RESIGN IF YOU CAN'T CONDUCT CREDIBLE GUBER RE-RUN-OBSERVERS TELL ADAMAWA REC

A Coalition of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Accredited Domestic Observers have asked the Resident Electoral Commissioner(REC), Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa Ari, to resign if he cannot conduct free, fair and credibnle re-run election. NEWS PLATFORM.

The coalition has also condemned the protests at INEC offices in Yola and Abuja respectively by some people whom he described as undemocratic elements desiring to thwart the process and win election through the back door.

According to them, the call for the total review in some LGAs or cancellation of the election at this time by some groups is like changing the goal cost in the middle of the game in order to score a cheap goal.

The Team Leader of the Coalition and a Member of the Coalition, Comrade Victor Kalu and Comrade Friday Maduka, respectively stated this during World Press Conference at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) in Yola, Adamawa state on Friday.

Addressing the press, Comrade Kalu, tasked the electoral body to remain resolute and committed towards conducting free, fair, credible and transparent supplementary election come 15th April, 2023.

He called on the REC to boldly and courageously engage political stakeholders, particularly political parties/candidates at a public stakeholders meeting and give them his assurance and that of the commission to conducting credible exercise.

He said that conducting credible election will dowse the growing political tension and uncertainty in the state ahead of the supplementary election, saying that they have decided to make their position known on the intriguing political situation in the state.

On his part, a Member of the Coalition, Comrade Friday Maduka, advised the REC to resign before April 15th, if he knows that he cannot conduct credible supplementary election.

Comrade Maduka, said that if the Chairman will be in the office to conduct the conduct the exercise, he should ensure that the exercise is credible and the candidate voted by the electorate is declared winner.

He said that the electorate have expressed their disastifaction with the way and manner the Chairman is piloting the affairs of the commission, and tasked him to do justice to the will of the electorate.

Comrade Friday Maduka, assured that the observers will be on the ground during the election in order to monitor the process, and appealed to the electorate to come out and vote for a candidate of their choice.

GUYUK MEMBER ELECT PROMISES COMMUNITY BASED REPRESENTATION

The Member Elect for Guyuk constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sunday Peter, has promised to provide community based representation for his electorate.

Rt. Hon. Sunday Peter and former Deputy Speaker of the Assembly was re-elected at the just concluded Governorship and House of Assembly elections. He represented the constituency at the Assembly from 2015 to 2019.

The member elect made the promise shortly after receiving certificate of return at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Yola, on Thursday.

He assured his electorate of a community based stewardship during his tenure, and promised not to disappoint them while carrying out his activities of lawmaking at the hallowed chamber.

He further assured that his representation in terms of sponsoring of bills, resolutions and lobbying among others will be based on the yearnings and aspirations of his electorate.

According to him, he is honoured to be accorded another golden opportunity to be the voice of Guyuk electorate, and appreciated them for the mandate given to him.

He explained that his primary concern at the moment is how to build Guyuk constituency and Adamawa State in general since election is over now, saying what is left at the moment is for them to come together for the progress of Guyuk.

He used the opportunity and commended the electorate, his political party(APC), traditional institutions in Guyuk, security and INEC for the peaceful elections.

MADAGALI LEGISLATOR GETS CERTIFICATE OF RETURN, PROMISES QUALITY REP.

The Chief Whip of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri, has promised to provide quality representation during his 2nd term.

Hon. Jilantikiri, made the promise shortly after receiving his certificate of return at the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) headquarters in Yola, on Thursday.

The legislator, who is the present member representing Madagali constituency, was re-elected for 2nd term at the just concluded Governorship and the House of Assembly elections.

He said that he has done his best during his 1st tenure, and vowed to strive towards improving on his representation during his 2nd tenure.

He thanked his electorate for the confidence they reposed in him and ensuring his re-election, saying that election in Madagali LGA was successful without hitches.

6 APC CANDIDATES, 2 OTHERS ASK COURT TO NULLIFY ELECTIONS IN ADAMAWA

About 6 Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who contested in the just concluded National Assembly election in Adamawa state have petitioned the Election Tribunal, seeking nullification of elections.

Other candidates who participated in the elections under the Peoples' Democratic Party(PDP) and Action Alliance respectively have also filed petitions praying for an order of the court nullifying elections.

The APC candidates are demanding the nullification of elections including Adamawa Central Senatorial election won by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas.

Aside the senatorial seat, some of the federal constituencies being challenged by APC candidates include: Mubi North, Mubi South and Maiha constituency as well as Gombi/Hong constituency won by Hon. Jingi Rufai and Rt. Hon. Shuaibu James Barka respectively.

Other PDP candidates who won elections and dragged before the tribunal include: Mohammed Salihu(Abba Girei), Muhammed Inuwa Bassi and Zakaria Dauda Nyampa elected to represent Girei, Yola North and Yola South, Mayo Belwa, Jada, Ganye and Toungo and Michika/Madagali constituencies.

Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas and 5 other aforementioned candidates were dragged before the tribunal by Sen. Abdulaziz Murtala Nyako, Ja'afar Abubakar Magaji, and Yusuf Captain Buba.

Other embattled APC candidates including Baba Zango Abubakar, Ibrahim Mas'ud Usman and Joseph Ayuba Kwada are seeking the nullification of the election of Mohammed Salihu(Abba Girei), Muhammed Inuwa Bassi and Zakaria Dauda Nyampa.

On their part, Hon. Rev. Amos Kumai Yohanna of the PDP has sued Senator Ishaku Abbo of the APC, challenging his election to represent Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, while Taslim Ahmed Iya of AA is contesting the election of Muhammed Inuwa Bassi.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the National and State House Assembly Tribunal has so far received 2 petitions from aggrieved senatorial candidates as well as 6 candidates for the house of representatives.

