KIDNAPPED MUBI DPO REGAINS FREEDOM 8 DAYS AFTER

The abducted Divisional Police Officer(DPO) of Mubi North Divisional Police headquarters in Adamawa state, Ahijo Muhammad has been released 8 days after abduction.

A statement signed by the Spokesman of Police Command in the state DPS, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM this evening, said that the DPO has been rescued by the Operation Puff Ader/Operation Farauta.

 DSP Yahaya Nguroje said that the kidnapped DPO is sound and healthy and added that the Command's Anti kidnap Unit is now investigating the matter with a view to Arresting the fled kidnappers.

KIDNAPPED MUBI DPO REGAINS FREEDOM 8 AFTER

The kidnapped Divisional Police Officer of Mubi North Divisional Police headquarters in Adamawa state, Ahijo Muhammad has been released 8 days after abduction.

A statement signed by the Spokesman of Police Command in the state DPS, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM this evening, said that the DPO has been rescued by Operation Puff Ader/Operation Farauta.

 DSP Yahaya Nguroje said that the kidnapped DPO is sound and healthy and added that the Command's Anti kidnap Unit is now investigating the matter with a view to Arresting the fled kidnappers.

FREE EDUCATION: DAN MUSA FLAGS OFF DISTRIBUTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Determined to complement the effort of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in the implementation of free education policy, the Member representing Mubi North constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa has flagged off the distribution of instructional materials to public schools in Mubi North.

Interestingly, Hon. Dan Musa is now the second Legislator after the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri(Jada Mbulo) to support the free education policy with free instructional materials to pupils in primary schools.

Speaking while flagging off the distribution of the materials to some selected public schools in Mubi North LGA yesterday, Hon. Suaibu Dan Musa said he decided to support the government of the day by distributing the materials free of charge.

Hon. Dan Musa who is the Chairman House standing Committee on Commerce and Industry said that the kind gesture is one of the campaign promises he made to the people of his constituency when he was canvassing for their votes.

According to him, education is the greatest asset to bequeath to children so as to become responsible leaders in the future, saying that as representative of the people at the Assembly, he will work with his colleagues towards ensuring that the state government is responsive to the payment of counterpart funds through the State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB).

While promising for another intervention after 3 months, the Lawmakers asked them to choose what they want him to do most especially in the education sector with a view to supporting the government to achieving standard education in his constituency.

He commended the teachers in Mubi North for their hard work and diligence and urged them to put in more effort in educating the pupils at the early learning stage, pledging to continue in according the sector premium attention.

In his remark, one of the Stakeholders of All Progressives Congress(APC), Alhaji Sa'adu Munduva  lauded the commitment of the member for his contribution to the growth of education, and called for support to enable him succeed at the Assembly.

Receiving the instructional materials which include exercise books and writing materials, the representatives of the schools, pledged their commitment to working tirelessly towards achieving the mission of the Lawmaker in revitalising the basic education in the area.

   

MUBI NORTH SUPPORTERS ORGANISE SOLIDARITY RALLY FOR MEMBER OVER VICTORY AT COURT

Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa, Mubi North const ADHA in the middle during the rally in Mubi

Supporters of the Honourable Member representing Mubi North constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Shuaibu Dan Musa have organised a solidarity rally for the member over his recent victory at the Court of Appeal in Yola.

Recall that the Yola Court of Appeal had 2 weeks ago invalidated the the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal in respect of Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa(Mubi North) and Hon. Umar Musa Bororo(Mubi South).

The solidarity rally which was organised primarily to rejoice with the Lawmaker for regaining his mandate at the court, attracted leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Mubi North and Mubi South respectively, hundreds of supporters, friends and well wishers.

Upon his arrival at welcome to Mubi for the grand rally yesterday, the member was taken round the major streets in Mubi town down to the Palace of the Emir of Mubi, Alh. Abubakar Isa Ahmadu and to the APC Secretariat where they delivered their speeches and conducted APC stakeholders meeting.

Speaking at the event, the member representing Mubi North Constituency at the House of Assembly, Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa thanked his teeming supporters for the honour done to him following his victory at the court.

Hon. Dan Musa reiterated his commitment towards the provision of people oriented representation at the house and for the development of his constituency, saying his victory during the polls and at court is for all of them.

While at the palace of the Emir of Mubi, Alhaji Abubakar Isa Ahmadu, the Legislator appreciated the royal father and the entire constituents for their show of concern and solidarity, promising to work towards providing dividends of democracy to the people.

He said he was at the palace of the Emir to seek for his royal blessings and pointed out that he is well prepared to providing quality laws that will bring attract development to his people.

In their separate remarks during the rally, the Candidates for Chairmanship Mubi North and South respectively under the platform of APC, Mohammed Ribadu Lawal and Hamza Zubairu congratulated the member and called for support to enable him succeed in his representation.

Also speaking the APC Chairman Mubi North Local Government Area, Alh Usman Sarkin Tike said as supporters, they decided to organise the rally so as to rejoice with their member and to to thank God giving them back their mandate.

He described the Lawmaker as a credible and trusted ambassador of the party and called on other elected office holders to emulate him, while wishing him a successful tenure.

ADAMAWA ASSEMBLY C'TTEE ON FINANCE, BUDGET VOWS TO BE THOROUGH ON SCRUTINY

Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno member rep Demsa and Chair ADHA c'ttee on Finance, Budget and Appropriation.

As Adamawa state House of Assembly is making necessary arrangements for the successful conduct of this year's budget defence, the House of Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriation says it will ensure thorough scrutiny on every dime appropriated for expenditure next year.

The Chairman of the Committee and Member representing Demsa constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno stated this in a telephone chat with NEWS PLATFORM in Yola, the Adamawa state capital yesterday.

It could be recalled that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri had on Tuesday presented the whooping sum of #183.3 as proposed budget estimate for the services of both the recurrent (#85.9) and capital (#97.4) expenditures respectively for the year 2020, to the house for consideration and subsequent approval.

Hon. Kate Mamuno said that her Committee is making necessary arrangements for the successful conduct of the budget defence, pointing out that her Committee will leave no stone unturned towards ensuring that everything appropriated is defended.

She added that the budget proposals is with her Committee for observation and advice where necessary, and that very soon the Committee will kick start the defence.

The female legislator explained that she has directed the secretary of her Committee to draft a schedule for the exercise and likewise communicate to all the Ministries, Agencies and Departments cut across the state for them to prepare and defend their budget.

She added that all the House Standing Committees are well prepared to scrutinise the budget in line with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, saying that no MDA will be victimised, as both the executive and legislative arms of government work for a common goal.

