2027: Ganduje, Uba Sani,Abbas ,Shehu Sani lit up Kaduna for Tinubu

Ahead the 2027 general elections , the core stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in the Northwest geo-political zone converged on Kaduna on Saturday to declare a vote of confidence on the leadership and administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The event was lit up by arrival of the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, Kaduna Governor, Senator Uba Sani, Speaker of House of Representatives , Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas and Senator Shehu Sani ,whose return to party excited the large crowd of party supporters present at the event.

The arrow heads of the party have not only decided to mobile support for President Tinubu but work ensure his resounding victory across the zone

At the meeting,the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abas, moved the motion for the endorsement of the President, while Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, seconded the motion, passing a vote of confidence in Tinubu for the second term in 2027.

The event took place at the Indoor Sports Hall of the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Hall, Murtala Square, Kaduna on Saturday.

This was after the Kaduna State Governor and APC North-West Co-ordinating Governor, Senator Uba Sani, called upon Speaker Abas to step forward before the gathering to move a motion for the endorsement.

Abas said, “Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to witness a history. My name is Abas Tajudeen, the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives and I move on behalf of the entire APC family of the North-West Zone Stakeholders emphatically a motion of a vote of confidence in our dear President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for his progressive governance, improving leadership and his unwavering support for the socio-economic development of the North-West geo-political.

“In so doing, unequivocally, endorse him as our only preferred candidate for the 2027 elections. I so do!”

The Speaker later put the motion to a voice vote for the stakeholders, where they all overwhelmingly affirmed the endorsement of the president for continuity in 2027.

In return, all the APC governors in the NorthWest Zone were offered automatic tickets for second term in the 2027 governorship elections as announced by the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, in his address to the gathering.

According to Ganduje, there is “no vacancy” in Aso Rock, come 2027.

Thereafter, a communique on behalf of stakeholders from the zone was read by the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani.

The party leaders including Ganduje, three governors of Kaduna, Uba Sani, Jigawa, Namadi and Kebbi, Nasir and Speaker of the House of Representatives, ministers as well as party executives, overwhelmingly declared their supports for the president during the APC North-West Zone Stakeholders meeting.

Governors of Katsina and Sokoto states sent their representatives.

Among other party faithful at the gathering are Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Abubakar Bagudu, and Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal.

Others are a former Speaker and governor of Katsina, Bello Aminu Masari, a former senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial, Shehu Sani, a former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Ahmed Yerima, former House of Representatives members from the zone, former governor of Zamfara, Mahmud Shinkafi, former governor of Kebbi, Senator Adamu Aliero.

The chairman of state chapters, state and federal legislators, as well as ministers, heads of federal agencies, including senior political appointees, were also at the meeting, themed: “Consolidating on our gains, facing the future together.”

The foundation for the endorsement of the President was laid when the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, while addressing the stakeholders, asked: “Aso Rock”? with the stakeholders responding by saying” no vacancy.”

With the response from the gathering, Barau said, “So it is clear in 2027, we are going to have a landslide victory, inshallah. So let us continue on the way we are going. Let us continue to cooperate, work with the president, work with everybody, cooperate amongst ourselves so that we have the desired victory.”

He said the defection of stalwarts of the opposition political parties to the party (APC) was as a result of the performance of Tinubu in addressing the challenges bedevilling the country.

Reflecting On Governor Uba Sani’s 2 Years Road Networks, and Infrastructures.

By Comrade Musa Mohammed (Moonlight)

The ongoing evolution and innovation of governor Senator Uba Sani in Kaduna state is a testament to the promising future that lies ahead under his leadership.

In a bid to enhance the infrastructure and living standards in Kaduna State, the government of Senator Uba Sani has awarded multiple contracts focusing on critical areas such as urban road networks, etc.

In the context of road construction and maintenance, it describes someone who excels in upgrading infrastructure, making it an apt moniker for Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State.

Those that are absence for two years, when they come back are struck by the visible transformation of the capital city ‘Kaduna’.

These projects are aimed at addressing the challenges posed by rapid urbanization, improving transportation, and creating safer and more conducive environments for the people.

The economic growth are set by Uba Sani’s administration, are to transform kaduna and the north west region significantly.

The proactive steps taken to mitigate flooding and enhance educational facilities reflect a forward-thinking approach to urban planning and community welfare, promising a brighter future for the people of Kaduna state

The expansive roadwork, featuring rehabilitation of existing routes and the construction of new ones, offers compelling evidence of positive change under the leadership of SEN. UBA SANI.

