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ELECTION 2023: WHY SEN. RABIU KWANKWASO IS THE PROVEN LEADER FOR NIGERIA
ELECTION 2023: WHY SEN. RABIU KWANKWASO IS THE PROVEN LEADER FOR NIGERIA
by Emmanuel Clement
As the country is gearing towards a new election cum 2023, a lot of politicians are positioning themselves for various electoral position. This have seen a lot of them heading back to the grassroots that many of them has forgotten years ago.
It is true that human wants are insatiable. The means to satisfy them is limited due to paucity of fund and lean resources. This is natural and the reality of economics of life and wants.
Impressive and extremely development-minded and an ardent responsive governance, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in an interview with selected newsmen in Lagos said he is open to work with progressive like minds to wrest power from the grip of APC and the opposition PDP.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Dr Sen Kwankwaso opined that Nigeria has not been divided along ethnic and religious lines like we are at the moment and that the country is on the verge of collapse if urgent steps are not taken to change the leadership structure.
He further urged about 16 minority political parties to come together to remove APC and PDP to save the country.
When asked if he can work with Mr. Peter Obi, he answered in affirmative but on the condition that Obi will vice him since he has the magic wand to stabilize the country and get it back to winning ways. He noted that Obi is a sound young man that has a lot to offer and that he would be glad to work with him. He said that at the moment, what Nigeria needs is a proven leader with good track record of sound leadership, who will be able to win election and galvanize the country together, solve the insecurity challenges that have bedeviled the country, restore the economy and put politics, ethnic inclinations and religious affiliations aside and lead the country selflessly.
Dr Kwankwaso also call for more women and youths involvement in governance in both appointment and elective capacities.
When asked if he has faith in INEC to conduct a free, fair and credible election in 2023, Kwankwaso rather seized the opportunity to encourage the INEC chairman, Prof. Yakub to see 2023 as an opportunity to write his name in gold in the sand of time by being fair in the conduct of the forthcoming general election, noting that history will not be fair to him should he fail Nigerians with the conduct of the election. Kwankwaso said that unless he, Prof. Yakub heeds this warning, he will regret his time as INEC chairman in future.
He said the 2023 election is not like the previous elections, that this time Nigerians are keenly watching INEC, the security agencies and the politicians and would expect nothing short of free, fair and credible election.
Sen. Kwankwaso is the first state governor in Nigeria to introduce free school feeding and uniforms for primary school pupils. This singular act increased the school enrollment figures from one million in 2011 to over three million in 2015.
His passion for education was unquestionable as he initiated free education at all levels in the state. He established 230 secondary schools of which there as 47 technical colleges, 44 schools of Islamic Studies, Chinese College, French College and the first boarding girls college as well as a boys college in Damagaran and Niamey jointly with the government of Niger Republic.
After leaving office as governor, his quest to tackle the socio-economic malaise in the state informed his decision to set up the Kwankwasiyya Development Foundation. The Foundation was conceived to help the people of Kano State and across Nigeria.
Through the Foundation, Kwankwaso supported many young people to further their education with continued financial assistance. The 1st batch of 370 beneficiaries of the Foundations oversees scholarship returned to Nigeria in 2021 after completing their degrees.
Many of the graduates well placed on the labour market in companies like Dangote and BUA.
The Foundation also secured the release of 170 inmates in various prisons across Nigeria by paying their fines and providing transport that enabled them get to their destinations.
Cash and food items are regularly disbursed to widows and other disadvantaged indigenes and Nigerians at large.
Indeed, Rabiu Kwankwaso is an epitome of sacrifice, love, goodwill and compassion, and the answer to the leadership gap the country is seeking to fill.
He rounded up the interview with some newsmen in Lagos confidently introducing Bishop Isaac Idahosa of God First Ministries who has been there with him with prayers, praying for progress and good development of the country. Imploring as he makes an earnest request for other clergy and men of God to reunite with prayers for the country as the only way to make our country, Nigeria a better place.
*Go out and vote, it’s your right – Ogun APC charges electorate*
As the party campaigns for the 2024 Local Government election in Ogun State draws to a close midnight of today (Thursday), the All Progressives Congress, APC, has charged registered voters in Ogun State to go out and exercise their fundamentals rights on Saturday “without any fear whatsoever”.
Addressing the grand finale of APC in Odogbolu Local Government, the Publicity Secretary of the party in Ogun State, Tunde Oladunjoye said, “APC has done very well under the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun, and we are poised to win the chairmanship and councilorship elections overwhelmingly come Saturday”.
Oladunjoye, who is also Senior Media Consultant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media, thanked the Odogbolu people for showing massive support to the APC in the local government.
“With what I have seen here, victory is sure. I want to thank you on behalf of the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON and the Chairman of APC in Ogun State, Chief Yemi Sanusi. “Come out and vote peacefully on Saturday. It is your constitutional duty and obligation.”