ADHA HEALTH C'TTEE, STAKEHOLDERS HARP ON EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM

Hon. Hamidu Sajoh Lekki (Yola North) and Chairman ADHA Committee on Health in the middle with other stakeholders.

Adamawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Health and Human Services rose from a one day Engagement on Health Bill with a resolution for government to emphasize on the removal of hindrances to the realisation of a vibrant healthcare delivery system.

The stakeholders further harped on competence in the recruitment of health personnel within the health sector, and the provision of modern health care facilities to meet the health care needs of the citizens in and around the state.

The event which attracted cross section of stakeholders in the sector, was organised by the House Standing Committee on Health and Human Services headed by Hon. Hamidu Sajoh Lekki (Yola North) in conjunction with International Republican Institute (IRI) and held at the Committee room of the House yesterday.

Some of the organisations that attended the meeting include; Ministry of Health and Human Development, Primary Healthare Development Agency(PHCDA), College of Health and Technology, Michika, College of Nursing and Midwifery, Yola, Specialists Hospital, Yola, Adamawa State Health Insurance Scheme, Adamawa State German Medical Center(AGMC), Adamawa State Hospital Services Management Board, Adamawa State Essential Drugs, State Agency for Control of HIV/AIDs and several non governmental organisations.

With a view to achieving of the set objectives of the meeting, the participants deliberated extensively on the merits and demerits of the bill, hence the aforementioned resolutions.

The bill tagged" a Bill for a Law to Regulate the Minimum Standard of Healthcare Facilities "  which was floated by the Speaker of the hallowed chamber, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, was aimed at regulating the kind of health facilities to be used by health institutions in the state.

Earlier, speaking while declaring the meeting open, the Speaker of the House of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, told the gathering that it is in accordance with the standing order of the house which stipulated that bills should be referred to relevant house committees after second reading for scrutiny.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas said that the bill has been committed to the Committee on Health and Human Services because it is health related, and that the house is expecting the committee to finish its legislative work and report back to the committee of whole.

According to him, the sole aim of passing any bill by the house is for it to be implemented, describing the bill as significant considering the deplorable condition of health infrastructure in the state and how it intends to address it.

The Speaker who was represented by Hon. Abubakar Isa(Shelleng) congratulated the committee for organising a historic stakeholder engagement and commended the participants for their contributions towards making the bill more comprehensive.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Committee and Member representing Yola North constituency, Hon. Hamidu Sajo Lekki observed with concern how health institutions in the state are nothing but consulting centers.

Hon. Sajo Lekki said the standard of health facilities in the state has denied their electorate from accessing affordable and quality health care delivery service, explaining that the house decided to proffer solution on the situation, hence the floating of the bill, and that his committee will make the bill more effective.

He said that his committee expected the stakeholders to contribute positively in making the bill more comprehensive so as to complement the effort of the Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration in reviving the sector.

Hon. Hamidu Sajoh Lekki, stated that his major concern as Chairman of Health Committee is to ensure that citizens have access to quality health care delivery system in and around the state.

Several stakeholders who spoke at the event, presented both oral and written inputs and commended the House Committee for organising the meeting.

ADAMAWA MINISTRY OF HEALTH CLAMPDOWN ON PRIVATE OPERATORS, SEALS 3 FACILITIES

Prof. Abdullahi Isa, Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Health and Human Services, Adamawa State

Adamawa State Ministry of Health and Human Services has commenced an inspection of private hospitals, clinics and laboratories in the state.

So far, the ministry has sealed 3 health facilities within Yola, the Adamawa State Capital due to poor infrastructural facilities and threatened to shutdown more facilities out of the 43 penciled down for inspection.

The facilities closedown so far include; Winben Nursing Home and Maternity, Sound Medical Laboratory and Jeff Medical Laboratory.

The Director Laboratory Services in the Ministry, Lazarus Gideon made this known in his remarks at a stakeholder engagement on health bills organised by the state House of Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services in conjunction with International Republican Institute (IRI) held at the Assembly's complex yesterday.

Lazarus said that the ministry has embarked upon the inspection of private facilities so as to assess their performance and the kind of facilities they use with a view to sanitising them.

He disclosed that those closedown were found to have outrightly violated the laid down rules as they operate in a dirty environment, with poor infrastructure/facilities, without the required staff and lack of proper registration.

According to him, his team is inspecting Adamawa Central zone, while 2 other teams have been assigned to inspect such facilities in Southern and Northern zones respectively.

BUSTED: HOW BINDOW EMPLOYED 3,380 OUT 7,599 PERSONS WITHOUT DUE PROCESS

Ex- Governor Muhammad Umar Jibrilla of Adamawa state

The Committee on Regularization of Appointments and Transfer of Service in the State Civil Service has revealed that the former Governor, Muhammad Umar Jibrilla, employed 3,380 workers into the state civil service without due process.

According to the committee, the immediate adminstration employed the total number of 7,599 and that out of the number, 3,380 were recruited without following due process.

The Chairman of the Committee who is also the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government(SSG), Mr Emmanuel Ibrahim made this known while submitting the Final Report of the findings of the committee to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at Conference Hall, in Government House Yola, yesterday.

The Perm Sec told the Governor that the total of 4,219 persons were employed based on due process and recommended that they should be sustained in  the interest of the state civil service.

According to him, the remaining 3,380 persons were not properly recruited, explaining that the recruitment agencies have compromised their responsibilities and further advised the government to review the exercise.

He stated that his committee found out that due process was not considered in the issuance of waivers for the recruitment and lamented a situation whereby 3rd Class Graduates were employed to lecture at the  State Polytechnic (SPY), Yola.

Responding while receiving the report, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri commended the members of the committee for their steadfastness and patriotism exhibited in carrying out the assignment successfully without fear or favour.

 Governor Fintiri assured the committee that very soon he will constitute a committee that will come up with a white paper for the review of the recommendations of the committee towards full implementation.

BOASTED: HOW BINDOW EMPLOYED 3,380 OUT 7,599 PERSONS WITHOUT DUE PROCESS

Former Governor Muhammad Umar Jibrilla Bindow of Adamaw state

The Committee on Regularization of Appointments and Transfer of Service in the Adamawa State Civil Service has revealed that the former Governor, Muhammad Umar Jibrilla, employed 3,380 workers into the state civil service without due process.

According to the committee, the immediate past adminstration employed the total number of 7,599 and that out of the number, 3,380 were recruited without following due process.

The Chairman of the Committee who is also the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government(SSG), Mr Emmanuel Ibrahim made this known while submitting the Final Report of the findings of the committee to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at Conference Hall, in Government House Yola, yesterday.