Uba Sani’s vision is to ensure Kaduna is among Nigeria’s most prosperous and peaceful states.

Governor Uba Sani current administration’s innovative security strategies, which have successfully shielded the state from the violent criminalities affecting neighbouring areas.

Although he faces political opposition and criticism concerning his governance style, Governor Uba Sani’s achievements are undeniable.

His substantial contributions to major road networks have elevated the pride of residents and visitors.

The administration has initiated significant road projects aimed at improving connectivity within the state and beyond.

The 2027 elections in Kaduna state, for all intents and purposes, will be walk over for APC candidates as the opposition, through political brinkmanship, have been depleted and weakened.

The rulling All Progressive Congress (APC), will definitely win 2027 general elections due to Uba Sani’s achievements and goodwill.

Within a short period of time, Governor Uba Sani has built over 60 roads across the 23 local governments, brought development to rural areas, built 60 secondary schools, furnished over 200 primary and secondary schools, distributed free fertilisers to farmers and slashed tuition fees of Kaduna State owned tertiary institutions, as well as delivered sundry dividends of democracy, in two years.

Abdullahi Ishaq Vowed To Get Justice, Petitioned AIG AbdurRahman To Gov. Bala Muhammad For Defamation

Abdullahi Ishaq Jibrin a close aid and confidant to AIG Ahmad AbdurRahman, the Chief Security Adviser to Bauchi State Government has petitioned his boss to the Bauchi State Governor Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad over Injustice, Unfairness, Defamation of Character and Betrayal by his boss.

He further averred that the petition has became necessary because after friends and relatives have intervened for the matter to be resolved amicably to no avail. You would recall that Abdullahi has granted an interview to press men two weeks ago which necessitated AbdurRahman to reach out to some of his relatives for in house mediation but he was unable to prove the allegations against him and also tender a written note apology that was why he decided to petition the Governor insisted his boss AbdurRahman must provide evidence and apologized henceforth.

Abdullahi who served as PA to AbdurRahman for seventeen years also seconded to Bauchi State Government House in December 2024 to serve as his PA but was later sidelined and betrayed unjustly without receiving his entitlements and yet he was accused of investigating the Governor. He stated that he was not happy with the ugly development after serving his boss for seventeen years and also redeployed him to Bauchi but ended up defaming him.

Following the interview with Abdullahi Ishaq for the second time all efforts were made to reach out to AIG AbdurRahman but he wasn’t responding. Ishaq vowed to reach out to relevant agencies for justice to prevail.

Additionally he is appealing to Gov. Bala Muhammad and other relevant agencies such as National security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu and Senator Shehu Umar Buba who is the Chairman Senate on Security and Intelligence to intervened for justice to prevail and vindicate him from the said allegations because is a major threat to National security, he added.

Religious leaders have been urged to preach peace to their followers at all the times to build a better society for a meaningful development.

The project manager I- RENEW,Mr Williams Ubimago stated this during a three day training workshop organised by search for common ground Nigeria for religious leaders in Kaduna.

The workshop which draws participants from Plateau and Kaduna state is aimed at fostering peace among religious leaders within the two states.

Mr Williams said the project was introduce to help mitigate the escalation of religious violence, and also promote inter religion peaceful co-existence in the diverse religious groups to live in harmony with each other.

He explained that over time the social media space has been used as an avenue to promote religious intolerance hence the need to bring religious leaders together to find ways to counter the wrong narrative.
The project manager added that the workshop will equally be an avenue where participants will be thought on how to use the social media to promote peaceful co-existence.

Also the media and extra peace building search for common ground,Mr Temisan Etietsosa said the workshop is organised to increase awareness to practitioners and interfaith leaders on the online interaction on the roles and guidelines to interaction that will not escalate into conflicts.

In a paper presentation by Mr Temisan Etietsola on the difference between conflict and violence, and to understand the causes of conflict, the paper presentation highlighted the enablement of parties in conflict to dialogue gradually
Some participants at the on-going workshop from the Muslims and Christians angles said the training workshop is timely where they call for respect for each other religion and added that they will step down the training to their follower to promote peaceful co-coexistence in the two states.
The presentation saw participants through the importance of exploring the opportunities and challenges of digital platforms for faith-based peace building, and the role of faith leaders in fostering positive online engagement.

The various presentations from the various groups said the role of religious leaders to come together to preach peace to their followers cannot be overemphasized.

