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10th Senate: Coalition of APC youth groups endorses Abdulaziz Yari for President
A coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC)Alliance of Arewa for Asiwaju, National Youth Vanguard and Youth Action Forum, led by Hon. Abdulkareem Sabo Abdullahi Jimeta ( Sadaukin Jimeta) have declared and endorsed former Governor of Zamfara State now Senator Elect, Abdulaziz Yari as Senate President of the 10th Assembly.
The group in a press conference held in Maitama, Abuja noted that the 10th Senate needed a competent and level headed personality in the person of the former two time governor of Zamfara State saying his character, exposure and above all, his competence stand him in a better chance to lead the Senate so as to strike the balance needed by the Executive arm led by President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
They however maintained that as the race for the Senate Presidency and leadership of the 10th National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria gathers momentum, the declaration of intent by H. E. Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari to vie for the exalted position of the Senate Presidency is pleasing news based on his antecedents as a thoroughbred politician and his superb records of political accomplishments.
The group said: ” He is a consummate politician, humane, and a bridge builder with empirical evidence that cuts across tribe, religion, and other political sentiments. His leadership qualities are the ingredient that the 10th Senate requires to further gain the trust of the citizens.
” Yari is regarded as one of the first-rate politicians of the Fourth Republic. His political career began in 1999 with the dawn of the current political era. He served as the Secretary of the then All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP), Chairman of ANPP Zamfara State and later rose to the position of National Financial Secretary.
” He was elected as a member representing Anka/Talata Mafara Federal Constituency in the green chambers, H. E Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari served as Zamfara State Governor for 8 years, On May 18, 2015, he became the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF).
“Honesty and integrity are two important ingredients that make a good leader. Distinguished Senator Yari fits perfectly into this description. He is an astute leader with broad-based knowledge of executive and legislative experience having progressed steadily through the political ladder. He has the vision and knows how to turn things around for the benefit of humanity.
“At this point in Nigeria’s political journey Yari understands the system, he can intensify the social intervention programs of the party and the President Elect, H. E Bola Ahmad Tinubu to emancipate more Nigerians from the cycle of poverty.
“If given the responsibility to spearhead the leadership of the 10th Senate, Nigerians should expect a functional, stable, progressive, and policy-oriented National Assembly that will work effectively with the President-elect, H. E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards the delivering of the dividend of democracy to the people.
“As concern citizens of nation and members of All progressve congress ( APC) We hereby call on the leadership of the party, Mr President Elect, Critical stakeholders and all elected Senators of the 10th assembly to support H. E Abdulaziz Yari as the next Senate president of the federal republic of Nigeria”, Jimeta said.
Structured HQ Legal, (SHQ) has issued a public notice warning against any transactions involving the buying, selling, leasing, or letting of the Hampton Harbour landed property.
The landed property measuring at 19.5 hectares is located at Elegushi Royal Family Land, Ikate Ancient City, Eti Osa, Local Government Area, Lagos State with reference number 376/376/2777GC and belongs to the Baggeren International Company.
In an official press statement issued to the news men, the firm disclosed that the property is currently under legal scrutiny, cautioning that any individual or entity engaging in transactions related to Hampton Harbour does so at their own risk. They also emphasized that unauthorized dealings could lead to significant financial loss and expose parties involved to legal consequences.
SHQ further noted that any person(s) who proceeds with any dealings in relation to the Hampton Harbour property risks both financial loss and potential legal actions noting that such transactions may result in criminal and civil liabilities for trespass or fraud.
The public is strongly advised to exercise caution and ensure due diligence before engaging in any transactions concerning Hampton Harbour. Prospective buyers, investors, or stakeholders must seek formal confirmation and approval from Structured HQ Legal or Baggeren International Company Limited to avoid financial and legal risks.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Thursday said, requirements for recalling Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District were lacking in the petition.
In a statement to update circumstances surrounding a purported petition against Natasha, the INEC said, it has rejected the petition.
The Commission said, Natasha is a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and there are requirements to recall her or any other Senator, but it cannot consider the petitions that lack merits.
Earlier the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, acknowledged receipt of petition against the embattled lawmaker from her constituents after submitting it to the INEC headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District was the former Chairman of Senate Committee on Local Contents, but was suspended from the Senate over alleged breach of Senate Standing Rules.
Natasha disclosed that she has approached the Court to quash her suspension which she claimed was illegal.
According to the petitioners, over 250,000 constituents’ signed the petition, out of about 480,000 registered voters in the senatorial district.
The petition was titled Constituents’ Petition for the Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Grounds of Loss of Confidence’.
In a brief statement on Thursday, the Commission said, “The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).”
The female lawmaker also on Tuesday defied ban by Kogi State Government and visited her Senatorial District in what she said, was a Sallah visit to felicitate with those who gave her their mandate.
Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS), have arrested two principal suspects involved in the killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government last week.
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the DSS in Uromi, following credible intelligence. Operatives of various security agencies are hunting for other key suspects involved in the unfortunate incidents
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, had on Monday in Kano State, during a condolence visit, revealed that 14 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the killing.
Governor Okpebholo who visited the State to condole with the Government and families of the victims, had vowed that justice will be served and those involved in the killing will be brought to justice.
Governor Okpebholo had also assured families of the victims that adequate compensations will be paid.
In the latest development, the two principal suspects arrested by officials of the DSS, have been transferred to Abuja, the nation’s capital, for further interrogation and prosecution by the relevant authorities.
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