The Perm Sec told the Governor that the total of 4,219 persons were employed based on due process and recommended that they should be sustained in  the interest of the state civil service.

According to him, the remaining 3,380 persons were not properly recruited, explaining that the recruitment agencies have compromised their responsibilities/ standard and further advised the government to review the exercise.

He stated that his committee found out that due process was not considered in the issuance of waivers for the recruitment and lamented a situation whereby 3rd Class Graduates were employed to lecture at the  State Polytechnic (SPY), Yola.

Responding while receiving the report, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri commended the members of the committee for their steadfastness and patriotism exhibited in carrying out the assignment.

 Governor Fintiri assured the committee that very soon he will constitute a committee that will come up with a white paper for the review of the recommendations of the committee towards full implementation.

ADAMAWA GOVT TO RECRUIT 2000 QUALIFIED TEACHERS

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state

Adamawa State Government has said it will recruit about 2000 qualified teachers into the Post Primary Schools Management Board in the first quarter of  the year 2020.

To this end, the Government has directed the Head of Civil Service in the state to commence the process of the employment of the teachers.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri gave the directives while receiving the Final Report of the Committee for Regularization of Appointments and Transfer of Service in the State Civil Service from May 2015 to 2019 in Government House Yola today.

According to him, his government has included a certain amount of in the 2020 Proposed Budget Estimate for the recruitment, saying that that was the reason why he partially lifted embargo on employment so as to meet up with the need of man power in some Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state.

He reiterated the commitment of his government to repositioning  the civil service sector and that government will do everything possible to restore the loss glory of the workforce.

 Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said very soon he will constitute a committee that will come up with a white paper for the review of the recommendations of the committee towards full implementation.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Committee on Regularization of Appointments and Transfer of Service in the State Civil Service, Mr Emmanuel Ibrahim said the committee during its assignment had visited ministries, departments and agencies to compile the report.

ADAMAWA ASSEMBLY VOWS TO ENACT LAWS AGAINST VIOLENCE RELATED OFFENCES

From right to left: Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, SpeakervAHDA and Hon. Lami Patrick, Commissioner Ministry of Women Affairs

As Adamawa state women join the rest of the world in marking the International Day for the elimination of violence against women and girls, the Adamawa state House of Assembly has vowed to enact laws against violence related offences in the state.

The Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, made the promise while receiving the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Women Affairs, Hon. Lami Patrick, who led the delegation of government and non governmental organisations on a campaign to ending violence against women to the assembly yesterday.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas told the delegation of the readiness of the House of Assembly to enacting laws on violence against persons, saying that the hallowed chamber is ready to pass/domesticate Violence Against Persons Prohibited Act 2015, Child Right Protection Act and Gender Equality and Opportunity bill as requested by the Commissioner.

According to him, there were moves to pass Child Right Act bill when he was member in the house in 2015, but both the 2 major religions kicked against it, explaining that as representatives of the people, they must do what they want and advised them to educate the society on the importance of some of the bills.

In her remarks, the Member representing Demsa Constituency, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, stressed the need for the restructuring of Child Right Act bill so as to see the light of the day, saying that there is no way parents would not discipline their children.

Hon. Mamuno appealed to them to support the house so as to enable them pass some of the bills that directly affect them and however appreciated them for the visit.

Speaking earlier, the Commissioner Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Lami Patrick said 25th November, to 10th December of every year is globally dedicated for campaigns to end gender based violence against women and girls.

Hon. Lami Patrick told them that they are coming as a generation standing against rape, saying that they cannot effectively fight rape without having policies and laws in place.

She told the Speaker that the passage of the aforementioned bills as she requested will go along way in preventing and checkmating all forms of gender based violence in the society.

She commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and his wife, Hajiya Lami Umaru Fintiri, for pledging a zero tolerance on rape and other gender based violence in the society.

2020 BUDGET ESTIMATES TOUCHES EVERY ASPECTS OF HUMAN ENDEAVOUR- ADHA M/LEADER

Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri, Member rep Jada Mbulo const and the Majority Leader ADHA

The Majority Leader and Member representing Jada Mbulo constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri has declared that the 2020 proposed budget estimates as presented by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, touches every aspects of human endeavour.

Hon. Yettisuri who was speaking to newsmen shortly after the presentation of the budget by Governor Fintiri on Tuesday, said that the proposed budget estimates actually reflected the basic needs of the citizens in the state.

The Governor has presented the whopping #183.3 billion as proposed budget estimates for the year 2020 to the state Assembly for consideration and possible passage.

But speaking to newsmen, the Majority Leader of the House said that this year's appropriation bill touches every aspects human endeavour and added that it is something that can be actualised.

The Lawmaker explained that the budget has reflected the manifestoes of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) :health, education, road networks, agriculture and other critical sectors.

He stated that they went round canvassing for votes with a promised of providing dividends of democracy and that in the course of preparing the budget, they must take into cognisance some of the campaign promises to avoid embarking on the execution of projects that do not have direct bearing on the lives of the electorates.

He advised the government to go extra mile by looking inward with a view to diversifying sources of Internally Generated Revenue in oder to finance the budget.

The Majority Leader disclosed that budget presentation by either the Federal or State Government is a constitutional requirement where the affected Chief Executive Officers project their expenditures for the fiscal year.

He said that it is spelt out in section 1 sub section 1,2 and 3 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, and pledged the readiness of the house to according the appropriation bill accelerated consideration.

SCANDAL: CONCERN CITIZEN PETITIONS ADHA OVER SALES OF PROPERTY BY ROYAL FATHER

Ardo Umar Yahya, District Head of Uba, Hong LGA

A Concern Citizen in Uba District, Hong Local Government Area Adamawa state, Mohammed Abubakar Aliyu has petitioned the state House of Assembly over illegal sales of public property by the District Head of Uba, Ardo Umar Yahya Njidda.

The District Head was said to have illegally sold the house of a Headmaster in Uba on the 13th March, 2017 without the knowledge of the Local Government Education Authority and squandered the money.

Also, the royal father was alleged to have disposed the house of Late Bobboi Dogari which belonged to the beneficiaries and that efforts to recover the property proved abortive.

According to the Concern Citizen, the District Head does not stay in his domain so as to attend to the needs of his subjects, and appealed to the house to investigate the allegations and take proper action against what he described as unethical and unwholesome behaviour of the royal father.

The petition dated 20th November, 2019 was copied to the Executive Governor of the state, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Lamido of Adamawa, Commissioner of Police in the state, Ministries of Education and Chieftaincy Affairs respectively.

However, the copy of the petition which was obtained by NEWS PLATFORM has since been presented at the resumed plenary session today by the Chairman House Standing Committee on Petitions Hon. Shuaibu Babas(Fufore Gurin).

