DAYYABU GARGA COMMENDS GOVERNOR LALONG,DESCRIBES PLATEAU DELEGATES AS WORTHY AMBASSADORS.
Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has been described as a truly detribalized Nigerian who sees the unity of this country as paramount in his approach to local,national and international issues.
Executive Chairman of Kanam Local Government Council,Dayyabu Yusuf Garga dropped these words on the sideline of the just concluded National Extraordinary Convention of the All Progressives Congress,APC which took place in Abuja.
He said the uncommon stand of the Governor and some of his colleagues of the Northern extraction of the country insisting on zoning of seat of the party flag bearer to the south despite interest of some Governors from the north clearly shows his determination to see a Nigeria that citizens are given equal rights to belong.
Dayyabu Garga said Lalong’s leadership of the nineteen northern states Governors clearly shows his position as a round peg in a round hole.
According to the Executive Chairman “everyone is aware of the intense pressure Governor Lalong passed through from certain very high interests which included some of his colleagues to succumb to the pressure of opening up the space but he stood his grounds backed by some colleagues to ensure that the southern zone of the country produces the next flag bearer since the north is on the last lap of its tenure”.
Dayyabu Garga added that that was just a reflection of how the Governor has brought leadership to the state where citizens are given equal privileges as Nigerians and prayed God to continue to bestow on him the strength and wisdom to lead aright.
Meanwhile,The Executive Chairman of Kanam Local Government,Dayyabu Yusuf Garga says delegates to the just concluded Extraordinary Convention of the APC are true representatives of the state considering their individual and collective conducts before,during and after the convention.
He said the cooperation exhibited by the delegates affirms the wishes of the Governor that Plateau continues to take the lead in showing good example of its hospitality to people.
“Rising from the fact that there was not hitch recorded anywhere and the so much high spirited exhibited by the delegates was commendable”.
He envisages a clean sweep by the APC in the various elections coming up and building to 2023 saying the emergence of its candidates are ones to beat assuring the citizenry that they will continue to remain at the center of it all.
NDE DAVID VICTOR DIMKA fsi (DVD) DIRECTS SUPPORTERS TO CAMPAIGN ASSIDUOUSLY FOR TINUBU.
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Being elated with the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, called the Jagaban, as the Presidential flag-bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, a gubernatorial aspirant in the concluded Plateau State governorship primaries of the party (APC) Nde David Victor Dimka, has directed his entire campaign structure to assiduously work for the victory of the flag-bearer at the secondary polls. In a statement issued by his media team, David Victor Dimka, popularly called DVD, who expressed gratitude to God and celebrated Tinubu’s victory, commended the conduct of the primaries, describing the process as very transparent, world acclaimed, fair and just. He further directed all focal persons, members and teeming supporters of his movement tagged DVD Movement, in Plateau State and beyond to embrace and drive the campaign of Tinubu to its overwhelming success saying, “Now that our national leader has clinched the much awaited ticket of our party, all of us should go and work tirelessly for his success and that of our party.” Finally Dimka prayed that God should crown all Tinubu’s efforts with a resounding victory for the All Progressive Congress at the 2023 elections.
Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi is a name that is synonymous with political might, dexterity and acumen in Plateau state. Originally an economist, Gagdi was born on 5th November, 1980, to the family of late Mallam Adamu Gagdi, a renowned Islamic scholar in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Gagdi studied Economics at the famous University of Jos a PGD in Conflict Management and Msc in Peace and conflict management and taught as a classroom teacher for years in Jos metropoly.
I will not trouble you too much with a rehash of the antecedents of the incumbent member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal constituency, Rep Gagdi. Much of that information is now readily available. Such is the allure of power, that one can go from relative obscurity to instant fame and stardom. It is pertinent to however note some features of Hon Gagdi which I believe has not only catapulted him into the elevated position that he now occupies, but also offers a glimpse as to his personality and what the future may hold for this man who seems destined for greatness
His political career with which most Nigerians now know him, kick started when he contested for Kantana Constituency in Plateau state Assembly in the year 2011 and was defeated. Being focused and having good intentions, he recontested In 2015 under the umbrella of the then ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party and won the state assembly seat.
Gagdi was a state legislator for one term, from 2015 till 2019, and during that time the man had mostly positive reviews of his job. As a state assembly member, Gagdi was loved by his people. He was the first state assembly member to pay WAEC registration to his constituents. His monumental achievements led to the calls by the PKK constituents for Gagdi to represent them in the Green chamber in 2019.
