SEN. ABBO SPONSORED THUGS TO KILL ME OVER TAGS, APC OFFICIAL ALLEGES

The Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adamawa State, Alh. Saidu Naira, has accused Sen. Ishaku Abbo, of threatening to kill him over party's tags.

Naira, made the accusation in an interview with journalists in Yola, alleging that Sen. Abbo, who represents Northern Senatorial District, personally led thugs who attacked him.

According to him, the thugs were armed with guns and other dangerous weapons and attacked him during APC  stakeholders meeting in Mubi North LGA.

He explained that the meeting was attended by the incumbent and former members of the House of representatives.

"Sen. Abbo together with his thugs launched the vicious attack on me using guns and other dangerous weapons while we were conducting stakeholders meeting in Mubi North". He further alleged.

He said that the Senator attacked him for taking the party's tags to the LG for elections as well as their political differences, pointing out that the responsibility of taking such items rests on him as Deputy Chairman of the party.

"I was beaten to pulp, and recieved serious lacerations on many parts of my body and bundled into the booth of a car". He said.

He added he would have been killed if not because of the timely intervention of policemen who engaged the Senator and his thugs in a shootout before he was rescued and vowed to challenge his action through legal means.

But in his reaction, Sen. Ishaku Abbo, through his Media Aide, Micheal Bolgent, vehemently denied the allegations, saying that his Principal could not descend low to attack people because of political differences.

He noted that they have their political differences, but that it will not amount to attacking anybody, adding that Senator is not responsible for the attack and did not sponsor anybody to do so.

COALITION OF N/BINYERI STUDENTS ENDORSES HON. NASHON FOR 2ND TERM

Coalition of Nassarawo Binyeri Students on Tuesday, endorsed Hon. Umar Nashon Gubi, member representing Nassarawo Binyeri constituency at the House of Assembly for 2nd term.

The students cut across various institutions of learning in the country, threw their weight behind Hon. Umar Nashon, who represents Nasarawo Binyeri, to seek re-election come Governorship and House of Assembly elections.

The delegation who presented an endorsement certificate to the Legislator, also honoured him with the prestigious award tagged, "Icon of Youth Development".

Speaking while receiving the award and the endorsement certificate, Hon. Umar Nashon, appreciated the students coalition for the honour, saying it is a clear indication that the people are noticing what he has done to his electorate.

According to him, their recognition has added value to him, and reiterated his commitment towards providing excellent stewardship to the people of his constituency if given another mandate.

The lawmaker said that education is one of his top priorities and that he will continue to give the best to the students and youths in order to secure a better future for them.

The Chairman of the coalition, Mr Kanane Veren Jediel, said that the endorsement and the award is in recognition of the dynamic leadership style, immense contributions to the educational development and wellbeing of students. 

According to Mr. Kanane, the lawmaker is the first recipient of the award and commended him for the developmental programmes he provided in Nassarawo Binyeri constituency.

He stated that Hon. Nashon is the first Member to disburse scholarship to students since the inception of democracy in the constituency; hence, the need to recognize him with such an award. 

Also speaking, Com. Innocent Agabus from Taraba State University said that Hon. Nashon, has done above expectations especially in the areas of youth development, lobbying for employments, political appointments, youth and women empowerment among others.

On his part, Com. Yusuf Hamman, Student of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, said that the students in the constituency are proud to have Hon. Umar Nashon as the their representative considering his track record in the area.

He said that the lawmaker is making difference in terms of quality representation and engaging young men into his politics, adding that, Hon. Umar Nashon is the best and that they have no reservation to endorse him as our candidate.

Speaking seperately, Mr. Sani Yahya of Adamawa State University, Yoila Bange ABU Zaria, said that they have not much interest in politics but Abdul-jalil Modibbo who is an Aid to the lawmaker has been an eye of the youth in politics in the area.

The youth added that Abdul Jalil has been coordinating and selling ideas for them to join politics, especially towards the support of Hon. Umar Nashon Gubi, and pledged that they will maintain the tempo as Modibbo is working for them as they expect from him.

INEC DECLARES ADHA SPEAKER WINNER OF CENTRAL SENATORIAL SEAT

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has just declared the Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, as winner of the Central Senatorial District.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas, of the PDP beat erstwhile Senator Abdulaziz Nyako, of the APC with 27, 324 votes to emerge winner of the exercise.

He scored 145, 880 votes, while Abdulaziz Nyako, got 118, 555 votes.

In Fufore LGA, the PDP scored 19, 138,  APC 17,569, Hong LGA PDP 25,535 APC 16,515, Girei LGA APC 10,205, PDP 16,201.

Likewise, in Gombi LGA the Speaker polled 18,105 APC 12,912, Yola South LGA APC. 21, 620 PDP. 23, 483 Song LGA APC 14, 284 PDP 18, 877 and Yola North LGA PDP 24, 542 and APC 25, 450.

The Returning Officer Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Dr. Ahmed Umar Alkali, of the Modibbo Adama University (MAU) Yola, announced the results at the collation center in Yola North on Monday.

ABBA GIREI BEATS BABA ZANGO OF APC WITH 16, 888 VOTES

The Candidate of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) for Yola North,Yola South and Girei Federal Constituency, Salihu Muhammad Abba, has been declared winner of the election for the federal constituency.

The Returning Officer, Dr. Salihu Aliyu Modibbo of the Modibbo Adama University (MAU) Yola, announced the results at the collation center in Yola North on Monday.

Modibbo said Abba Girei scored 71,223 votes to defeat his closest rival, Abubakar Baba Zango of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 54,335 votes.

BINOS YAROE WINS SOUTHERN SENATORIAL SEAT FOR 2ND TERM

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Sen. Representing Adamawa Southern Senatorial District, Binos Dauda Yaroe of the PDP as winner of the senatorial seat.

According to the rsults announced by INEC in Numan collation centre, Binos of the  PDP scored 146,407, APC garnered 94,828 while ADC got 2,414.

The LP, NNPP, PRP, SDP respectively polled 9,444, 2,592, 989, 1667 .

BINOS YAROE WINS SOUTHERN SENATORIAL SEAT FOR 2ND TERM

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Sen. Representing Adamawa Southern Senatorial District, Binos Dauda Yaroe of the PDP as winner of the senatorial seat.

According to the rsults announced by INEC in Numan collation centre, Binos of the  PDP scored 146,407, APC garnered 94,828 while ADC got 2,414.

The LP, NNPP, PRP, SDP respectively polled 9,444, 2,592, 989, 1667 .

