabilise the transition programme in the state by carrying forward the good works of Gaidam.

    But, other are not too comfotable with the arrangement, noting that it is undemocatic. They are of the opinion that other chieftains who are well endowed to steer the ship of state abound.

    They wonder why Gaidem would handover to the brother of his former boss, the late Mamman Ali. They said the race should be thrown open and whoever wins during the primary is good to lead the state.

    “Are they the only families in Yobe? Is it a game of relay race? How can the two families be exchanging leadership baton as if there are no other families qualified to occupy that position  in the state?”, they queried.

    The supporters of the deputy governor are saying that, if Gaidam decides to anoint him, it will be one big gesture, not just to the Ali family, but the entire Yobe South geo-political zone. They opined that it would make up for the zone, which period was truncated,  following the demise of  Ali.

    Hon. Sidi Yakubu Karasuwa, two-time Director-General of Gaidam Campaign Organisation, a former Commissioner and member representing, Nguru, Yusufari,Karasuwa and Machina Constituency in the House of Representative had indicated interest to govern the state.

    Those who have not opened up have recruited some people to campaign underground for them, sell their ambition and gaug their popularity on the social media.

    Despite the intruges playing out, many want Gaidem play a major role. It has been observed that Yobe State had not collapsed notwitstanding the plague of insurgency. The state had been hit in the the last six year in  the last tenure of the governor.

    The governor made tremendous inroad in his efforts to raising  the standard of living of the people through his extraordinary developmental programmes and policies.

    His infrastructural revolution, healthcare delivery, education, roads, youth empowerment are the key sectors that have been effectively transformed in Yobe State put him in effective position to decide who succeeds him.

    Gaidam has received commendations and awards of excellence from individuals and cooperate organisations for his good works and the prudent management of resources which has made the state stand out during the recession period in the country without owing workers salaries.

    Sources said those waiting for Gaidam’s nod include Commissioner of Works, Lawan Shettima(Yobe East) Head of Service and Gaidam’s immediate past  Chief of Staff, Salleh Abubakar(Yobe North), Speaker of Yobe State House of Assembly, Adamu Dala Dogo(Yobe North), Senate Leader Sen. Ahmed Lawan(Yobe North), a former Commissioner Mohammed Saleh (Yobe North),  who defected from the PDP, Hon. Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim, Minister of States Foreign Affairs(Yobe East), Mohammed Bomoi (Yobe South).

    As the clock ticks to 2019, the people are  eagerly awaiting to see how Gaidam will break his silence and make the all-important announcement. At the moment, political activities in the state are stifled largely due to the silence of the governor. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in complete disarray with no clear candidate, apart from its veteran governorship candidate Adamu Maina Waziri, who is likely to  vye for the position in 2019.

  • Yobe urges FG to develop proposed 5,000-hectare grazing reserve

    Yobe urges FG to develop proposed 5,000-hectare grazing reserve

    The Yobe Government on Tuesday appealed to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to develop 5,000 hectares of land it received from the state to establish the proposed grazing reserve.

    Dr Mustapha Gaidam, the Manager of Yobe Pilot Development Programme, made the call in an interview in Damaturu.

    He said that Yobe Government donated 5,000 hectares of land to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to enhance the implementation of its cattle ranch programme.

    “The Yobe Government provided Federal Ministry of Agriculture with 2,500 hectares of land at Jakusko/Nazari in Jakusko Local Government Area and another 2,500 hectares at Gumsa in Nguru for the development of the grazing reserve.

    “Yobe State has 28 grazing reserves, out of which 16 have been gazetted,” he said.

    Besides, Gaidam said that the state government had demarcated 1,560 kilometres of cattle routes from 2007 to date.

    “The state government has also constructed water facilities along the cattle routes to curb cattle encroachment into farmlands in search of water.

    “Government has, within the same period of time, vaccinated over six million herds of cattle, goats, sheep and dogs against trans-boundary animal diseases and rabies.