In his petition marked :EPT/AD/SEN/02/2023, Hon. Rev Amos Yohanna, alleged that the election of Senator Cliff is invalid by reasons of corrupt practices or non compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022. 

He averred that Senator Ishaku Abbo, was not duly elected by the majority of lawful votes cast during the election, alleging over voting at various polling units, false enteries, alteration and cancellation of votes at several polling units.

According to him, some of the alteration and cancellation were not signed by the presiding officers of the polling units, and prayed the tribunal to set aside the election of Senator Ishaku Abbo.

He also sought for an order of the court returning him as the duly elected candidate for the seat having polled the highest number of lawful votes cast during the exercise.

Likewise, in his petition, Senator Abdulaziz Murtala Nyako, urged the court to nullify the election of Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, because according to him, it was marred by irreguilaties.

In his petition, Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada, averred that that the exercise which saw the emergence of Hon. Zakaria Dauda Nyampa, to represent Michika/Madagali constituency was characterised by electoral malpractice.

Hon. Joseph Ayuba Kwada(Depolis) told the court that Hon. Nyampa, was not elected by the majority of lawful votes cast, insisting that the election was invalid by reason of non compliance with the provision of Electoral Act 2022.

COURT SACKS ADHA LEGISLATOR, DISMISSES SUITS AGAINST 2 OTHERS

The Federal High Court II sitting in Yola, Adamawa state has sacked the Member representing Mubi South Constituency, Hon. Musa Umar Bororo. NEWS PLATFORM.

The court presided by Hon. Justice I. S. Kogo, has ordered the member to vacate his seat with immediate effect, since he had left the party which brought him to power.

Hon. Bororo, was sacked for cross carpeting from the opposition All Progressives Congress(APC) to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).

Justice Kogo, however dismissed suits filed against the members representing Mubi North and Fufore/Gurin, Hon. Shuaibu Dan Musa and Hon. Shuaibu Babas, respectively.  

The court dismissed the suits against the 2 legislators for failure of the plaintiff, the All Progressives Congress(APC) to prove its case against them.

The leadership APC dragged the 3 legislators to court on the 21st October,  2022, for dumping the party to the PDP, and asked it to determine whether the Assembly is not bound by the law to declare the seats of the trio vacant.

According to APC, there was no crisis in the party as at the time the affected members defected to the ruling party, saying that they refused to vacate their seats as provided by law.

NATIVE DOCTOR SLAUGHTERS MAD MAN DURING TREATMENT IN ADAMAWA

A 48 year old native doctor identified as Ezekiel Buba, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Command for allegedly killing a mad man during treatment. NEWS PLATFORM.

The accused who resides at Gombiyel in Shelleng Local Goverment Area, was nabbed by the police command for slaughtering the mentally derailed man known as Alamisa.

While narrating the ugly incident during interrogation at the police headquaters on Thursday, Ezekiel, blamed his demon for slaughtering the deceased brought to him for medication.

He stated that the deceased, who was suffering from mental illness and epilepsy, was brought to him by his elder brother, Yahaya Musa of Kambillam in company of other family members for treatment.

He explained that he earlier tested the deceased and found out that he was mentally derailed, but that he had no chickens at that time to slaughter to offer sacrifice for the man to get well.

"I usually slaughter chickens for sacrifice to a blood demon in order to prevent it from tourching anybody. Failure to make sacrifice to the demon, a patient cannot get well". Ezekiel explained.

He further narrated that while performing some rituals with a robe at his backyard, the demon descended in a whirlwind with knives tied on his leg and slit the throat of the patient.

He stated thus:" I saw the demon in the whirlwind but before I could reach where the patient is lying down to protect him, the demon over took me and slaughtered him".

"Initially, the demon had warned me and demanded that I should slaughter chickens and offer sacrifice of blood. I was waiting for market day to buy the chickens for sacrifice as demanded.

He added that the family members of the deceased did not see the demon while coming down to the scene to kill Alamisa, saying that he was the only one who sighted it and rushed in to prevent it but to no avail.

He revealed that he normally communicates with the demon which he inherited from his grand mother when asleep in the night in Koma Damti dialect in Jada LGA, saying that he has been using it to treat people in order earn a living.

According to him, there was a time that the demon misbehaved as a result of which his wife fainted, saying that he hurriedly slaughtered about 6 chickens and offered blood sacrifice before regaining her consciousness.

Oh his part, an elder brother to the deceased, Yahaya Musa, blamed the native doctive for murdering his brother, saying that he was the one who slaughtered his brother and removed his throat.

The spokesman of the police command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspect was apprehended in connection to the crime and being investigated.

SP Nguroje, said that the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola Adeniyi, had ordered for discreet investigation into the matter as well as the prosecution of the suspect if found wanting.

Meanwhile, in another interviewed with SP Nguroje, the suspect confessed that he was the one who slaughtered his victim while treating him.

He explained that he was possessed by the demon  at that time, hence his action, saying that he carried out the act when he was out of his senses.

INEC SHOULD RESPECT THE WILL OF MAJORITY WHO ARE WITH GOV FINTIRI

The recent revelation of an alleged attempt to rig the Adamawa State Gubernatorial election in favor of the APC candidate, Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani, by the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Hudu Yunusa, is a disturbing development that undermines the integrity of the electoral process.

The leaked audio recording of Yunusa instructing an election official, Hammajam Mohammed, to rig the election in favor of Binani is a serious allegation that must be thoroughly investigated. 

 The electoral process is a crucial aspect of democracy, and any attempt to manipulate the outcome of an election undermines the very essence of democratic governance.

