Politics
Kaduna LG poll: Election didn’t hold in Kagarko, Gov Sani should investigate, cancel exercise- PDP candidate Yusuf
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Kagarko Local Government Area (LGA) chairmanship election in Kaduna State, Yunusa Ahmadu Yusuf, who is the Buhun Barkonun Abuja and Sa’Snusnugye (Sarkin Tausayin) Dnata, has described the outcome of the Chairmanship and Councillorship elections held in the state on Saturday, October 19.
The Chairman of Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM), Hajia Hajara Mohammed, announced that elections took place in all the 255 wards of the state and 23 LGAs.
She said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won all the 23 LGAs Chairmanship positions and all the 255 Councilors’ seats.
However, in a statement he signed and made available to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Yusuf, who resigned his position as Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Revenue and Security Taskforce ahead of the election, said he would have won massively if the election was free and fair.
He said that what happened at Kagarko Local Government Area was not an election, but a charade, adding he remains the popular candidate and choice of the people.
He called on Governor Uba Sani to critically look at what transpired over the weekend and cancel exercise.
He said: “I sincerely want to appreciate my people of Kagarko Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State over the massive love and support shown to me during the Kaduna State Local Government Area election.
“However, I want to use this opportunity to tell the whole world that election didn’t hold in Kagarko LGA, where I was the candidate of the PDP and the popular choice of the people.
“Of a truth, if election was conducted, I would have won overwhelmingly and congratulated by the people of Kagarko Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State as I remain their popular choice.
“I want to place it on record that election did not hold in Kagarko and other LGAs in Kaduna state. In fact, election materials arrived late and came without results sheets, so the electorates, who were rightly suspicious of an untoward game, refused to vote.
“There is a saying that you can’t put something on nothing and expect it to stand. In other words, since the election did not hold, there is no way that results would have been announced to declare winners at the ward levels (Councillors) and at the Local Government Headquarters (Chairmen) as mandated in the KAD-SIECOM law, PART VI Section 23 (1) and (2).
“I have viewed documents on the social media purported to be KAD-SIECOM results sheets, apportioning votes to candidates of political parties, when clearly no such results were collated at the polls.
“Therefore, I side with the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Kaduna State Chapter, in condemning the sham conducted by the Chairman of Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM), Hajia Hajara Mohammed, by claiming that elections took place in all the 255 wards of the state and 23 LGAs, whereas reverse was the case.
“I also call on Governor Uba Sani Gov UBA Sani to critically look at what transpired over the weekend, especially the massive rejection and condemnation of the charade called election and call for the cancellation of the exercise.
“People are supposed to have faith in the governor, so he should not betray the trust of the people, but should do the right thing by calling for a fresh election in order to strengthen democracy in Kaduna state and increase the love, trust and hope people have in him.”
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Why Ikare Needs an ICT University – Senator Ipinsagba
The Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, Jide Ipinsagba has described the proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) University in Ikare-Akoko, as a move aimed at empowering the youth and driving economic growth in the area.
Speaking with newsmen in Ikare-Akoko, Senator Ipinsagba emphasised the importance of equipping the younger generation with the skills and knowledge required to compete in today’s digital world.
“As a representative of my senatorial district, I have always been driven by a passion to promote development and add value to my community. I have been working tirelessly for the establishment of an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) university in Ikare-Akoko and I am excited to share my vision with you”, he explained.
According to him, “the idea of bringing an ICT university to Ikare-Akoko was born out of my desire to equip our young people with the skills and knowledge required to compete in today’s digital world.
“In a world where technology is rapidly changing the way we live and work, it is essential that we equip our youths with the tools to succeed in life”.
He said “by establishing this specialised university, we will not only be creating employment opportunities for our people, but also contributing to the growth of our local economy.
“The university will serve as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting businesses and investors to our region”.
He explained further by saying that, “this ICT university will be one of the latest and most specialised institutions in sub-Saharan Africa, making it a unique opportunity for our community to take a giant leap forward in terms of development and progress.
“I am pleased to say that our President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is supportive of our efforts to establish more universities, particularly those focused on ICT and specialised fields that can drive economic growth”.
In addition to the economic benefits, the university is expected to have a profound impact on the social fabrics of the community. “It will bring people together, foster a sense of pride and ownership and create a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere that will make Ikare-Akoko more a attractive place to live and work.
Senator Ipinsagba stated that, “while there have been discussions about creating a new state for Ondo North, I believe that the establishment of this university is a crucial step towards achieving that goal. By demonstrating our capacity for growth and development, we can strengthen our case for statehood and create a brighter future for our people”.
The Senator insists that, “the establishment of an ICT university in Ikare-Akoko is a vital step towards empowering our future generations and driving economic growth and development in our community”.
He expressed commitment to “making this vision a reality and looking forward to working with all stakeholders to bring this project to fruition”.
The Senator assured the people that the project has the support of the President and other stakeholders, and expressed confidence that the university will become a reality soon.
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