But the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, who presided over the sitting referred the petition to House Committees on Petitions, Local Government Affairs and Education to investigate the allegations and report back within 2 weeks.

GUNMEN KILL 2 POLICEMEN, ABDUCT 6 LOCALS IN MUBI

About 2 Policemen have been reported killed while 6 locals abducted following an attack by some suspected gunmen on a police convoy and some commuters vehicle along Gyella road, in Mubi South Local Government Area Adamawa state.

According to The Sun, the attack happened between 7 pm and 8 pm Monday, as the police officers were returning from Mubi police headquarters after handing over suspects.

The Sun gathered that, locals had earlier alerted the Mubi police detachment in Mubi South of some suspected persons who came to town making large purchases of food items.

The police were said to have swiftly swung into action and apprehended the suspects and took them to the Mubi area command headquarters in Mubi north.

Locals said it was while they were returning to their duty post at Gyella road when they were ambushed by some unknown gunmen, killing the police driver and one other police officer.

The gunmen were also said to have ambushed other commuter vehicles and kidnapped six other travellers.

The PPRO Adamawa state police command, Suleiman Nguroje, said, “I am not aware of the incident but I will confirm and get across to you.”

GOV FINTIRI PRESENTS #183 BILLION AS 2020 PROPOSED BUDGET ESTIMATES

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has just presented the whopping # 183 proposed budget estimates for the services of the state in 2020.

Ex-GOV BINDOW JOINS LEGAL BATTLE AS APC DRAGS PDP, FINTIRI, INEC TO APPEAL COURT

Ex-Governor Muhammad Umar Jibrilla Bindow of Adamawa state

Erstwhile Governor Muhammad Umar Jibrilla Bindow is reported to have filed an appeal at Yola Appeal Court seeking to be joined as party to appeal instituted by the opposition All Progressives Congress(APC), challenging the decision of the Election Petition Tribunal which upheld the election of the incumbent Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).

Though the Appeal Court is yet to make any pronouncement on the application, observers believed that the former Governor is trying to catch in to the appeal in anticipation of favourable judgement which he feels will make him a sole beneficiary.

Simply put, Bindow who was not a party to the petition at lower court, now wants to be joined as a party to APC's appeal so that he can take the benefit of the judgement of the apex court if it is in his party's favour.

It could be recalled that the ex-Governor shortly after general elections, said he was not going to court but his party insisted on prosecuting the matter on the allegations of rigging which the party lost at the court and decided to appeal the matter.

NEWS PLATFORM reliably learnt that already, the APC had filed an appeal praying the court to set aside the judgement of the lower court, hence the decision of the former Governor to file a motion for a joinder.

The appellant (APC) has joined the ruling PDP, Governor Fintiri and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as 1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents to the appeal.

But According to the observers, what made the ex- Governor to join his party in the legal battle at this time was the decision of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

The Tribunal presided by a 3- Man Panel led by Justice Adeniran Adebara, had right from the preliminary objection of the 9 hour judgement delivered, held that APC has no locus standi to institute the action, since it is not the party that will occupy Dougirei Government House.

Justice Adebara, said that the party in the first place should not have approached the court on the matter without its Governorship candidate (Muhammad Umar Jibrilla Bindow) who earlier on conceded the defeat in a video tendered before it for not being party to it.

It is time that will tell the whether the erstwhile Governor's motion for joinder will scale through or not.

GOV FINTIRI PRESENTS 2020 BUDGET TO ADHA TOMORROW

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is to present 2020 budget estimates to the Adamawa state House of Assembly tomorrow.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the House of Assembly, Mallam Yahaya Daji, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM said that the presentation of the appropriation will be done by the Governor tomorrow Tuesday at 11:00am

ADHA MOVES TO END HERDER/FARMER CLASHES, ADOPTS 7 POINT RESOLUTIONS

Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, Speaker ADHA

Hon. Bathiya Wesley( Hong Constituency ADHA)

Apparently worried by the recent clashes between herdsmen and farmers in some Local Government Areas in the state, the Adamawa state House of Assembly has taken steps towards curtailing the clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the state.

To this, the hallowed chamber has adopted 7 point resolutions with a view to ending the clashes between the herders and farmers in Hong, Gombi, Song, Girei, Yola South, Demsa, Numan, Mayo Belwa and Ganye Local Government Areas and other parts of the state.

Parts of the resolutions adopted by the House include the urgent need for state Government to direct Local Government Councils to convene security meetings and extend same at the wards level.

The House of Assembly further resolved and directed traditional institutions to be reporting the activities and movement of the strangers in their domains, and for the Government to regulate grazing in the state.

The legislators also directed the Local Government Transition Committee Chairmen to regularly report to the Chairman House Standing Committee on Security, the measures they have adopted to ending herder and farmer clashes.

Equally, the Honourable Members urged the State Government to provide more vehicles for both Local Hunters and the police for quick intervention in an emergency situations.

While resolving to look at the existing laws that established the statutory bodies to that effect, the House appealed to the Government to as a matter of urgency provide relief materials to the victims of the attack by herdsmen in Hong Local Government Area.

The resolutions adopted by the Members followed a matter of urgent public importance sponsored at a resumed plenary session today by the member representing Hong constituency, Hon. Bathiya Wesley.

Earlier, Hon. Bathiya who is also the Chairman House Standing Committee on Education, briefed his colleagues on the recent attack by herdsmen which affected no fewer than 30 people in his constituency.

Hon. Bathiya told the House that about 30 people in his constituency were badly injured while over 150 farmlands destroyed by the herders in some parts of his constituency.

According to him, worst hit LGA by the clashes in recent time include: Hong, Gombi, Song and Girei LGAs and lamented that the clashes have far reaching effect most especially on the economy of rural dwellers.

He appealed to the House of Assembly to take serious action with a view to bringing an end to clashes at the rural areas, urging the hallowed chamber to mandate relevant authorities provide relief materials to the affected communities in his constituency.

Also speaking on the motion, Hon. Simon Isa (Song Constituency) said it has reached a stage where most of farmers in his constituency cannot go to farm because of treats to their lives, and advocated for the deployment of security agencies to curb the treats.

Hon. Simon Isa lamented that the herders graze for 24 hours while destroying farm produce which according to him, it has become a source of concern to them, saying something urgent needed to be done about it.

On his part, Hon. Japheth Kefas(Gombi) advised the state government to provide enough patrol vehicles to the security agencies, saying that if care is not taken the menace will hold the state for ran some.

