Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) on Monday said it is set to conduct local government elections in the 17 local government councils of the State.
Chairman of (PLASIEC) Fabian Ntung made this known while addressing newsmen in Jos saying that the timetable and guidelines for the elections would be released on Tuesday.
He noted that “we wish to inform political stakeholders and indeed the public that timetable and guidelines for the conduct of local government elections would be released Tuesday.
“The elections is expected to be conducted in October 2021″ he added.
The member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi was at Kor, the headquarters of Belning Ward in Pankshin Local Government Area on Saturday 15th May, 2021 to identify with the people of the community as they celebrate their cultural day and raised fund for the construction of a town hall.
The lawmaker made a cash donation of 500 thousand naira for the construction of the town hall and a hundred thousand naira donation to the various cultural troupes that attended the event.
Gagdi expressed his appreciation to the people of Belning ward for being the only ward in Pankshin Local Government Area where he won election in the 2019 National Assembly elections, and promised to always give them a pride of place in his development agenda.
The lawmaker maintained that his first physical project as the member representing PKK Federal Constituency at the green chamber was the construction of a three classroom block with furniture at GSS Kor, the headquarters of the ward, while promising more projects for the ward as he enters the second half of his four year mandate on the 11th June, 2021.
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) yesterday said the last week’s declaration by 17 southern governors in Asaba, Delta State, exposed the total failure of northern governors to speak up for the rights of northerners.
The CNG, in a statement in Abuja yesterday by its spokesman, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, accused the northern governors for failing to provide quality leaders within their domains.null
“The Asaba meeting has exposed the extent of the bankruptcy of northern governors who have not, for once, met to take concrete steps to anticipate and checkmate the maneuvers of the south, particularly with the creation of such armed outfits as the Amotekun, Eastern Security Network and recently the Ebubeagu which are now the tools used to intimidate northerners in the South and to challenge the Nigerian State.
“It also exposed the total failure of the northern governors in the vital area of speaking up for the rights of northerners to be protected from illegal harassment where they earn their living; their rights to places of worship, and their rights to full protection when they live as minorities among other communities in Nigeria.null
“The southern governors typically neglected to acknowledge that just as development and population growth has put pressure on available land and increased the prospects of conflict between migrating herders and local populations, so also has the mass movement of millions of people from the south into the vast interior of the North and the permanent nature of this movement,” the statement read in part.
The CNG also urged the Federal Government to design a National Policy on Grazing and Livestock Development to deal with the needs of herdsmen community across the country.
Gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) have killed three policemen during an attack on Nsukwa Police Divisional Headquarters, Aniocha South LGA, Delta State. The attackers left with two AK-47 rifles.
It was learnt that the gunmen, who arrived on foot, launched the attack from a thick forest behind the station.
During the attack, which was launched around 2:30am, on Saturday, suspects being held in the police cell were set free.
A police ASP and a sergeant were killed by the assailants and their corpses burnt. Another policeman, a corporal, was also killed during the shootout.
The incident created unease in Nsukwa as villagers reportedly fled the town over the weekend.
NOBLE MEN ARE MADE OF TRUE VALUES AND TRADITIONS: A REAR VIRTURE TO BEHOLD
The Kor pepeople in Pankshin Local Government Area yesterday 15th of may,2021 had their encestral arena aggoged with their sons and daughters, Noble men,as well,men of Goodwill gracing their traditional ‘Kor Day’ It was a day set aside to honor and reinvigorate the togetherness, customs and traditions set by their ancestors for the great interest of their lineage and generality.
As a noble man made of true values, Lt Col. SAMUEL GULONG FWANGJE SGF RETIRED) proudly identified with them and as well, honor his beloved ward who has been with him in the thicks and thins. (Hon. Sekat Rotduna). SGF who was amidst serious reasons not able to make it to the venue but got represented by Hon. Rotdunna Ibn Sekat in the rightful place, assured the land on the true committement and focus. The Lt Col. SGF has on the land and the strong message of charge he sent that the people, ‘remain one United entity and pray that God Almighty guide and help them get to the heights of their dreams.’ SGF donated the sum of 50,000 naira to the people of Kor and appeal to them to stick to the conscience that, the future and prosperity of Kor is in their hands,so, they must rise jealously to build and guide it.
It was indeed,a day not easily to be forgotten by the Kor people, as the callibre of guests and well-wishers that made their presence to celebrate and contribute to their rise was quite an encouragement.
The predicted split of the Plateau Publishers Association, PPA, has finally come to fruition with the emergence of Chief Amos Gizo to head the association for the span of six months after which an election will be conducted. Members of the committee to conduct the elections are: Chief Amos Gizo as Chairman, Mrs. Florence Ossai, Mr. Yakubu Ajala, Mr. Daniel Kura and Yuwana Nanyah. The interim EXCO led by Mr. Shabul Mazadu has been dissolved before the expiration of its six months which is 27th May, 2021. However, some aggrieved members who felt there is more than meets the eye broke away from the PPA and formed Independent Publishers Association, IPA, with Mazadu as their chairman saying he has done so much for the association and a good leader with great vision of progress. And that if really there is truth and no conspiracy in what some members of the association said about conducting elections, the space of time that should be given for elections should be at least three months and not six months.