ADAMAWA FEMALE LEGISLATOR HAILS ELECTORATE ON PEACEFUL POLLS

The Member representing Demsa constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, has applauded her constituents for conducting themselves in a peaceful manner during election.

Hon. Mamuno, made the commendation shortly after exercising her francise at her home town in Kodomun, Demsa Local Government Area.

She said that the voting process went on smoothly without hitches as her electorate were able to cast their votes, and expressed satisfaction with the entire exercise.

According to her, there were minor challenges at the beginning of the exercise, but that the officials were able to put things in order.

She commended the security operatives for doing their best to ensure that the election is without any hitch, adding that the security personnel are up and doing.

Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, appealed to all candidates vying for elective offices to believe that God is the giver of power, and that whoever wins should appreciate God and those that could not make it to accept it in good fate.

ADHA DEP SPEAKER VOTES, PREDICTS LANDSLIDE VICTORY FOR PDP

The Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has just voted in the ongoing general election.

Rt. Hon. Mackondo, who exercised his francise at Unit 008 of Shafan,  Imbru ward in Numan LGA, predicted victory for all PDP candidates.

The Deputy Speaker who is the PDP Candidate for Numan Constituency, said that he is very confident that the PDP Presidential Candidate, Alh. Atiku Abubakar, as well as all other PDP Candidates will win the election.

He described the exercise as peaceful and orderly and commended the electoral body and the security agencies for working towards ensuring a credible election. 

He called on all candidates contesting the election to accept the outcome in good fate, and put at the back of their minds that there must be a winner and loser in every constest.

He also appealed to the youth to conduct themselves in an orderly manner throughout the exercise, and expressed satisfaction with the exercise

ADAMAWA STUDENT TURNED "SHILA" BOY LANDS IN PRISON

The Chief Magistrate Court 5 in Yola, Adamawa State has remanded SS IE Student of Capital Government Secondary for criminal conspiracy and extortion.

The defendant, Mohammed Abdullahi, was remanded in prison custody by the court presided by Chief Magistrate Maimuna C. Muhammed, and adjourned the case to the 8th March, 2023.

It was adjourned to the aforestated date for corroboration and summary trial following the defendant's guilt plea to the offences upon his arraignmernt.

Mohammed, and one other suspect (now at large) criminally conspired and attacked a lady and also confiscated her handset on the 21st February, 2023. 

The lady, who boarded a tricycle from gate I of the Jimeta Ultra Modern Market to Bachure, was attacked at the gate of the school by 5:00pm.

The tricycle operator was said to have stopped at the gate of the school to pick passengers while the lady was busy chatting on her android phone in the tricycle.

On sighting the lady, Mohammed and the other suspect suddenly jumped into the tricycle, held the lady by the neck and confiscated her handset.

While trying to escape after confiscating the handset, Mohammed, hit a moving tricycle and fell on the ground, and was immediately intercepted by 2 military officers who were in the tricycle. 

On his part, the other suspect who was wearing school union escaped from the scene.

On his arraingment in court by the prosecutor, Inspector Galion Nimrod, the defendant admitted having perpetrated the alleged offences.

Thereafter, the prosecutor prayed the court to adjourn the matter to enable him call a witness for the purpose of corroboration and summary trial. 

ELECTION: I WAS PAID N5,000 TO DELIVER 33 AK-47 BULLETS TO A MAN-18 YR OLD SUSPECT

An 18 year old, Abubakar Umar, has been arrested by the operatives of the Adamawa State Command in possession of 33 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition.

He was apprehended by the police while on his way to deliver the ammunition to a man in Jada town, Jada Local Government Area few days to general election.

The teenager, who resides in Jada, has since confessed to the alleged crime, and blamed the man who had sent him for endangering his life.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the accused was sent on errand by a man identified as Musa, after he was paid the sum of N5,000, and given a phone number of the receiver of the ammunition.

He was also equipped with a charm for disappearance in case he meets with police or other security agencies while on his way.

Unfortunately for him, his luck ran out while on his way as he was suspected by the police and subsequently arrested without disappearing.

While confirming the arrest, the Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, assured that the suspects would be investigated and charged to court for prosecution.

BREAKING: APPEAL COURT VINDICATES SEN. ISHAKU ABBO, SAYS HE IS ENTITLED TO CONTEST ELECTION

The Court of Appeal Yola Division has just set aside the judgement of the State High Court which affirmed the expulsion of Senator Ishaku Abbo, from the APC. NEWS PLATFORM.

In his judgement, Justice Isaiah Olufemi Akeju, invalidated the lower court' verdict and vacated all its orders against Senator Ishaku Abbo.

The court declared that the trial court has no jurisdiction to entertain the matter, saying that Senator Cliff is a card carrying member of APC and is entitled to seek election.

The court however awarded the cost of N500, 000 to the Senator against the respondents.

ADAMAWA: DINGLE CLAN RESPONSIBLE FOR KILLINGS- DEMSA COMMUNITY

The Wanela(Wagoan) Clan of Maya community in Demsa Local Government Area, Adamawa State has claimed that the killings of its people were orchestrated by Dingle Clan of Maya community.

The community has exonerated its sons illustrious sons from launching attacks, explaining that it was Dingle Clan of Maya community that is responsible for killings.

The Dingle community has recently accused the former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) P. I. Leha, and erstwhile Permanent Secretary, Kenedy B. Dauda, of Wanela clan of sponsoring attacks. 

Addressing newsmen at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists on Wednesday, the Spokesman of Wanela (Wagoan) clan of Maya, Micheal Kpebile, said that their people are law abiding and do not take laws into their own hands.

Micheal stated that the intolerance is as a result of an attempt by the Dingle Clan to disposes them of their ancestral farmlands which resulted to the attack and killing of innocent people by the Dingel Clan.

According to him, Wanela clan has not known peace since 2019,  till date, due to the mischievous acts of the Dingle people and the authorities supporting them.

He disclosed that their ancestors lived with several communities without any record of violence against anybody, saying that Dingle people who settled in some parts of Yola South LGA, migrated back to Maya Community and met a peaceful settlement predominantly inhabited by the Wanela Clan and settled with them.

He pointed out one Timothy Dafa (aka Bamanga), a dismissed police officer from Yobe State who is of Dingle Clan, stirred trouble waters over ownership of land belonging to the Wanela Clan.

The spokesman added that the sacked officer started mobilizing his kinsmen to clear farmlands belonging to them preparatory to the farming season in 2018, a situation which culminated into litigation before the Maya Area Court Bali, and that the judgment was in favour of the Wanela Clan.

