The Jos North Traditional Council has called on the people of plateau state to support the security agencies in their bids to tackle insecurity and criminality on the plateau. The call was made today 17 June 2023, when the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN ( OPSH), Major General Abdulsalami Bagudu Ibrahim paid a courtesy call on the palace of the Ujah Anaguta, His Royal Majesty, Pozo Johnson Jauro Magaji in Jos North, Plateau state.
The Ujah Anaguta who decried the unfounded criticisms mated on the security agencies on social media noted that, the security agencies needs motivation, prayers and encouragement to be able to continually discharge their constitutional role of protecting the citizens. He called on all and sundry to join hands together to fight the enemies of peace. The Ujah further commended the security agencies for the sacrifices they always make to secure the country.
The paramount ruler also called on the citizens to always resort to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and avoid acts capable of taking laws into their hands. “All misunderstandings in society can be resolved through dialogue and engagement among the aggrieved parties” he averred.
Speaking earlier, the GOC and Commander OPSH, Maj Gen Abdulsalami Ibrahim not that crisis are orchestrated by few bad eggs in the society, which he said van easily be flushed out with the support and cooperation of the people. He noted that Plateau State has all what it takes to be ahead of other states economically if lasting peace is achieved.
He applauded the leadership of the Ujah Anaguta towards uniting diverse people and living peaceful with one another. He called on the traditional leaders on the plateau to prevail on their subject by preaching peaceful coexistence in their various domain.
The immediate past member of the federal house of Representatives in the 9th Assembly Hon.mohammad Adamu Akali is currently in the eyes of the storm over alleged forgry of his primary school certificate.
The ex- honorable member who was a member of the 9th Assembly contested the February 25th 2023 federal house of Representatives Election seeking to be re-elected back to House, however lost to Hon.Musa Agah.
The ex- member was dragged before the house of Representatives Election tribunal sitting in plateau state by honorable Baba Hassan, member representing Jos North-North in the state House of Assembly ,who contested the federal house of Representatives Election with Mohammad Adamu Alkali both lost to Musa Aga.
When the matter which was slated for 15th June 2023 case file was called ,the Counsel to the 1st petitioner Hon.Baba Hassan, represented by I .H Magaji(SAN) told the tribunal that he has just Three witnesses , all on subpoena and they are presently in court ready to testify before the honorable tribunal.
The senior advocate of Nigeria futher told the tribunal that among the three subpoenaed witnesses,is the police Commissioner of plateau state command who was subpoenaed to tender some vital documents that would assist the tribunal in the matter.
Barrister Muleng Alex (Mrs) inspector of Police and prosecutor with force number 178909 told the court in cross examination that his principal the Commissioner of police was invited by the court requesting for some documents that would help to assist this case.She tender the document which was marked as an exhibit by the court accordingly.
Azi Ajiji who is the second subpoenaed witness is an educational Officer in Jos North local government authority and Secretary of Jos North local government.
He disposed to his statement on oath ,and told the court that he saw on the face of the primary certificate that the number of pupils that graduated in Angwan Rogo primary school in 1990 were 75, while the actual graduates in that year is 279.
Gambo Adamu is the second subpoenaed witness,he told the court he is an official of Jos North education board that he was invited to court through subpoena .He identified his statement on oath which he adopted and urged the court to use it as his oral evidence in the matter.
The former head master of the school Gambo Adamu said in cross examination that the signature on the face of the certificate in contention is not his and totally forged .
Mr Gambo who is currently the coordinator of all the primary schools in Angwan Rogo in Jos North local government, said ,as at 2006 he was the head of the school and in 1990 , it’s not 75 pupils that graduated from the school, and the signature on face of the certificate I don’t know anything about it which is forged.
He clearify that as against 75 pupils claimed to have graduated in the school by 1990, is not true,but the number of pupils that graduated in the school that year 1990,(249) and add that the space purported to have be signed by the head master is not true but forged.
The last subpoenaed witness who testified before the court ,is Lawan Suleiman who is the current head master of Angwan Rogo primary school.
