JUST IN: A/COURT POSTPONES HEARING IN BINANI's APPEAL INDEFINITELY

An Appeal Court Abuja Division has postponed hearing in an appeal filed by the embattled Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aishatu Binani.

The court had on Thursday, announced that the hearing in the appeal filed by Binani against INEC, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the PDP will be conducted on the Friday, 1st December, 2023.

The earlier date fixed by the court followed a memo by the Deputy Chief Registrar Court of Appeal to the Chief Registrar Court of Appeal Headquarters Abuja, indicating that Binani's appeal marked: CA/ YL/ EP/ AD/ GOV/ 18/2023, is ripe for hearing in the court of appeal.

The memo further indicated that an appeal No: CA/YL/EP/AD/SHA/19/2023 between Umar Abdullahi, APC and Calvin Kefas, PDP and INEC for Toungo constituency, Adamawa state House of Assembly is also ripe for hearing.

It was based on the foregoing that the appellate court slated the 2 appeals for hearing on the same date (1st December, 2023) and subsequent adoption by parties before its judgement at later date.

While the parties involved in the matters were preparing to appear for hearing, the court postponed it but could not give reasons to its action, saying that the new date will be communicated to them accordingly.

NEWS PLATFORM learnt the court is expected to deliver its judgement on or before the 26th December, 2023 in Binani's appeal and 28th December, 2023 in an appeal against Calvin Kefas of Toungo constituency respectively.

FUFORE/GURIN LAWMAKER LAUDS GOVT, ADHA's FIGHT AGAINST GBV

 

As the world marks 16-Days Activism against Gender Based Violence(GBV), the Member representing Fufore/Gurin constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Barr. Umar Ismaila Bobbo, has assured that the government and the assembly are committed to fighting such violence against humanity.

Hon. Barr. Ismaila gave the assurance while leading his voice on the ongoing campaign against GBV during Assembly's plenary presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, during the week.

The lawmaker pointed out that the effort of the Wife of the Governor, Lami Ahmadu Umaru and the Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley led assembly is a clear demostration that the legislature and executive arms are committed to curtailing GBV.

"The participation of the Speaker and the Majority Leader in the campaign indicated that the hallowed chamber is in support of the campaign against the molestation of children and women in the society" said Hon. Ismaila.

According to him, with the campaign carried out by the 1st lady, along side the Speaker and other critical stakeholders as well as her words demonstrated that Adamawa State government and the assembly are ready to fight violence against children and women.

He said that they are all aware of advocacies going on about gender equality as well as issues on gender based violence, explaining that GBV cut across both genders (male and female) in the society. 

According to him, in recent time, there are cases of GBV that are even on trial, saying that GBV is being discouraged by the British Council to the extend of financially supporting the prosecution of cases in court.

He noted that there are still cases of GBV in respect of child molestation that are being reported at the police stations almost on daily basis, saying that he had witnessed such cases.

He said that he is aware that the past assembly had enacted Child Protection Law and Domesticated Child Right Act into law, stating that such laws were enacted to discourage such cases in the society.

ADAMAWA GOVT, SPEAKER COMMITTED TO FIGHTING GBV- ADHA LAWMAKER

As the world marks 16-Days Activism against Gender Based Violence(GBV), the Member representing Fufore/Gurin constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Barr. Umar Ismaila Bobbo, has assured that the government and the assembly are committed to fighting such violence against humanity.

Hon. Barr. Ismaila gave the assurance while leading his voice on the ongoing campaign against GBV during Assembly's plenary presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, during the week.

The lawmaker pointed out that the effort of the Wife of the Governor, Lami Ahmadu Umaru and the Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley led assembly is a clear demostration that the legislature and executive arms are committed to curtailing GBV.

"The participation of the Speaker and the Majority Leader in the campaign indicated that the hallowed chamber is in support of the campaign against the molestation of children and women in the society" said Hon. Ismaila.

According to him, with the campaign carried out by the 1st lady, along side the Speaker and other critical stakeholders as well as her words demonstrated that Adamawa State government and the assembly are ready to fight violence against children and women.

He said that they are all aware of advocacies going on about gender equality as well as issues on gender based violence, explaining that GBV cut across both genders (male and female) in the society. 

According to him, in recent time, there are cases of GBV that are even on trial, saying that GBV is being discouraged by the British Council to the extend of financially supporting the prosecution of cases in court.

He noted that there are still cases of GBV in respect of child molestation that are being reported at the police stations almost on daily basis, saying that he had witnessed such cases.

He said that he is aware that the past assembly had enacted Child Protection Law and Domesticated Child Right Act into law, stating that such laws were enacted to discourage such cases in the society.

BINANI VS FINTIRI: APPEAL COURT FIXES FRIDAY FOR HEARING

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has fixed 1st December, 2023 for hearing in appeal filed against Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State. News Platform.

The appeal was filed by the embattled Governorship Candidate of the APC, Aishatu Dahiru Binani against Fintiri and 3 others.

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ARMY RAID ON ADAMAWA POLICE HQTS SEMBLANCE OF BOKO HARAM ONSLAUGHT-IGP

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned the recent raid on the Adamawa State Police headquarters as well as killing of an Inspector by the military.

The IGP condemned the attack when he visited the headquarters of Adamawa State Police Command on Tuesday, saying that the attack was carried out in a manner representing the activities of the terrorists or Boko Haram.

He said that the report has been escalated to the highest authority in the land and that he is sure there will be justice at the end of it, saying that the deceased was murdered in an attack that is unwarranted.

"I am in your midst this afternoon to share in the grief you have. I know that the family of Inspector Jacob Daniel are mourning. I was told he was an excellent officer who was committed to his duty but unfortunately lost him to that act of unwarranted barbarism.

He said that he was in the state to thank the men and officers of the command for the good job they have been doing in the state and to share his vision of policing with them and to ask them to key into the vision.

He assured that with their support and cooperation, they will have a police force of their dream in Nigeria, saying that the policing vision of the present administration is to have a police force that is professionally competent, service driven, rule of law compliant and citizen friendly.

According to him, that is the kind of police that can support the agenda of government in its effort towards economic recovery, growth as well as social integration and political development of the country.

The IGP explained that they want a police force that is well equipped to respond adequately and appropriately to the dynamics of crimes and criminality in their communities, saying that they want a police force that members of the force will be proud that they are members of the force.

IGP Kayode assured that the present police administration is committed to their welfare, pointing out that the government of the day is also passionate about the welfare of police in Nigeria and tasked them to change their negative attitude.

In his welcome address, the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, appreciated the IGP for the visit, and described him as a man who believes in modern police force considering his initiative to bringing the much needed policing system to make Nigeria safe.