"Aggrieved by the above decision, the Dingle people stopped our women and children from fetching water from the stream the community shared over time because it is on the side of the Dingle Clan. The matter was reported to the Village Head and District Heads without any action". Micheal alleged.

He alleged that while at the reconcialiatory meeting at the palace of District Head sometimes in 2019, their representatives were stabbed with knife, machete, naimed and nearly lost their lives in the hands of the Dingle youth who mobilized to the palace fully armed under the watchful eyes of the royal father.

While appealing for calm, Micheal, called on the authorities concerned to as a matter of necessity launch a thorough investigation into the allegation leveled against their people more especially the former DIG, P. I. Leha, and erstwhile Permanent Secretary, Kenedy B. Dauda, of Wanela clan.

JUST IN: ADHA CONFIRMS APPOINTMENT OF 8 DEV AREA ADMINISTRATORS

Legislators at the Adamawa State House of Assembly have just confirmed the appointment of no fewer than 8 new Development Area Administrators. NEWS PLATFORM.

Those confirmed include; Ali Lanara, Koma Vomni(Jada), Haruna Hassan, Mbilla(Maiha), Parissa A. Kaigama, Uba Hildi(Hong), Yunusa Gayus, Gyengle(Mayo Belwa), Kabiru H. Lai, Toungo South, (Toungo), Misa U Malkohi, Namtari(Yola South), Amos Matalo, Dumne(Song) and Aminu Chubado, Jere Bakari(Girei).

The confirmation followed the consideration of a letter by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, which was read at the plenary session by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo.

Governor Fintiri, appealed to the legislators to consider and confirm the nominees as appointed; hence, the decision of the legislators to approve as requested.

After consideration, the Majority Leader, Hon. Japhet Kefas(Gombi) moved for the confirmation of the nominees and seconded by Hon. Adwawa Donglok(Guyuk) respectively.

Thereafter, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, directed the clerk to communicate their resolution to Governor Fintiri, for necessary action.   

PREGNANT HOUSEWIFE ABDUCTED, GANG RAPED BY NEIGHBOUR, UNCLE

Police in Adamawa State have apprehended 2 people for allegedly abducting and gang raping a pregnant housewife in Maiha Local Government Area.

The suspects arrested include; Suleiman Adamu, 29 and Ahmadu Umaru(Gambo), 26, residents of Machimin community in Maiha LGA.

Suleiman, is an uncle to the housewife, while Ahmadu is a neighbour to her. Both of them are married and blessed with children.

It all started with Suleiman, who met Gambo, his friend and informed him about his love for his uncle and the housewife, and his intention to have sex with her.

The suspects perfected their evil plan on how to invade the house by night after they were informed that her husband had travelled.

They wore face masks, armed themselves with a cutlass and stormed the house by 11:00pm, and forced the first wife to lay face down and whisked away the 2nd wife. 

They dragged her to a valley where both of them raped and abandoned her there unknwon to them that she was able to identify her neighbour.

The police in a combined effort with local hunters traced/followed their foot steps on the 19th February, 2023, and arrested them.

Both of them have since confessed committing the crime during interrogation at the police headquarters on Tuesday.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who interviewed the suspects, said that the Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, had ordered that the matter be transfered to CID for investigation.

According to him, the command will ensure the prosecution of the suspects after discreet investigation must have been concluded.

ANXIETY AS APPEAL COURT DECIDES ON SEN. CLIFF's EXPULSION FROM APC 2 DAYS TO POLLS

The Court of Appeal Yola, Division has fixed Thursday this week, for judgement in suit filed by Senator Ishaku Abbo, against his expulsion from the APC. NEWS PLATFORM.

The appellate court will determine whether or not Senator Cliff, who represents Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, is still a card carrying member of the opposition party.

Likewise, the court's verdict will determine whether the embattled Senator is entitled to enjoy any right or privilege accorded to APC members.

Additionally, the court's decision will determine whether Senator Cliff is entitled to seek re-election or not going by the lower court's judgement which affirmed his removal from APC.

The State High Court presided by Hon. Justice Danladi Muhammed, recently sacked Senator Cliff, and declared that he is not entitled to participate in the 2023, election because he had been expelled by his party.

Justice Danladi, held that the Senator and APC are bound by the resolution of Mubi North LG Exco dated 7th October, 2022, which removed him.

According to the judge, the Senator is not entitled to enjoy any right because he had been shown way out of the party.

Not satisfied with the entire judgement, Senator Ishaku Abbo, approached the appellete court and asked it to upturn the trial court's judgement because it has no jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter.

Senator Cliff through his Lead Counsel, Sam Ologunorisa(SAN) along side E. O. Odo esq and others, appealed to the appellate court to set aside the judgement so as enable him participate in the Saturday elections.

ANXIETY AS APPEAL COURT DECIDES ON SEN. CLIFF's EXPULSION FROM APC 2 DAYS TO POLLS

The Court of Appeal Yola, Division has fixed Thursday this week, for judgement in suit filed by Senator Ishaku Abbo, against his expulsion from the APC. NEWS PLATFORM.

The appellate court will determine whether or not Senator Cliff, who represents Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, is still a card carrying member of the opposition party.

Likewise, the court's verdict will determine whether the embattled Senator is entitled to enjoy any right or privilege accorded to APC members.

Additionally, the court's decision will determine whether Senator Cliff is entitled to seek re-election or not going by the lower court's judgement which affirmed his removal from APC.

The State High Court presided by Hon. Justice Danladi Muhammed, recently sacked Senator Cliff, and declared that he is not entitled to participate in the 2023, election because he had been expelled by his party.

Justice Danladi, held that the Senator and APC are bound by the resolution of Mubi North LG Exco dated 7th October, 2022, which removed him.

According to the judge, the Senator is not entitled to enjoy any right because he had been shown way out of the party.

Not satisfied with the entire judgement, Senator Ishaku Abbo, approached the appellete court and asked it to upturn the trial court's judgement because it has no jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter.

Senator Cliff through his Lead Counsel, Sam Ologunorisa(SAN) along side E. O. Odo esq and others, appealed to the appellate court to set aside the judgement so as enable him participate in the Saturday elections.

ADAMAWA CENTRAL SEN. CANDIDATE PLEDGES BETTER REPRESENTATION

Adamawa Central Senatorial Candidate, under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, has promised to offer a better representation if elected.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas who is the Speaker of the House of Assembly made the promise during campaign at various political wards in Hong as well as Dumne and other communities in Song Local Government Areas respectively.