The independence and impartiality of the electoral umpire is essential in ensuring that the electoral process is free, fair, and transparent. Any attempt to interfere with this process undermines the credibility of the entire electoral system and erodes the trust of the people in the electoral process.

 Therefore, it is essential that the relevant authorities investigate this allegation thoroughly and ensure that those responsible are held responsible and accountable. 

It is also important that INEC takes measures to strengthen its internal mechanisms and procedures to prevent any attempt to manipulate the electoral process in the future.

In any democratic setting, the will of the people is paramount, and it is the responsibility of the electoral umpire to ensure that the electoral process is free, fair, and transparent. 

This requires that every vote counts and that the outcome of the election reflects the will of the majority.

 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has a crucial role to play in ensuring that the electoral process is transparent and unbiased, unlike what is obtained.

In the case of the Adamawa State Gubernatorial election, it is crucial that INEC conducts a transparent re-run election in areas where the election was inconclusive. This will enable the people of Adamawa State to choose their leaders without fear of manipulation or disenfranchisement.

It is important to note that Abuja based politicians are doing everything humanly possible to rig out our workaholic Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in favour of APC’s Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani.

 It is also important that as citizens of Adamawa State, we wont fold our hands and allow these so-called Abuja politicians to toil with the will of the majority. We have the right to vote for who we want to lead us and as such should be allowed to exercise our fundamental rights.

 Unlike what was obtained in the past, we now have a Governor everyone looks up to as the project master and the grand master planner of the great Adamawa State and won’t want to trade it with any other person.

 Majority of Adamawa citizens have decided to continue with the fresh Air Government, hence the majority of votes polled by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the polls

 I am calling on the main opposition party and their supporters to respect the outcome of the election and avoid any form of violence or disruption. The re-run should be a peaceful and democratic process that reflects the will of the people.

 In conclusion, the Adamawa State Gubernatorial election highlights the critical need for the electoral umpire to respect the will of the people. INEC must remain independent, unbiased, and transparent in the discharge of its duties, and it must ensure that every vote counts. 

The people of Adamawa State have the right to choose their leaders through a free, fair, and transparent electoral process, and all stakeholders must work together to ensure that this right is protected.

 Engr. Ahmed Wakilamtu

Adamawa State Concerned Citizen

Writes from Yola

WHY DR. ALIYU IDI HONG IS THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR SSG

Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong's recent actions during the PDP Gubernatorial election in his home state has demonstrated why he was appointed as Secretary to the Campaign Council and his party's Returning Officer. 

He fearlessly fought against injustice and fraud at the collation center, standing up to the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner to ensure the people's mandate was upheld.

Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong has an impressive record of public service, having served as the youngest Minister in the during President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua's tenure. 

He held the positions as Minister of Culture, Tourism, and National Orientation and Minister of State for Health

His intelligence, fearlessness, and outspokenness makes him a valuable asset to any government, and his appointment as the Secretary to the State Government in Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri's second tenure would be a wise decision. 

This position requires someone with strength and leadership qualities, and Dr. Idi has demonstrated that he possesses these qualities.

Governor Fintiri would benefit from having someone with Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong's expertise and dedication to justice and fairness on his team. 

Dr. Idi has a reputation as a dogged fighter against corruption and wrongdoing, and his appointment as SSG would send a clear message to the people of Adamawa State that Governor Fintiri is committed to good governance.

Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong's exemplary service record and fearless leadership makes him an ideal candidate for the position of Secretary to the State Government. 

His appointment would bring invaluable experience and a steadfast commitment to justice to Governor Fintiri's administration.

Daniel Tabiyatiya 

Writes from Dzegumi Hills, Pella

YOLA COURT REMANDS 5 FOR ROBBING 16 AT SANGERE FUTY

The Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, Adamawa state on Thursday, remanded 5 persons in prison custody for alleged armed robbery. NEWS PLATFORM.

The court presided by Magistrate Alheri Ishaku, remanded the defendants and adjourned the case to the 18th April, 2023, to await advice from DPP.

The defendants including Adamu Hamza, 22, Auwal Yakubu, 18, Faisal Mahmud, 19, Ahmed Aliyu, 21 and Ismail Magaji, 21 of different addresses pleaded not guilty to the offences.

They were remanded over alleged criminal conspiracy, armed robbery and voluntary causing of hurt contrary to sections 60, 287 and 219 of the penal code law.

Arraigning the defendants, the prosecutor, Inspector S.S Nicholas, alleged in First Information Report that the 5 defendants were arrested in connection to alleged offences at Sangere Futy in Girei LGA.

According to him, the defendants who armed themselves with knives, cutlasses and sticks attacked as well as robbed their victims at various houses on the 14th and 18th March, 2023.

The prosecutor narrated that the defendants robbed their victims of their valuables such as mobile phones, cash, laptops, television sets, ATM cards, Mp3 players and bluetooth worth N1.3 million.

The prosecutor applied that the matter be adjourned to enable the prosecution transmit case file to DPP for vetting  where his application was granted.

ADAMAWA ASSEMBLY CONFIRMS SULEIMAN DUHU AS MEMBER JSC

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of Sanusi Suleiman Duhu, as Member Adamawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

The assembly's confirmation followed the consideration of a letter sent by Governor Ahmadu Umaru, and read at the plenary by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas.

Governor Fintiri, informed the assembly that the Suleiman Duhu, has been nominated for appointment to replace late Suleiman Musa Ahmed, who died recently and requested it to confirm him.

While considering the letter following a motion to that effect by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo(Numan), the legislators unanimously resolved to confirm the nominee.

Speaking earlier during the consideration, the members representing Yola South and Ganye Constituencies respectively, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa and Hon. Alhassan Hammanjoda, urged their colleagues to confirm him.