Many state assembly members have tried to copy Gagdi’s educational intervention scheme, youth empowerment and participatory leadership, which have been praised as one of the reasons for his outstanding performance at the National Assembly.
Under Gagdi’s leadership, classes were established in schools, numerous roads were constructed, various primary health care centers were built and befitting palaces were also built. In addition to earlier exploits, Gagdi introduced refund of registration fees to candidates, including a constituency wide refund for JAMB, WAEC and NECO fees. This included the refund of external examination fees to private and missionary schools within the PKK constituency.
Following his wide range of accomplishments and given his charisma among his fellow state assembly members, Gagdi was elected the Deputy speaker Plateau State House of Assembly in 2015.
After his one-term tenure as State assembly member, Gagdi was called by the good people of PKK to run for the office of National Assembly member of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam and defeated the incumbent in 2019 general elections.
As a member of the House of Representatives, Gagdi continued his developmental pursuit. He campaigned extensively on health, unemployment, education and rural development. He was appointed as the Chairman, House Committee on Navy and also a member of eighteen(18) other committees at the National assembly.
As someone who is a development strategist, himself, Gagdi has spoken and campaigned nationally on issues such as better governance, security and economic development.
He is fresh. He is young. He is different. His style of governance gives rays of hope. He also has substance. He has a heart. Many men and women of power in today’s Nigeria are heartless. Gagdi has passion for the job. Many political leaders only have passion for their pocket. Gagdi is one leader the people will freely follow – not because of any inducements but because his populist and people-oriented policies resonate with the people.
When we say the politics of Gagdi we meant the unprecedented transformational politics. When we say Gagdi politics, we signified employment to youths. When we mention the politics Gagdi, we meant empowerment to the youngs and olds. When we utter the name Gagdi, we denoted the advocate of democracy free from ethnicity and religious bigotry. When we murmur the politics of Gagdi, we expressed human and capital developments. When we enunciate the politics of Gagdi, we meant road constructions and maintenance. When we vocalise Gagdi politics, we intended rural electrification. When we avow the politics of Gagdi, we denoted constructions of health care facilities. When we articulate the politics of Gagdi, we meant the pioneer and landlord of cultural preservations. When we verbalise politics of Gagdi, we are referring to philantrophy.
When we preached the gospel of Gagdi in 2011, 2015 and 2019 we knew he was the embodiment of cerebral articulation, the essence of unparalleled philanthropy, the epitome of intellection and breathtaking simplicity, the personification of undiluted humanness, the epitome of leadership symbolism, the paragon of idealism, the heart of warrior, the gentleman per excellence.
Gagdi is someone who serves as an example of integrity and loyalty to the people he represents, both to the public and to other political leaders.
He is someone with good communication and inter-personal skills, who can work with a range of other people, regardless of political party or opinion, to achieve the greatest good for the general population.
He is someone who can resist the various temptations and lures of the political arena. He is of strong character, with both conscience and charisma. He is willing to listen to the needs of the common people and to represent them faithfully. He is someone with the courage to stand up and say what needs to be said rather than just tell the general public what it wants to hear. He is someone who is willing to make difficult (and possibly unpopular) decisions for the greater good.
GOC 3 DIVISION DONATES SOLAR- POWERED BOREHOLE TO JEBBU COMMUNITY … It is a demonstration of our goodwill – GOC
The GOC 3 Div/ Comd OPSH, Maj Gen Ibrahim Ali yesterday 8 Jun 22 commissioned a solar-powered borehole which he donated to Jebbu community in Bassa Local Government Council of Plateau State. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the GOC noted that the borehole aimed at addressing a critical need of the people was a demonstration of the goodwill of 3 Division and Nigerian Army to the good people of Jebbu community who are neighbors to Maxwell Khobe Cantonment. Speaking further, the GOC observed that a situation where the people have to cross the fence to get potable drinking water in the Cantonment will be a thing of the past. He stressed that the water facility would allow children to concentrate on their studies rather than seeking for water. The GOC urged the beneficiaries to jealously protect the facility.
Earlier in his remarks, the Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics, Col MT Nagudu remarked that when the need for the borehole was identified, the GOC directed the engagement of a competent contractor who executed the quality work within a period of 2 weeks.
Appreciating the GOC for the kind gesture, the Vice Chairman Bassa Local Government Council Mr Joshua Ishaku noted that the project has relieved the Council the effort of providing water to the community. Also, in his remarks, the Acting Paramount Ruler of Rukuba Chiefdom Ati Adamu Ingmale thanked the GOC for the gesture and wished him God’s protection and more wisdom in the discharge of his duties. in her vote of thanks on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Priscilla Yusuf expressed gratitude to the GOC for providing the borehole. She noted that the borehole would end their daily search for potable water. She prayed God to grant the GOC more strength, wisdom and blessings in the days ahead.