N2b Constituency Funds: Group Condemns Senator Lawal Adamu over inability to Deliver to Project

… Insists He’s a Complete Failure,Vows to mobilise against his re-election

Kaduna Central Movement for Development (KCMD) has described the lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Lawal Adamu popularly known as Mr.LA as a “Complete failure “for his inability to use the alleged increased funds allocated for visible constituency projects.

According to the group ,it is almost two years that Senator Adamu was elected to represent the people of Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Chikun, Giwa, Birnin-Gwari and Igabi local government areas that make up Kaduna Central senatorial district.

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Ayodele Asalu, had publicly alleged a substantial increase in constituency project allocations for federal lawmakers following the removal of the fuel subsidy last year.

In a statement in response to the revelations that each Senator receives a minimum of ₦2 billion annually for constituency projects and each member of the House of Representatives now receives at least ₦1 billion, the group expressed shock over inability of the People’s Democratic Party lawmaker, Senator Adamu to improve lives of constituency members.

In the statement signed by the Chairman of the Kaduna Central Movement,Comrade Yahaya Babangida the group said ,” A good lawmaker and member of the main opposition party would have would have capilsed on this opportunity o is supposed to use the opportunity to make a difference.”

Information gathered revealed that these funds, officially designated as constituency allowances, are federal allocations intended to support lawmakers in addressing local socio-economic needs and fostering rural development within their constituencies.

While condemning Senator LA for lack of visible projects despite huge funds released for constituency projects,it dared him to provide records funds received and what they were used for .

As group of concerned members of the Kaduna Central senatorial district, with members across the 7 local government areas of the district, we are prepared to mobilise the electorate to ensure that he doesn’t return to floor of the Senate come 2025 .

The group however credited the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the upward review, suggesting the move was intended to improve citizens’ lives by empowering elected representatives to deliver more tangible developmental projects at the grassroots level.

Exam Errors: CSOs Suspend Planned Protest Against JAMB Boss

…Appeal to affected candidates to accept idea of resit

Coalition of Civil Society Group under aegis of Quality and Improved Education Development in Nigeria has suspended its planned protest action against the Registrar of Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board (JAMB) , Professor Ishaq Oloyede

According to the CSOs ,the earlier decision to embark on a protest was informed by the public outcry and initial wrong information gathered.

The JAMB boss,Prof. Oloyede had been under fire following the mass failure of students from the recent examination conducted by the body as a result of what the he described as “technical glitches”, in the five states of the South East and Lagos State who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

Speaking on the issue during a press briefing in Abuja, Professor Ishaq Oloyede who overtly admitted that the errors were caused by a systemic failure,broke down in tears .

The group in a statement made available to Journalists today said it has investigated the issue and discovered the errors were not intentional,thus the decision to suspend the protest.

In the statement jointly signed by the Coordinator,Dr. Yusuf Bala Gerei and Secretary,Dr. Pius Ishaku the group said,
“It is our resolve that since he has owned up responsibility for the glitches and rescheduled May 16 for candidates in Lagos and the Southeast to retake the examinations, the threat for legal action against the examination body should be shelved

The CSOs however , warned against politicising the issue surrounding the errors encountered and called on affected candidates, parents and other Nigerians to accept the idea of resit and conducting fresh exams.

The statement further reads: $We understand he feelings of disappointment expressed the shadow government, established by Political Economist Prof. Pat Utomi who called for the sack and subsequent probe Oloyede over the technical glitches that led to mass failure of students in the 2025 examination,and we appeal for calm since he has promised to make necessary amends

“We are there calling on registrar of JAMB and stakeholders to address the issues of poor performance including technical glitches and inadequate preparation.There is a need for systemic reforms to ensure fair and reliable assessment processes in future”.

Speaker Yusuf Dahiru Liman: A Leader of the People

By Abdulraman TongaYusuf

Dahiru Liman, the current Speaker of the 10th Kaduna State House of Assembly, has emerged as a formidable force in Kaduna politics — a leader whose impact resonates both in his Makera Constituency and across Kaduna State.