 

CP Babatola said that the IGP is committed to providing security to ensure economic development and growth as well as having an efficient, effective, well trained and highly motivated workforce, with deliberate effort aimed at improving the capacity and welfare of all the officers and men of the force.

He said that the Adamawa State is one of the North Eastern States of Nigeria that suffered security challenges of criminal insurgency.

According to him, since February 2023 when he assumed office as the 31st CP there has been a concerted effort to positively rebuild the security architecture of the state to meet the emerging challenges of "Shilla" boys, kidnapping, homicide, rape and other heinous crimes. 

"The Nigeria Police Force being the lead agency in internal security has played its part in making sure that the state is safe, secured and conducive for both economic and social activities.

"Without lota of doubt, I wish to inform the IGP that inspite of the logistic challenges and inadequate man power, the Command has been on its toes to maintain and sustain peace and security that has existed in the State, said CP Afolabi.

"In fact, the Command in particular and the State in general would have been in a state of total calmness if not for the unfortunate incident that happened on Tuesday 21 November, 2023. 

He used the opportunity to requested for an Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), gun trucks and Hilux vehicles to maintain the tempo.

ADHA LAWMAKER HAILS FINTIRI'S STEP TO AMEND CHT LAW 2018

Member representing Michika constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, has commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for sponsoring a bill to amend College of Health Technology Law 2018.

Governor FintirI on Tuesday, forwarded a draft bill for a law to amend the Adamawa State College of Health Technology Law, 2018, for passage.

It could be recalled that Governor Fintiri had directed the immediate relocation of the college from Mubi to Michika its permanent site during a meeting with Heads of Tertiary Institutions at in his office in Government House, Yola, recently.

It order to support his directives with legal backing, Governor sent the bill to that effect and called on the assembly members to consider it for enactment.

The assembly presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, on Tuesday, received the draft bill and directed the Chairman Rules and Business to schedule it for 1st reading.

Hon. Moses Yerima Zah who was reacting on the bill to amend the College Health Technology Law, appreciated Governor Fintiri for sponsoring the bill.

Hon. Moses Yerima Zah, described Governor Fintiri's effort in sponsoring the bill as a right step in the right direction and pleaded with his colleagues to support the passage of the bill.

The lawmaker said that the passage of the bill will be in the interest of institution and Adamawa State in general and called on his electorate in Michika constituency as well as the entire citizens to support Governor Fintiri to enable him succeed.

ADHA SLATES 2 BILLS SPONSORED BY GOV FINTIRI FOR 1ST READING

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday, slated 2 separate bills floated by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for 1st reading.

The bills include: a bill for a law to amend the Adamawa State College of Health Technology Law, 2018 and a bill for a law to establish Adamawa State Information Technology Development Agency Law 2023 respectively. 

The separate bills were sent to the assembly by Governor Ahmadu Umaru and read at the resumed plenary session presided by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley.

After reading the bills, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, directed the Chairman Rules and Business of the assembly to schedule it for 1st reading at the next convenient legislative day.

ADHA LEGISLATOR WELCOMES CHT SONG BILL, APPLAUDS SEN. IYA ABBAS

Aminu Iya Abbas, Sen. Adamawa Central Senatorial District

Adamawa State House of Assembly Lawmaker representing Song constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, has applauded a bill for the establishment of Federal College of Health Technology Song.

Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, who made the commendation on Friday, described the bill as a welcome development not only in his immediate constituency but the entire state in general.

It could be recalled that the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, floated a bill for the establishment of the Federal College of Health Technology Song LGA.

Interestingly, the people oriented bill on ,Thursday, successfully scaled 2nd reading at the Upper Chamber presided by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

In his reaction to the new bill, Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, said "In fact, I am happy with the bill sponsored by Sen. Iya Abbas, because it is my electorate that will benefit more from the college if finally established.

Hon. Emmanuel Kefas, explained that it is not Adamawa that will benefit but the neighbouring states and beyond, and appealed to other Senators to support him for the bill to see the light of the day.

He pleaded with the Senator to carry on with the bill towards ensuring that it is passed and assented to by the executive arm, and described him as the best performing Senator.

M/BELWA RERUN: HON. KALLAMU HAILS JUDGEMENT, SAYS "WE SHALL RECLAIM OUR MANDATE"

 

The Candidate of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) for Mayo Belwa constituency Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu, has hailed the verdict of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal on the constituency election.

Hon. Kallamu expressed hope that the appellate court's judgement will lead to the return of his stolen mandate during the re-run election ordered to be conducted very soon, and congratulated his electorate for the victory at court.

The appeal court on Thursday, upheld the decision of the National/Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal which invalidated election of Hon. Musa Ibrahim Italiya, at 7 polling units and subsequently ordered for re-run election.

Hon. Italiya, who is incumbent member representing the constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), appealed the judgement but lost out at the appellate court where his appeal was dismissed.

The court had while affirming the nullification of his election, declared that the lawmaker's appeal constituted an abuse of court process, and ordered him to pay the sum of N500,000 to Hon. Kallamu.

While reacting on the judgement on Friday, Hon.  Hon. Kallamu welcomed the judgement, saying that the truth has finally unveiled itself in the matter, saying that no doubt, their seat at the hallowed chamber will be reclaimed very soon.

He conveyed his appreciation to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for standing behind him, his electorate and ensuring truth prevails at the end of the day.

He thanked God Almighty, his teeming electorate as well as the judiciary for demostrating the fact that it is the last hope of the common man and for ensuring that his votes did not go in vain.

He disclosed that he has the mandate of Mayo Belwa constituents and knows what went wrong during the election more especially at the affected polling units where election was rigged.

According to him, his electorate, who were overwhelmed with the outcome of the judgement, are really prepared to finish what they started, assuring that he is very optimistic of reclaiming his mandate because the units are PDP stronghold.

The affected  polling units include: unit 013, Model Primary School, unit 021, Yelwa Primary School, unit 039, Model (IV) Primary School, unit 047, Wuro Mana Islamiya Primary School, unit 004, Chukkol Joda G.D.S.S., unit 009 ,Wuro Aminu Kofar Jauro and unit 018 Wuro Mana I.

FMR COUNCILLORS' FORUM PASSES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON FINTIRI

Adamawa State Former Councillors' Forum has passed a confidence vote on Governor Ahamadu Umaru Fintiri, over his landmark performance in critical sectors.

The forum has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Fintiri and his administration during press conference at the forum's office in Yola, on Friday.

Addressing press, the Chairman of the forum, Hon.Micheal Okopi, said that the confidence vote became necessary considering the giant strides of Fintiri led administration in critical sectors.

