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AbdulRazaq touts strides in Patigi ahead Assembly by-election
*Gov confident of victory
By Steve Oni, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off a marathon APC campaign tour crisscrossing various communities in Patigi Local Government ahead of Saturday’s by-election for the Patigi Constituency of the State House of Assembly.
AbdulRazaq told locals how his administration is steadily changing the story of the area through various developmental projects that included renovation of schools, rehabilitation of roads, irrigation sites, and water projects.
The campaign tour has so far been carried to Esanti, Patigi, Kpada, Rogun, and Lade as at Tuesday afternoon, with a few other communities slated to receive the APC team led by AbdulRazaq himself.
Accompanied by Senator Abubakar Sadiq (Kwara North), House of Assembly Speaker Yakubu Danladi, federal and state legislators, cabinet members and local party apparatchiks, the Governor said his strides have justified the confidence of the voting public and would again speak for the party in the Saturday ballot.
The poll is coming three months after the death last December of Hon. Saidu Ahmed Rufai of the APC who held the seat.
The APC candidate for the fresh ballot is Adam Ahmed Rufai.
“You can see the crowd. People are understandably excited because we have been fixing basic amenities unlike in the past. We scored about 75% here in the 2019 election. With the support of the people, we will exceed that in Saturday’s election,” AbdulRazaq said, commending the people for their support in the 2019 poll.
“We are working very hard and steadily to address the challenges in this area. We are aware of the challenges you faced as a result of overflow of River Niger. I have spoken with the Governor of Niger State and we are making efforts to ensure that the dredging of the River Niger is captured in the 2021 budget.”
He said the government is concerned about the havoc flooding wreaks on farmlands and houses every year.
The governor, who officially received some local government chairmen and other opposition leaders into the party, assured the people of Patigi that the government remains committed to giving them the basic infrastructure that would impact lives.
“We are also launching our Social Investment Programme this month to begin School Feeding Programme, support our market men and women, artisans to jump start their businesses and enterprises,” he said.
“We are happy to be here. We are not visitors to this palace anymore. Let me once again thank you for the overwhelming support the party got in this area in the last general elections. We seek your support for our candidate, Adam Ahmed Rufai, in Saturday’s election.”
The APC delegation had earlier visited the palace of the Etsu Patigi where the Patigi Emirate Council promised continued support to the present administration in the state.
Sadiq, for his part, assured the people of the area that government officials from the North would continue to work with the AbdulRazaq administration and the Federal Government to attract more development to the region and Kwara as a whole.
Speaker Salihu said the present administration could boast of ongoing developmental projects across the 58 wards in Kwara North, calling on electorates in Patigi constituency to cast their ballot for Hon. Ahmed Rufai of the APC to further attract dividends of democracy to the area.
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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