He said if given the mandate by the electorate in the zone, he will sponsor people oriented bills aimed at improving the living standard of the people.

On agricultural sector, he pledged to provide farmers in the zone with with necessary inputs to enhance farming activities as well as boost revenue generation for the services of the state.

In his remarks, Ambassador James Barka, canvassed support for the Speaker and all other PDP candidates and reminded them on what he did as former acting Governor as well as the Speaker of the Assembly.

On his part, the member representing Hong constituency, Hon. Bathiya Wesley, thanked the electorate for coming out enmass to give them rousing welcome despite the harsh economy condition of the country.

Hon. Bathiya, further called on the people to vote for all PDP candidates in the forthcoming general elections, adding that the party is coming to rescue Nigeria. 

According to him, his achievements as member representing Hong has been made possible by the support of the Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and the Speaker, saying it is time for the people of Hong to reciprocate the gesture.

Speaking at Garaha earlier, the Candidate for House of Assembly Uba/Gaya Constituency, Hon. Adum Alaba, urged the people to vote for PDP at all levels for a meaningful development

Baring his mind, the PDP Deputy Director General Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council for Adamawa Central, Chief Pentacost Agiso, stated that the campaign train was in Hong to canvass for their votes.

Earlier, in his remarks, the Chairman Hong LGC, Hon. Inuwa Waganda who highlighted the achievements of Governor Fintiri led administration, said they have no reason not to vote for PDP and its candidates.

The chairman added that no party can win election in Hong except PDP, and therefore called on the opposition parties to join the PDP winning team.

In their vote of thanks, Bala Stephen and Fakuta Naiwa expressed appreciation to the candidates for coming and reminded them not to forget their campaign promises when elected into office eventually.

ADAMAWA POLICE ARREST 3 WITH FAKE NEW NAIRA NOTES

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three young men for being in possession of counterfeit new naira notes. NEWS PLATFORM.

Those arrested by the police include; Babangida Mohammed, 27, Jibril Adamu, 32 and Auwal Buba, 18, of Savannah Afcort in Demsa Local Government Area.

They were nabbed on the 14th February, 2023, at Kpsham market in Demsa LGA, while trying to exchange some of the fake N1, 000, notes with the old ones.

While in the market, Auwal Buba, ordered for N200, bean cake from a woman and gave her the sum of N1, 000, fake money.

After collecting the money, the woman went in search for change but somebody was able to identify the money as fake when she presented it to him.

Auwal, was arrested on the spot which led to the arrest of 2 others on that fateful day.

While being interrogated by the spokesman of the police command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, one of the accused, Babangida Mohammed, confessed to the crime.

Babangida, narrated that it was a man known as Salisu of Gindin Gada in Ngurore, who gave them the currency to the tone of N100, 000 in exchange of N30, 000.

He revealed that Salisu, had advised him to go local markets with the new currency and change it, saying that he did not know that it was fake money until when arrested.

All the 3 suspects admitted having committed the crime and bitterly regretted their action while pleading for mercy.

It is against this backdrop that the Commissioner of Police, Babatola Afolabi, through the SP Nguroje, advised the general public more especially those into business to be cautious.

He said that the suspects would be charged to court for prosecution after investigation must have been concluded by the Criminal Investigation Department.

ADAMAWA CP CONDOLES FAMILY OF A WOMAN KILLED BY POLICE

Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, has sympathised with the family of a woman who was shot dead by the police officer.

CP Afolabi, in a statement by the command's image maker, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, extended the command's words of comfort and sympathy to the deceased family.

The Police Boss acknowledged the command's cordial working relationship with the good people of the state.

According to him, the command has apprehended the Police Seargent identified as Aliyu Yusuf, and that he is currently in police custody.

The CP directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge Criminal Investigation Department(CID) to take over investigation and ensure law takes it course.

BREAKING: WOMAN SHOT DEAD, 3 OTHERS INJURED BY THE POLICE IN ADAMAWA

A woman identified as Maryam Abdullahi, was on Thursday night, allegedly shot dead by the police in Yola, Adamawa state capital. NEWS PLANTFORM.

The ugly incudent which occured at Doubeli culvert by 9:00pm, also left 2 of her children, Shafiu and Kuluwa Abdullahi and one other critically injured.

The Police Public Relation Officer(PPRO), SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, told NEWS PLATFORM that the Police Seargent who allegedly carried out the act has been arrested.

SP Nguroje, said that the command is currently carrying investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.

PRP GUBER CANDIDATE ORGANISES LEADERSHIP SYPOSIUM

 

The Governorship Candidate of the People’s Redemption Party, PRP, in Adamawa state, Lieutenant Commander Ibrahim Baba-Inna Rtd, has organized, first of its kind, leadership symposium in the Adamawa state capital, Yola.

The event which attracted other governorship candidates also witnessed the presence of media stakeholders, politicians across all divide, youth groups and associations.

Earlier, Dr. Agoso Bamaiyi, one of the keynote presenters enumerated qualities of a good leader and how that can transform any state in Nigeria.

Agoso stated that Adamawa state is one of the few states in Nigeria that has enormous natural endowments that are yet to be tapped. 

He leaked that in the previous administration between 2015 to 2019, a rare form of gold was discovered in Adamawa, in commercial quantity in about 11 LGAs in the State.

He indicated, only if such would be exploited, the income and jobs such can generate can only be imagined. “Aside from gold, we have other natural endowments that are more than enough to turn Adamawa state to Dubai, if only Nigeria can exploit them”.

Dr. Umar Ardo, SDP governorship candidate in his speech, disclosed that his blueprint aligned with that of the speaker, Dr Agoso Bamaiyi, and hopes Adamawa people would see the need to vote the right people into office come 11th March, 2023 for all round development.

In his speech and vote of thanks, the convener, Lieutenant Commander Ibrahim Baba-Inna Rtd, boasted that such a leadership symposium had never been held in the state prior to a major election with all governorship candidates in attendance.

 While acknowledging the impact each of the governorship candidates is making in their sphere, he enjoined them to see Adamawa first in their resolve to salvage the state from its current state of progress and growth, to a one that the world can reckon with.

SHOCKER: COURT REMANDS LADY, 2 OTHERS FOR RAPING PASTOR'S DAUGHTER

A 22 year old lady, Philomina Chilion, along side her boyfriend and 1 other have been remanded in prison custody over alleged criminal conspiracy, abatement and rape.

The Chief Magistrate Court 3 in Yola, Adamawa state remanded the lady, her boyfriend, Abubakar Umar and Ibrahim Abubakar on their arraignement before it for the offences.