    “It has become a deliberate policy of this administration to maintain healthy animals for public consumption.

    “When a country, state or society has healthy animals; the animals produce healthy meat and milk and this, in turn, translates into healthy human population,” he said.

    NAN

  • Gaidam: I will leave Yobe for a credible successor

    Gaidam: I will leave Yobe for a credible successor

    Yobe State Governor Ibrahim Gaidam has re-echoed his resolve to produce a credible successor.

    The governor, who spoke in Damaturu, at the defection party of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), vowed to ensure that he is succeeded by a responsible person.

    “God gives power to whoever he wishes, but I assure you we will handover to credible successors who would continue with the good work we have started, not drunkards and smokers who would lead our party and people astray,” Gaidam said.

    Some chieftains of the PDP, including a former Minister of State Foreign Affairs, Jibril Maigeri, former commissioners Mohammed Saleh and Sani Choromari, last week defected to the APC, citing Governor Gaidam’s openness and commitment to moving the state forward as reasons for joining the party.

    Governor Gaidam, who described their return to APC as “home coming and a journey to where they rightly belong”, urged them to work hard to achieve the party’s ideals.

    His words: “Based on the achievements which our administration has recorded since its inception in 2009, it is clear that the APC is the only party that could emancipate the common man from the clutches of deprivation, poverty, insecurity, marginalisation and injustice.

    “The country has witnessed nothing but misrule, deterioration of living condition, diminishing power supply, crises in supply of petroleum products, corruption, unemployment, insecurity, insurgency and militancy.

    “I am glad to state, without fear of contradiction, that all these are now being effectively and efficiently addressed.”

    Gaidam promised to keep to his campaign promises till his last day in office, and even called on political officer holders to justify the people’s confidence in them.

  • Gaidam, Nafdac to fight fake drugs

    The war against fake drugs has   received a boost in Yobe State, with Governor Ibrahim Gaidam directing the  Commissioner for Land to provide land for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to build its offices.

    He asked the Head of Service to provide office accommodation for the agency in the two senatorial districts to reduce the logistic challenges  facing NAFDAC.

    Gaidam, who promised to provide a vehicle to the agency to assist it in patrolling the state, said the donations were in demonstration of  the government’s commitment to assisting NAFDAC to rid the state  of drug misuse and poor handling of pesticides and agro-chemicals.

    He made the donations during a visit by the NAFDAC’s Acting Director-General, Mrs. Yetunde Oni, in his office.

    Mrs Oni was on the visit to inform the governor of the agency’s campaign on “Rational use of controlled medicines, safe handling of chemicals and responsible use of pesticides and agricultural chemicals” in the state.

    The campaign, Mrs Oni said, would empower people with the right knowledge in drug misuse and proper handling of agro-chemicals.

    While declaring the sensitisation workshop open, Gaidam described the initiative as a bold step by the NAFDAC to enlighten the public about the dangers of irrational use of drugs, pesticides and chemicals.

    He said: “This way, the public will be kept abreast of the unpleasant consequences for society if left unchecked.”

    Earlier, Mrs.  Oni, who presented the requests for land and accommodation to the governor, said the NAFDAC’s office, a warehouse and a laboratory complex would be built on the land, adding that they would enhance the performance of the agency in the state via shortening the registration and bringing the agency closer to the grassroots.

    Mrs. Oni said the enlightenment was one of the strategies deployed by NAFDAC to fight substandard and falsified medical products, unwholesome and spurious regulated products.

    “We will continue to sensitise the public on the public health implications of these substandard, falsified and unwholesome regulated products and the efforts of NAFDAC in tackling this ugly menace,” she said.

    She added that collaboration was essential to building sustainable strategies against these problems in addition to other challenges, such as drug abuse as well as misapplication of pesticides and herbicides, which have led to the rejection of these value-added agricultural products in the international market.