Enumerating some of the remarkable achievements, Hon. Okopi, said that Fintiri has drastically improved on the sector to about 95%, saying that he has curtailed menace of "shila" boys farmer/herder clashes, kidnapping and armed robbery among others.

On health sector, the Chairman said that all the 3 political zones are durect beneficiaries of newly constructed cottage hospitals, saying that many people now enjoy health insurance scheme initiated by the "Fresh Air Governor"

According to him, more than 2,000 health workers have been employed across the state, and that people of 65 age bracket and above enjoy free medical services.

He disclosed that fertilizer and agro chemicals have been provided to the farmers over the years to boost agricultural productivity, saying that some few selected farmers have been trained and equipped with modern techniques.

"Thousands of teachers have been employed to improve the staff strength and professionalism in the system and in order to meet targeted 8 point agenda in transforming sectors.

"Today, we have free education in Adamawa state. Our children in public schools no longer pay WAEC and NECO fees. Most of all the primary and secondary schools in the state have been renovated and well equipped with modern facilities.

He said "As we all know that since the return of Democracy in 1999, we have never witnessed a rapid development in Adamawa state like what we are witnessing today under the able leadership of Governor Fintiri"

The forum also commended Fintiri for constructing flyovers, embarking on the construction of dual carriage from Numan road to Malkoi to A.A Lawal Junction, constructing 1000 housing estate and severel others.

The also congratulated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on his victory at the Election Petition Tribunal and at the Appeal Court in the case of SDP Governorship Candidate, Dr. Umar Ardo.

It expressed optimism that Fintiri will record another victory at the Appeal Court in an appeal filed by APC Governorship Candidate, Aishatu Binani, and pledged it support to Governor Fintiri and his PDP led administration.

BREAKING: COURT DISMISSES APPEAL AGAINST EX-ADHA SPEAKER, AWARDS HIM N300, 000

An Appeal Court Abuja Division has just dismissed an appeal filed against the member representing Yola South constituency and former Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa.

The appeal was filed by Hon. Adamu Baba Mustapha, of the PDP against Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, INEC and and APC.

Hon. Justice E. Tobi, on Friday, dismissed the appeal for lacking in merit and awarded the cost of N300,000 in favour of the respondent, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, against the appellant, Hon. Adamu Baba Mustapha.

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JUST IN: COURT DISMISSES APPEAL AGAINST FORMER ADHA SPEAKER, AWARDS HIM N300, 000

An Appeal Court Abuja Division has just dismissed an appeal filed against the member representing Yola South constituency and former Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa.

The appeal was filed by Hon. Adamu Baba Mustapha, of the PDP against Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, INEC and and APC.

Hon. Justice E. Tobi, on Friday, dismissed the appeal for lacking in merit and awarded the cost of N300,000 in favour of the respondent, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, against the appellant, Hon. Adamu Baba Mustapha.

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JUST IN: APPEAL AGAINST FORMER ADHA SPEAKER DISMISSED

An Appeal Court Abuja Division has just dismissed an appeal filed against the member representing Yola South constituency and former Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa.

The appeal was filed by Hon. Adamu Baba Mustapha, of the PDP against Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, INEC and and APC.

Hon. Justice E. Tobi, on Friday, dismissed the appeal for lacking in merit and awarded the cost of N300,000 in favour of the respondent, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, against the appellant, Hon. Adamu Baba Mustapha.

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M/BELWA: APPEAL COURT DID NOT SACK ME, SAYS HON. ITALIYA

The Member representing Mayo Belwa constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Musa Ibrahim Italiya, says he has not been sacked by the Abuja Court of Appeal Abuja.

Hon. Italiya, who was reacting on the media reports that he was sacked by the court on Thursday, said that the court did sack me but ordered for supplementary election at the affected polling units.

He said that the appeal court has affirmed the decision of the National/Assembly Election Petition Tribunal which declared his election inconclusive at Seven (7) polling units.

The polling units according the court, include unit 013, Model Primary School, unit 021, Yelwa Primary School, unit 039, Model (IV) Primary School, unit 047, Wuro Mana Islamiya Primary School, unit 004, Chukkol Joda G.D.S.S., unit 009 ,Wuro Aminu Kofar Jauro and unit 018 Wuro Mana I.

He said that the tribunal in its judgement has ordered INEC to conduct re-run election at the affected polling units within 90 days, from the day of judgement.

He said that that the appeal court did sack him in its judgement as against media reports and called on his supporters to remain calm and wait for the next line of action.

APPEAL AGAINST EX-ADHA SPEAKER TO BE DECIDED TODAY

An appeal filed against the member representing Yola South constituency and former Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, is to be decided today. News Platform 

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division will deliver its judgement in the appeal challenging the seat of the legislator who is also the former Speaker of the Honourable House.

The Candidate of the PDP, Hon. Adamu Baba Mustapha, approached the appellate court with his appeal after he had lost his case at the election petitions tribunal in Yola, for redress.

Hon. Baba Mustapha was defeated by Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa, at the 18th March 2023, election and headed to tribunal where he challenged the exercise, but eventually lost as the tribunal dismissed his petition in its entirety.

He approached the court of appeal in order to try his luck again, asking it to upturn the verdict of the tribunal which affirmed the election of the erstwhile Speaker.

The appeal court had heard the appeal and reserved same for judgement expected to be delivered at later date on Friday, which will also mark the end of legal battle on the seat. 

JUST IN: SEN. IYA ABBAS SPONSORS BILL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FED COLL. OF HEALTH TECH SONG

The Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas, has floated a bill for the establishment of the Federal College of Health Technology Song LGA. NEWS PLATFORM 

Already, the most celebrated bill has successfully scaled 2nd reading at the Upper Chamber at Thursday, resumed plenary presided by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

It could be recalled that Senator, Iya Abbas and erstwhile Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly sponsored a related a bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Education Hong.

The bill for Health Technology tagged "A Bill for the Establishment of the Federal College of Health Technology,Song Adamawa State 2023, SB 275, 1st Reading". is now slated for 2nd reading.

The Senate President announced the 1st reading while presiding over the sitting on Thursday.

53 YRS OLD IDP RAPES MENTALLY CHALLENGED 4 TIMES IN ADAMAWA

 

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 53 years old  Internally Displaced Person (IDP), Usman Tela Ahmadu, for allegedly raping a mentally challenged girl.

The spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed the arrest to NEWS PLATFORM on Thursday.

He explained that the suspect, Usman Tela Ahmadu, a resident of Samunaka in Yola North Local Govement Area raped the mentally retarded minor for about 4 times.

The suspect, who hails from Maiduguri in Borno State and resides at Samunaka as an Internally Displaced Person (IDP), was receiving assistance and undue support from the inhabitants of the community.

According to him, the suspect revealed that he had sexually assaulted the mentally challenged girl four times which started from the year 2021.