Philomina of Chigari in Fufore Local Government Area and her boyfriend, Abubakar, of Njoboli Fulani, in Yola South LGA, criminally conspired with Ibrahim Abubakar who raped pastor's daughter(names withheld).

Ibrahim Abubakar who also hails from Njoboli Fulani, raped his 20 years old victim during the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) Convention held in Yola town in January 2023.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that Philomina conspired with her boyfriend whose friend raped pastor's daughter during the convention on the 29th January, 2023.

Philomina was said to have asked her friend to accompany her to collect an item from somebody outside convention ground by 9:00pm, on that fateful day.

Both of them met the 2 youngmen waiting for them in a tricycle outside, and that the youngmen asked them to accompany them to a particular place.

The youngmen conveyed the girls to Njoboli Fulani, about 10 kilometers away from the convention ground in Yola town that very night.

On their arrival in Njoboli Fulani village, Umar held the hand of his girlfriend and left for his room leaving behind pastor's daughter and Ibrahim in the tricycle.

Few minutes later, a young man met pastor's daughter and Ibrahim in the tricycle and demanded that they should get down from the tricycle.

On getting down from the tricycle, Ibrahim used the opportunity and lured his victim into his room and forcefully had sexual intercourse with her twice.

The girls were said to have spent the night in the rooms of the youngmen in the village instead of convention ground with other faithful.

On their arraignment in court, the 3 defendants denied committing the offences as a result of which the court ordered that they should be remanded in prison custody.

The court presided by Chief Magistrate Uwani Garba, adjourned the matter to the 23rd February, 2023, to enable police complete investigation as applied by the prosecutor, Inspector Naomi Hassan.

COURT SENTENCES "SHILA" BOY TO 7 YRS IN PRISON WITHOUT OPTION OF FINE

An Upper Area Court 4 in Yola, Adamawa State Capital has convicted and sentenced a 21 year old "Shila" boy to 7 years imprisonment without option of fine. NEWS PLATFORM.

Hon. Ibrahim Musa Ulenda, the presiding judge of the court convicted and sentenced the defendant identified as Abdulaziz Yusuf, who had pleaded guilty to "extortion".

The convict was earlier arraigned before the court by the Prosecutor, Sergent Kabiru Abubakar, for the offence contrary to section 282 of the penal code law.

Abdulaziz, admitted having committed the offence after which the Prosecutor called a witness and student of Doubeli Secondary School who corroborated the convict's guilt plea.

The 21 year old convict had on the 3rd February, 2023, stormed Doubeli Secondary School, and threatened a student identified as Aliyu M. Isa, with a knife and extorted his handset valued N6, 500.

The victim raised alarm which attracted other students who pursued and apprehended the convict while trying to escape from the school premises.

He was later handed over to the Doubeli Divisional Police headquarters for investigation and prosecution.

JUST IN: APPEAL COURT DECLARES MAIGARI AS APC CANDIDATE FOR UBA/GAYA

The Court of Appeal Yola Division has just dismissed the appeal filed by Hon. Ishaka Iya Sule challenging the election of Hon. Mustapha Maigari as Candidate for Uba/Gaya constituency Adamawa State House of Assembly.

The court has upheld the judgement of the Federal High Court Yola, which declared that Hon. Sule commenced his action against Magari before it out of time.

The appeal court held that the trial court was right in its decision that the matter was statute barred, thereby dismissing the appeal.

It said that Maigari is now the authentic candidate of the opposition APC for Uba/Gaya constituency in the 2023 general election. NEWS PLATFORM.

POLLS: NUMAN COMMUNITY ENDORSES MACKONDO, FINTIRI, ATIKU, OTHERS

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, an Imbru Community in Numan Local Government Area, Adamawa state has endorsed the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, assuring him of victory during election.

The community has also endorsed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and the PDP Presidential Candidate, Alh. Atiku Abubakar and pledged to give them bloc votes.

Likewise, the community has endorsed Hon. Kwamoti Laori, member representing Numan, Demsa and Lamurde Federal Constituency as well as Senator Binos Yaroe, representing Southern Senatorial Distrtict.

According to the community, the endorsement became necessary taking into cognisance the track of the personalities endorsed by the electorate in the community.

It assured them of bloc votes not only from the Imbru ward and Numan LGA but across the state, saying that Imbru ward is a stronghold of the PDP and prepared to vote for PDP massively.

Rt. Hon. Mackondo, and other personalities were endorsed during an appraisal and endorsement of Hon. Mackondo, in Imbru community on Saturday.

Addressing the community shortly after endorsement, the erstwhile Vice President and the PDP Presidential Candidate, Alh. Atiku Abubakar, thanked the community for throwing their weight behind them.

Alh. Atiku Abubakar, who was represented by the former Acting Governor, P. P. Power, urged the community, Numan LGA and the entire state to ensure that they vote for all PDP candidates to bring the needed change in the society. 

In his remarks, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, thanked Imbru electorate for their support and solidarity, and expressed optimism that all PDP candidates will emerge victorious during elections.

Governor Fintiri who was represented by the Commissioner Ministry of Higher Education, Hon. Dr. Dishi Khobe, appealed to them not to waste their votes on other political parties that have nothing to offer.

Speaking, the Member representing Numan, Demsa and Lamurde, at the National Assembly, Hon. Kwamoti Laori, thanked them for the confidence reposed in them.

Hon. Kwamoti, said that their gathering and endorsement will be meaningless failure to vote during election, and urged them to use their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) wisely.

He disclosed that the event is something that as people they must appreciate, saying that it will reduce the kind of friction and acrimony they witness during elections.

Addressing the crowd, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, said that he is overwhelmed with the kind of solidarity shown to him because according him it is not easy for a community to organise such event.

The Deputy Speaker pleaded with them to support all other PDP candidates, and assured them that all the personalities they have endorsed will not disappoint them if re-elected for 2nd term.

Hon. Mackondo, pledged to continue in supporting Governor Fintiri to enable him continue in providing dividends of democracy to the citizens across the state.

 

In his welcome address, the Chairman of the occasion, Wudonkai Anko, said that the event was organised primarily as part of their solidarity to the Deputy Speaker and other PDP Candidates.

Anko, advised the electorate not to make mistake and vote for other political parties that will later fail them, and appealed to them to come out enmass and vote for all PDP flagbearers.

He added that the community decided to endorse them so as to dispel rumours that the community does not love them, assuring that the community loves them and it is going to vote PDP throughout.

