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2023: Ensure Peaceful Elections In Your Domains – Gov. Mohammed Urges Traditional Leaders

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3 years ago

January 17, 2023

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has called on traditional leaders in the state to use their positions to foster peace and peaceful coexistence among the people during and after the 2023 general elections.

Mohammed made the call on Monday when he paid a courtesy visit to Alhaji Ahmed Jarma, the District Head, Dogon Jeji community of Jama’are Local Government Area of the state, during the launching of his re-election campaign in the area.

According to him, traditional leaders are expected to maintain their roles as custodian of cultures, traditions and should be fathers to all and sundry, regardless of their political differences.

“Ordinarily, traditional rulers are not supposed to involve themselves in partisan politics.

“However, because of the role they play in the lives of their subjects, they should not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of political differences, but should embrace anyone that needs their fatherly advice and support.

“We the contestants, starting from Atiku Abubakar down to myself and other candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party are seeking your fatherly blessings and prayers along with your traditional leaders in this district.

“What we are doing is to hold consultations with stakeholders in order to know what is happening and what the citizens need as you are the ones that are always with the people, void of political inclinations,” he said.

Earlier, the District Head recalled how the cordial relationship that existed between his late father and that of governor Mohammed had blossomed over the years.

He explained that he was not caught off guard how excellently the governor had fared throughout his political career.

Jirma lauded the governor for the giant strides recorded in his first tenure, especially, in the areas of infrastructural development, empowerment of youths and women, health and education.

The District Head prayed for the success of governor Mohammed’s re-election bid and all the party candidates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming general elections.

The governor also visited Alhaji Ahmed Wabi and Alhaji Adamu Wabi, District Heads of Hanafari and Galdimari communities in the area to consult, solicit for their support and prayers.

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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December 23, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.

This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.

According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.

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Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

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December 23, 2025

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.

According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.

However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.

“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.

Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”

He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.

Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.

“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.

He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.

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ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

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December 23, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.

According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.

The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.

“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.

The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.

The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.