The 2 Legislators told the assembly that the nominee has a rich profile and can contribute positively to the developmemt the commission.

Thereafter, the Members representing Hong and Demsa constituencies, Hon. Bathiya Wesley and Hon. Kate Raymond Mamuno, moved for the confirmation of the nominee.

The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, who presided over the sitting, directed the clerk to commumicate the assembly's resolution to Governor Fintiri.

In his reaction, Sanusi Suleiman Duhu, thanked Governor Fintiri, for appointing him, and promised to bring his wealth of experience to bare in his assignment.

He also appreciated the Speaker as well as the members for confirming his appointment and promised not to disappoint Adamawa State.

Sanusi Suleiman Duhu, who holds BSc. Business Administration African Institute of Science Administration and Commercial Studies(Lome, Togo), is the Managing Director Sabon Dale Micro Investment Company Limited.

He was born on the 27th June, 1972, in Mubi North LGA, and attended Army Children School, Ojo, Lagos State from 1978 to 1982, Mubi I Primary School, as well as Federal Polytechnic Mubi.

FINTIRI SWEARS IN BASHIR IJAMULU AS NEW AUDITOR GENERAL FOR LG

The Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on Tuesday, presided over the swearing in ceremony of the new Auditor General (AG) for Local Government, Bashir Ijamulu Yusuf.

During the swearing in ceremony, the Governor charged the new AG to fashion out ways in order to cut down waste as well as corruption in the system.

Governor Fintiri, had while performing the swearing in ceremony at the Council Chamber in Government House Yola, said that the appointment was made after a rigorous examination.

While charging the new AG to be guided by the oath he took, Fintiri, urged him to do justice to all manner of people and cautioned him against victimization.

He expressed confidence in his capability, wealth of experience and integrity as exhibited in the rigorous process which led to his emergence, and tasked him to live up to expectation.

He challenged the new Auditor General to bring his wealth of experience to bare to make the Local Government transparent and accountable.

Fintiri stressed that Government will continue to ensure the best is achieved without cutting corners, saying that he will not open the state treasuries for looting but will continue to work for the overall development of the state.

In his response, the newly sworn in AG for Local Government, Bashir Ijamulu Yusuf, appreciated the Governor for finding him worthy of the exalted position.

He assured that all policies and programmes of government will be pursued rigorously without victimizing anybody, and promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.

The oath of office and allegiance was administered by the State Solicitor General.

PREPARE TO ACCEPT DEFEAT, GOV FINTIRI TELLS OPPOSITION

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Saturday, told the opposition political parties in Adamawa State to prepare and accept defeat at the end of the ongoing Govcernorship and House of Assembly Election. NEWS PLATFORM.

Fintiri who stated this shortly after casting his vote at unit 004 in Kirchinga Ward, Madagali Local Government Area, said that he is optimistic that he will win gubernatorial polls.

While commending the process, Fintiri, tasked INEC to make ensure that the exercise is credible, applaunded the turn out of the electorate.

FINTIRI HAS 96 PERCENT CHANCES OF WINNING POLLS- ADHA DEP SPEAKER

The Deputy Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakeno Mackondo, has said that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has 96 support to win election. NEWS PLATFORM.

Likewise, the Deputy Speaker who represents Numan Constituency and seeking re-election, said that he is confident that he will be declared winner at the end of the exercise. 

Hon. Mackondo, who stated this shortly after casting his votes at Unit 008 of Shafan/Imbru ward in Numan LGA, Adamawa State, applauded the electorate for coming out enmasse to vote. 

Speaking to newsmen after exercising his francise, the Deputy Speaker said that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, will win the election with a wide margin not only in Numan LGA but the entire state.

According to him, the Governorship and House of Assembly election is peaceful with a large turn out of the eligible voters, saying that at the moment, the exercise is encouraging.

BINANI VOTES, THANKS BUHARI, WOMEN FOR SUPPORT

The Governorship Candidate of the APC in Adamawa State, Aishatu Binani, has voted at her polling unit 006 in Mbamoi ward inYola South LGA.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after casting her vote by 8:45am in the ongoing Governorship and House of Assembly elections, Binani, thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and women folk for their support.

Binani, said that she is confident in the electorate as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), describing the process as peaceful.

 

She said that both men and women have given her the needed support, explaining that if men will come out and vote for her, she will certainly get there.

JUST IN: INEC BEGINS DISTRIBUTION OF SENSITIVE MATERIALS IN ADAMAWA

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Adamawa State has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to be used for Governorship and House of Assembly elections to various LGAs in the state. NEWS PLATFORM.

INEC took delivery of the sensitive and non sensitive materials (ballot papers and results sheets) from the Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday.

The exercise, led by the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Adamawa state, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, and monitored by the representatives of the political parties.

INEC Electoral Officers from the LGAs and various stakeholders including security operatives were on the ground to distribute the materials to the 21 LGAs.

Speaking to newsmen during the exercise, the REC disclosed that the distribution of sensitive and non sensitive materials have started ahead of Saturday elections to 21 LGAs and 4, 104 polling units.

According to him, so far, 9 LGAs have collected their materials and waiting for others to come, explaining that all necessary preparations have been put in place and waiting for Saturday.

On the news making the rounds that the contract for the printing of sensitive materials was awarded to Binani Printing Press, owned by APC Governorship Candidate, Aishatu Binani, the REC said that he is not aware.

GUBER, ASSEMBLY POLLS: AIG STORMS YOLA, ASSURES OF ADEQUATE SECURITY

Ahead of Governorship and House of Assembly elections scheduled for Saturday, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Usman Nagogo, has arrived Yola, the Adamawa staste capital where he assured of adequate security during the exercise.

