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  • Ajimobi receives 2,000 PDP, AP members to ACN

    Ajimobi receives 2,000 PDP, AP members to ACN

    Over 2,000 members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Accord Party (AP) recently defected to the ruling Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State.

    The defectors were received by Governor Abiola Ajimobi at the local government headquarters in Tede during his official visit to the council area.

    The governor, while speaking at the ceremony, commended the defectors for deciding to join ACN, which he described as a progressive party, assuring them that they will not regret their action.

    He called on old members of the party not to discriminate against the new ones, saying that they should all see each other as stakeholders in ACN.

    The governor also called for unity and cohesion within the party, warning against the promotion of splinter groups which, he said, was capable of polarising the party and weakening its structure.

    “ACN is ACN. The party is one and it should be seen as such. There should be no splinter group within the party because it will not promote unity and cohesion. We should all hold the party together so that it can be stronger,” he said.

  • Shekarau: I remain member of Kano Emirate Council

    Former Kano State Governor and the Sardaunan Kano, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, yesterday said his exit from the Kano Emirate Council is temporary and not by resignation.

    The Kano Emirate Council had been quoted as saying that Shekarau had resigned his membership of the traditional institution.

    The former governor told reporters in Kano that it is not true that he has resigned as the Sarduanan Kano and a member of the Emirate Council.

    According to him, he sought the permission of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, to step aside because of the responsibilities he handles for his party, the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).

    He said: “It is now common knowledge that sometime last month my party, the ANPP, assigned to me an onerous task of leading a committee, formed and charged with the responsibility of contacting and discussing with opposition parties. This is with a view to merging and forming a common front to provide Nigerians with an alternative platform that will lead our dear nation to the promised land.

    “No doubt, this is a task that will involve a lot of travels and holding meetings nation-wide. I, therefore, felt that I will definitely not have enough time to attend and participate fully in the Emirate Council’s meetings.

    “Upon this, I consequently wrote a letter to His Highness, the Emir of Kano, requesting for permission to withdraw (temporarily) from attending the Emirate Council’s meetings. This was to enable me concentrate on the new national assignment given to me by my party.

    “His Royal Highness has already replied, accepting my request. This has nothing to do with my position and functions as Sardaunan Kano.

    “I wish, therefore, to make it very clear that I, Ibrahim Shekarau, am still holding my position as Sardaunan Kano and will continue to exercise all known traditional rites, roles and functions associated with the traditional title.”

  • Gunmen kill Kano Assembly member

    Unknown gunmen yesterday in Kano shot dead a member of the State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Abba Garko, and representing Garko constituency. The gunmen who came on two motorbikes shot the legislator on his chest, head and arm.

    The incident happened at Farawa Quarters where they said Garko usually took his leisure in company of his friends. Sources said the assembly member after observing his prayers at 7.30 pm headed to the area, but unknown to him he was being trailed. He met his end at the hands of the four gunmen on the motorbikes who opened fire on him.

    Police authorities after several calls declined comments. But in reaction to Garko’s death, a member of the state assembly, Alhaji Salisu Ruruwei, described Garko as a steadfast member who maintained the integrity of the House.