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  • Kebbi election results

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is yet to declare the results of the presidential, Senatorial and House of Representatives elections conducted on Saturday.

    Sources say the late arrival of materials on voting day which led to late conclusion of voting is largely responsible for the development.

    The massive turnout of voters during the poll is also said to be another factor why collation of results at the wards and local government level have been unduly delayed.

    As at the time of filing this report, no collated result from any of the local governments has arrived at the state capital, Birnin-Kebbi.

    However, investigation revealed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ahead is some of the results announced at polling units and wards so far.

    Below are some election results from a few wards and polling units in Kebbi state:

    Some results from Kebbi state

    KALGO (Digi/PU: Unguwar Arawa)
    Pres: APC 114, PDP 0
    Sen: APC 91, PDP 23
    Rep: APC 90, PDP 24

    DANKO WASAGU (Ribah M/PU:Awala Pampo)
    Pres: APC 112, PDP 13
    Sen: APC 108, PDP 23
    Rep: APC 109, PDP 16

    DANKO W (Isgen/PU: Danko M)
    Pres: APC 118, PDP 2
    Sen: APC 79, PDP 50
    Rep: APC 46, PDP 74

    BIRNIN-KEBBI (Nassarawa I/PU: Permanent Site)
    Pres: APC 213, PDP 46
    Sen: APC 195, PDP 63
    Rep: APC 196, PDP 60

    KOKO/BESSE (D.Mari-Dulmeru/PU: T. Musa)
    Pres: APC 186, PDP 13
    Sen: APC 179, PDP 19
    Rep: APC 174, PDP 23

    MAIYAMA (Gumbin K/PU: Gundun G)
    Pres: APC 81, PDP 14
    Sen: APC 69, PDP 26
    Rep: APC 64, PDP 24

    DANDI (Dole K/PU: Garkan M)
    Pres: APC 88, PDP 17
    Sen: APC 76, PDP 29
    Rep: APC 78, PDP 22

    DANDI (Marafa II/PU: Tudun W)
    Pres: APC 118, PDP 11
    Sen: APC 79, PDP 51
    Rep: APC 83, PDP 33

    JEGA (Gindi-Kyami/PU: GRA)
    Pres: APC 426, PDP 44
    Sen: APC 386, PDP 83
    Rep: APC 380, PDP 79

    Birnin-Kebbi

    Emir Al-Mustapha Haruna Jokolo Hall (PU)

    Pres: APC 599, PDP 31

    Sen:  APC 538, PDP 80

    Rep: APC 558, PDP 55

     

    Runfar Bayan Tasha B/Kebbi

    Pres:  APC 999 PDP 25

    Sen: 964 PDP 36

    Rep:  APC 960 PDP 47

    Other results from 7 out of the 11 Wards in Argungu LGA of Kebbi State

    Dikko Ward:
    Pres: APC 4329, PDP 118
    Sen: APC 3984, PDP 448
    Rep: APC 3939, PDP 396

    Gwazange Ward:
    Pres: APC 1578, PDP 117
    Sen: APC 1364, PDP 352
    Rep: APC 1316, PDP 331

    Felande Ward:
    Pres: APC 3134, PDP 353
    Sen: APC 2586, PDP 911
    Rep: APC 2586, PDP 839

    Galadima Ward:
    Pres: APC 2491, PDP 138
    Sen: APC 2180, PDP 431
    Rep:  APC 2103, PDP 433

    Kokani North:
    Pres: APC 4067, PDP 175
    Sen: APC 3734, PDP 461
    Rep: APC 3665, PDP 484

    Tungar Zazzagawa Ward:
    Pres: APC 2494, PDP 333
    Sen: APC 2305, PDP 696
    Rep: APC 2281 PDP 600

    Sauwa Ward:
    Pres: APC 3802, PDP 290
    Sen: APC 3545, PDP 872
    Rep: APC 3296, PDP 706

     

  • I’m not a drug addict, says Kebbi APC governorship running mate

    Kebbi State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship running mate Col. Samaila Yombe, has refuted the allegation by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that he is a drug addict.

    He described himself as a committed Muslim and law abiding citizen, adding that he is qualified for the office.

    Yombo also described the attack and insult  on his personality by the PDP  as unfortunate. He said it is a ploy to defame his person.

    He dismissed the drug addiction allegation as baseless challenging the PDP, it its to make public any evidence of their claims. He said that as a professional pilot, he can not be a drug addict.

    Yombe added: “I have served the Nigerian Aviation as a professional pilot for years , how can i attain such a status if i am a drug addict.”