He said that the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, expressed worry, and called on Parents/Guardians to live up to the expectations by providing necessity to their wards to prevent them from receiving it from bad eggs. 

He assured that there will be no hidden place for criminals in Adamawa State, saying that strategies to checkmating Gender Base Violence and other criminal activities have been put in place.

BREAKING: APPEAL COURT SACKS HON. ITALIYA OF M/BELWA CONSTITUENCY

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division on Thursday, sacked the member representing Mayo Belwa constituency at the Adamawa state House of Assembly, Hon. Musa Ibrahim Italiya.

The court sack the lawmaker while delivering judgement in an appeal he had filed before appellate court.

The court dismissed his appeal and affirmed the judgement of the tribunal which nullified his election at some polling units, saying that the appeal constituted an abuse of court process.

The court refused to order for re-run election at the affected polling units, saying that an appeal is an abuse of court process.

Equally, it awarded the cost of N500,000 in favour of the respondent, Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu against the appellant.

APPEAL AGAINST ADHA LAWMAKER AN ABUSE OF PROCESS- COURT

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has dismissed an appeal filed against member representing Mubi North constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Paul Samuel.

According to the court, the appeal filed by the candidate of the PDP for Mubi North constituency in 2023 general poll, Hon. Ishaka Yusuf (aka Dangote) constituted an abuse of court process.

The court dismissed the appeal on Wednesday, while delivering judgement in Hon. Dangote's appeal, constesting the judgement of Election Petition Tribunal delivered in Yola, Adamawa state.

While delivering judgement in an appeal No: CA/YL/ EP/ AD/SHA/ 14/ 2023, Justice Olabode Abimbola Adegbehingbe, said" that appellant appeal is an abuse of the process of the court, as they appealed against a non-existent order, purportedly made by the tribunal".

Justice Adegbehingbe, said, " Once a court is satisfied that the processes before it are an abuse of its processes and orders, which in effect is a direct challenge to its integrity, it should with all urgency exercise its inherent jurisdiction and dismiss the abuse or process".

Hon. Dangote had earlier alleged that the APC Lawmakers was not duly elected by the majority of lawful votes cast, adding that the poll was marred by irregularities, and sought for its nullification.

BREAKING: HUDU ARI ESCAPES TO NIGER REPUBLIC

Adamawa State High Court of Justice on Wednesday, heard that the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, is in Niger Republic. NEWS PLATFORM

The court presided by Hon. Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, was told at the resumed sitting on Wednesday, that the suspended REC is presently in Niger Republic.

Counsel to the defendant, Dr. Suleiman Usman (SAN), informed the court during sitting that he knows the whereabout of his client, and that his client is currently in Niger Republic.

He hinted that his client has 2 wives who reside in Bauchi State in Nigeria and Niger Republic respectively, saying that the defendant is presently with his other wife in Niger Republic.

He told the court that he is ready to collect the service on behalf of his client, but the court vehemently refused, saying that the defendant must be served personally. 

It was based on the foregoing that Dr. Suleiman who appeared along side Abel Oziokor Esq, promised to produce Hudu in court, and pleaded with the court to grant them adjournment to enable them produce him.

Earlier, Counsel to the prosecution, O. A. Atolabi who appeared along side F. T. Ekyaan, said that they had brought an application for the court to issue them with warrant of arrest against the defendant, saying that the defendant is no where to be found.

While presiding over the sitting, Justice Benjamin, said there was no need to issue warrant of arrest since Hudu's counsels have appeared and equally assured the court that they will produce him at the adjourned date.

Thereafter, Hon. Justice Benjamin adjourned the matter to Wednesday 6th December, 2023, for arraignment.

BREAKING: HUDU ARI HAS ESCAPED TO NIGER REPUBLIC

Adamawa State High Court of Justice on Wednesday, heard that the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, is in Niger Republic. NEWS PLATFORM

The court presided by Hon. Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, was told at the resumed sitting on Wednesday, that the suspended REC is presently in Niger Republic.

Counsel to the defendant, Dr. Suleiman Usman (SAN), informed the court during sitting that he knows the whereabout of his client, and that his client is currently in Niger Republic.

He hinted that his client has 2 wives who reside in BauchI State in Nigeria and Niger Republic respectively, saying that the defendant is presently with his other wife in Niger Republic.

He told the court that he is ready to collect the service on behalf of his client, but the court vehemently refused, saying that the defendant must be served personally. 

It was based on the foregoing that Dr. Suleiman who appeared along side Abel Oziokor Esq, promised to produce Hudu in court, and pleaded with the court to grant them adjournment to enable them produce him.

Earlier, Counsel to the prosecution, O. A. Atolabi who appeared along side F. T. Ekyaan, said that they had brought an application for the court to issue them with warrant of arrest against the defendant, saying that the defendant is no where to be found.

While presiding over the sitting, Justice Benjamin, said there was no need to issue warrant of arrest since Hudu's counsels have appeared and equally assured the court that they will produce him at the adjourned date.

Thereafter, Hon. Justice Benjamin adjourned the matter to Wednesday 6th December, 2023, for arraignment.

ATTACK ON ADAMAWA POLICE HQTRS LEAVES INSPECTOR DEAD

 

A clash between police and military officers has led to an attack at the police headquarters in Yola, Adamawa state which resulted in the killing of an inspector of police, Jacob Daniel.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi  Babatola confirmed the attack on the police headquarters and killing of inspector Daniel in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje.

CP Afolabi decried the clash between the security agents as well as an attack on police formation and cautioned officers to be professional in discharging their duty.

The statement said, The Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, has strongly condemned the recent conflict between Police and Military Officers along Target Junction, Yola North LGA, which resulted in exchange of fire and brutal and attack on the Police Facility and killing of inspector".

The CP has ordered for an immediate investigation into the matter with a view to ensuring peace and justice and warned that attacks on all security officers in the line of duty would no longer be tolerated under whatever guise.

He stated that the Command holds the lives of all security personnel sacrosanct, and such unwarranted conflict would be strictly treated in accordance with extant laws.

He reiterated the commitment of the Command to protection of lives and property while stressing that it is vital to work with other sister security agents in protecting the fundamental rights of  security operatives and in order to enable them advance their sacred mandate of serving and protecting the citizens better.

The police Boss appealed for calm as the top management of both security agencies are doing everything legally possible to address the situation.

GUYUK: TRIBUNAL WAS IN ERROR IN NULLIFYING PETER'S POLL-APPEAL COURT

The lingering legal battle between the immediate past member Guyuk constituency Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Adwawa Donglok and the incumbent member, Hon. Sunday Peter has been put to rest.

The protracted legal tussle was put to rest by the Court of Appeal Abuja Division on Tuesday, in its judgement in an appeal filed by Hon. Sunday Peter. 