Baring his mind, Hon. Abdullahi Umar Yapak(Verre) lamented a situation where year in year out Adamawa state records such clashes, and called on the executive arm to take necessary action in order to nip the situation in the bud.

Also speaking, the member representing Ganye Constituency, Hon. Alhasssan Hammanjoda said that the primary responsibility of the government is the maintenance of security of lives and property of the citizens, and however commiserated with the victims in Hong.

While commenting on the motion, the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri ( Jada Mbulo) advised the House to mandate the Local Government Councils to liaise with relevant stakeholders with a view to ending the clashes.

After contributions from the Lawmakers, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas who presided over the resumed plenary session directed the clerk of the house to communicate the decisions of the House to the relevant authorities.

FINTIRI SWEARS IN 23 COMMISSIONERS, ASSIGNS PORTFOLIOS

Gov Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has just sworn in about 23 Commissioners.

The Commissioners and their portfolios is as follows:

 Mohammed Umaru( Madagali) Local Government Affairs, Elijah Tumba cMichika) Construction, Rehabilitation, Intervention and Human Services,( and Dr. Ishaya John Dabari( Michika), Finance and Budget, Barr. Sunday Mathew(Mubi North) Housing and Urban Devt, Prof. Isa Abdullahi (Mubi South) Health and Human Services, Hassan Kaigama( Maiha) Water Resources, Dr. Umaru Garba Ph.D,(Hong) Information, Lami Patrict (Gombi) Women Affairs, Abdullahi Adamu Prambe( Song) Rural Infrastructure and Community Development, Usman Yahaya Diyajo (Girei) Livestock and Aquaculture Debt, Umaru Iya Daware(Fufore) Tertiary and Professional Education, Ibrahim Yayaji Mijinyawa(Yola North) Land and Survey.

Others are; Mustapha Musa Jika( Yola South) Transport, Sanusi Faruk(Toungo) Youths and Sports, Bappa Dalhatu Isa( Ganye)Mineral Resources, Aloysius Babadoke(Jada) Special Duties, Adamu Atiku( Jada) Works and Energy Debt, Shuaibu Audu(Mayo Belwa) Environment and Natural Resources Development, Iliya James( Demsa) Entrepreneurship Devt, Dr. Dishi Khobe, PhD( Numan), Agriculture, Justina Nkom(Lamurde) Commerce and Industry, Wulbina Jackson ( Guyuk) Education, Adamu Titus(Shelleng) Culture and Tourism.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS: AS GOV FINTIRI SWEARS IN NEW COMMISSIONERS TODAY

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State
Hopefully, the 23 Commissioners Designate expected to serve in Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's administration would be sworn in tomorrow Monday amidst high expectations from the citizens in the state.

Traditionally, it is believed that to whom much is given, much is expected and if that comes to play which is certainly will, then Fintiri and his new team must be in for a serious business.

Interestingly, the new Commissioners expected to be sworn in tomorrow include; Mohammed Umaru( Madagali), Elijah Rumba and Dr. Ishaya John Dabari( Michika), Barr. Sunday Mathew(Mubi North), Prof. Isa Abdullahi (Mubi South), Hassan Kaigama( Maiha), Dr. Umaru Garba Ph.D,(Hong), Lami Patrict (Gombi), Abdullahi Adamu Prambe( Song), Usman Yahaya Diyajo (Girei), Umaru Iya Daware(Fufore), Ibrahim Yayaji Mijinyawa(Yola North).

Others are; Mustapha Musa Jika( Yola South), Sanusi Faruk(Toungo), Bappa Dalhatu Isa( Ganye), Aloysius Babadoke and Adamu Atiku( Jada), Shuaibu Audu(Mayo Belwa), Iliya James( Demsa), Dr. Dishi Khobe, PhD( Numan), Justina Nkom(Lamurde), Wulbina Jackson ( Guyuk), Adamu Titus(Shelleng).

It could be recalled the Governor had upon assumption of office in May this year, made it categorically clear that he was not going to appoint members of the cabinet until after 6 months so as to enable him stabilise and make things work again in the state.

But in fulfilment of his promise, the Governor nominated 23 people for appointment as commissioners where he sought for the House of Assembly's confirmation to that effect. The house, in a unanimous decision confirmed the nominees and now awaiting their swearing which is expected to take place tomorrow.

What many citizens are contemplating at the moment is how these new set of commissioners will make a difference in the lives of the people at the grassroots taking into cognisance their yearnings and aspirations of good governance over the years.

Let's make it abundantly clear to the new exco that their coming is at a time when the state is faced with all sorts challenges ranging from kidnapping, armed banditry, herder/farmer clashes, economic crisis, corruption among other contentious issues. And their contributions towards addressing those challenges will mean a lot to the new government.

Likewise, the new exco are expected to take far reaching decisions on the issues pertaining to over bloated employment carried out by the past government, effective implementation of free education policy introduced by the government, construction of fly over, construction of 2000 housing units and many other projects iniated by the government of the day in other sectors...

To be continued

HIGH EXPECTATIONS: AS GOV FINTIRI SWEARS IN NEW COMMISSIONERS TOMORROW

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State

Hopefully, the 23 Commissioners Designate expected to serve in Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's administration would be sworn in tomorrow Monday amidst high expectations from the citizens in the state.

Traditionally, it is believed that to whom much is given, much is expected and if that comes to play which is certainly will, then Fintiri and his new team must be in for a serious business.

Interestingly, the new Commissioners expected to be sworn in tomorrow include; Mohammed Umaru( Madagali), Elijah Rumba and Dr. Ishaya John Dabari( Michika), Barr. Sunday Mathew(Mubi North), Prof. Isa Abdullahi (Mubi South), Hassan Kaigama( Maiha), Dr. Umaru Garba Ph.D,(Hong), Lami Patrict (Gombi), Abdullahi Adamu Prambe( Song), Usman Yahaya Diyajo (Girei), Umaru Iya Daware(Fufore), Ibrahim Yayaji Mijinyawa(Yola North).

Others are; Mustapha Musa Jika( Yola South), Sanusi Faruk(Toungo), Bappa Dalhatu Isa( Ganye), Aloysius Babadoke and Adamu Atiku( Jada), Shuaibu Audu(Mayo Belwa), Iliya James( Demsa), Dr. Dishi Khobe, PhD( Numan), Justina Nkom(Lamurde), Wulbina Jackson ( Guyuk), Adamu Titus(Shelleng).

It could be recalled that the Governor had upon assumption of office in May this year, made it categorically clear that he was not going to appoint members of the cabinet until after 3 months so as to enable him stabilise and make things work again in the state.