Also speaking, the Chairman Imbru community, Pwaveno Yongo, told the gathering that the community organised the event in order to tell the world that the community is solidly behind Hon. Mackondo, and other PDP contestants at all levels.

Yongo, explained that the endorsement of Hon. Mackondo, Fintiri, Atiku and among others became necessary considering their performance, saying that Imbru ward and Numan LGA is for PDP.

JUST IN: ADAMAWA GETS NEW COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

The newly posted Commissioner of Police to Adamawa State Police Command, Cp Afolabi Babatola Adeniyi, has assumed duty. 

The new CP holds a Bsc.in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Lagos and Masters Degree (MPA) in Public Administration from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko. 

A statement by the PPRO, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, described the new CP as apassionate, versatile and experienced police officer who served in multiple units of operations, investigation and administrative departments.

According to SP Nguroje, CP Adeniyi was appointed into the Nigeria Police as Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) sometimes ,1990.

He said that CP Adeniyi, served as an Aid De Camp (ADC) to Former Governor of Ondo (Late Dr. Olusegun Agagu.), Commander Nigeria Contingent in Kosovo, Bosnia and Dafur.

According to him, he was an Area Commander Yola, Adamawa State, Commander (16)PMF Akure, Ondo State, Commander (53) PMF Bama, Borno State,  Deputy Commissioner of Police Operations, Yobe State and CP in charge of Anti Human trafficking Abuja before deployment to Adamawa

SP Nguroje, urged the public to continue in supporting the police in order to achieve the desired result of protecting lives and property.

DRUNK MAN RAPES DAUGHTER 3 TIMES, BLAMES THE DEVIL FOR ACTION

A drunk man identified as David Gaius has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly raping his step daughter (names withheld) for bout 3 times. NEWS PLATFORM

David Gaius of Unguwan Prison in Dirma, Dumne Development Area, Song Local Government Area has since admitted having committed the crime.

While being interrogated by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspect narrated that he had raped his step daughter on 3 occasions.

However, he heaped the blames on the devil for his action, insisting that it was the devil who came and deceived him after he got drunk, but denied having used charm to rape her.

He narrated that he had raped his 14 year old victim in 2020, in the same apartment with his wife and other children after they slept off.

He said that it was his wife who caught him red handed while raping her for 3rd time on a different day and decieved her that it was a native doctor who had asked him to rape a little girl.

The suspect also denied using a white handkerchief to clean his victim's private part for ritual purposes as alleged by her, explaining that he did not rape her for ritual purposes.

He further narrated that the only charm he had used was that of attraction, saying that he put the charm in the meat which his victim and himself ate just to attract women and nothing else.

David Gaius advised men not to rape little girls but they should go for matured ladies.

ATTACK: EX- DIG, PERM SEC GIVE COMMUNITY 14 DAYS TO RETRACT ALLEGATIONS

Former Deputy Inspector General of Police and the erstwhile Permanent Secretary Ministry for LG Affairs, Philemon Ibrahim Lela, and Kenedy Dauda, have issued 14 days ultimatum to a community to withdraw allegations levelled against them.

Dingle Uboh Clan of Mayah Community in Demsa Local Government Area on Thursday, accused the retired DIG and the Permanent Secretary of Wanela Wangowang Clan of Mayah of masterminding attacks against them.

The community had while addressing newsmen, said that the recent attack on its community sponsored by the duo left 8 people severely wounded due to matchete cut and gun shots, while property worth millions were destroyed.

The former DIG and the Perm Sec through their Counsel, Chief Ehimikhaui G.M.O, denied the allegations leveled against the duo, and described it as false, unfounded, spurious which cannot be substantiated with any credible evidence.

Chief Ehimikhaui, said that his clients have given the affected community 14 days ultimatum beginning on Monday 13th February, 2023, within which to retract their allegations.

He warned that failure and/or refusal to withdraw or retract the malicious allegations and apologize using the same medium will compel them to seek legal redress.

He pointed out that the following persons including Baka Dafa Dingle, Hebron Chindo, Bamanga Chindo and one other are given 14days to do so or his clients shall be compelled to demand same through legal means.

"I wish to categorically state here that the DIG and Perm Sec have no single hand in the conflict because as prominent sons from that area, they have nothing to benefit if their community is destroyed due to unnecessary conflict". He explained.

According to him, the personalities have contributed immensely to the development of their community, saying that they are peace loving people, who have used their positions and connections for the development of their community, and not inciting violence.

He stated that it is is not true that Kennedy Dauda has been securing the bail of one Nehemiah Garba, from the police and also blocking any plan to take him to court to face justice. 

ADAMAWA COMMUNITY CRIES OUT OVER ATTACKS, ACCUSES EX-DIG, PERM SEC

Dingle Uboh Clan of Mayah in Demsa Local Government Area, Adamawa state has cried out over incessant attacks on its community by Wanela Wagowang Clan in the LGA.

The community accused the former Deputy Inspector General of Police(DIG), Philemon Leha, and the erstwhile Permanent Secretary Ministry for LG Affairs, Kenedy Dauda, for masterminding the attacks.

It called on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to intervene by constituting an investigative panel to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attacks and penalise those found wanting regardless of their status in the society.

The community cried out over the attacks, while addressing newsmen at the Press Center in Yola, the State Capital on Thursday.

The spokesman of the community, Chindo Hebron, told newsmen that they were delegated to come and address press in order to let the world know their plight.

Chindo, disclosed that the recent attack in their community left 8 people severely wounded due to matchete cut and gun shots; hence, their decision to seek the help of press. 

"From our investigations, we have sufficient evidence to believe that Mr. Kennedy Dauda and DIG Philemon Leha (rtd) of Wanela Wagowang Clan are the forces behind the attacks".He alleged.

"As I am addressing to you now hundreds of our women, children, and the aged have been displaced from their fatherland because they do not have someone to fight for them as they neither have connection nor the resources to stage reprisal attacks". He lamented. 

He further alleged that the leader of the rampaging youth, Nehemiah Garba, has been using guns to threaten their youths, saying that they were also aware how Mr. Kennedy often bail him whenever he is arrested by police and how he frustrates any plan to charge him to court for prosecution.

He said that it is a documented fact the large farmland which is the subject of contention is situated in Dingle community and has been under the control of their family for decades before the Wanela Wagowang Clan arrived after escaping from crisis in their native land to settle there.

He alleged that Wanela Wagowang Clan was later granted the right and privilege to live and farm but illegally claimed ownership of many farmlands including the land that is at the conter of the conflict.