Hon. Adwawa, who represented Guyuk constituency from 2019 to 2023 under PDP platform, had engaged Hon. Peter who won the 18th March, 2023 election in a legal battle for the exalted constituency seat.

Irked by the outcome of the poll, Hon. Adwawa, dragged Hon. Peter before the National/State Assembly Petitions Tribunal in Yola, and sought for the nullification of election conducted at 15 polling units.

Its judgement on the 2nd October, 2023, the tribunal invalidated the election of Hon. Peter at Zabisonka polling unit ( Code 004) of Purokayo ward and Mararaba polling unit 007 of Kola ward respectively where elections were cancelled due to over voting.

Dissatisfied with the decision, Hon. Peter and former Deputy Speaker of the assembly, appealed the judgement and prayed the appellate court to upturn the decision of the tribunal.

In his appeal No. CA/YL/EP/SHA/15/2023, the APC lawmaker joined Hon. Adwawa, PDP and INEC and APC as respondents and asked the appellate court to set aside the verdict of the court and affirm his election.

Delivering his judgement on the appeal Today, Hon. Justice, Olabode Abimbola Adegbehingbe, declared that the judgement of the tribunal was perverse and overwhelmingly occasioned the miscarriage of justice.

Justice Adegbehingbe, held that the tribunal was in avoidable error when without evidential basis declared the non-existent results of the 2 polling units void and proceeded to invalidate the election and return of the appellant while also ordering the re-run election.

According to him, the 1st and 2nd respondents in the appeal had failed to prove their petition and should not have earned the favour of the tribunal as demonstrated in its judgement.

He stated that the sole issue is resolved against the 1st and 2nd respondents and in favour of the appellant (Hon. Peter), saying that there is merit in the appeal.

He declared thus:" This court has a duty to intervene in this appeal. The entire judgement of the tribunal is hereby set aside. The election of the appellant, as declared by the INEC, is hereby affirmed".

ITALIYA VS KALLAMU: APPEAL COURT SLATES THURSDAY FOR JUDGEMENT

L-R: Hon. Italiya and Hon. Kallamu

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has fixed Thursday, 23rd November, 2023 for judgement in appeal filed by the member representing Mayo Belwa constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly. NEWS PLATFORM 

 

The court has announced in its notice of judgment on Tuesday that the judgement will be delivered in Abuja on Thursday this week following a successful completion of hearing.

The appeal was filed by the member representing Mayo Belwa, Hon. Musa Ibrahim Italiya whose election was nullified at some polling units in his constituency.

His election was voided by the National /State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal while delivering judgement in petition instituted by the former Member, Hon. Musa Mahmud Kallamu.

In his appeal, the embattled legislator asked the appeal court to set aside the decision of the tribunal and affirm his election as declared by the electorate body.

GUYUK, N/BINYERI ADHA LAWMAKERS WIN AT APPEAL COURT

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division on Tuesday, set aside the the judgements of National /State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal which voided the 2 Adamawa Assembly Lawmakers.

The appeal court nullified the judgements of tribunal which invalidated the elections of Hon. Sunday Peter of Guyuk and Hon. Babangida Mohammed Njidda of Nasarawo Benyeri respectively.

The court restored the election of the affected lawmakers while delivering judgements in separate appeals filed by Hon. Sunday Peter and Hon. Njidda respectively.

BREAKING: APPEAL AGAINST MUBI NORTH LAWMAKER DISMISSED

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has dismissed appeal filed against member representing Mubi North constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Paul Samuel: NEWS PLATFORM  

JUST IN: DR. ARDO' s APPEAL AGAINST GOV FINTIRI DISMISSED

 

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has dismissed appeal filed by the embattled Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Umar Ardo. NEWS PLATFORM  

In its judgement on Tuesday, the appellate court affirmed the judgment of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which dismissed petition against Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

FINTIRI MEDIA BLOG APPOINTS SEN. IYA ABBAS AS PATRON

Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas has been appointed as patron of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Media Blog.

Fintiri media blog is a media support group of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State and headed by Comrade Miracle Musa.

Fintiri Media Blog is the largest and most influential social media group in the state that brings together promoters Fintiri and the PDP led administration with the aim of promoting peace, harmony and social development.                                      

The media blog in letter to the Senator by its Chairman, Comrade Miracle Musa in a letter  to the Senator who was the immediate past Speaker of Adamawa State.

A statement by the Special Assistant Media and Public Affairs  to the Senator, Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro, on Monday, said that the appointment is contained in a letter by the blog.

According the Chairman, the decision to appoint Sen. Iya Abbas who is also the Chairman Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation followed an approval by the Exco of the group considering the track record of the Senator.

FINTIRI MEDIA BLOCK APPOINTS SEN. IYA ABBAS AS PATRON

Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas has been appointed as patron of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Media Block.

Fintiri media block is a media support group of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State and headed by Comrade Miracle Musa.

Fintiri Media Blog is the largest and most influential social media group in the state that brings together promoters Fintiri and the PDP led administration with the aim of promoting peace, harmony and social development.                                      

The media block in letter to the Senator by its Chairman, Comrade Miracle Musa in a letter  to the Senator who was the immediate past Speaker of Adamawa State.

A statement by the Special Assistant Media and Public Affairs  to the Senator, Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro, on Monday, said that the appointment is contained in a letter by the blog.

According the Chairman, the decision to appoint Sen. Iya Abbas who is also the Chairman Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation followed an approval by the Exco of the group considering the track record of the Senator.

ARDO VS FINTIRI: A/COURT SLATES TUESDAY FOR JUDGEMENT

Court of Appeal Abuja Division has fixed tomorrow for judgement in appeal filed by the embattled Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Umar Ardo. NEWS PLATFORM  

In its notice of judgement, the appellate court said that judgement in Dr. Ardo's appeal against Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and 3 others will be delivered on Tuesday 21st November, 2023.

Dr. Umar Ardo is challenging the judgement of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which dismissed his petition instituted against INEC, Governor Fintiri and 16 others.

While delivering judgement, the Chairman of the tribunal, T. O. Uloho, dismissed the petition, saying that the petition was incompetent, defective, incongruous and not properly instituted and that the petitioners were not certain with what they want.

Dissatistified with the verdict, Dr. Ardo appealed the judgement and asked the appellate court to invalidate the decision of the election petitions ttibunal.

JUST IN: ADHA APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF 50 DEV AREA ADMINISTRATORS, SECRETARIES

Adamawa State House of Assembly on Monday, approved the appointment of 50 State Development Area Administrators and Secretaries. NEWS PLATFORM 

Those confirmed as Administrators include: Malena Manasseh, Borrong, Joshua Magani, Bidoma, Abdulazeez Baba, Gurin, Mahmud A. Mamman, Malabu, Abubakar Liman, Daware, Amoris Haziel, Yadim, Japhet Yerima, Mayo- Ine.