But in fulfilment of his promise, the Governor nominated 23 people for appointment as commissioners where he sought for the House of Assembly's confirmation to that effect. The house, in a unanimous decision confirmed the nominees and now awaiting their swearing which is expected to take place tomorrow.

What many citizens are contemplating at the moment is how these new set of commissioners will make a difference in the lives of the people at the grassroots taking into cognisance their yearnings and aspirations for good governance over the years.

Let's make it abundantly clear to the new exco that their coming is at a time when the state is faced with all sorts challenges ranging from kidnapping, armed banditry, herder/farmer clashes, economic crisis, corruption among other contentious issues. And their contributions towards addressing those challenges will mean a lot to the new government.

The new exco are expected to take far reaching decisions on the issues pertaining to over bloated employment carried out by the past government, effective implementation of free education policy introduced by the government, construction of fly over, construction of 2000 housing units and many other projects initiated by the government of the day...

To be continued

MAULUD: ADAMAWA BASED ISLAMIC SCHOLAR TASKS MUSLIMS ON TOLERANCE, HUMILITY

Modibbo Nana Yola, an Adamawa based Islamic Scholar

By Usman Umar Sahabi

Muslim Ummah have been reminded on the importance of imbibing the spirit of tolerance, humility, modesty and generosity as exemplified by the life and times of the Holy Prophet Muhammad(SAW).

    An Islamic Scholar based in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, Modibbo Nana Yola gave the reminder Saturday during the annual Maulud in commemoration of the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him organised by the family of a renowned Islamic Scholar, late Modibbo Umaru Mbamba at his residence behind Yola main Market.

   While making references with verses from the Holy Qur'an and teachings of prophet Muhammad, Modibbo Nana Yola admonished scholars to use the occasion to draw lessons and inspiration from the virtues of service and exemplary leadership of the Holy Prophet, Muhammad for overall peace, unity, and prosperity of the society.

   On his part, Modibbo Umar Zango called on Muslim parents to inculcate the love of Prophet Muhammad in the hearts of their wards by sending them to Islamic schools and teaching them the history of the Holy prophet.

    Speaking separately, Modibbo Iya Chigari and Modibbo Hassan Shilo reminded the gathering on the significance of practicing Islam according to the teachings of the Qur’an and traditions of Prophet Muhammad Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him as shown by the companions of the prophet of Islam.

   In an interview with newsmen, Alhaji Mahmud Modibbo and eldest son to late Modibbo Umaru Mbamba said the event is annually organised by the family to commemorate the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him.

   He thanked all those who attended the event especially renowned Islamic Scholars, friends and well wishers within and outside Yola.

   Highlight of the event was recitation of the Holly Qur'an, presentation of Hadith's and lifetime of Prophet Muhammad Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him among others.

MACKONDO CELEBRATES WITH ADHA SPEAKER, 4 OTHERS OVER JUDGEMENT

Hon. Pwamwakaino Mackondo, Deputy Speaker and Member Rep Numan Const ADHA

Deputy Speaker Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Pwamwakaino Mackondo has congratulated the speaker and other members of the state Assembly for emerging victorious at the Court of Appeal in Yola yesterday.

The court had in its separate judgements, upheld the elections of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas(Uba Gaya), Hon. Ibrahim Musa Italiya(Mayo Belwa) and Hon. Myandassa Bauna(Lamurde).

Likewise, the court had further invalidated the verdict of the Election Petition Tribunal in respect of Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa(Mubi North) and Hon. Umar Musa Bororo(Mubi South) respectively.

In his congratulatory message which was made available to NEWS PLATFORM in Yola today, Hon. Mackondo heartily celebrated with his colleagues over the verdict which according to him, has reaffirmed their victory at the March 2019 polls.

The Legislator said by the judgement, the court has put indelible judicial seal to lawmakers' victory during the elections, and added that the judiciary has reaffirmed the will of the people of Uba Gaya, Mayo Belwa, Lamurde, Mubi North and Mubi South constituencies.

He appealed to all the parties involved in the legal battle to wholeheartedly accept the court's verdict and join  his Honourable Colleagues and the House of Assembly as a whole in building a prosperous Adamawa.

Hon. Pwamwakaino Mackondo stated that the House of Assembly under the headship of Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas would continue to produce good legislation and pursue harmonious relationship between the organs of government and amongst Adamawa citizens for unity, peace and progress.

APPEAL COURT VERDICT: HON DAN MUSA REITERATES COMMITMENT TO QUALITY REP

Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa, Member Representing Mubi North Constituency ADHA

Following his victory at the Court of Appeal, the Member representing Mubi North constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa has reiterated his commitment to people oriented representation at hallowed chamber.

While hailing yesterday's judgement of the court, the Honourable member said that his overwhelming victory will spur him to put in more efforts to meeting the yearnings and aspirations of his constituents in terms of quality representation at the house.

Hon. Dan Musa popularly known as Langalanga stated that as far as he is concerned, the victory at the court is not for him alone but for all his constituents including the opposition because according to him, Mubi North is for all of them.

According to him, now that the matter hitherto pending at the court of law has been determined in his favour, what is left for him is to provide people of Mubi North with good stewardship through quality legislation.

While commending the judiciary particularly the court and his counsels for standing on the part of truth, the lawmaker appreciated his teeming supporters for their patience, support and solidarity right from the electioneering period, at the Tribunal and at the Appeal Court.

While commending his political party, the All Progressives Congress(APC) for standing behind him, Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa explained that he has initiated programmes aimed at empowering his youth, women and other citizens in his constituency and called for their support and cooperation so as to succeed.

APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS ADHA SPEAKER'S ELECTION, 2 OTHERS, SETS ASIDE TRIBUNAL VERDICT ON 2 OTHERS

A saying that every beginning has an end came to play in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, as the Appeal Court upheld the election of the Speaker of the House of Assembly, 2 other members and invalidated the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal in respect of 2 other members of the Assembly.

With this judgement, the Appeal Court has finally put to rest the legal battle involving 5 Members of the state Assembly including the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas and other legislators.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the appeals were instituted by members representing Mubi South and Mubi North, Hon. Umar Musa Bororo(APC) and Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa(APC) who were earlier sacked by the Election Petition Tribunal Presided by Justice Suleiman Akanbi.

Hon. Bororo and Hon. Dan Musa were earlier dragged to the Tribunal by Hon. Yakubu Musa Dirbishi(PDP) and Hon. Suleiman Yahaya Sudi(PDP),who asked the court to nullify their elections over allegations of certificate forgery which the court did.

The duo who were not satisfied with the judgements, approached the Court of Appeal and prayed it to review the judgement and possibly set them aside.