POSTPONEMENT OF SWEARING-IN OF NEW HIGH COURT JUDGES BY GOVERNOR SIMON LALONG.
The swearing in of 4 new Judges of the Plateau State High Court and a Khadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal by His Excellency Governor Simon Bako Lalong earlier scheduled for 12noon of Thursday 9th June 2022 has been put on hold due to some logistics considerations.
A new date for the event will be communicated please.
The Government regrets all inconveniences that may be caused by the postponement.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 8th June 2022.
Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has done it again.
After pivoting the affairs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Chairman of the Ondo State Governorship Campaign and delivered the party in the South West state in 2016, Lalong’s ideas have again ruled at the just concluded APC presidential primary.
With the successful conclusion of the APC primary, Governor Lalong’s fight for justice and equity which has ensured peace in Plateau State for the over seven years he has presided over affairs in his state, has been transcended to the national level.
This is the big takeaway from the just concluded presidential primary which held at the Eagle Square in Abuja and which many have applauded for its sensitivity to Nigeria’s multiculturalism as well as equity and fairness for the nation’s unity.
While the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) went ahead to choose their candidate based mainly on linear and partisan consideration, the APC was more considerate as it took into cognisance the feeling of a large section of the country and decided that in the overall interest of Nigeria give all sides a sense of belonging.
This is based on the understanding that since the North, with President Muhammadu Buhari, would be completing eight straight years by 2023, that it is only fair that the South should take the next shot at the presidency.
But this this did not happen by chance as some of the leaders of the APC, mainly the APC Northern Governors had to stick their necks out to ensure that the right thing is done.
Governor Lalong of Plateau State who chairs the Northern State Governor Forum (NSGF) was at the forefront of this campaign for equity and justice which eventually paved the way for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to emerge as the presidential flag-bearer of the APC.
The 14 governors took a position that the presidential ticket of the APC should go to the southern part of Nigeria for fairness.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues at the conclusion of the meeting, Lalong also asked aspirants from the northern region to withdraw from the race to clear the path for the aspirants from the South.
He said, “It is a question of honour for the APC, an obligation that is not in any way affected by the decisions taken by another political party” and to a large extent, it was this position that provided the paradigm shift for the party to go for elections rather than consensus and paved the way for Tinubu to clinch the party’s ticket.
As many have rightly said, if there’s any group of persons that deserves praise for seeing that the APC respected the principle of zoning and takes into cognisance the sensitivity of the populace, it is the APC Northern governors.
Now that the APC presidential primary is over and Tinubu has been announced as the candidate of the ruling party and given the flag, there is the need to focus on what will improve his chances at the general elections.
Whatever choice the presidential candidate makes at this stage, will give an indication of his understanding of the nation’s political dynamics and give a glimpse of his vision for the country.
The time for the submission of candidates to INEC is nigh and there is no time to waste in seeking what would give an advantage to the APC ticket.
Luckily, Governor Lalong is no stranger to Tinubu as the two have worked together for years.
When Lalong was chairman of the Conference of Speakers, he coordinated leaders of the state legislature across the country to cooperate and give in their best for governors to run their states smoothly at the time Tinubu was governor of Lagos State.
The Plateau Governor is also well known for charting the course for justice and equity to reign and that is why he has been able to restore peace to a state which before his administration, had been torn by crises and insecurity.
On assuming office in 2015, Lalong made sure his cabinet reflected all the ethnic groups in the state and this doused the tension over appointments in the state.
The Governor was to go ahead to administer the state with equity and fairness and by being fair to all.
This had sent a strong message across that the Governor is fair minded and not biased against any group and that has helped him to rule the state in peace.
He has been well commended for not showing discrimination in the siting of projects in his state as his structural intervention are evenly spread across the length and breadth of the state.
The Governor had also created chiefdoms for perceived marginalized groups and gave all in the state a sense of belonging and allowed democracy, rather than imposition to thrive when electing local government chairmen.
This was why In 2019, his colleagues governor found him worthy to be elected as the chairman of the northern governors’ forum which comprises 19 members.
On assuming the Chairmanship, Lalong had promised not to betray the people of the region and his colleagues by championing issues that are of best interest to the country.
This is exactly what he has done to the APC by being a catalyst to the election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential flag bearer of the APC.
The APC which will now be focused on how to win the 2023 elections must not lose sight of the fact that it needs someone whom the whole country can relate with and not one whose identity only amplifies our natal divisions.