    According to her, the health implication caused by this challenge informed the efforts of NAFDAC to educate farmers, herders and other handlers on the appropriate and safe use of pesticides, and develop Guidelines and Standard Operating  Procedure for Chemical Regulation and Control to address emerging issues.

    She added: “Risk assessment and Field Trials of fertiliser have been introduced for effective control and management of agrochemicals.”

    Mrs. Oni implored Nigerians to continue to support NAFDAC in the fight against the proliferation of substandard and falsified medical products, unwholesome food and other substandard or spurious regulated products.

  • Gaidam, Nafdac to fight fake drugs

    The war against fake drugs has   received a boost in Yobe State, with Governor Ibrahim Gaidam directing the  Commissioner for Land to provide land for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to build its offices.

    He asked the Head of Service to provide office accommodation for the agency in the two senatorial districts to reduce the logistic challenges  facing NAFDAC.

    Gaidam, who promised to provide a vehicle to the agency to assist it in patrolling the state, said the donations were in demonstration of  the government’s commitment to assisting NAFDAC to rid the state  of drug misuse and poor handling of pesticides and agro-chemicals.

    He made the donations during a visit by the NAFDAC’s Acting Director-General, Mrs. Yetunde Oni, in his office.

    Mrs Oni was on the visit to inform the governor of the agency’s campaign on “Rational use of controlled medicines, safe handling of chemicals and responsible use of pesticides and agricultural chemicals” in the state.

    The campaign, Mrs Oni said, would empower people with the right knowledge in drug misuse and proper handling of agro-chemicals.

    While declaring the sensitisation workshop open, Gaidam described the initiative as a bold step by the NAFDAC to enlighten the public about the dangers of irrational use of drugs, pesticides and chemicals.

    He said: “This way, the public will be kept abreast of the unpleasant consequences for society if left unchecked.”

    Earlier, Mrs.  Oni, who presented the requests for land and accommodation to the governor, said the NAFDAC’s office, a warehouse and a laboratory complex would be built on the land, adding that they would enhance the performance of the agency in the state via shortening the registration and bringing the agency closer to the grassroots.

    Mrs. Oni said the enlightenment was one of the strategies deployed by NAFDAC to fight substandard and falsified medical products, unwholesome and spurious regulated products.

    “We will continue to sensitise the public on the public health implications of these substandard, falsified and unwholesome regulated products and the efforts of NAFDAC in tackling this ugly menace,” she said.

    She added that collaboration was essential to building sustainable strategies against these problems in addition to other challenges, such as drug abuse as well as misapplication of pesticides and herbicides, which have led to the rejection of these value-added agricultural products in the international market.

    According to her, the health implication caused by this challenge informed the efforts of NAFDAC to educate farmers, herders and other handlers on the appropriate and safe use of pesticides, and develop Guidelines and Standard Operating  Procedure for Chemical Regulation and Control to address emerging issues.

    She added: “Risk assessment and Field Trials of fertiliser have been introduced for effective control and management of agrochemicals.”

    Mrs. Oni implored Nigerians to continue to support NAFDAC in the fight against the proliferation of substandard and falsified medical products, unwholesome food and other substandard or spurious regulated products.

  • Gaidam joins Nafdac to fight fake drugs

    Gaidam joins Nafdac to fight fake drugs

    The war against fake drugs has   received a boost in Yobe State, with Governor Ibrahim Gaidam directing the  Commissioner for Land to provide land for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to build its offices.

    He asked the Head of Service to provide office accommodation for the agency in the two senatorial districts to reduce the logistic challenges  facing NAFDAC.

    Gaidam, who promised to provide a vehicle to the agency to assist it in patrolling the state, said the donations were in demonstration of  the government’s commitment to assisting NAFDAC to rid the state  of drug misuse and poor handling of pesticides and agro-chemicals.

    He made the donations during a visit by the NAFDAC’s Acting Director-General, Mrs. Yetunde Oni, in his office.