He said that the annexation of their ancestral land which started in 2019, snowballed into full fledged crisis leading to the destruction of property worth millions of naira. 

Chindo Hebron added that the unrest continued unabated in stages, leading to the recent one where their young promising stars were beaten to pulp, while some were grueomely shot with guns leading to life threatening injuries and currently receiving treatment at the Numan General Hospital.

HON. ADWAWA INSPECTS ROAD PROJECT, LISTS ACHIEVEMENTS

Adamawa State House of Assembly Legislator representing Guyuk constituency, Hon. Adwawa Donglok, has undertaken an inspection of Banjiram-Chikila road project ahead of the commencement of reconstruction work.

During the tour, Hon. Adwawa, enumerated some of the achievements he recorded in his constituency aside his primary function of lawmaking, lobbying and sponsoring of motions on matters directly affecting his constituents.

The Deputy Chief Whip was at Chikila community, the largest ward in Guyuk LGA, which was neglected by the previous administrations in the area of infrastructure until Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's intervention.

While addressing the inhabitants of the community, Hon. Adwawa and one of of the outspoken legislator in the 7the Assembly, applauded Fintiri for his intervention and described as a leader who matches words with action.

He said he was confident that Governor Fintiri led administration will execute the road project as promised, and appealed for necessary support towards the completion of the project.

Shortly after addressing the gathering, the PDP legislator met with the District Heads of Chikila and Sili and also inspected the ongoing construction of Local Education Authority Model School by Guyuk LGC.

On his part, Hon. Adwawa, listed some of his achievements in the area which Include provision of street lights, replacement of wooden electric poles with concrete poles, renovation of a block of classroom and provision of two new classrooms at Dogir Tudu, of Chikila ward.

Others include; the provision of hospital equipment, medical outreach at Dogir Tudu, distribution of mosquito nets and re electrification of Gwalura community by providing poles, among other projects.

He used the opportunity and urged them to reciprocate the gesture of fresh air administration by voting for PDP candidates during the upcoming elections for the consolidation of people-oriented projects.

The Chairman Guyuk LGC, Mr Abafras Solomon, who thanked Governor Fintiri for awarding the road project, called on the electorate  to consider the performance of the fresh air administration and that of Hon. Adwawa in every aspect and support their re-election for mandate restoration.

Also speaking, the Contractor handling the project, Aliyu Adamu Namtari of ATB BARAK SERVICES, said that his firm is ready to complete the work within 6 months contractual agreement as his firm is ready to mobilize to site next week for commencement of work.

In a related development, the member representing Guyuk constituency alongside the contractor handling the project have inspected a culvert which divided Banjiram community into two and causing untold hardship.

He assured them that he would liaise with other relevant stakeholders to proffer lasting solution on the problem, just as he had lobbied for the inclusion of the culvert among the ongoing project for easy movement of goods and services.

Likewise, he used the opportunity and attended a meeting of Chikila Community WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP of People's Democratic Party, who converged to strategize on how to deliver their polling units and the ward for all PDP candidates in the forth coming polls.

While thanking them, Hon. Adwawa Donglok, charged them to continue with the good job, assuring them of his readiness to provide necessary support.

HON. ADWAWA INSPECTS ROAD PROJECT, LISTS ACHIEVEMENTS

Adamawa State House of Assembly Legislator representing Guyuk constituency, Hon. Adwawa Donglok, has undertaken an inspection of Banjiram-Chikila road project ahead of the commencement of reconstruction work.

During the tour, Hon. Adwawa, enumerated some of the achievements he recorded in his constituency aside his primary function of lawmaking, lobbying and sponsoring of motions on matters directly affecting his constituents.

The Deputy Chief Whip was at Chikila community, the largest ward in Guyuk LGA, which was neglected by the previous administrations in the area of infrastructure until Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's intervention.

While addressing the inhabitants of the community, Hon. Adwawa and one of of the outspoken legislator in the 7the Assembly, applauded Fintiri for his intervention and described as a leader who matches words with action.

He said he was confident that Governor Fintiri led administration will execute the road project as promised, and appealed for necessary support towards the completion of the project.

Shortly after addressing the gathering, the PDP legislator met with the District Heads of Chikila and Sili and also inspected the ongoing construction of Local Education Authority Model School by Guyuk LGC.

On his part, Hon. Adwawa, listed some of his achievements in the area which Include provision of street lights, replacement of wooden electric poles with concrete poles, renovation of a block of classroom and provision of two new classrooms at Dogir Tudu, of Chikila ward.

Others include; the provision of hospital equipment, medical outreach at Dogir Tudu, distribution of mosquito nets and re electrification of Gwalura community by providing poles, among other projects.

He used the opportunity and urged them to reciprocate the gesture of fresh air administration by voting for PDP candidates during the upcoming elections for the consolidation of people-oriented projects.

The Chairman Guyuk LGC, Mr Abafras Solomon, who thanked Governor Fintiri for awarding the road project, called on the electorate  to consider the performance of the fresh air administration and that of Hon. Adwawa in every aspect and support their re-election for mandate restoration.

Also speaking, the Contractor handling the project, Aliyu Adamu Namtari of ATB BARAK SERVICES, said that his firm is ready to complete the work within 6 months contractual agreement as his firm is ready to mobilize to site next week for commencement of work.

In a related development, the member representing Guyuk constituency alongside the contractor handling the project have inspected a culvert which divided Banjiram community into two and causing untold hardship.

He assured them that he would liaise with other relevant stakeholders to proffer lasting solution on the problem, just as he had lobbied for the inclusion of the culvert among the ongoing project for easy movement of goods and services.

Likewise, he used the opportunity and attended a meeting of Chikila Community WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP of People's Democratic Party, who converged to strategize on how to deliver their polling units and the ward for all PDP candidates in the forth coming polls.

While thanking them, Hon. Adwawa Donglok, charged them to continue with the good job, assuring them of his readiness to provide necessary support.

POLICE ARREST MAN, 24 FOR ATTACKING FIRST LADY'S CONVOY

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 24 year old man in connection to the attack on the convoy of the First Lady, Lami Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

The command in a statement by its image maker, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspect was arrested on the 5th February, 2023.

He said that the suspect, Lot Bitrus who is 24 years old and resident of Muchalla Ward was arrested in his hideout situated at a remote site of Muchalla Village, Mubi North LGA.

He stated the accused is now in custody being investigated, adding that Commissioner of Police, SK Akande, has directed that the suspect be investigated discreetly with a view to gather both human and material evidences for prosecution.