The Supervisory AIG who is in charge of Election Zone 3 which comprises Adamawa and Taraba respectively, gave the assurance after a meeting with the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, where he was briefed on the level of preparations towards credible and peaceful exercise.

During the meeting, the AIG and the CP discussed and reviewed topical issues and strategised on how best to secure the electoral process.

While expressing satisfaction with the level of deployment already made by the command, AIG Nagogo, directed all Divisional Police officers, Operational Commanders, Head of Departments deployed for the election duties to mobilize all Manpower/ Operational asset at their disposal to defend electorates, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and sensitive materials.

He equally charged all election security commanders at various Local Government Areas to take up complaints of intimidation, harassment, and assault reported by individuals/groups for proper investigation. 

He therefore assured the public particularly electorate and INEC officials that police is in synergy with other security agencies to ensure adequate security and protection of fundamental rights.

On his part, the CP assured the AIG that the deployment made was in accordance with the developed standard operating procedure for all polling units to have maximum protection against intimidation, harassment and any electoral violence.

    

JUST IN: ADAMAWA POLICE ARREST FAKE DSS OFFICER

 

Police in Adamawa State have arrested a 32 year man, Moses Ahmed Bitrus, for allegedly impersonating as a Department of Security Service(DSS) officer. NEWS PLATFORM.

Moses, an indigene of Balanga in Gombe state who resides at Bachure in Yola North Local Government Area, landed himself in trouble for claiming to be a DSS officer.

The 32 year old rice and maize farmer was earlier apprehended by the police at the Jimeta division over the sum of N20, 000, belonging to his girlfriend.

Earlier, his girlfriend lodged a complaint against him at the Jimeta division over his refusal to refund the sum of N20, 000, she had paid to him as house rent.

On his arrest, the suspect was ordered to refund the money to the lady since she had demanded for it which he complied and deposited the money at the POS after he had disposed his property.

After depositing the said money, he went and presented the deposit slip to her, but the girl refused, insisting that he must pay her cash.

The lady who was not convinced with the transaction, returned to the Jimeta division as a result of which the police along side the accused went to the POS operator where they confirmed that he had actually sent the money to her.

But in his conversation with the police, the famer told them that he is a DSS personnel where the police investigated and found out that it was not true.

Moses who was interrogated by the spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, admitted having perpetrated the alleged crime.

SP Nguroje, said that the accused will be charged to court for prosecution after investigation must have been completed as ordered by the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola Adeniyi.

YOLA COURT REMANDS 2 FOR RAPING PREGNANT HOUSEWIFE

The Chief Magistrate Court 1 Yola, Adamawa state presided by Muhammed Abubakar, has remanded 2 youngmen for allegedly raping a pregnant housewife(name withheld).

Chief Magistrate Muhammed, remanded the defendants, Suleiman Adamu, 29 and Ahmadu Umaru(Gambo), 26, for the offences of criminal conspiracy, house tresspass and rape.

However, the court has adjourned the matter to the 28th March, 2023 to enable the prosecution transmit case diary to DPP for legal advice.

On their arraignment by the prosecuting police officer, Inspector Zakka Musa, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the allegations, saying that it was a set up against them.

Both defendants who hail from Machimin community in Maiha LGA, allegedly perpetrated the offences which contravened sections 60, 333 and 211 of the penal code law.

NEWS PLATFORM recalled that the duo were nabbed by the Police in a combined effort with local hunters for allegedly abducting and raping the pregnant housewife.

Suleiman, who happens to be an uncle, while Ahmadu, a neighbour to the victim had confessed to the crime when at the police headquaters.

They narrated how they invaded the residence of their victim by night after the husbad had travelled and dragged her to a valley where they raped and abandoned her.

According to the prosecution, the defendants also made away with the sum of N300, 000, belonging to the 2 wives.

YOLA COURT REMANDS 2 FOR RAPING PREGNANT HOUSEWIFE

The Chief Magistrate Court 1 Yola, Adamawa state presided by Muhammed Abubakar, has remanded 2 youngmen for allegedly raping a pregnant housewife(name withheld).

Chief Magistrate Muhammed, remanded the defendants, Suleiman Adamu, 29 and Ahmadu Umaru(Gambo), 26, for the offences of criminal conspiracy, house tresspass and rape.

However, the court has adjourned the matter to the 28th March, 2023 to enable the prosecution transmit case diary to DPP for legal advice.

On their arraignment by the prosecuting police officer, Inspector Zakka Musa, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the allegations, saying that it was a set up against them.

Both defendants who hail from Machimin community in Maiha LGA, allegedly perpetrated the offences which contravened sections 60, 333 and 211 of the penal code law.

NEWS PLATFORM recalled that the duo were nabbed by the Police in a combined effort with local hunters for allegedly abducting and raping the pregnant housewife.

Suleiman, who happens to be an uncle, while Ahmadu, a neighbour to the victim had confessed to the crime when at the police headquaters.

They narrated how they invaded the residence of their victim by night after the husbad had travelled and dragged her to a valley where they raped and abandoned her.

According to the prosecution, the defendants also made away with the sum of N300, 000, belonging to the 2 wives.

YOLA COURT REMANDS 2 FOR RAPING PREGNANT HOUSEWIFE

The Chief Magistrate Court 1 Yola, Adamawa state presided by Muhammed Abubakar, has remanded 2 youngmen for allegedly raping a pregnant housewife(name withheld).

Chief Magistrate Muhammed, remanded the defendants, Suleiman Adamu, 29 and Ahmadu Umaru(Gambo), 26, for the offences of criminal conspiracy, house tresspass and rape.