    Mrs Oni was on the visit to inform the governor of the agency’s campaign on “Rational use of controlled medicines, safe handling of chemicals and responsible use of pesticides and agricultural chemicals” in the state.

    The campaign, Mrs Oni said, would empower people with the right knowledge in drug misuse and proper handling of agro-chemicals.

    While declaring the sensitisation workshop open, Gaidam described the initiative as a bold step by the NAFDAC to enlighten the public about the dangers of irrational use of drugs, pesticides and chemicals.

    He said: “This way, the public will be kept abreast of the unpleasant consequences for society if left unchecked.”

    Earlier, Mrs.  Oni, who presented the requests for land and accommodation to the governor, said the NAFDAC’s office, a warehouse and a laboratory complex would be built on the land, adding that they would enhance the performance of the agency in the state via shortening the registration and bringing the agency closer to the grassroots.

    Mrs. Oni said the enlightenment was one of the strategies deployed by NAFDAC to fight substandard and falsified medical products, unwholesome and spurious regulated products.

    “We will continue to sensitise the public on the public health implications of these substandard, falsified and unwholesome regulated products and the efforts of NAFDAC in tackling this ugly menace,” she said.

    She added that collaboration was essential to building sustainable strategies against these problems in addition to other challenges, such as drug abuse as well as misapplication of pesticides and herbicides, which have led to the rejection of these value-added agricultural products in the international market.

    According to her, the health implication caused by this challenge informed the efforts of NAFDAC to educate farmers, herders and other handlers on the appropriate and safe use of pesticides, and develop Guidelines and Standard Operating  Procedure for Chemical Regulation and Control to address emerging issues.

    She added: “Risk assessment and Field Trials of fertiliser have been introduced for effective control and management of agrochemicals.”

    Mrs. Oni implored Nigerians to continue to support NAFDAC in the fight against the proliferation of substandard and falsified medical products, unwholesome food and other substandard or spurious regulated products.

  • ‘Lawmakers are not ganging up against Gaidam’

    ‘Lawmakers are not ganging up against Gaidam’

    Hon. Sidi Karasuwa is a member of the House of Representatives from Karasuwa/Nguru/Machina/Yusufari Constituency. He was  the  Director-General of the  Ibrahim Gaidam Campaign Organisation and Commissioner of Works,  Water Resources, Animals and Fisheries. In this interview with JOEL DUKU, he debunks claims that some politicians in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)  were ganging up against Governor Ibrahim Gaidam on his plans to anoint a successor in 2019.