While the appeals involving the presiding officer of the House, Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas(Uba Gaya), Hon. Myandassa Bauna( Lamurde), and Hon. Ibrahim Musa Italiya(Mayo Belwa) were brought to the court by ex-Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Mohammed Atiku Hayatu(APC), Hon. Vrati Nzonzo(APC), and Hon. Peter Da'ape(PDP).

The appellants who earlier lost at the Tribunal to the incumbent members, decided to appeal their cases where they urged the court to invalidate the judgements of the lower court on grounds that it did reflect the merits of their cases.

All the legislators that were party to the cases were dragged to Tribunal and later Appeal Court shortly after winning their state constituency seats during the 2019 general elections.

But in a judgement delivered by Honourable Justice Chidi Nwaoma Uwa, assisted by Justice James Shehu Abiriyi and Justice Abdullahi Mahmud Bayero, upheld the election of the speaker, Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas(PDP Uba Gaya), Hon. Myandassa Bauna(PDP Lamurde) and Hon. Ibrahim Musa Italiya(ADC Mayo Belwa).

Equall, the Court set aside the judgements of the tribunal as they affected Hon Musa Umar Bororo of Mubi South and Hon Shuaibu Dan Musa of Mubi North and declared that they were validly elected.

TENSION GRIPS ADHA MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS OVER TOMORROW'S JUDGMENT

Palpable tension has engulfed some members of the Adamawa state House of Assembly, families members and supporters ahead of tomorrow's judgement expected to be delivered by the Court of Appeal sitting in Yola.

The court has fixed Friday for the determination of 6 election cases instituted by some sitting members of the House, candidates of political parties and the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC).

According to NEWS PLATFORM, 2 applications were filed by Hon. Musa Umar Bororo(APC) Mubi South and Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa(APC) Mubi North that were recently removed by the Election Petition Tribunal over allegations of certificate forgery.

The embattled members were earlier dragged to the Tribunal by Hon. Yakubu Musa Dirbishi(PDP) and Hon. Suleiman Yahaya Sudi(PDP), and asked the court to sack them which the court did.

While the other 3 appeals were filed by the ex-Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Mohammed Atiku Hayatu(APC) against the current Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas(PDP) Uba Gaya, Hon. Vrati Nzonzo (APC) and Hon. Peter Da'ape(PDP) against Hon. Myandassa Bauna(PDP) and Ibrahim Musa Italiya(ADC), members representing Lamurde and Mayo Belwa at the House respectively.

One other appeal was instituted by the Independent National Electorl Commission (INEC) against the decision of the Tribunal for showing Hon. Bororo, a friend to erstwhile Governor Bindow, the way out of the hallowed chamber.

Hon. Hayatu, Vrati and Da'ape, were floored at the Tribunal as the court described as lacking in merit and grossly incompetent, the petitions they brought before it.

The appellants gathered momentum after huge defeat and headed to the Appeal Court and prayed it to review the decision of the lower court against the mandates of their electorates.

But as soon as the news for tomorrow's verdict by the court broke, tension suddenly gripped the parties involved most especially the sitting members and some of the candidates as to whether tomorrow will mark the end of their representation at the house or their struggle.

In fact, the members have every reason to be jittery because tomorrow' verdict is going to be the final nail on the coffin, as there will be no more room for them continue with their legal battle. This is because Appeal Court is their last bus stop.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that most of the families and teeming supporters of the parties have resorted to fasting and prayers for divine intervention as they await the kind of fate that will befall their bosses.

On their part, some of candidates who engaged the lawmakers in the legal tussle have stated counting the huge resources they expended most especially on hiring legal practitioners that have been defended their cases...

ADSIEC CLEARS 51 CHAIRMANSHIP CANDIDATES FOR DEC 7TH LGC POLLS

 Ahead of December 7th Local Government Councils Elections in Adamawa state, the State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has cleared 51 Chairmanship Candidates fielded by 6 political parties for the race in the state.

Recall that the state electoral body has fixed 7th December for the conduct of the Local Government Councils Elections across the 21 LGAs in the state.

In all, 14 political parties are expected to slug it out during the polls, but only 6 parties including Action Alliance(AA), African Democratic Congress(ADC), All Progressive Congress(APC), Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Social Democratic Party(SDP) and Movement for the Restoration and Defence of Democracy (MRDD) have Chairmanship candidates.

While All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN), Alliance for Social Democrat(ASD), Kowa Party, Young Progressiveness Party(YPP), Peoples Redemption Party(PRP) Allied Progressives Movement (APM) and other 6 aforementioned political parties fielded Councillorship Candidates.

According to the result of screening exercise released by ADSIEC, 51 out of 51 Chairmanship Candidates fielded by 6 political parties have been cleared and expected to participate during the forthcoming elections.

For Chairmanship, the political parties and LGAs where it fielded candidates include; action Alliance (Mubi North), ADC (Ganye, Gombi, Numan, Shelleng and Yola North) SDP (Numan and Guyuk) MRDD (Hong), while APC and PDP fielded 21 Candidates each.

ADSIEC CLEARS 51 CHAIRMANSHIP CANDIDATES FOR DEC 7TH LG POLLS

Ahead of December 7th Local Government Councils Elections in Adamawa state, the State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has cleared 51 Chairmanship Candidates fielded by 6 political parties for the race in the state.

Recall that the state electoral body has fixed 7th December for the conduct of the Local Government Councils Elections across the 21 LGAs in the state.

In all, 14 political parties are expected to slug it out during the polls, but only 6 parties including Action Alliance(AA), African Democratic Congress(ADC), All Progressive Congress(APC), Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Social Democratic Party(SDP) and Movement for the Restoration and Defence of Democracy (MRDD) have Chairmanship candidates.

While All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN), Alliance for Social Democrat(ASD), Kowa Party, Young Progressiveness Party(YPP), Peoples Redemption Party(PRP)and Allied Progressives Movement (APM) fielded only Councillorship Candidates.

According to the result of screening exercise released by ADSIEC, 51 out of 51 Chairmanship Candidates fielded by 6 political parties have been cleared and expected to participate in the forthcoming Elections.

For Chairmanship, the political parties and LGAs where it fielded candidates include; action Alliance (Mubi North), ADC (Ganye, Gombi, Numan, Shelleng and Yola North) SDP (Numan and Guyuk) MRDD (Hong), while APC and PDP fielded 21 Candidates each.

SPEAKER ADHA, BORORO, 3 OTHERS TO KNOW FATE AT APPEAL COURT FRIDAY

The Court of Appeal sitting in Yola the Adamawa state capital has fixed Friday this week for judgement on election cases involving the Speaker and 4 other members of the state House of Assembly.