WHEN A SACRIFICIAL PASSION CALLS: ONLY TRUE HEARTS ANSWER
Far down and down the roads, to the graded paths and hills, mountains, plateaus, valleys and More, we headed south where only service and duty called. This is where the strive of Lt Col. SAMUELGULONG FWANJE SGF (RETIRED) ended today being the 14thMay, 2021.
The Ward chairman of JIPAL, His councilor, the Mangu Local Government Area Chairman of the APC Hon. Tanko Muhammed, the State APC Chairman Chief Letep D Dabang lead by the distinguished son of JIPAL who is a Plateau State top Governotorial aspirant under the platform of the APC party. Hon. Proff. Dakas CJ Dakas alongside LT COL. SAMUEL GULONG FWANGJE SGF (RETIRED) whom amidst other dignitaries was a guest in what was clearly an August occasion in the political history of the JIPAL people. Proff Dakas CJ Dakas lead the Entourage to the commissioning of the JIPAL APC Ward office as well, declared his intention to contest to be in the little Rayfield Government House Jos, PLATEAU STATE as the governor of plateau state if ever given the mandate by the good and loving people of the state. All these were under the guide and witness of the District head of JIPAL and His chiefs.
Lt Col. SAMUEL GULONG FWANGJE SGF (RETIRED) used the medium to appeal to the good and loving people of JIPAL to remain the peaceful and hospitable people they are popularly known for, remain steadfast amidst the dwindling security architecture of Nigeria and most importantly, be politically conscious of the soon coming political festival that Can guarantee them their most needed amenity ( good roads) He went further to commit himself into sharing in their joy as he supported the Ward financially to rise.
Moreover, the State party Chairman. Chief. Hon. Letep D Dabang alongside the chairman of the occasion. Hon. Idi Bamaiyi( A1) the commissioner for environment Plateau State and other notable dignitaries that had the ground painted a haven made the stage. Be
Indeed, the people of JIPAL are said to hold firm, the color that had their arena lit like never before in the history of their existence.
“LATE GEN. DOGONYARO ADVISED ME ON SECURITY”, GOVERNOR LALONG TELLS HIS FAMILY ON CONDOLENCE VISIT.
On a visit to condole with the family of former Chief of Defence Staff Lt. Gen. Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong said the late General paid his dues and gave all to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
Lalong who visited the residence of the deceased in Rayfield Jos, said the late Dogonyaro distinguished himself in the military career by serving diligently in all the positions he occupied.
He said the late General constantly advised him on how to handle security matters and was willing to bring to bear his wealth of experience in uniting people of different backgrounds.
He prayed God to grant family the fortitude to bear the loss and also urged them to sustain the legacies of the late General.
Responding on behalf of the family, Mr. Godfrey Dungum said the visit of the Governor and members of his cabinet was highly consoling.
He appreciated the support and honour that the Lalong administration continuously accorded the late General both in life and death.
Former COCIN President Rev. Prof. Pandam Yamsat prayed for the soul of the deceased and the family.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 14th May 2021
NDE VICTOR DAVID DIMKA fsi MOURNS THE DEMISE OF LEUTENANT GENERAL JOSHUA N. DOGONYARO.
The former Comptroller of Customs and leader of the DVD Movement in Plateau State, Nde Victor David Dimka has commiserated with the Governor and the people of the State over the passing on of Leutenant General Joshua Nimyel DOGONYARO whose sad event took place yesterday.
Nde Victor David Dimka said the Passing on of the former ECOMOG Commander was a great loss to Plateau State and the country atlarge.
According to him, the Barden Langtang and President Ngwang Ishi O’ Tarok served this country meritoriously most especially in safeguarding the country to ensure peaceful coexistece among the people.
He also commiserated with the Tarok traditional council and Tarok nation in general.
NDE VICTOR DAVID DIMKA fsi MOURNS THE DEMISE OF LEUTENANT GENERAL JOSHUA N. DOGONYARO.
The former Comptroller of Customs and leader of the DVD Movement in Plateau State, Nde Victor David Dimka has commiserated with the Governor and the people of the State over the passing on Leutenant General Joshua Nimyel DOGONYARO whose sad event took place yesterday.
Nde Victor David Dimka said the Passing on of the former ECOMOG Commander was a great loss to Plateau State and the country atlarge.
According to him, the Barden Langtang and President Ngwang Ishi O’ Tarok served this country meritoriously most especially in safeguarding the country to ensure peaceful coexistece among the people.
He also commiserated with the Tarok traditional council and Tarok nation in general.
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