    why did you contest the House of Representatives election in 2015?
    My answer to your question is nothing, but to come here and represent my people, make laws that will be impactful on their lives, the state and the country in general. Other than that, my interaction with other politicians across the country will equally sharpen my political experience for the better.
    How will you assess your performance, in terms of delivering the dividends of democracy to the people?
    As I am concerned, we have been trying to make sure we achieve our purpose of being here. When you are elected to come to the House of Representatives, your major responsibility is lawmaking in terms of governance of the country, provide enabling laws to do with the country’s development generally. I will say that the present day representation at the National Assembly do not stop from only engaging lawmaking but also giving a person an added advantage to get something back to people.
    This is done through Federal Government budget to provide a lot of things to them, that is, constituency projects. I will say I am satisfied because from my coming till date, I feel I have achieved something. Once you do something good, apart from the people, you will feel proud. I have done a lot of things, in terms of representing our constituency. Some of the things I have done include providing materials to farmer to reduce hardship to increase profit and improve the livelihood of farmers. I have also provided about eight hand pumps to communities; carried out entrepreneurship training to youths so they could participate in small and medium scale loan that is provided by the Central Bank; we have just concluded the first part of the training to beneficiaries. Our intention was to start with the 200 participants, but we started with 64 as first batch to be trained. We have provided a new maternity clinic to villages, classroom construction, road, provision of rural ruminant breeding support as a way of improving the economic status of 100 women so far but the proposal was for 400 women. There are a lot of other things which we intend to do as far as the implementation is concerned.
    You were a commissioner before. Could you compare the two roles?
    To be a legislator is very interesting, if you are already doing what is expected of you. I have been in the executive. So, I think this is the area I want most. The legislature involves lawmaking and executive involves policies and implementation. So, there is a difference between the two. If there is cordiality between the two, things will work well for the benefit of the people. Any heat that comes between them, it is the masses that will suffer. A lot of time will be wasted time taking and it will affect the implementation of the budget.
    There is sense of independence. That is why I said the legislature is interesting, unlike the executive when you don’t have the opportunity to stand on your own and to travel. When you want to, you have to go through permission.
    Let’s move to the Northeast Development Commission. The law establishing it has been passed. But there were issues that has to do with the funding. What are the areas that are yet to be strengthened in that bill or law that is delaying the passage?
    I think the bill that is being passed involves the Senate and the House of Representatives. It is just waiting the presidential consent. If the president refuse to consent, the House will override it and it is still going to be law in the nation. But, I must say that the President is always in support of any bill that will improve the life of the people of the Northeast. So, I am positive that he will consent whenever it is sent to him. As far as I am concerned, there is no heat in terms of funding through the bill.
    You cannot start funding, until the bill is signed and documented as always, but you cannot start before money will be released for spending. You cannot just dispense money when there is no organization to implement projects that the money is meant for.
    Yobe has a peculiar problem, which appeared almost every part of the state; poverty, education, backwardness are the major things, apart from the insurgency that has recently bedevilled the state.
    What are you are doing as a legislator to attract national presence to your state?
    In terms of national presence, establishing the commission is one of the things. Because having faced a lot of serious problem and poverty. In political term, the commission will take charge. In our own individual interactions with ministries, we are able to get some project that will improve the education system. Like intervention for schools in the state, the state has been complaining of lack of teachers. So, the Federal Government is helping as well through N-Power Programme to employ a lot of people who can go out there and teach. We are also trying to ease certain difficulties through the implementation of certain national policies in the education sector. The Federal Government asked us to assist the states in need of such assistance.
    As regards the poverty issue, it is a general issue, not only in Yobe, but in the country as a whole. Even, some people living in the urban areas are in poverty, not just those in the rural area. The best thing government can do in poverty eradication is to increase production.
    There is an allegation that some politicians in Abuja from Yobe are working to take over power in Damaturu. Are you aware of that?
    Actually, I don’t know. But, as far as I am concerned, there’s nobody here waiting in Abuja to take over politics in Damaturu. I am a grassroots politician and I believe in grassroots politics, and politics is local where ever you go. If you are not from there, you cannot start it anywhere. You have to start it there with the local people. Throughout my life, for example, I am a local politician. So, my coming to Abuja cannot change me. I cannot change my style or approach to politics simply because I have come to Abuja. I must say that every politician has a local base. Nobody started from Abuja. We all started from the local level. Even, If someone is here in Abuja and says let us come here, talk and take over Yobe, I will advice him not to because that is not how things are supposed to be done.
    Governor Gaidam has said he will not hand over to any Abuja politician. What is your reaction?
    I don’t consider myself among those mentioned at that occasion by the governor, and secondly, he said those coming from Abuja, he did not say those sitting in Abuja and working out modalities of taking over Yobe State.That might be anybody and I do not want to discuss such. All I want to say is that nobody here in Abuja is planning to take over politics in Yobe come 2019. We are all stakeholders. So, whatever will happen as far as the fate of Yobe is concern in 2019. All of us will go there and talk about it. It is not the matter of a few people talking from one side or the other to go and take over. It is not right. We have been doing this since 1999,2003,2007 and 2015. All those times, we have not faced any serious problem that will divide the government.