Since assuming office, Speaker Liman has consistently demonstrated unwavering commitment to the welfare of his constituents and the overall development of the state.Under his stewardship, the Assembly has passed landmark legislations, most notably the 2025 Appropriation Bill, which channels substantial resources to critical sectors such as education, health, finance, and agriculture. This reflects Speaker Liman’s resolve to ensure inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Beyond legislative achievements, Speaker Liman has championed accountability and transparency in governance. The Assembly, under his leadership, has launched investigations into reckless expenditures and abandoned projects inherited from the previous administration. Notably, contractors who collected payments but failed to deliver have been called to account, with several cases referred to appropriate financial investigative bodies.Liman’s commitment to grassroots empowerment is equally commendable.

In a remarkable display of community investment, he recently spent N40 million to cover the 2025 NECO registration fees for students in Kaduna South Local Government. This singular act of generosity has brought relief and hope to countless families and reaffirmed his belief in education as a catalyst for social change.Speaker Liman also maintains a leadership style rooted in collaboration.

His strong working relationship with Governor Uba Sani has ensured the timely passage of critical bills and facilitated the execution of developmental projects across the state.

This synergy between the executive and legislative arms has significantly contributed to the current peace and progress Kaduna is experiencing.Indeed, the improved security, economic stability, and infrastructural development witnessed in the state today are, in part, a result of Speaker Liman’s pragmatic and people-centered leadership. His selfless service and steadfast commitment continue to set a high standard for effective representation and responsible governance.

Koro Day Festival: Kagarko LG Chair Harps on Unity, Tolerance 

The  Chairman of Kagarko Local area of  Kaduna State, Honourable Muhuyideen  Umar harped on need for the Koro people to unite and tolerate one another in order to achieve sustainable growth and development in their communities.

According to him, the importance of peace cannot be overemphasized considering its pivotal  role in driving progress and development across all spheres of life .

The Chairman, who served as the Chief Host at this year’s Koro Cultural Day Festival said the annual ceremony is organized to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Koro people.

Honourable Muhuyideen, who stated this in his brief remarks during the Koro Day Cultural Festival at Government Secondary School, Kubacha on Saturday,promised to support the Koro people anytime there is need for collaborative efforts to ensure development.

While reiterating the importance of peace as a panacea for development,he stressed ,”Let us value unity, tolerance and mutual respect. We cannot have development if we don’t live in peace, we cannot live in peace if we are not united. We cannot be united if we don’t love one another. We can only love one another if we understand our differences and tolerate one another”

He however, thanked  Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani for redeeming his electoral promises to the good people of Kagarko Local Government Area. 

Fielding questions from journalists about sustaining the annual Festival, the Chairman said there would no cause for alarm about funds to ensure that next year ‘s event becomes better than  the maiden edition.

APC Unity Forum Hails Ribadu, Leaders and members for Strengthening Party in Adamawa

By Tom Garba-Yola

The Adamawa APC Unity Forum, under the leadership of Abubakar Hamma, Hon. Lawan Habu, and its entire directorate, has expressed profound gratitude to the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State for their steadfast loyalty, resilience, and unwavering support for the APC-led administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In a statement signed by Hon. Hussaini Ahmadu Har, Director of Media and Publicity for the Forum, the group commended the exemplary leadership of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, describing him as an outstanding steward of the APC in Adamawa and beyond.

The Forum highlighted its commitment to fostering unity, peace, growth, and human development within the party, both in Adamawa and across Nigeria.

The statement revealed that following the 2023 General Elections, the APC faced risks of disintegration in Adamawa.

In response, the Forum, after extensive consultations with stakeholders, established the Adamawa APC Unity Forum and the APC Reconciliatory Committee, led by respected elder statesman Senator Muhammad Mana.

The initiative received endorsements from key party figures, including Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, National Vice Chairman Comrade Mustapha Salihu, and State Party Chairman Barrister Idris Shuaibu.

Through a series of meetings, engagements, and outreach efforts, the Reconciliatory Committee successfully addressed internal challenges, exceeding expectations and restoring harmony within the party.

The Forum attributed this success to the invaluable support and guidance of Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, the Walin Ganye and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. “We pray for his long life and sound health as he continues to contribute to the growth of democracy in our great party,” the statement read.

The Forum also extended appreciation to Alhaji Modibbo Mohammed Gidado, MD, for his selfless and impactful support during the formative and operational stages of the initiative.

We pray for his long life and sound health as he continues to contribute to the growth of democracy in our great party

Additionally, the Reconciliatory Committee was congratulated for its diligent work, with confidence expressed in Mallam Nuhu Ribadu’s ability to implement the committee’s recommendations for the party’s benefit.

The statement concluded with a call for continued unity and progress, declaring, “Long live APC, Long live Nigeria.”