    “I undergo several medical test routinely and I came out cleared. I don’t even take paracetamol without prescription “

    On the issue of religion , Yombe wondered why the PDP is bent on using religion to judge his devotion, which according to him, was a secret pact between man and God. He said the PDP lacked the moral right to assess his devotion to God.

    The soldier said that his career record was open for all to see, adding that PDP has no  mandate to determine his competence. Yombe stressed: “If PDP don’t have anything to tell the public, they should shut up. People want change for the betterment of our state and out country.

  • Buhari’s wife woos women’s support for APC in Kebbi

    Buhari’s wife woos women’s support for APC in Kebbi

    Wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Hajiya Aisha Buhari has called on women to support change in the country by voting for the APC in the general elections.

    She made the call during her visit to Kebbi state along with Mrs. Dolapo Yemi Osinbajo, the wife of the APC vice Presidential Candidate.

    Hajiya Aisha who was received at the airport in Birnin Kebbi by the wife of the Kebbi State APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Dr. Zainab Atiku Bagudu and thousands of supporters and well-wishers said the APC is committed towards women empowerment and their involvement in both leadership and political positions.

    She promised that when the APC is elected, vulnerable children including the almajiri will be given better attention and projects meant for them will be executed in good faith and not as a campaign tool.

    Mrs. Buhari advised the women to ensure that they collect their PVCs and also keep them safe.

    She urged the women to avoid abusive campaigns and not to stone anyone, as the APC is not harsh but always work within the provisions of the law.

    Wife of the Kebbi State APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Dr. Zainab Atiku Bagudu thanked the duo for the visit and assured them that Kebbi State will be captured by the APC, as the electorates have already decided for ‘Change’.

    She called on the electorates to ensure that they come out in masse to vote for the ‘Change party,’ and which is the only party that will guarantee women empowerment, development and absolute security, adding that Allah will give the Party the ability of winning both the Presidential and Gubernatorial elections with a landslide victory.

    During the visit, the wives of the APC Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates commissioned blocks of classrooms in Argungu Local Government Area.

    They also met Haj. Mai Talle Tara, the food vendor that donated one million naira to the Presidential candidate during his visit to Kebbi State.

  • I’m not a drug addict, says Kebbi APC governorship runningmate

    Yombe described the attack and insult  on his personality by the PDP  as unfortunate. He said it is a ploy to defame his person.

    He dismissed the drug addiction allegation as baseless challenging the PDP, it its to make public any evidence of their claims. He said that as a professional pilot, he can not be a drug addict.

    Yombe added: “I have served the Nigerian Aviation as a professional pilot for years , how can i attain such a status if i am a drug addict.”

    “I undergo several medical test routinely and i come out cleared, I don’t even take paracetamol without prescription “

    On the issue of religion , Yombe wondered why the PDP is bent on using religion to judge his devotion, which according to him, was a secret pact between man and God. He said the PDP lacked the moral right to assess his devotion to God.

    The soldier said that his career records was open for all to see, adding that PDP has no  mandate to determine his competence. Yombe stressed: “If PDP don’t have anything to tell the public they should shut up , People want change for the betterment of our state and out country.

  • Parties sign peace accord in Kebbi

    The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 10, Alhaji Bala Hassan, has read the riot act to political parties to steer away from violence. He has also made the parties to sign a peace accord.

    Hassan warned that the police will take necessary measures within the armbit of the law to deal with trouble makers during the general elections to ensure that a harmonious and conducive atmosphere prevails during and after the exercise.

    The new Commissioner of Police, Danladi Mshelbwala said that it was imperative that the peace accord should be replicated at the state level.

    He urged politicians to refrain from campaigns that will promote ethno-religious sentiments.

    Mshelbwala also warned them against making any public statement and pronouncement that could spark-off violence and  speeches ,which have the capacity to incite any form of violence before, during and after the 2015 elections.

    “Refrain from any act of thuggery ,destruction of bill boards , tearing of posters , injuries to persons , vandalization and burning of valuable property, provocative utterances and oppose all acts of electoral violence, whether perpetuated by your followers or opponents,” he added.

    The police boss also  advised them to channel their grievances to the appropriate law enforcement agents and desist from taking the law into their hands.

  • ‘I ‘ll fight infrastructure battle in Kebbi’

    The Kebbi State People Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Gen. Bello Sarkin Yaki,  has promised to provide social amenities for the people of Yauri Emirate.

    He spoke during the rallies  in Shanga  Yauri, Ingaski and Wara.  He said the people have demonstrated love by coming out to support him  throughout the campaign.

    The governorship candidate  assured the people that his administration would continue from where the governor will stop, adding that he will implement developmental projects across the state.

    Yaki emphasised that construction of roads and provision of water would be accorded priority because they are the problems facing the area.

    “I would not disappoint anybody; I assured you people that more dividends of democracy would surely be provided” he added.