Others are: Gangdu, Stephen Emmanuel Jangari, Ganye East, Hammadu Lawan, Vunoklang, Felix S. Gaude, Jera Bakari, Aminu Chubado, Lala, Sunday Dio Pam, Garkida, Yusuf W. Garvwa, Guyuk West, Frama Simon, Guyuk South, Albert Yarda. Guyuk Central, Gad Ayuba.

Others Include: Abalis Barminas, Kulinyi, Kawu Bah, Uba Hildi, Usman Muazu, Gaya/Garaha, Usman Abubakar, Kojoli, Zubairu Hammayaji, Mbulo, Ali Lanara, Koma Vomni, Tilon Kiribus, Gyawana, Relester Gashukada, Waduku Suwa, Emmanuel Gamachi, Madagali North, Anasili Paul, Madagali South.

Other Dev Administrators include: Dauda A. Buba, Belel, Emmanuel Isa Lawal, Pakka/Vokna, Haruna Hassan, Mbila, Bitrus Bibika, Nassarawa Jereng, Ishiyaku Bello, Tola, Musa Yuguda, Ndikong, Sanjo Caleb, Gengle, Saratu Samaila, Michika North, Musa D. J, Michika West, Sunday T. Kwada, Michika South.

Other Administrators are: Ishaya Likita, Fali, Filibus Audu, Betso/Mayo Bani, Umar Muhammed Kalawa, Mubi East, Paul Samuel Ndukku, Mubi West, David Makavada Zary, Vulpi, Pius Augustine, Imbru,Bare, Ismaila Hamdala, Kiri, Stephen G. Garba, Dumne, Muhammad Adamu Aliyu, Mboi, Abubakar Dahiru, Zumo, Uziel Godwin, Toungo South, Ahmed Suleiman Jauro, Toungo East, Sarki Gambo, Yola Central and Maxwell Agabus, Yola South.

The confirmation followed the consideration of a letter sent to the assembly by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and read at the plenary by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley.

After approval, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, directed the Clerk to communicate the resolution of the assembly to the executive arm for necessary action.

The member representing Maiha constituency and the Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Ahmed Jingi belel(Bero) moved for the approval and seconded by Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri (Madagali ) respectively.

ADHA: A/COURT TO DECIDE NJIDDA, UMAR NASHON's FATE TUESDAY

 

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has fixed Tuesday 21st November, 2023 for judgement in appeal filed by the member representing Nasarawo Binyeri constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Njidda Babangida Mohammed.

The notice of judgement followed hearing in the appeal filed by Hon. Njidda, challenging the verdict of the Election Petitions Tribunal which voided his election at the 2 polling units in his constituency.

While delivering its judgement, the tribunal invalidated the election conducted at Bura Manga unit in Nasarawo Jereng Ward and Sitim Koleni unit in Gangfada ward respectively on the 18th March, 2023.

The petition was instituted by the former member of the constituency and the candidate of the PDP, Hon. Umar Nashon Gubi.

Hon. Nashon dragged Hon. Njidda who won election under APC platform before the tribunal, alleging that his election was not in substantial compliance with the electoral act and prayed the tribunal to nullify it.

On his part, Hon. Jidda who was not satisfied with the decision of the tribunal, appealed the judgement and asked the appellate court to upturn or set aside the verdict of the tribunal.

MAU SUG LAUDS SEN. IYA ABBAS FOR SETTLING SCH. FEES OF 308 STUDENTS

The Students Union Government (SUG) Modibbo Adama University (MAU) Yola Chapter, has lauded the Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas for settling school fees for 308 students in the university.

SUG President of the university, Sen.Kyauta Samuel Tari, who made  the commendation in an interview with newsmen on Saturday at the Union Secretariat MAU, Yola said the gesture was unprecedented in the institution.

The president who was overwhelmed with the kindness of Senator Abbas said it will go along way in cushioning the suffering of students in terms paying the school fees especially during this hard times.

Sen. Kyauta explained that investing in education is like eradicating moral decadence among youths, adding that assistance by Sen. Iya Abbas will pave way for students in the central zone to continue to pursue their academic activities without hindrance.

He noted that all students from LGAs across Adamawa central zone are the bonafide beneficiaries of the gesture and urged other politicians to emulate the senator in contributing their quoter in education sector.

Also speaking, the President National Union of Adamawa State Students (NANS), Comrade David Garba thanked Senator Aminu Iya Abbas for the assistance, describing him as a true politician with interest of people at heart.

Some of the beneficiaries while responding to questions from journalists appreciated Sen. Aminu Iya Abbas for coming to their aid and prayed for Allah to reward him abundantly.

It could be recalled that, Senator Aminu Iya Abbas , representing Adamawa Central  Senatorial District had issued a press release indicating the payment of tuition fees of 308 university students  studying various courses from his constituency at Modibbo Adama University Yola .

 

The statement according to Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Muhammad Ahmad said that, Senator Abbas, who is also the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, paid the tuition fees of all the 308 students from Adamawa Central senatorial zone that are yet to pay the fees due to the hike and economic difficulties faced across the country.

Senator Abbas explained that the payment was to ensure that the less privileged  have access to quality education so that they would also compete honourably with other well-to-do children.

The statement further gives breakdown of the students per local governments as follows : Fufore 14, Yola North 87,Yola South 61,Girei 36,Song 25,Hong 59   and Gombi 26.

The lawmaker admonished the beneficiaries to face their studies, be disciplined and be good ambassadors of their various families and Adamawa  Central Senatorial district in general.

MAN, 30 RAPES 2 YRS OLD, BLAMES ALCOHOL IN ADAMAWA

A 30 -year-old man has confessed to unlawfully having carnal knowledge of a 2-year-old girl, blaming alcohol for the crime. NEWS PLATFORM 

The suspect simply identified as Buguwa Kwaji, was apprehended by the Adamawa State Police Command on the 12 November, 2023 following a tip off.

Buguwa, who resides at Aljannaru village in Song LGA where he perpetrated the crime, confessed having defiled the minor, saying he was under the influence of alcohol. 

"After drinking a gin known as voltage on that fateful day, I lay down, and the little girl came and started playing on my body. So I raped her because I could not resist the urge for sex", Buguwa stated.

He was caught red handed by the elder sister to the victim where she raised an alarm as a result of which of which he nabbed and handed over to the police.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that the suspect is married, and that his wife is pregnant at the moment.

The Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje who confirmed the arrest, said that the Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola has ordered the CID to investigate the matter and ensure the prosecution of suspect.

