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Group Lauds Bauchi Governor’s Commitment to Prudence

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The Northern Emancipation Network (NEN), Bauchi State chapter has applauded the Bauchi State Government for once again demonstrating its commitment to prudence and fiscal responsibility by curbing the cost of governance through its meager allocation to the Governor’s office for the 2024 budget year.

A statement released by the state’s coordinator Muntari Lawal, said this decision sets Bauchi apart as the 3rd best among the 36 States in Nigeria in terms of the lowest allocation to the Governor’s office, and the 34th from the States with the highest allocation to Governors office in the country.

“It is truly commendable to see the Bauchi State Government taking such a bold step to prioritize the efficient use of public funds. While some States have budgeted exorbitant amounts for their Governor’s office, such as Lagos with N66.8 billion, Ogun with N64.2 billion, and Kogi with N39.2 billion, Bauchi has allocated a modest N3.1 billion. This decision not only reflects a commitment to financial prudence but also a dedication to serving the people of Bauchi State in the most cost-effective manner possible,” the NEN said.

They said Bala Mohammed Kauran Bauchi, the Governor of Bauchi State, should be commended for his leadership in making tough decisions that prioritize the needs of the people over unnecessary expenditures.

“By choosing to allocate a minimal amount to the Governor’s office, Governor Mohammed has shown that he is committed to ensuring that public funds are used wisely and efficiently for the benefit of all citizens.

“It is worth noting that Bauchi’s allocation to the Governor’s office is the least in the Northeast region and second only to Sokoto in the Northern region. This demonstrates that Bauchi is leading by example in terms of responsible budgeting and financial management.

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“ Government’s decision to curtail the cost of governance through its meager allocation to the Governor’s office for the 2024 budget year is a commendable and praiseworthy move. Governor Mohammed’s leadership in prioritizing financial prudence and efficiency should serve as an example for other States to follow.

“By making tough decisions that put the needs of the people first, Bauchi is setting a standard for responsible governance that should be emulated across the country,” they said.

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Fubara Agrees To Conduct Fresh LG Poll After S’Court Verdict

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March 2, 2025

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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured the people of the oil-rich state that his administration will implement the Supreme Court’s verdict after carefully reviewing its Certified True Copy (CTC).

This followed the Friday judgment of the apex court, which declared the LG election in the state on October 5, 2024, invalid.

In a state broadcast on Sunday, Fubara revealed that he has met with his legal team, who expect to obtain the CTC by Friday, March 7, 2025.

He emphasised that his government is committed to upholding constitutional principles and will act by the law.

Meanwhile, the governor has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to immediately take control of the 23 local government councils across the state following the Supreme Court’s ruling that nullified the local government elections on October 5, 2023.

Fubara stated that the civil servants would oversee affairs until the State Electoral Commission conducts fresh elections.

He also instructed the outgoing chairmen to formally hand over to the HLGAs by Monday (tomorrow).

Amid ongoing political uncertainties, the governor urged residents to remain calm and assured them that his administration remains committed to governance and due process.

The Supreme Court, in another judgment on Friday, barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation and other agencies from releasing funds to the government of Rivers State until it purges itself of what the court described as flagrant disobedience to court orders.

In the judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Akomaye, the five-man panel of the court unanimously dismissed Fubara’s cross-appeal challenging the validity of the House of Assembly presided over by Martin Amaewhule as the Speaker.

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In dismissing Fubara’s appeal, the court ordered Martin Amaewhule to resume sitting immediately with other elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

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AAC governorship candidate, others defect to APC in Zamfara

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Rep, Aminu Jaji (APC-Zamfara) has received former Zamfara Governorship Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), in the 2023 election, Mallam Muhammad Kabir-Sani into the fold of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zamfara chapter.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kabir-Sani, defected along with members of the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State House of Assembly candidates’ Forum.

The decampees with their thousands of their followers joined the APC through the Jajiyya APC political movement under the leadership of Alhaji Isiyaka Ajiya-Anka.

They announced their defection to the APC with thousands of AAC and PDP members after a meeting with the lawmaker in his Gusau residence.

The former AAC governorship candidate said they decided to join APC under the Jaji Political Movement.

“We are convinced with the performance and good representation of Aminu Jaji considering various developmental achievements he had recorded in his constituency and Zamfara in general,” he said.

Also speaking, Ibrahim Labbo-Anka, the representative of the PDP state house of assembly candidates’ forum said they decided to join APC because it has remained the strongest political party in the state.

“We had fruitful discussions with mutual understanding with Hon. Aminu Jaji; so, we decided to join the APC, we will remain in the party for the development of our dear state, ” he said.

Receiving the decampees, Jaji, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Ecological Fund, commended them for joining the APC.

The federal lawmaker described the defectors’ action as a welcome development for the APC in the state and Nigeria in general.

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He assured the decampees of fair treatment and good working relationships to enhance the capacity of the party in the state.

Jaji expressed confidence that the political experience and calibre of the defectors, especially their leaders would boost the strength of the Jajiyya movement and the entire APC family in the state.

“I urge you to remain with APC and feel free to contribute to the best of your capacity for the development of the APC,” the lawmaker said.

Earlier, the State Chairman, APC-Jajiyya movement, Alhaji Isiyaka Ajiya-Anka, described the movement as strongest political group having active structure across the 14 local government areas of the state.

Ajiya-Anka promised that all the decampees would be engaged in the party’s activities without any discrimination.

He urged them to remain committed to the development of the party by promoting unity, peace and stability in the APC. (NAN)

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Why We Pass Vote Of Confidence On Tinubu, Uba Sani —Kaduna APC

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Kaduna have expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu and Uba Sani, the governor of the state, for their “outstanding leadership and people-centred policies”.

A statement by Yahaya Pate, state secretary of the party, said stakeholders endorsed the leaders during a meeting on Thursday.

Pate said the meeting assessed the results of recent state and zonal meetings, received new and returning members, and evaluated “the performance of the APC administration both at the federal and state levels”.

He added that caucus gatherings should take place at zonal, local government, and ward levels before the APC-led administration’s second anniversary, “where new members and returnees will be introduced”.

Pate also called on party representatives to “open or reinvigorate party offices in wards, local government areas, and zonal levels within the next three months”.

The meeting was chaired by Governor Uba Sani, the leader of APC in Kaduna, and was attended by Abbas Tajudeen, speaker, house of representatives, and former Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero.

Balarabe Abbas Lawal, minister of environment; Garba Datti Muhammad, the national vice chairman (north-west) of the APC; and Dahiru Liman, the speaker of the Kaduna house of assembly, were also in attendance.

Several other key stakeholders of the party in Kaduna also attended the meeting.

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