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Gov. Mohammed Swears In 20 LGA Chairmen

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1 year ago

August 18, 2024

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, on Sunday, sworn in the 20 newly elected Executive Local Government Chairmen at the state Government House.

It could be recalled that Mr Ahmed Makama, the Chairman of the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC), on Saturday, announced that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
won all the 20 chairmanship seats in the Local Government election conducted on Saturday.

Makama, who stated that the election was conducted peacefully across the state, added that other parties emerged victorious in the councilorship as the results were declared in the wards.

Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Gov. Bala Mohammed congratulated them for emerging victorious at their various LGAs.

He said that his administration believed that the people should have a say in the local government administration through an elected council comprising Chairmen and Councilors.

“This is more so now that the local governments have been granted autonomy by the Supreme Court to run their affairs.

“It is for this reason that our party, the PDP nominated and presented knowledgeable, experienced and competent candidates buying for both Chairmanships and councilorships during the election.

“With the victory of our candidates, I’m confident that we will have the desired leadership to effectively administer our local governments as autonomous third tier of government,” he said

Mohammed further called on the elected Chairmen to cooperate with the state government and work together to serve the people of the state better.

Speaking on behalf of other LG Chairmen, Mahmood Baba-Maji, the Bauchi Local Government Chairman, expressed gratitude to the state governor for the trust reposed in them.

He promised that they would leave no stone unturned to justify the confidence reposed in them.

“We will serve our various local governments diligently and we assure you that all your policies and programmes will be replicated in our various local governments.

The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Rabi Umar, administered the oath of allegiance and office to the 20 newly elected Chairmen.

The local government election was conducted following the recent judgment of the Supreme Court, which affirmed local government’s autonomy,

The judgment is seeking the Federation Account Allocation Committee to withhold funds meant for LGs without democratically elected officials.

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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3 days ago

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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3 days ago

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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3 days ago

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.