However, the court has adjourned the matter to the 28th March, 2023 to enable the prosecution transmit case diary to DPP for legal advice.

On their arraignment by the prosecuting police officer, Inspector Zakka Musa, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the allegations, saying that it was a set up against them.

Both defendants who hail from Machimin community in Maiha LGA, allegedly perpetrated the offences which contravened sections 60, 333 and 211 of the penal code law.

NEWS PLATFORM recalled that the duo were nabbed by the Police in a combined effort with local hunters for allegedly abducting and raping the pregnant housewife.

Suleiman, who happens to be an uncle, while Ahmadu, a neighbour to the victim had confessed to the crime when at the police headquaters.

They narrated how they invaded the residence of their victim by night after the husbad had travelled and dragged her to a valley where they raped and abandoned her.

According to the prosecution, the defendants also made away with the sum of N300, 000, belonging to the 2 wives.

APC EXCO DEBUNKS VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE PASSED ON NUMAN CHAIR

The Executive Committtee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ward 1 Numan Local Government Area, Adamawa state has debunked the purported vote of no confidence passed on the Chairman of the party Numan LGA, Hon. Ndikashe F. Marika.

According the Exco, their names and signatures were forged and smuggled in the grand deceit of the 'vote of no confidence' allegedly passed on Hon.Ndikashe.

The Ward Exco led by its Chairman, Hon. Pwasato Ngbale, who presented a rejoinder to Newsmen at the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) Press Centre Yola, recently, clarified that Hon. Ndikashe, is the substantive Chairman of APC Numan LGA.

The rejoinder which was addressed to the Zonal Chairman of party Southern Zone, said that the party will continue to give the Chairman the desired support to deliver Numan and Adamawa as a whole.

Likewise, the rejoinder is copied to the Chairman APC, Adamawa State,LG Party EXCO, APC Governorship Candidate Sen. Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani, her DG, Ahmed Barata and Coordinator, Gubernatorial Campaign Council.

The Exco revealed that they are conscious of the laid down procedure for such an action as contained in the party constitution, saying that it was an act of mischief makers and lack of genuine interest for the success of the party in the forthcoming Gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections.

"We stand bold to state that the said action is completely fraud and a serious act of deceit by the authors and actors. Suffice it to say that such act is totally bereft of reason as it does not portray genuine love for the party particularly at this critical period of elections". It added.

 "If not for because of mischief, it is well known fact that Engr.Adamu Samaila, had in several fora after the election of 25th February stated openly that he did not give Hon.Ndikashe N20million".

" Eng Samaila, retrieved his money when he discovered that the party had been given another N20million from PCC. When he discovered that the PCC money was not giving to him, he then sent some money to him with specific directive". It explained.

It further noted thus: "Let it be made clear here that to our knowledge, the party Chairman, Ndikashe Mariko had not chosen a single polling unit agent out of the 170 PUs in Numan LGA".

It disclosed that none of the EXCO members of ward 1, nor the stakeholders can claim ignorance or pretend he or she does not know the long standing feud and faction created in Numan by the House of Assembly Candidate, Hon.Mrs. Sodom Tayedi Daniel.

It further stated that her action nearly cause the breakdown of law and order during the Congresses which produced the leadership of the party both at the LGA and ward levels in Numan LGA.

POLICE NAB 2 ARMED ROBBERS TERRORISING M/BELWA-NGURORE ROAD

Men of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested 2 suspected armed robbers terrorising commuters along Mayo Belwa -Ngurore road.

Those arrested include; Ibrahim Sajo and Isiaka Yunusa of Baputolo and Kona communities in Numan Local Government Area, while one other suspect has escaped.

The suspects were arrested on Saturday the 4th March, 2023, between 11:00 to12:00pm shortly after their operation along the road. 

Ibrahim and 2 other suspects, who armed themselves with matchetes and sticks, blocked the road on that fateful night but could not succeed in their outing.

 

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that it was only one vehicle that plied the road as its driver maneuvered and beat the road block and escaped during which a bag fell on the ground.

The suspects picked the bag and gave it to Ibrahim who tied it on his motorcycle and left while 2 other suspects followed other road.

While on his way back home, Ibrahim had a flat tire where he managed and entered a village and fixed it. 

He had another flat tire shortly after he had repaired the first one as a result of which he entered a house that night and pleaded with man to keep the bag for him with a promise to come and carry it the following day.

He was suspected by some vigilates in the community who arrested him where he confessed to the crime.

The suspects narrated that they recently carried out an operation on the same road and dispossessed 6 people of 4 handsets as well as the sum N8, 000. 

The suspects who were interrogated by the spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, regretted their action with a promise not to engage into it again.

The spokesman of the Command said that the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola Adeniyi, had ordered that the suspects be charged to court for prosecution after investigation.

POLICE ARREST 7 FOR GANG RAPING 15 YR OLD GIRL IN ADAMAWA

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended 7 persons accused of gang raping a 15 year old girl in Kodomun community Demsa LGA. NEWS PLATFORM.

A release by the spokesman of the police command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspects were nabbed on 5th March, 2023 in connection to the crime.

The suspects include; Ephraim Emmanul, 17, Madapwa Fidelis 17, Paka Albert, 16,  and Jude Shido Aventi, 18.

Others are; Harmony Manade, 18,  Napwanwa Nahim Edmanth, 16, and Manbiah Ojes, 16 of Kodomun community in Demsa LGA.

He said that the suspects lured their victim into the house of the 1st accused on the 4th March, 2023 and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her without her consent.

He explained that the incident was reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Demsa LGA by a good Samaritan.

"Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects took advantage of the victim after she visited the first suspect who happened to be her boyfriend and raped by all the suspects". He added. 