    He called on the electorate to  ensure the collection of their PVC and come out  on the election day  and vote Massively for PDP.

     

  • Kebbi APC receives defectors

    Kebbi APC receives defectors

    No fewer than 50,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi  State have defected to the All Progressives Congress as the party’s governorship candidate, Senator  Atiku  Bagudu, rounded off his campaign tour.

    APC  Publicity Secretary Alhaji Sani Dododo  made this known in a statement in the Zuru.

    He said the party was overwhelmed by the huge number of defectors from the PDP from various wards in the area.

    He said the people of the area had complained bitterly to the APC standard bearer over the years of neglect by the PDP administrations in the state, adding that “the people said they were tired of 16 years of deceit.”

    He hinged the popularity of the APC in the area and the state on “the broom revolution,” claiming that the PDP was now a shadow of itself.

    Dododo explained that while the APC had carried its campaigns to the nooks and crannies of the state, the PDP had stopped its campaigns at local governments because the people are angry at the bulk of failed promises over the years.

    The spokesman said over 9,594 defectors from the PDP in  Shanga, Yauri,  and another 25,000 ex-service men in Zuru Emirate have joined the APC.

    “When we took stock of the PDP members coming to join us in each area  we realized that we got over 20,000 zamfarawas in Zuru, and 6,54 Maitti Allah Association of cattle rearers in Shanga Zuru and Yauri  have now joined us,” he said.

    He however distanced the APC from attacks on the PDP campaign train in parts of the state, explaining that those who attacked the PDP were its aggrieved members.

    “We preach peace wherever we go.”

    Bagudu  expressed joy as he received the decamped members. He assured them of justice and  better developments  ahead if elected  into office. He urged them not to sell their Permanent Voters’ Cards for a token and make sure that they come out and vote massively for the APC. He urged them to vote on the election day and wait for their vote to be counted.”

  • Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara PDM adopt Buhari, guber candidates

    The Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) in the three states of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states on Thursday unanimously adopted the candidacy of All Progressives Congress(APC) Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari.

    Similarly, the party has thrown it support behind respective governorship candidates of APC in the states.

    In a joint statement by the party’s states chairmen of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara, Abubakar Ainu, Ibrahim Master and Umar Gummi, respectively and issued to newsmen, the party alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of president Jonathan had failed Nigerians.

    “It is clear that the PDP government has totally failed in the areas of security, corruption, youth empowerment and job creation, equitable distribution of oil proceeds as well as the Naira value,” the statement read in parts.

    According to the party, it was necessary for Nigerians to join hands together “to ensure that our hard-earned democracy is not totally destroyed.”

    While urging it members and the generality of Nigerians to support the APC, the statement declared that the entire structure of the PDM at all levels would work for the success of the party.

    “We the entire members of the PDM from the wards, local governments and states levels in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara state have unanimously accepted to adopt the candidacy of General Muhammadu Buhari as the presidential candidate and APC gubernatorial candidates in our respective states,” the statement further confirmed.

  • 200 women trained in Kebbi

    No fewer than 200 women have been engaged by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Kebbi State to make shoes, bags and shea nut processing, among other skills.

    Speaking during the flag-off of the training at the conference hall of the School of Nursing, Birnin Kebbi, Director General of the NDE, Mallam Abubakar Mohammed, said the aim of the training was to reduce the number of unemployed women in the state particularly those who lost their husband or parents.

    He said the trainees would spend two weeks after which the directorate would help to start them up.

    Mohammed noted that the finished products of the trainees would be exposed at markets and exhibitions.

    The director general, represented by Assistant Director in charge of Women Employment, Malama Aisha Ibrahim, said the NDE had trained over 990 women in the country to make shoes and bags.

    The NDE Coordinator of Kebbi State, Alhaji Mohammed Zogirma said the beneficiaries were drawn from different locations in the state.

     

  • Kebbi NULGE demands arrears of leave grant

    Kebbi NULGE demands arrears of leave grant

    The National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Kebbi state has urged the state government to hasten the payment of outstanding leave grants to local members.

    The state Chairman of the union, Alhaji Bello Barade, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, on Monday.

    According to Barade, the government of Kebbi currently owes members of NULGE two years outstanding leave grants.

    “We were not paid the 2013 and 2014 leave grants and even in 2012 we were paid half of the amount,” he said.

    The chairman further observed that the state government workers had been paid their leave grants while local government employees had not been paid.

    He further maintained that the members would not relent on their agitation until they were settled.

    However, Barade, who appealed to the state government to reduce the hardship faced by local government employees by releasing their leave grants, called on local government employees to sustain dialogue in resolving the quest for the payment of the arrears.