Lawan tendered the CTC, of the pupils report sheet on the date under contention .
All the Three subpoenaed witnesses called to testify disowned Honorable Mohammad Adamu Alkali that it was not signed by them and the primary certificate the 4th Respondent summited to INEC is forged,did not come from Angwan Rogo primary school as claimed.
The tribunal have been adjourned to 19th June for Continuation of taking witnesses.
Group under the auspacies of Plateau Concerned Citizens has Commended the Nigerian Police Force under the leadership of Inspector General (IG) , Usman Alkali Baba for his timely intervention in sealing the Secretariat of the 17 LG’s of the state.
Commended the Plateau State Commissioner of Police Bartholomew Onyenka for carrying out the IG order on time which has prevented unimaginable crisis in the local Council.
The commendation of the police is contained in a press statement dated 15th June 2023 signed by the president Jonathan Youanna,Bala Sati , National Secretary and Yusuf Inuwa (pro),and made available to this medium in Jos , plateau state.
The statement of the group which reads in part :
“We the citizens of this great state, -Plateau state, under the above umbrella, consisting of people of diverse ethnic and faith background, find the order we woke up with yesterday, 15th June 2023 which emanated from the Inspector General of Police (IGP),.through the Plateau state Commissioner of Police, very welcoming.
The action taken by the IGP and duly carried out by the State Police Commissioner is not only timely, but highly reassuring that the security agencies care about us in the state and really want Plateau to remain peaceful, a feat achieved after eight tortures years by the immediate past governor in the state Rt. Hon Barrister Simon Bako Lalong.
No doubt some elements in the state are bent on returning the state back to many years ago when violence and impunity reigned supreme. A dark period when court orders and flagrantly abused and disobeyed. Where trampling on our constitution was the order of the day.
At a time like this decisive action by those in higher authority is highly desirable to checkmate the excesses of those who are power drunk and think they can do and undo not minding the negative consequences of their actions on innocent citizens.
We, as patriotic and peace loving citizens of Plateau State thank the Nigeria Police under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, and his Commissioner of Police in the state for their decisive and timely action. Surely by their action, they saved many lives and properties of innocent citizens which the crisis merchants were aiming at. Their attack on the Jos South local government secretariat was a prelude of their evil intentions as the innocent elected Chairmen and his councillors were not only molested , but the sanctity of their offices desecrated and government properties looted without let or hindrance.
We reaffirm our solidifying support, solidarity and total confidence of the Nigeria Police under the leadership of the impartial Inspector General of Police. We call on Mr President Asuwaju Ahmed Bola Timubu to note the gallant action of the Nigeria Police in curtailing and preventing potential breach of the peace in Plateau state by taking proactive measures.
We urge all peace loving citizens of the state and the nation at large to join us in thanking the IGP and His CP in the state and passing a total vote of confidence in their style of securing the state and the nation at large.
The Tarok Nation has been urged to rally support for “The Time Is Now Apostle” the Executive Governor of plateau state Barrister Caleb Mutfwang to enable him succeed in delivery the dividends of good governance to the people of Plateau in general and Tarok in nation in particular.
The call was made when Tarok community Unijos Chapter paid Courtesy call to their newly appointed son as Secretary to plateau state government (SSG) Architect Samuel Jatau by Governor Mutfwang .
Newly appointed Secretary to the State Government SSG, Architect Samuel Jatau called on the Tarok people all over the world to rally round the Caleb Mufwang led administration in the State.
The SSG while commending the team for their timely visit at the new government House in Rayfield, assured of an inclusive Caleb Mufwang led government .
Architect Jatau explained that this administration is committed to the Plateau project: Unity Peace and Progress, keying into the abundant human resources available in the great citadel of learning: University of Jos,which his Alma mata.
The chairman of the Tarok community in the University of Jos Mr Ramson Nanzing Lohfa led the delegation.