Even as the APC presidential primary was going on at the Eagle Square in Abuja, some fifth columnists went to work trying to discredit the envisaged victory of Bola Ahmed Tinubu by circulating fake text messages that the Jagaban Borgu is set to pair up with an adherent of his faith to wins at the general elections next year.
The move which was cut short by the media Team of Bola Ahmed Tinubu was aimed at poisoning the minds of delegates and the electorate towards the APC when it became apparent that Tinubu was set to clinch the ticket.
In response, the BAT media Team said Tinubu is not known for jumping the gun and will address issues concerning his ambition when it is official that he has clinched the ticket.
With Lalong, the far North, the North Central and the entire country would have a stake in the Tinubu presidency.
PLATEAU STATE GOVERNOR CONGRATULATES ASIWAJU BOLA TINUBU OVER APC PRESIDENTIAL TICKET
Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the Presidential standard bearer of the APC in the forth coming general elections.
Lalong in a message described the victory of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the keenly contested APC Presidential Primaries as a well deserved one considering his experience, capacity and investment in the growth of Nigeria’s democracy.
Governor Lalong said the overwhelming victory of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at the Primaries vindicates the position of the APC Northern Governors that power should shift to the Southern part of the country in the interest of equity, justice and unity.
Lalong said the Jagaban has remained a colossus in the Nigerian political landscape since the military era where he coalesced with others to push for return to civilian rule and also played a key role in the emergence of the APC which eventually ended the rule of the PDP.
He expressed confidence that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s victory represents the confidence of the party that he has all it takes to lead the APC into the general elections and ensure victory for the party in the Presidential and other elections.
While assuring him of support and collaboration for the battle ahead, Lalong urged him to use his wide reach and political sagacity to ensure that the process of reconciliation and enhancing unity is pursued with vigour and determination so as to enable the APC retain power and consolidate on the legacies of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 8th June 2022.
AN ARDENT APC MEMBER FROM PLATEAU CONGRATULATES TINUBU.
An ardent youth and foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, Hon. Katlong Simon has congratulated the winner of the just concluded Presidential primary Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu for clinching the ticket to fly the flag of the largest political party in Africa in the forthcoming presidential election slated for February 25th, 2022.
Mr Katlong made his congratulatory note available to his media team in Jos while x-raying the exercise which according to him, was adjudged to be free, fair, credible and acceptable to all the aspirants and the teeming members of the APC as well as true lovers of genuine democracy.
He applauded the untiring efforts made by the convention Planning committee led by H. E the governor of Imo state Hope uzodinma whose team ensured a level playing ground for all the aspirants before, during and after the primary .
He reiterated that the clarity and fairness with which the exercise took place is an indication that the APC is ever ready to continue with the leadership of this great nation.
He implored all other aspirants who lost to accept it in good faith and work towards the success of the party in the presidential as well as other elections.
He equally urged the winners at all levels to be magnanimous in victory and ensure that the olive branch is extended to other aspirants for the greater good of the party .
He emphasized that the party is a collective project for all members to continue to build hence the need for all to put all hands on deck to ensure resounding victory for the ruling party at all levels.
He prayed for continuous understanding by all party faithfuls and for genuine reconciliation of all aggrieved members (where possible) so that the party will be more formidable and ready for the task ahead.
PRINCE ROTDUNNA IBN SEKAT CONGRATULATES BOLA AHMED TINUBU.
On behalf of my self, my family and my entire supporters from Kor, Belning Ward Headquarters of Pankshin LGA, Plateau State, I congratulate the national leader of our great party, His Excellency and Distinguished Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu (The Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom) on your victory at the just concluded APC 2022 Presidential Primary Election in Abuja.
Your victory with such a wide margin has further demonstrated your acceptability and popularity as a visionary leader that is loved by all Nigerians.
In addition, the landslide victory is a testimony of the level of confidence reposed in you by Nigerians, which is attributable to your leadership qualities and experience in politics and sense of engagement.
Over the years, you have shown that you are a detribalized leader and your sincere service to humanity has brought you closer to the masses of this Country.
I therefore, call on you to quickly reach out to other aspirants and begin the process of building a formidable synergy that would ensure victory for our party come 2023.
His Excellency, Governor Simon Bako Lalong will swear in 4 new Judges of the Plateau State High Court and a Khadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal tomorrow Thursday 9th June 2022.
The newly appointed Judges are to be sworn in at an event scheduled to hold at the New Government House, Little Rayfield Jos by 12 noon.
All invited guests are expected to be punctual.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State. 8th June 2022.
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