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2019 elections: Gombe APC set to capture power –Mu’azu
By Sule Aliyu Gombe
A Gombe state 2019 gubernatorial hopeful on the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Habu Ma’azu has called on the party’s executives in Balanga Local Government Area of the state to continue to hold political activities as a way of consolidating on the gains of the new found unity of the party.
Following last weekend’s election of the State Executives of the opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) in Gombe State after over two years of crises.
Alhaji Habu, a party chieftain in Gombe while addressing party executives of the Local Government and all the ten wards at the party’s secretariat in Talase headquarters of Balanga LGA said there was no need for the party to continue in silence if they want to capture power in 2019 from the ruling PDP in the State, hence the need to encourage them to continue to exhibit loyalty to the party.
The party chieftain who was in Balanga as Chairman of the occasion during the coronation ceremony of Professor Iliya Sarki Dong as the ‘Hasken Waja’, said he was not comfortable seeing the PDP continue to deceive the people of Gombe when their living condition is growing from bad to worst.
According to him, “this is one of the motivating reasons I had to sink over 40 boreholes in different communities within Balanga LGA”, stressing that “you don’t wait to be elected or when you are in power before you make meaningful impact on the lives of your people”.
Mu’azu disclosed that part of his manifesto for the state if he eventually through the will of the Almighty assume office as the state governor in 2019 include; an aggressive rural development programs, improvement of health delivery system provision of portable water to Urban and Rural areas, restructuring of the state Civil service as well as the result -oriented poverty minimization program that would have more emphasis on the teeming unemployed youths that are today engaged in various crimes and cheaply used by some heartless politicians as political thugs.
He also used the opportunity to call on all party members to go out and obtain their Permanent Voters Card (PVC’s) if the party must take over power from the ruing PDP in the State during the 2019 election. “Your best loyalty for now is to go out and obtain your weapon (PVC) of sacking the PDP from power, because without it, there is nothing you can do”, the APC stalwart stressed.
Speaking earlier, another APC chieftain, Barrister Luka Haruna said the people of Gombe State must not fail to effect the change they missed in 2015 come 2019 elections stressing that the APC remains the only party that can drive the wheel of positive change for Nigerians and Gombe must not be left behind with Alhaji Habu behind the wheels.
The Local Government party Chairman of APC, Alhaji Ali Gwangal had during his welcome address, commended Alhaji Habu for identifying with the people of Balanga by sinking over fourty boreholes in different communities of Balanga LGA.
At the coronation ceremony, Alhaji Abubakar Habu Muazu, who was accompanied by a mammoth crowd, described Professor Iliya Sarki Dong as a worthy son of Baalanga who will not disappoint his people with the new traditional title of ‘Hasken Waja’.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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