Speaking on behalf of the chairman,professor Patricia Lar one of the top contenders in the last race for the position of vice chancellor of the university of Jos,congratulated the New SSG whom she described as well experienced and ready for the job,as a retired Director in the Plateau State Civil Service and also a Governorship aspirant in 2019.
She enjoined him to tap into the resources available for him in the University of Jos, also as an active and practicing politician in the ruling party,she enjoined him to explore opportunities wisely.
Similarly,Mr Ramsey also led his team to the Karl Kum University,to celebrate one of theirs professor Nanven Audu Gambo the pioneer vice chancellor of the faith based Institution of higher learning in Plateau State.
Professor Gambo disclosed that Karl Kum University is about to admit the first set of Students into the University
despite the challenges it faced at commencement of the Institution.
He assured that though it took 18 years for the appropriate authorities to approve it’s licence,the University will continue to make its mark not just in Plateau but globally.
The erudite professor who untill his appointment as Vice chancellor of Karl -kum University was a lecturer in the University of Jos expressed his gratitude to both management and staff of Unijos for support so far.
Citing funding and slow decision making as among the biggest challenges that the faith based Institution: established by the church of God in Nations(COCIN) professor Gambo maintained that management will continue to be proactive in moving the institution forward.
A renowned Professor Yilkur Lohdip of the department of chemistry University of Jos encouraged the Vice Chancellor to continue take giant strides towards making the University greater as University of Jos always there for him, moreover
he assured that several of them are available to offer services.
Highpoints were presentation of plaques to both illustrous sons to the excitement of members of Tarok community who occupy key positions in different departments,units and faculties of the University of Jos.
The Tarok Nation has been urged to rally support for “The Time Is Now Apostle” the Executive Governor of plateau state Barrister Caleb Mutfwang to enable him succeed in delivery the dividends of good governance to the people of Plateau in general and Tarok in nation in particular.
The call was made when Tarok community Unijos Chapter paid Courtesy call to their newly appointed son as Secretary to plateau state government (SSG) Architect Samuel Jatau by Governor Mutfwang .
Newly appointed Secretary to the State Government SSG, Architect Samuel Jatau called on the Tarok people all over the world to rally round the Caleb Mufwang led administration in the State.
The SSG while commending the team for their timely visit at the new government House in Rayfield, assured of an inclusive Caleb Mufwang led government .
Architect Jatau explained that this administration is committed to the Plateau project: Unity Peace and Progress, keying into the abundant human resources available in the great citadel of learning: University of Jos,which his Alma mata.
The chairman of the Tarok community in the University of Jos Mr Ramson Nanzing Lohfa led the delegation.
Speaking on behalf of the chairman,professor Patricia Lar one of the top contenders in the last race for the position of vice chancellor of the university of Jos,congratulated the New SSG whom she described as well experienced and ready for the job,as a retired Director in the Plateau State Civil Service and also a Governorship aspirant in 2019.
She enjoined him to tap into the resources available for him in the University of Jos, also as an active and practicing politician in the ruling party,she enjoined him to explore opportunities wisely.
Similarly,Mr Ramsey also led his team to the Karl Kum University,to celebrate one of theirs professor Nanven Audu Gambo the pioneer vice chancellor of the faith based Institution of higher learning in Plateau State.
Professor Gambo disclosed that Karl Kum University is about to admit the first set of Students into the University
despite the challenges it faced at commencement of the Institution.
He assured that though it took 18 years for the appropriate authorities to approve it’s licence,the University will continue to make its mark not just in Plateau but globally.
The erudite professor who untill his appointment as Vice chancellor of Karl -kum University was a lecturer in the University of Jos expressed his gratitude to both management and staff of Unijos for support so far.
Citing funding and slow decision making as among the biggest challenges that the faith based Institution: established by the church of God in Nations(COCIN) professor Gambo maintained that management will continue to be proactive in moving the institution forward.
A renowned Professor Yilkur Lohdip of the department of chemistry University of Jos encouraged the Vice Chancellor to continue take giant strides towards making the University greater as University of Jos always there for him, moreover
he assured that several of them are available to offer services.
