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Plateau chieftaincy tussle: 5 kingmakers affirm selection of Rekna of Bashar chiefdom.
Stakeholders and King Makers of Bashar Chiefdom of Wase Local Government of Plateau State has on Wednesday affirmed the selection of Alhaji Abdullahi Idris as the duly selected King of Rekna of Bashar
It would be recalled that a group, under the aegis of Concerned Stakeholders of Bashar Chiefdom had on Monday controverted the selection process, which threw up Idris as the monarch of Bashar chiefdom.
They had claimed that not only was the appointment flawed, it didn’t follow the Plateau State chieftaincy laws.
However stakeholders and kingmakers of the chiefdom at a press briefing at NUJ Press Centre on Wednesday, said that not only is Idris a bonafide member of the Argando Ruling House, but was validly selected by the kingmakers and widely acknowledged by the entire people of Bashar chiefdom.
They said that the Abubakar group failed demonstrate in what capacity they claim to be stakeholders of the stool of the Rekna of Bashar, as in matters relating to chieftaincy stools, only members of the royal family (particularly those who were contestant or candidates at an election) and the Kingmakers can claim to be stakeholders.
Chairman Bashar Community Development Association (BACODA), Dr, Zakari Mohammed, Dallatun Bashar who spoke on behalf of the stakeholders and Bashar chiefdom kingmakers, said that since the selection of Idris, there had been no single objections to his installation nor had any of those who claimed to be concerned stakeholders raised any objection or challenged the selection process in any court of law.
“The acceptance of HRH Alhaji Abdullahi Idris as the Rekna of Bashar is evident, and the claims of unnamed stakeholders lack substance. The community remains united behind their traditional ruler, and no legal challenges have been filed to dispute his ascension.
He saud, “You recall that following the death of Alhaji Adamu Idris the late Rekna of Bashar on the 24 day of September, 2022, a new Rekna of Bashar in the person of ALHAJI ABDULLAHI IDRIS, was selected by the kingmakers following due compliance with the necessary provisions of the law that regulates the selection of the Rekna of Bashar.
“Upon the completion of the
selection exercise, Rt. Hon. Barrister Simon Bako Lalong, the former Governor of Plateau State in the exercise of his powers appointed Alhaji Abdullahi Idris, as the Rekna Bashar.
“It is necessary to put in record that sequel to the said election and appointment, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris was duly conferred with the Staff of Office as the Rekna of Bashar Chiefdom on the 5th January, 2023.
“It is interesting to note that, there has been no challenge to the selection or appointment of Hrh Alhaji Abdullahi Idris, as the Rekna of Bashar.
“There is presently no pending suit filed by any aggrieved person(s) not even Shehu Mujahid Abubakar, who addressed the press on the 8th Day of July 2024, on the said subject matter. The Rekna of Bashar has received wide acceptability since his ascension to the stool of his forebears, without any rancour by the Ruling Houses, kingmakers or the community in general.”
They affirmed that the selection of HRH Alhaji Abdullahi Idris, as the Rekna of Bashar, is in tandem with the customs of the Bashar people, stressing that HRH AIhaji Abdullahi Idris is undoubtedly a member of the Ruling House of Bashar, and his selection was through a proper selection process by the kingmakers.
The group debunked the allegation that the selection process was manipulated while four out of the five kingmakers were abducted and made to do the bidding of the former local government chairman.
One of the kingmakers, Alhaji Abdullahi Yusuf, who was allegedly abducted denied the allegations.
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He said that the allegation that he was abducted was borne out of the imagination of that self styled concerned stakeholders, adding that that the fact that all the five kingmakers were present at the press briefing and appended their signatures to the text of the briefing was a testament to the fact that there was no controversy over the selection and appointed of Alhaji Abdullahi Idris as the Rekna of Bashar.
Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Jibrin Isah Echocho, has congratulated Muslim faithful for the successful completion of this year Ramadan fast, urging them to celebrate the Sallah in love, and unity across our communities.
Echocho in a statement madeavailable to CAPITALPOST in Lokoja o Sunday, described the Ramadan period as stressful, but deserving, because it is the only period for spiritual reflection on abstinence from immorality, sincere sacrifice and supplications to Allah.
He added that, Ramadan symbolises Allah’s way of teaching humanity on virtuous living, where people keep away from all forms of comfort to appreciate what the less privileged experience and deprivation they suffers daily.
He task Muslims to extend the lessons of Ramadan to the way we live with our neighbours.
“Let’s seek peace at all times and promote unity of purpose in our society” the Lawmaker demanded.
“May the celebration brings sustainable peace to our homes, my district, Kogi State and Nigeria, he concluded.
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.
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