The appeals for judgement tomorrow include that of Hon. Mohammed Atiku Hayatu(APC), verses the current Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas (PDP) for Uba Gaya constituency,  Hon. Hon. Musa Umar Bororo(APC) against Yakubu Musa Dirbishi(PDP) Mubi South, Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa(APC) verses Suleiman Yahaya Sudi(PDP) Mubi North.

Others include; Hon. Vrati Nzonzo(APC) verses Hon. Myandassa Bauna(PDP) Lamurde, Peter Da'ape(PDP) and Ibrahim Musa Italya(ADC) Mayo Belwa and that of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)against the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal on Hon. Musa Bororo.

Hon. Atiku Hayatu, Vrati, Da'ape and INEC are challenging the decision of the Tribunal which quashed their petitions against the incumbent Speaker, Iya Abbas, Myandassa, Italiya and for the removal of Hon. Bororo.

On their part, Hon. Bororo and Dan Musa, members representing Mubi South and Mubi North respectively have appealed the judgement of the tribunal which nullified their elections over allegations of certificate forgery as a result of petitions filed by Dirbishi and Sudi respectively.

It could be recalled that Hon. Bororo (APC Mubi South) and his counterpart of Mubi North, Hon.Shuaibu Dan Musa, were removed from the house by the Tribunal over allegations of certificate forgery, and ordered the electoral body to issue certificates of returned to Hon. Yakubu Musa Dirbishi(PDP) and Suleiman Yahaya Sudi(PDP) who came second with highest number of votes cast during the election.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt that all the appellants in this election matter have approached the Apex Court to determine whether the judgement delivered by 3 -Man Panel of Judges, led by Justice S. Akanbi, actually reflected the merits of their suits.

An official of the court who confided in NEWS PLATFORM said that the appeals will be determined by three man panel led by Justice Chidi Nwaoma Uwa, tomorrow Friday.

This will put to rest all the legal tussle for several seats at the state house of assembly engaged in by the embattled members and candidates who claimed to be reclaiming the mandates of their electorates.

ADHA MAJORITY LEADER SUPPORTS FREE EDUCATION WITH INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Hon. Hammantukur Yettisuri, member rep Jada Mbulo const and the Majority Leader ADHA

Member representing Jada Mbulo constituency and the Majority Leader of the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Hammantukur Yettissuri has flagged off the distribution of instructional materials to schools in his constituency.

The instructional materials distributed by the legislator include; exercise books and school bags to public schools in 6 wards which comprise Jada Mbulo constituency. The wards include Mbulo, Danaba, Hibango, Jada 1 and 2, and Mayo Kalayi.

According to the Majority Leader, the kind gesture is aimed at complementing the effort of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, led administration in promoting the standard of education in and around the state through the introduction of free education policy.

Speaking to newsmen after the event, the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Hon. Hammatukur Yettisuri(Jada Mbulo) said that his decision to flag off the distribution of the materials is in line with the manifestoes of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in the state.

Hon. Yettisuri said that he found it necessary to support Governor Fintiri's policy on education sector by reaching out to his constituents with the materials free of charge.

The Lawmaker disclosed that he is planning to  embark on the award of scholarship to students in tertiary institutions most especially those studying law, engineering and other science courses.

Hon. Hammatukur Yettisuri appealed to most especially the parents to make sure that their pupils judiciously utilised the materials for the purpose intended.

In his remarks, the Transition Committee Chairman of Jada Local Government Council, Hon. Ahmed Sali So commended the legislator for his support towards ensuring the success of free education policy.

Hon. Ahmed Sali So called on the citizens in the constituency to continue in supporting the member and the government of the day so as to reap more dividends of democracy, pledging his support for the policy in the state.

Also, the Secretary Mbulo Development Area, Alhaji Musa A. Ayuba said their member deemed it necessary to support the leaders of tomorrow to acquire knowledge for nation building, hence the flagging off campaign in support of free education policy.

Alhaji Ayuba urged the electorate in the constituency to rally round the member to enable him achieve his laudable programmes for the constituency.

Baring his mind, while receiving the materials on behalf of the schools, the Education Secretary Jada Local Government Education Authority, Alh. Nuhu Baba thanked the member for kind gesture and charged on the head teachers and supervisors to ensure that the materials are distributed accordingly.

ADAMAWA POLICE CONFIRM THE ABDUCTION OF DPO IN MUBI

Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of Ahijo Mujeli, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Mubi in the state.

According to reports, the DPO was driving in his personal car around 6.30 p.m. along Mubi-Maraba road near the toll-gate on Tuesday when he was kidnapped.

The spokesman of the command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, said the DPO was abducted by gunmen on Tuesday night, along Mubi-Maraba road.

DSP Yahaya Nguroje added that there were gunshots around the area, but when their men arrived, they met an empty car identified as the vehicle of the victim.

He told NAN that the anti-kidnapping unit and Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Inspector General of Police (I-G) had swung into action with a view to trailing the suspected kidnappers.

He appealed to the general public to furnish the command with relevant security information on criminals for necessary action.

HON. KATE IS ONE OF THE BEST LEGISLATOR IN THE HOUSE SAYS ADHA SPEAKER

Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno (Demsa Constituency ADHA)

Impressed by her outstanding performance in law making business, the Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, has described the member representing Demsa constituency in the house, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, as one of the best lawmaker of the 7th Assembly.

The Honourable Speaker insisted that the only female lawmaker of the house is one of the vibrant and supportive Honourable member the hallowed chamber is lucky to produced.

Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas stated this while receiving a delegation from Adamawa Women in Politics led by its President and member representing Demsa, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office recently.

He intimated the women that their President who is also the Chairman House Standing Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriation, is one of the movers and shakers that the house.

The Speaker further appreciated the women for their visit and support to their only female colleague to enable her steer the ship of the organisation as well as continue in providing quality representation.

Earlier, speaking while leading other women of the organisation, the President Adamawa Women in Politics, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, who spoke through the Secretary of the organisation, Comfort Ibrahim Ezra made a passionate appeal on the present administration to consider appointing more women into sensitive political offices.

The President decried the under representation of women at all levels of governance and decision making in Adamawa, soliciting for support and recognition most especially by the 7th Assembly.

According to her, the recognition of the untapped capacity and talents of women and women's leadership role has led to the goal of the group which is to bring female politicians together and work towards increasing women participation and representation in politics.

She told the speaker that her organisation has been in existence for 5 years as a group of women politicians in the state irrespective of differences in political parties. explaining that its noble objectives is to encourage more female participation in Politics.

Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno posited that a gender balanced government may be an important step for the attainment of the needed development, adding that this will go along way in encouraging women to offer their full support in subsequent elections in the state.