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Plateau APC governorship candidate names ex-Unijos Vice Chancellor as Campaign DG, others
The All Progressives Congress governorship Candidate in Plateau State Dr Yilwatda Nentawe on Wednesday unveiled his Campaign team headed by the Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Sebastian Maimako as the Director General.
The governorship candidate accompanied by his wife, and running mate, while unveiling the campaign team at the popular Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos in the presence of a mammoth crowd of supporters pledge to unite the state irrespective of tribe and religious affiliation when elected governor.
It could be recalled that the APC candidate last week appointed Prof Sebastian Maimako who is a Professor of accounting and finance as its Director General campaign council, as well as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Saleh Yepmong as Deputy Director of campaigns amongst other strong politicians.
Nentawe also pledged to utilise the potential of youths for growth, progress and development of the state if elected in the forthcoming 2023 general election.
“We will address the State’s economy and 10% of the State IGR will be deployed to address issues of the vulnerable groups like the youths, women, and people living with disabilities.”
He also promised to be transparent in handling the state affairs, “We will be transparent, free, fair and run an all-inclusive government while the youths will be mentored and appointed as commissioners and other positions.”
He said stringent measures would be taken to tackle insecurity, as well as he would revamp the educational sector.
“I call on the people of the state to continue to support our party at all times, I have the interest of Plateau at heart and I would transform the state if elected.”
The State chairman of the APC in the State Hon Rufus Bature warned members of the party against anti-party activities, stressing that the APC is a party of discipline.
He lamented the attitude of some few in the party who are plotting to vote for other candidates from other political parties, saying if the party identified them they will be punished and urged members to support the party at all times, adding that there is a sure victory for the party come 2023.
“We have the confidence that we will win the 2023 elections, from the Presidency, National Assembly, Governorship and the House of Assembly, we will deliver.
“We are fully prepared and ready to go for the campaigns, we are waiting for the bell to be rung to start the campaign.
Speaking on behalf of the elders of the Plateau North Senatorial zone, Ambassador Ibrahim Kasai stressed that with what is on the ground, the APC would win the Plateau Governorship election
He described the unveiling ceremony of the DG Campaign and others as “Overwhelming” adding that the huge crowd is an indication that the APC flagbearer will win the state in next year’s Governorship election, “We were overwhelmed with the turn out he added.
The Newly unveiled Director General of the Dr Yilwatda Nentawe campaign team Prof Maimako pledged to go to every part of the state to campaign for the Candidate.
He added that Dr Nentawe is a good candidate that would revamp major sectors of the state if given the opportunity.
Some of the dignitaries who attended the unveiling were the Director General of the Industrial Training Fund ITF Sir Joseph Ari, Deputy National Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister, Festus Fuanter, Secretary to the Plateau State Government Professor Danladi Atu, Speaker House of Assembly Rt. Yakubu Sanda and all the Candidates for Senatorial, Federal house of representatives, state of Assemblies, Local Government council chairman APC Youths and women leaders amongst others.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commended Senator Basheer Lado, for redefining the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, stating that, for the first time in a long while, the office is fully meeting its expectations.
Speaking during his visit to the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters accompanied by distinguished senators, Akpabio described the visit as a significant step in strengthening Executive-Legislative relations.
He praised the Special Adviser and his team for maintaining the confidentiality of communications between the President and Senate, and also, ensuring a seamless flow of information. He further emphasized that the office is now more result-oriented.
Additionally, he acknowledged the office’s diligent efforts in tracking all Bills passed by the Senate and assented to by the President, underscoring its critical role in legislative efficiency.
Expressing his satisfaction, Akpabio noted that he and the Senate delegation were proud of the office’s achievements and looked forward to sustaining the existing cordial and productive relationship between the Executive and the Legislature throughout the administration.
In recognition of his exemplary leadership, Senator Lado presented an Award of Excellence to Senator Akpabio.
In his remarks, Senator Lado reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a harmonious working relationship between the Executive and the Legislature. He lauded Akpabio for his unwavering dedication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda—defending it with clarity, articulating it with passion, and advancing it through legislative action.
Ahead of the 2025 political party Congresses, Plateau State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) stakeholders has endorsed the defection of the candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections and the leader of Justice and Rebirth, Barr Gyang Zi SAN, to the All Progressive Congress (APC) with the view to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
They made the call in a communique issued at the end of the enlarge meeting of the stakeholders from Plateau North senatorial zone at the residence of Barr. Gyang Zi in Rayfield Jos.
The communique which was jointly signed by Dr. Ayiki Sati Director General, Justice and Rebirth and
Barr. Samuel Galadima- 2024 Chairmanship candidate of Jos East LGA among others said the call became imperative on the sideline of the leadership tussle at the National Level which violates the core principles and values for the formation of the Party as an alternative for Nigeria for the protection, sustenance of democracy and Social Justice.
They regretted that the leadership tussle has also divided the party into factions leaving party loyalists and supporters in the state of despondency and confusion not knowing where they belong.
Our correspondent reports that the gathering included LP candidates from the 2023/2024 general elections, party executives, and support groups from the six local government areas of the Northern Senatorial District.
Besides, the focus of the discussions was centered on the state of the Labour Party at both national and state levels and the need for political realignment ahead of the 2025 party congresses and conventions.
The stakeholders further frowned at the structural weaknesses in LP and resolved to advise Barr Gyang Zi, to leave the party and join the APC while expressing confidence that the APC would provide him with a platform to advance good governance in the state .
The communique also emphasized the importance of political consultations, particularly with APC leaders at both state and national levels. It called for collaboration with Plateau State APC leaders, including Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, Sen. Simon Bako Lalong, Sen. Diket Plang, and other party officials.
According to the communique, supporters of Barr Gyang Zi also pledged to mobilize grassroots support for the APC, stating that their leader’s defection would strengthen the party in the state.
They urged the APC leadership to formally receive Gyang Zi and his supporters into the party, marking their official transition from the Labour Party.
Stakeholders also reiterated the need for inclusive governance, ensuring that youths, women, and less privileged individuals are sidelined in the democratic process and accordingly officially denounced their membership in the Labour Party, declaring their support for the APC.
They assured that all LP structures aligned with Gyang Zi would follow suit, shifting their loyalty to the ruling party in the state and at the National level.
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended his heartfelt felicitation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday.
Governor Ododo in statement signed by his special adviser on media, Ismaila Isah described President Tinubu as a statesman whose leadership and dedication to national development continue to inspire hope and progress across Nigeria.
He commended the President’s unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which is driving economic reforms, strengthening national unity, and advancing the nation’s democratic values.
“On behalf of the government and people of Kogi State, I celebrate Mr President and our father on this special day. Your resilience, visionary leadership, and patriotism have laid a strong foundation for Nigeria’s growth. We deeply appreciate your tireless efforts in repositioning our country for sustainable development,” Governor Ododo stated.
He further reaffirmed his support for President Tinubu’s administration and prayed for continued wisdom, strength, and good health for the President as he leads Nigeria toward greater prosperity, sustainable development, peace and stability.
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