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Fintiri's Defection Reinforces APC, Says President Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, said that the defection of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reinforced the party. President Tinubu stated this while receiving Governor Fintiri to APC following his recent defection to the party from the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Fintiri was formerly received into the party at a grand reception held for Fintiri held at Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola, Adamawa state on Monday. Speaking while receiving the Governor along side his supporters, President Tinubu who was represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, declared that Fintiri is now the leader of APC in the state. He disclosed that his defection has reinforced the party ahead of the 2027 general elections and expressed hope that the party will win the election at levels. He called on the Governor Fintiri to move the party forward in order to ensure its victory at all levels. Earlier in his remarks, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri,...

ADHA Lawmaker Empowers Constituents with Cars, Motorcycles, others

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The Member representing Leko Koma Constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Bulus Geoffrey, on Sunday, distributed assorted empowerment items to his constituents.   Some of the empowerment items distributed include cars, 5, motorcycles,18, grinding machines, 15, milling machines,15, clippers,15, gasoline generators,15, roofing sheets, 18, sewing machines, 15, vulcanising machines, 15 and wheelchairs, 5. The items were distributed to women, youth, religious bodies, stakeholders and People Living with Disabilities across Yeli, Kojoli, Koma I, Koma II and Mapeo political wards in Jada LGA. The gesture was aimed at reducing unemployment rate, improving literacy, and ensuring that the constituency remains a shining example of grassroots development Aside the 4th phase of empowerment, the lawmaker constructed and renovated blacks of classrooms, examination hall, health centres, distributed POS machines, seed of capital, herbicides as well as cash support to his electorate...

Speaker Bathiya Greets Muslims Umma at Eid-el-Fitr

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The Speaker Adamawa state House of Assembly Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley has extend his warmest greetings to the good people of  State, especially the Muslim Ummah as we commemorate this year's Eid el fitir.  The Speaker in a statement issued by his chief press Secretary Hyellamada Bernard said the sacred celebration, which comes at the end of Ramadan, is a time of gratitude, reflection, compassion, and renewed commitment to the values of peace, unity, and selflessness. Rt Hon Bathiya Wesley maintain that the celebration reminds us of the importance of faith, sacrifice, and service to humanity. He congratulated Muslim brothers and sisters for their devotion, discipline, and prayers throughout the holy month.  The Speaker pray that may the lessons of Ramadan continue to guide us in building a more peaceful, united, and prosperous Adamawa State. He urge the people of the state to continue to uphold the virtues of tolerance, mutual respect, and harmony that bind us together as one ...

Song Lawmaker Sponsors 2 Bills on Tree Planting, Monitoring of Maternal Mortality

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The Member representing Song Constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, has sponsored a bill for a law to provide for planting of trees in and around premises by individuals. News Platform  The bill was floated to ensure that citizens engage in planting of trees in and around their premises, road sides, streets and government premises by the state and the LGAs. The legislation which has been placed on "notice of the bill" was co-sponsored by the Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley and 7 other lawmakers of the assembly. Likewise, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, has sponsored a bill for a law to provide for the monitoring of maternal mortality in Adamawa state and other matters thereby to. During Monday's sitting, the Member representing Song Constituency, Hon. Emmanuel, moved for the first reading of the bill and seconded by the member representing Ganye Constituency, Hon. Misa Musa. The Speaker of the assembly, announced the first reading ...

ADHA Celebrates Women on International Women's Day

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The Adamawa State House of Assembly has joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Women's Day, commending the vital role women play in advancing society. The assembly specifically felicitated with the women folk across Adamawa State on the occasion of International Women's Day during plenary session presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley. This followed a Matter of Personal Explanation sponsored by the Majority Leader of the assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, of Demsa Constituency. While speaking at the plenary, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno drew the attention of the assembly on the significance of the day and the need to reflect briefly on the progress, challenges, and collective responsibility before them as representatives of the people. Hon. Kate Mamuno who is the only female Lawmaker at the assembly, told the assembly that the day is being celebrated on the 8th March every year. She disclosed that the occasion provides important opportunity to recogn...

Adamawa Assembly Confirms 3 Commissioner Nominees

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Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, confirmed 3 commissioner nominees as requsted by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. News Platform  The nominees include Sali Idris (Maiha LGA), Eng. Muhammed Suleiman ( Mubi North LGA), Chubado Mohammed (Jada LGA). The nominees were screened and subsequently confirmed following their appearance before the plenary session presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley.  The Majority Leader of the assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa Constituency) moved for the confirmation of the nominees and seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Buba Mohammed Jidjiwa (Jada Mbulo). After the confirmation, the Speaker, directed the Clerk to communicate the resolution of the assembly to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Earler, speaking during the screening of the nominee from Jada LGA, the Deputy Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Buba Muhammed Jidjiwa (Jada Mbulo), applauded the nomination of his constituent. Rt. Hon. Jidjiwa, described Chubado as a ...

Speaker Bathiya Formalises Move to APC, Receives Membership Card

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Barely a week after his resignation from the PDP and formal realignment with the APC, the Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has formalised his defection to APC. Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, over the weekend, formally visited his Ward and Local Government Area for the first time as APC member.  Cross section supporters of the Speaker and former PDP members and those from his new party, turned out from the 12 wards in Hong LGA, chanting solidarity and APC slogan.  Earlier, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, who registered at his ward, expressed appreciation to the people of Hong LGA for their continued support and promised to carry everyone alone describing the alignment as another strategy for unity and progress.  He noted that the alignment with the APC will bring more development to the state and the local government, adding that all of them will work together in accordance with the Constitution of the APC.  The Secretary of the All Pr...