According to him, the Commissioner of police, who frowned at the incident, directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to take over investigation and ensure deligent prosecution.

He disclosed that the police Boss had advised the general public particularly parents to be watchful of their childrens especially the girl child against criminal minded elements who are roaming about seeking who to abuse.

He assured that the government and the general public of the Command's unrelenting effort to ending all forms of gender based violence and promised immediate prosecution of any perpetrator found wanting.

NUJ REFUTES REPORTS ON FINTIRI'S ENDORSEMENT FOR 2ND TERM

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Adamawa State Council has refuted news report making round that it has endorsed Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, for 2nd term.

The council clarified that the report that the NUJ had endorsed Fintiri is not true, and urged the general public to disregard the same as it was an error.

According to the council, NUJ as a professional union, apolitical and watchdog of the society is neutral in all its affairs, insisting that it does not take sides with any political party.

This is contained in a communique issued at the end of an emergency State Executive Council (SEC) meeting on Monday, and signed by the Chairman of the Communique Committee, Padio Phineas.

It said that the NUJ had observed that its revered neutral standing was drawn into partisanship during an endorsement of Governor Fintiri, by some groups in Adamawa state.

It added that ordinarily the NUJ should not have responded to a piece of news emanating from the event but for the sake of clarity and nothing else.

"While the NUJ holds no grudges against those who attempted to drag our non-partisan professional group into political partisanship, we however wish to state that by our constitutional mandate, we cannot be seen to be involved or taking sides with any political party, whatsoever". It further clarified.

"The public should therefore note that the event at Lelewal Motel hosted by the Institute for Governance and Leadership Studies in Africa (IGLSA) invited the NUJ as as critical stakeholder in the development of democracy and not as a group to add voice to its endorsement drive". It said.

It called on all political parties to carry out their voter drive with decorum and respect to the laws of the land, and prayed for a peaceful governorship and house of assembly elections.

22 YR OLD MAN STABS LOVE RIVAL TO DEATH IN ADAMAWA

A 22 year old tailor identified as Muhammed Bala, has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his love rival to death. NEWS PLATFORM.

Muhammed who hails from Mararaba in Madagali town, Madagali LGA, allegedly killed his love rival known as Bakura, during quarrel over his girlfriend.

He caused the death of Bakura on the 15th Febuary, 2023, by 9:00pm, at the compound of the 17 year old girl simply identified as Maryam Mohammed.

He admitted stabbing the deceased by the neck to death over the teenager, whom he had been in love for over 3 years and proposing to marry her.

Bakura, allegedly threatened the suspect over the girl to the extend of beating and warning him to steer clear of her as he was going to marry her.

On the fateful day, Bakura, met the suspect and the girl at the compound of the later and beat her up and subsequently descended on Muhammed after the girl had ran away.

During the fight, Muhammed used a knife in his possession and stabbed his victim, as a result of which he fell down and died on the spot.

The suspect who was interviewed by the spokesman of the police command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confessed having perpetrated the crime.

SP Nguroje, assured that the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution upon completion of investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Command.

COURT JAILS 2 HUNTERS TURNED "SHILA" BOYS 10 YRS IN PRISON EACH

 

Chief Magistrate Court 5 in Yola, Adamawa State has convicted and sentenced 2 Local Hunters to 10 years in prison each without option of fine.

The court presided by Chief Magistrate Maimuna C. Muhammed, sentenced the affected hunters after they were tried and found guilty.

The convicts include; Abdullahi Suleiman, 43, of Kasuwan Katako along Numan road and Muhammed Musa, 43, of Ajiya Street in Yola North LGA.

They were arraigned before the court for crimimal conspiracy, extortion, impersonation and being in possession of dangerous weapons.

On their arraignment, both convicts admitted committing the alleged offences after which the prosecutor, Inspector Nimrod Galion, called a witness and tendered exhibits in evidence.

They were apprehended by the operatives of the Police Command on the 21st January, 2023, for extorting 2 persons of the sum of N53, 500 and handset.

While armed with knives, cutlasses and sticks, the convicts pretended to be police officers and arrested 3 people at Mubi Roundabout between 8:00pm to 9:00pm on the 20th January, 2023.

The duo handcuffed their victims, put them in a tricycle and threatened to take them to police headquarters for investigation.

While on their way to police headquaters, the convicts stopped the tricycle, searched one of their victims and released him, remaining a young man identified as Moses Donatus and one other.

Instead of going to police headquaters, the hunters followed  bank road with the remaining 2 victims and ordered each one of them to bail himself.

Along bank road, the convicts stopped their tricycle again and started beating Donatus, cut his hair with a knife as a result of which he sustained severe injuries.

They eventually collected the sum of N3, 500 and handset from Donatus after barbing him and the sum of 50, 000 from one other unsuspecting victim as bail fees.

After securing their freedom, Donatus, went and lodged a complaint at Karewa Police Station which led to the arrest of the suspects.

COURT JAILS 2 HUNTERS TURNED "SHILA" BOYS 10 YRS IN PRISON EACH

The Chief Magistrate Court 5 in Yola, Adamawa State has convicted and sentenced 2 Local Hunters to 10 years in prison each without option of fine.

The court presided by Chief Magistrate Maimuna C. Muhammed, sentenced the affected hunters after they were tried and found guilty.

The convicts included; Abdullahi Suleiman, 43, of Kasuwan Katako along Numan road and Muhammed Musa, 43, of Ajiya Street in Yola North LGA.

They were arraigned before the court for crimimal conspiracy, extortion, impersonation and being in possession of dangerous weapons.