He called on the general public to report any suspicious character around them to the nearest police station or call 08089671313, 08130013347    

FALI COMMUNITY ACCUSES OWN SON, ISHAKU ABBO OF SPONSORING ATTACK ON FIRST LADY

Fali Community in Adamawa State has accused Senator Ishaku Abbo, of sponsoring attack on convoy of the First Lady, Lami Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

The community had while condeming the attack, appealed to the State Police Command, Department of Security Service to carry out investigation in order to arrest those behind it.

The convoy of the First Lady including press vehicle was on Saturday, attack by some yet to be identified youth in Muchalla community in Mubi North LGA.

The First Lady in company of the Deputy Governor designate, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta along side others were attacked shortly after gracing Maiduguri Diocessan Women Congress in Muchalla.

Addressing newsmen at the press centre Today, the Chairman Fali community, Thadawus Fada Zyi, lamented that without provocation whatsoever, a group of misguided and disgruntled young men attacked the convoy.

Zyi, alleged that some youth on the prompting of Ishaku Abbo, representing the Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, violently attacked her convoy destroying about 4 vehicles carrying her entourage.

"We deem it fit to address you today, on the danger that this dastard act portends for us and our future if the government, security agencies and men of conscience left this criminality unpunished". He said.

"Firstly, as a people and a Nation, we unequivocally condemn this unfathomable and reprehensible action by this group of reprobates in Fali land. We are known to be peaceful, and law-abiding people". He added.

According to him, they have been known to be responsible in parenting their children but unfortunately, the peculiar set of young men allegedly instigated by the Senator, chose to throw away the noble upbringing inculcated in them..

He called on their people to remain calm and law abiding while sympathized with Lami Ahmadu Fintini, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta and other victims of what he described as a barbaric action.

APPEAL COURT VERDICT ON AUWAL TUKUR's PARTICIPATION IN PDP PRIMARY

The Appeal Court Yola Division has put to rest the protracted legal battle on the Peoples' Democratic Party(PDP) ticket for Adamawa Central Senatorial District in the scheduled February, 2023 general election.

This followed the invalidation of the Federal High Court verdict which annulled the PDP primary election conducted on the 23rd May, 2022, where the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, was declared winner.

The trial court in its judgement delivered on the 8th November, 2023, voided the candidacy of Iya Abbas, and equally barred the party from fielding a candidate in the in the general elections.

In its judgement in suit instituted by Ibrahim Mustapha, an aspirant in the primary, Hon. Justice A. M. Anka, restrained the Speaker from parading himself as the candidate of the party.

He declared the entire primary election null, void and illegal on ground of the participation of Auwal D. Tukur, who did not resign his appointment as the Chairman Governing Council of the Adamawa State University(ADSU) Mubi, before contesting.

The lower court judge relied on section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022 and voided the election. The section provides thus: “No political appointee at any level shall be a voting delegate or be voted for at the convention or congress of any political party for the purpose of the nomination of candidates for any election”.

In clear terms, the act stipulates that anyone holding a political office – ministers, commissioners, special advisers and others – must relinquish the position before they can be eligible to participate in the electoral process either as a candidate or as a delegate.

Equally, section 84 (13) says where a political party fails to comply with the provisions of this act in the conduct of its primaries, its candidate for election shall not be included in the election for the particular position in issue.

Not satisfied with the court's decision, the Speaker filed an appeal before appellate court and prayed it to upturn the verdict and reinstate him as the standard flagbearer.

He joined the embattled Ibrahim Mustapha, PDP, Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) and Auwal D. Tukur, as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th respondents in the appeal.

The Speaker's appeal and 3 others lodged by Ibrahim Mustapha against Iya Abbas (Speaker) and 3 others, Ibrahim Mustapha verses PDP and 3 others, Auwal D. Tukur verses Ibrahim Mustapha and 3 others were heard.

After consolidated hearing by appellate court presided by Hon. Justice H. A. Abiru, on the 19th January, 2022, the suits were reserved for judgement.

NEWS PLATFORM recalled that in his appeal, the Speaker prayed the court to allow his appeal, nullify lower's judgement and restore him as the nominated and duly elected candidate of the PDP for the District.

In its judgement on Friday, the appeal court allowed the appeal, set aside the decision of lower court and ordered the PDP to forward the Speaker's name to INEC as the duly nominated and elected candidate of the party.

Hon. Justice Mohammed Lawal Abubakar, of the court of appeal who delivered the judgement, further declared that the trial court erred to have invalidated the primary election.

Justice Lawal, held that section 84 sub section 12 of the Electoral Act is against section 42(1a) of the 1999 Constitution and that trial court ought not to have invoked the section and voided the exercise. 

The section provides that a citizen of Nigeria of a particular community, ethnic group, place of origin, sex, religion or political opinion shall not, by reason only that he is such a person and be subjected either expressly by, or in the practical application of, any law in force in Nigeria.

It further stipulates that such a person shall not be subjected to any executive or administrative action of the government, to disabilities or restrictions to which citizens of Nigeria of other communities, ethnic groups, places of origin, sex, religions or political opinions are not made subject.

He declared that the appellant cannot be disqualified on the issue of participation of Auwal D.Tukur, because the Constitution supercedes every act.

ADAMAWA CP CONDEMNS ATTACK ON FIRST LADY's CONVOY

Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, CP SK Akande, has strongly condemned an unfortunate attack on Lami Ahmadu Umar Fintiri's convoy by some political thugs in Muchalla community Mubi North LGA.

The Police Boss has vowed to trail and arrest the instigators as well as the perpetretors to make them face the full wrath of the law.

CP Akande in a statement by the Command's Spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed that the command has deployed operatives to trail and arrest the culprits.

According to the statement, the CP has ordered the deployment of operatives from the Special Rapid Response Team (SRRT) and other Tactical squads to carryout raid against political gangsterism.

The CP stated that the operatives are ordered to arrest instigators as well as attackers of the convoy of the Wife of the Governor.

"Those deployed are to checkmate and arrest the culprits, coordinate timely response to distress calls and to prevent political gangsterism in the state". The statement said.

"The CP also directed Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations to lead all Divisional Police Officers, Operational Commanders and  Area Commanders to ensure total domination of the public space and arrest trouble makers". It added.

He re-emphasized the firm determination of the Command towards ensuring safety of lives and property, and appealed to the public particularly politicians to shun all forms of violence and key into the Command's effort in sustaining peace.

He further called on the general public to report any suspicious character around them to the nearest police station or call on these emergency numbers, 08089671313, 08130013347.