ADHA PASSES GOV FINTIRI'S MTEF, ADOPTS 9 POINTS RECOMMENDATIONS

Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed the 2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Economic and Fiscal Update (EFU), Fiscal Strategy Paper(FSP) and Budget Policy Statement (BPS) as well as adopted 9 points recommendations. NEWS PLATFORM 

The passage of the MTEF followed the consideration and  adoption of the report of the House Standing Committee on Finance, Appropriation and Budget as presented by its Chairman, Hon. Haruna Jilantikiri (Madagali).

The MTEF was sent to the assembly by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri where he requested it to consider and approve it, explaining that the 2024 MTEF was designed primarily to guide the government in its annual planning.

After consideration, adoption and passage of the MTEF, the Speaker of the hallowed chamber, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, directed the Clerk to communicate the resolution of the assembly to Governor Fintiri.

Earlier, in its report presented at the resumed sitting, the committee presented 9 points recommendations which formed part of the MTEF considered and passed.

The committee recommended for the passage of the document, saying that the Fiscal Framework forms an Integral part setting out the underlying assumptions for the revenue projection proposed expenditure plans and Fiscal targets.

The committee recommended that agriculture, especially crops, livestock and fisheries as well as SMSS, which have the potential to generate large scale employment opportunities should undergo transformation.

The assembly advised government to seek alternative sources of funds through other available options provided by capital market and lodge Funds (IDB, Nexim, ADB, etc) to reduce cost of borrowing from commercial banks.

Equally, it recommended that the government should sustain the current budget reform programmes particularly as it relates to the preparation of a realistic budget ensuring policy plans project leakages and early passage of the budget.

It further urged the the government to continue to monitor performance of mineral based revenue to ensure estimates are consistent with the latest development globally and within the FG's budget process.

The legislators stressed the need for the government to prepare detailed debts sustainability analysis to better understand the nature, complexity and monitor sustainability of it debts.

According to the committee, to achieve the desired development from 2024 - 2026 as enshrined in the State Development Plan 2022- 2026, fiscal strategies such as Macro-Economic and Fiscal Stability, Economic Diversification,Infrastructural Development, Job creation, Social inclusion, Improving Revenue and managing expenditure are proposed.

A/COURT FIXES TUESDAY FOR JUDGEMENT IN APPEALS INVOLVING GUYUK, M/NORTH LAWMAKERS

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has fixed Tuesday 21st November, for judgement in appeals involving members representing Guyuk and Mubi North constituencies at the Adamawa State House of Assembly. NEWS PLATFORM 

The appellate court will deliver judgement in appeal filed by Hon. Sunday Peter seeking the nullification of the recent judgement of the National /State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal.

Hon. Sunday Peter, who won election under APC, had his election invalidated at 2 polling units including Zabi Sonka polling unit ( Code 004) of Purokayo ward and Mararaba polling unit 007 of Kola ward respectively where elections were cancelled due to over voting.

The Tribunal sitting in Yola, Adamawa State voided the election of Hon. Sunday Peter while delivering judgement in petition instituted by Hon. Adwawa Donglok of the PDP.

The court will also end legal battle on Mubi North constituency between Hon. Ishaka Yusuf (aka Dangote) and the incumbent member, Hon. Paul Samuel respectively.

Hon. Ishaka, who had contested election under PDP, is challenging the decision of the Tribunal which dismissed his petition in its entirety for lacking in merit and being incompetent.

The embattled PDP Candidate had appealed the judgement where he prayed the appellate court to set aside the decision of the tribunal.

20 YRS OLD BRIDE SETS HOUSE ABLAZE FOR HUSBAND's REFUSAL TO DIVORCE HER IN ADAMAWA

A 20 years old bride, Amina Hassan of Mubi North LGA, Adamawa State has confessed setting her husband's house ablaze for his refusal to divorce her. NEWS PLATFORM 

Already, the Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended the accused in connection to the crime and being investigated as ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola.

Amina Hassan of Shuware in Mubi North LGA, got married to her husband, Muhammed Auwal about 5 weeks.

The accused told the Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje on Tuesday, that she had set the house on fire because of her husband's refusal to end their union.

She said" We made an arrangement that he will divorce me after the marriage. I met him and pleaded with him to divorce me, but he remained adamant". 

"He descended on me and started beating me instead of divorcing me as a result of which I lost my temper and set the house ablaze", she further narrated.

NEWS PLATFORM gathered that few days to the wedding, Amina told her parents that she was no longer interested in the marriage, but her parents said there was no going back because they had distributed invitation cards.

After the marriage, the bride sought for a help from a native doctor to turn the heart of her husband away from her or make him to hate her so that he will divorce her. 

After collecting the sum of N12,000 from her for the job, the native doctor performed all necessary rituals and succeeded in turning her heart away from him instead of his heart away from her as agreed.

She lamented that the native doctor has since relocated to Maiduguri in Borno State and his phone number is not going through and advised women to exercise patience and live in peace with their husbands.

A/COURT RESERVES JUDGEMENT IN APPEAL AGAINST EX-ADHA SPEAKER

The Court of Appeal Abuja Division on Monday, reserved judgement in an appeal filed against the member representing Yola South constituency and former Speaker of the assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa.

The court reserved judgement in the appeal filed by the Candidate of the PDP, Hon. Adamu Baba Mustapha after hearing, and said that the date of judgement will be communicated.

Rt. Hon. Kabiru Mijinyawa and former speaker of the assembly was re-elected during 2023 poll under APC platform to represent his constituency for the 3rd term.

In his appeal, Hon. Baba Mustapha is contesting the recent judgement of the National /House of Assemnly Petitions Tribunal which dismissed petition he had instituted against Rt. Hon. Kabiru.

Earlier, in his petition, Hon. Baba Mustapha alleged that the election held on the 18th March, 2023 was invalid, null and void by reasons of non compliance with the electoral act.

On his part, the former Speaker was of the view that the exercise was in substantial compliance with the electoral act, and that the petitioner did not participate in the election.

He told the tribunal that the petition was premised on pre-election matter, and that its lacks jurisdiction to entertain it, and described the petition as incompetent, frivolous and ought to be dismissed in its entirety.

DRUNK MAN SHOOTS FRIEND IN ADAMAWA

A 45 years old drunk man, Wawe Nokomari has been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly shooting his friend known as Ham Musa. NEWS PLATFORM 

Wawe and father of 8 of Jabi community in Shelleng Local Government Area opened fire on his friend leaving him critically injured.

According to the Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the victim is alive and currently receiving treatment.

The accused who drinks popular local beer known as "burkutu" in Hausa language as well as sweeti and mafia, shot his friend while working in rice farm on the 7th November, 2023.