On their arraignment, both convicts admitted committing the alleged offences after which the prosecutor, Inspector Nimrod Galion, called a witness and tendered exhibits in evidence.

They were apprehended by the operatives of the Police Command on the 21st January, 2023, for extorting 2 persons of the sum of N53, 500 and handset.

While armed with knives, cutlasses and sticks, the convicts pretended to be police officers and arrested 3 people at Mubi Roundabout between 8:00pm to 9:00pm on the 20th January, 2023.

The duo handcuffed their victims, put them in a tricycle and threatened to take them to police headquarters for investigation.

While on their way to police headquaters, the convicts stopped the tricycle, searched one of their victims and released him, remaining a young man identified as Moses Donatus and one other.

Instead of going to police headquaters, the hunters followed  bank road with the remaining 2 victims and ordered each one of them to bail himself.

Along bank road, the convicts stopped their tricycle again and started beating Donatus, cut his hair with a knife as a result of which he sustained severe injuries.

They eventually collected the sum of N3, 500 and handset from Donatus after barbing him and the sum of 50, 000 from one other unsuspecting victim as bail fees.

After securing their freedom, Donatus, went and lodged a complaint at Karewa Police Station which led to the arrest of the suspects.

COURT JAILS 2 HUNTERS TURNED "SHILA" BOYS 10 YRS IN PRISON EACH

Chief Magistrate Court 5 in Yola, Adamawa State has convicted and sentenced 2 Local Hunters to 10 years in prison each without option of fine.

The court presided by Chief Magistrate Maimuna C. Muhammed, sentenced the affected hunters after they were tried and found guilty.

The convicts included; Abdullahi Suleiman, 43, of Kasuwan Katako along Numan road and Muhammed Musa, 43, of Ajiya Street in Yola North LGA.

They were arraigned before the court for crimimal conspiracy, extortion, impersonation and being in possession of dangerous weapons.

On their arraignment, both convicts admitted committing the alleged offences after which the prosecutor, Inspector Nimrod Galion, called a witness and tendered exhibits in evidence.

They were apprehended by the operatives of the Police Command on the 21st January, 2023, for extorting 2 persons of the sum of N53, 500 and handset.

While armed with knives, cutlasses and sticks, the convicts pretended to be police officers and arrested 3 people at Mubi Roundabout between 8:00pm to 9:00pm on the 20th January, 2023.

The duo handcuffed their victims, put them in a tricycle and threatened to take them to police headquarters for investigation.

While on their way to police headquaters, the convicts stopped the tricycle, searched one of their victims and released him, remaining a young man identified as Moses Donatus and one other.

Instead of going to police headquaters, the hunters followed  bank road with the remaining 2 victims and ordered each one of them to bail himself.

Along bank road, the convicts stopped their tricycle again and started beating Donatus, cut his hair with a knife as a result of which he sustained severe injuries.

COURT JAILS 2 HUNTERS TURNED "SHILA" BOYS 10 YRS IN PRISON EACH

Chief Magistrate Court 5 in Yola, Adamawa State has convicted and sentenced 2 Local Hunters to 10 years in prison each without option of fine.

The court presided by Chief Magistrate Maimuna C. Muhammed, sentenced the affected hunters after they were tried and found guilty.

The convicts included; Abdullahi Suleiman, 43, of Kasuwan Katako along Numan road and Muhammed Musa, 43, of Ajiya Street in Yola North LGA.

They were arraigned before the court for crimimal conspiracy, extortion, impersonation and being in possession of dangerous weapons.

On their arraignment, both convicts admitted committing the alleged offences after which the prosecutor, Inspector Nimrod Galion, called a witness and tendered exhibits in evidence.

They were apprehended by the operatives of the Police Command on the 21st January, 2023, for extorting 2 persons of the sum of N53, 500 and handset.

While armed with knives, cutlasses and sticks, the convicts pretended to be police officers and arrested 3 people at Mubi Roundabout between 8:00pm to 9:00pm on the 20th January, 2023.

The duo handcuffed their victims, put them in a tricycle and threatened to take them to police headquarters for investigation.

While on their way to police headquaters, the convicts stopped the tricycle, searched one of their victims and released him, remaining a young man identified as Moses Donatus and one other.

Instead of going to police headquaters, the hunters followed  bank road with the remaining 2 victims and ordered each one of them to bail himself.

Along bank road, the convicts stopped their tricycle again and started beating Donatus, cut his hair with a knife as a result of which he sustained severe injuries.

They eventually collected the sum of N3, 500 and handset from Donatus after barbing him and the sum of 50, 000 from one other unsuspecting victim as bail fees.

After securing their freedom, Donatus, went and lodged a complaint at Karewa Police Station which led to the arrest of the suspects.

ADAMAWA CENTRAL: CHAIR AIRS CONGRATULATES IYA ABBAS ON ELECTION VICTORY

The Chairman Adamawa State Internal Revenue Services, Alh. Hamman Adama Njabari, has congratulated the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Iya Abbas, on his election victory.

Rt. Hon. Iya Abbas, of the PDP was declared winner of the election for Adamawa Central Senatoial District conducted on Saturday, the 25th February, 2023.

The Chairman in a congratulatory message on behalf of the Management and the entire staff of the board, congratulated the Speaker on his election as Senator representing Central Zone.

“Your overwhelming victory is well deserved. Indeed, your success is an open acknowledgement and appreciation of the close relationship you have maintained with your people as well as your remarkable achievements as Speaker of the Assembly since 2019 to date". He declared.

According him, the Speaker's election is also a total victory for the people of his constituency and the 7th Assembly.

Alh. Hamman Adama Njabari, prayed God to guide and protect the Senator elect as he goes to the Red Chamber to represent the good people of Central Senatoial District.