Oladunjoye added that people should learn from the chairmanship candidate of the party in Odogbolu local government, Dr. Babatunde Oyetola Diya, who vied for the office about three and half years ago and did not get it, but remained faithful in the party and continued to reach out to people with his humanitarian efforts.”
Anthony Ojo congratulates Gov Okpebholo, confirms Edo Central Senate aspiration
Influential Edo State politician, Anthony Ojo has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo after being sworn-in as the new Governor of the State.
In his congratulatory message, Ojo expressed confidence in the abilities of Gov Okpebholo to bring the dividends of democracy close to the people of Edo State.
“The people of Edo State have total trust in your five-point agenda, capacity as a leader, and this is evident with their immense show of love. We have no single doubt that under you, this state will progress to the promised land,” the statement reads.
Meanwhile, Anthony Ojo has confirmed his aspiration to contest the Edo Central senatorial seat under the flagship of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a position previously held by Senator Okpebholo before he was elected governor.
He cited that sharing the same leadership ideologies with Governor Okpebholo, and the keen desire for transformative human and capacity developments in Edo State are the reasons behind his ambition.
He promised to work closely with the Governor to provide succour to Edo citizens.
Appeal Court Further Affirms Udeze-led NEC Of Action Alliance As Valid, Authentic
ABUJA – The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has further affirmed Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of Action Alliance (AA) elected on 14th March 2021 National Convention of the party as valid and authentic.
Action Alliance, in a statement by its National Secretary, Vernimbe A James said, “the court of appeal Abuja Division today in Appeal Number; CA/ABJ/CV/1163/2024 in a lead Judgement delivered by Hon.Justics Abba Mohammed which was concord by the other two Justices dismissed the appeal filed by Adekunle Omoaje faction through one Miller C.Orgwu ( on behalf of himself and all NEC Members Elected at Action Alliance Elective National Convention of 7th of October,2023, held at OOPL Abeokuta, Ogun State ) against 1, INEC, 2, Kenneth Udeze,3, James Vernimbe, 4, Akinuli Fred Omolere.
“The Court also awarded N400,000 cost against the appellants in favor of the Respondents.
The appeal was about the validity of the powers of Action Alliance NEC under Chief Kenneth Udeze led executive to conduct the party Governorship primary in Ondo State for the upcoming Saturday 16th November 2024, Governorship Election.
“The Federal High Court Abuja Division had earlier In Suit Number; FHC/ABJ/ CS/626/2024 Between Miller Orgwu and others (Omoaje faction) claiming to be authentic NEC of the party against 1, INEC, 2, KENNETH UDEZE,3, JAMES VERNIMBE, 4, AKINULI FRED OMOLERE presided by HON. JUSTICE JOYCE O.ABDULMALIK on 24th, September 2024 dismissed their Claim and validated the Ondo State Governorship Primary Election Conducted by Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC as valid and authentic, thereby Confirming the Ondo State Governorship Candidate of the party AKINULI FRED OMOLERE as the valid Candidate of the party for the 16th, November 2024 Governorship Election in Ondo State.”
The statement further said: “On 28 March 2022, the FCT High Court Abuja had affirmed and validated the Action Alliance National Convention held on 14th, March 2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led NEC of the party were elected.
“Dissatisfied with the said Judgement, one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others were granted leave of the court of appeal to appeal same Judgement.
“On the 26th, January 2024, the Court of Appeal Abuja Division in Appeal Number; CA/ ABJ/ CV/ 955/22 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others further Affirmed the FCT High Court Judgement that earlier validated the Action Alliance National Convention of 14th March,2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance (AA) NEC of the party was elected.
“Dissatisfied with the appeal court Judgement one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others have appealed the Judgement to the Supreme Court of Nigeria in appeal Number: SC/ CV/162/2024 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others, the matter is still pending at the Supreme Court of Nigeria which he has abandoned but desperately looking for how to come through the back door to claim the leadership of Action Alliance.”
The statement also explained that “INEC has since Complied with the Judgements validating the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC of the party was elected and uploaded on its website the Name of Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze- National Chairman, Vernimbe A James -National Secretary and other Elected NEC of the party as authentic.
“There is no court ruling or Judgement that Affirmed or validated any other National Convention of Action Alliance (AA) held on any other date apart from the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party which Courts have already and variously validated.”
Ezenwa Ibegbunam, who is the Counsel to Chief Fred Omolere, the governorship candidate of the party affirmed by the Court, noted that the judgment has further restated the correct position of the law and a vindication of the previous decision of the Court of Appeal which had earlier affirmed Chief Udeze led executive as the authentic leadership of the Action Alliance.
On his part, Chief Kenneth Udeze has praised the Court of Appeal as a citadel of justice and urged the party members across the country to remain focused.
He further noted that the Judgment has cleared the way for the victory of the party in the Ondo State gubernatorial election.
Source: Daily Independent
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