Misunderstanding was said to have ensued between the duo who were both drunk as a result of which the former opened fire on the later which he had borrowed from a vigilante.

The Spokesman of the Command, SP Nguroje, who interrogated the victim, said that the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola had ordered the Criminal Investigation Department to investigate the matter.

SP Nguroje said that the CP had ordered the arrest of the vigilante who had borrowed his gun to he suspect.

He assured that the command will ensure the prosecution of the accused upon completion of investigation.

Meanwhile, the suspect, who had since confessed the commission of crime, regretted his action, and assured of repentance from drinking beer.

ADAMAWA NUJ WELCOMES RELEASE OF ABDUCTED JOURNALIST

The Leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State Council has expressed delight over the release of its kidnapped member.

The union described the development as a relief not only to the immediate family of abducted journalist, Alh. Usman Umar Sahabi, but the entire practising journalists in the state.

Alh. Usman, a staff of Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation(ABC) Yola, and Chief of Staff to the Speaker, Adamawa State House of Assembly, was abducted by unknown gunmen and regained his freedom after spending 6 days in captivity.

The union in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Ishaka Donald Dedan, and the Secretary, Fidelis Jockthan, respectively, appreciated the prayers, and solidarity of the family, union members as well as the general public which brought about the release of the journalist.

The statement also commended the contributions of the Adamawa Police Command, the DSS and other security agencies as well as all stakeholders which led to the seamless gaining of freedom of Alh. Usman Umar Sahabi. 

Likewise, the union has extended its appreciation to the general public for the support and solidarity accorded to it when it lost its member, Vilian Vigor Murray.

 

Specifically, the NUJ appreciated Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, his Deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, the immidiete past Deputy Governor, Chief Crowther Seth, Chief-of-Staff, Government House Yola, Dr. Edgar Amos Sunday.

It also appreciated the Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola, Commissioner Ministry of Information and Strategy Yola, Hon. Neido Geoffrey Kofulto, Chief Press Secretaries to the Governor and the Deputy Governor respectively.

The NUJ further thanked the National President NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo, Deputy National President NUJ, President of NAWOJ, Com. Ladi Bala, VP and Secretary Zone E, (Northeast) NUJ, Zare Baba, VP and Secretary Northeast, NAWOJ and all State Councils of NUJ across the nation, GM's of Media organisations.

Equally, the leadership appreciated the Chairman NLC Adamawa state, Chairman Nigeria Association of Nurses and Midwifery Yola, Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Adamawa state Wing, Branch Chairman NUT Yola South among others for identifying with them and prayed God to reward them abundantly.

ADHA SPEAKER URGES PRAYERS, SUPPORT FOR GOV FINTIRI

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has urged on the citizens to continue to pray as well as support Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to enable him continue in providing more dividends of democracy.

Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, made the call during a Thanksgiving Service in honour of the member representing Toungo constituency at the Assembly, Hon. Kefas Calvin held at LCCN Toungo on Sunday.

He congratulated the electorate of Toungo constituency  for making a wise choice by electing someone who cares for his people. 

He said the entire members of the Assembly under his leadership speak with one voice and will continue to work in unity for the progress of the state irrespective of party or religious affiliation. 

He used the forum and called on the citizens to continue to keep faith with the Fintiri administration as he is poised to continue in providing dividends of democracy in critical sectors including health care delivery, free education and other developmental programmes. 

In her remarks, the Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta who was represented by Dr Bathalomew Nyalas congratulated Hon Kefas for his emergence as member representing Toungo in the state assembly saying the lawmaker is capable to deliver on the mandate of his people. 

In his sermon, the Bishop Bonetem Diocese, Rt. Rev. Solomon, charged the congregation to always cultivate the habit of appreciation and commended Hon. Kefas for his decision to appreciate God.

The celebrant and member representing Toungo constituency Kefas Calvin thanked God for always being there for him hence his decision to come before him in appreciation. 

He thanked the leadership of the House under the Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley for the unity of purpose existing among the lawmakers. 

HON. ADAMU ATIKU INSPECTS ROAD PROJECTS IN NORTHERN ZONE

By Innocent Daniel Zira

In line with the commitment of the leadership of Ministry of works and energy development in ensuring that a timely and quality projects are delivered, the two term Commissioner, Ministry of works and Energy Development - Hon Adamu Atiku Abubakar alongside his permanent secretary - Engr. Suleiman Mohammed, Adviser on works and energy development - Engr. Alvari Gundiri, the Director Civil Engineering - Engr. Abdullahi Forouk Tarfa and the Technical team of the Ministry, were in northern zone of the state and Hong local government areas respectively for a routine inspection of road projects - both completed and ongoing.

During the two days inspection tour, the Hon commissioner and his technical team were able to inspect:

- the ongoing 1.95km road projects in Madagali town, 

- the constructed storm water drains along Maiduguri road (state government intervention)

- the completed 6.6km Gulak township roads, 

- 2.2km storm water drains in Gulak.

- Others include: 

- the Wuro Ngayanndi bridge,

- 3.2km Manpaya road in Uba,

- 2.42km Mubi township roads, and

- the completed 39.0km abandoned Pella/Maiha road in Hong local Government area.

On his way to Maiha, the honourable Commissioner also stopped at the Bladega Bridge along Mubi- Maiha axis and inspected the dilapidating state of the Bridge and said that the bridge will demand state Government intervention so as to tackle it earlier to avoid cutting off totally.

Honourable Adamu has expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of the projects in all the construction sites visited saying that the people of Adamawa state are very lucky to have a leader in the likes of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for executing gigantic infrastructures across the 21 Local government areas despite little earnings of the state. “I can boldly beat my chest and testify that the Fintiri’s slogan: Nobody will be left behind and Nothing will be left untouched, is nothing but the truth!” - Hon Adamu Atiku Abubakar said.

While at the Mubi roundabout flyover, Hon. Adamu Atiku was also delighted with the completion of the pilling works.  and also said that the recent Mega projects in the state are very significant, symbolic, and life changing developmental projects. Knowingly, our population is obviously dynamic. Hence, there’s need for an improved infrastructural development approach so as to reduce traffic, boost socioeconomic activities, reduce security challenges as well as open up the state for residential and attracts more investments. He added that His Excellency RT. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is a visionary leader, who is building the Adamawa of tomorrow by prudently managing the little resources of the state.

He lastly commended the efforts of all his Ministry staff especially, the permanent secretary and the Technical team for the roles they are constantly playing just to give out their best for the benefit of the good people of Adamawa state.

In the same vain, the permanent secretary - Engr. Suleiman Mohammed highlighted that, all the contracts have been duly awarded and has confident that the contractors will deliver a quality work within the scheduled completion period.