Highpoints were presentation of plaques to both illustrous sons to the excitement of members of Tarok community who occupy key positions in different departments,units and faculties of the University of Jos.
The Federal House Representatives ,for Jos North /Bassa Federal Constituency ,Hon. Adamu Muhammad Alkali a candidate of People Redemption Party ,(PRP) has boosted his case in the on going federal house of Representatives election tribunal sitting in plateau with more documents to support his case.
The documents tendered by Adamu Muhammad Alkali ,PRP at the National election court are mainly results sheets, and INEC reports on the conduct of the 25th February, 2023 general elections.
Adamu Muhammad and his people redemption Party (PRP ), on Thursday , tendered more documents in evidence at Election Petition Court in Plateau state challenging the INEC ,Musa Avia Agah and Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP over alterations ,manipulation ,mutilation of results in polling units .
The petitioners in the petition challenging the election which brought the declaration of Musa Agah of the PDP into power to clinched the seat were counsel to Adamu Muhammad Alkali ,Barr .M.S.Salisu told the court that the petition was slated for hearing and he intend to serve other counsels with certified true copies except No6 which they subpoena INEC to produced some documents .
However ,he tenders the documents through the bar hoping to take two witnesses but only one is available in court because the other witness suddenly fell he ill and he expunged EC8A of page 34/35 .
The Tribunal Chairman Honourable Justice Williams Olamide marked as exhibits ,P1,to P29 ,P36 respectively .
Salisu front loaded Mr Ahmed Adam as PW1 ,which statement is in page 61-62 ,he is a businessman who leave as Rikkos of Jos North LGA of Plateau a 35 years old as he also identified his signature .
Respondents to the petition are the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Musa Agah , PDP , and Pius Akubo argued that the witness statement were base on hearsay who is a presiding officer in charge of 011 polling unit of Jos Jarawa .
The documents are mainly result sheets and INEC reports on the conduct of the Jos North ,Bassa constituency election,and tendering form and reports prepared by the electoral body after the election.
Others are two Local Government Areas of Plateau State, were tendered and request to interrogate INEC ICT experts
The court admitted all the documents in evidence and marked them as exhibits.
However, all the counsel objected to the admissibility of all the documents tendered but D.P. Dusu ,Sunday Oyawole of INEC counsel all reserve the objections to final address .
Meanwhile, the three -person panel led by William Olamide adjourned until Wednesdays for further hearing of the petition.
The Federal House of Representatives Election Tribunal sitting in Jos the Plateau State capital has adjourned matter involving Hon. Mohammed Adamu of People Redemption Party(PRP), INEC, Hon.Musa Agah and PDP to Monday 19th June 2023 for Continuation of hearing and taking of witnesses.
The matter in the last adjournment was adjourned till 14th June 2023 for the commencement of proper hearing on the matter after the end of Pre-hearing session in line with electioral Act.
When the matter come up for hearing 14th June 2023, the Counsel to Mohammad Adamu Akali barrister M.S Salihu told the tribunal that the Petitioner has served the parties in the matter all the documents they intend to tender before the court.
The Petitioner served the documents through the bar in line with the tribunal decision that all the non contentious documents should be served through the bar , while the contentious ones should be through witnesses.
Ahamed Adamu who is PW1, a businessman who trade with second hand clothes , lives Rikkos told the court that he was a collation agent in the last election under the Redemption People Party (PRP).
The 37 years old Adamu in further cross examination said he voted during the last general election ,on whether he signed the statement of the result for the election ,he said no,whether he made official report in writing or oral to anybody of what transpired in his polling unit before concluding that there was malpractice over the Conduct of the election, he said no.
He confirmed that the 2nd respondent Musa Agah was nominated and sponsored by his party PDP, but quick to tell the court that there was a protest to the 2nd Respondent nomination as the party candidate,but said he didn’t have letter to effect.
In a similar development the case of Daniel Asama challenging the declaration of Musa Agah as the winner of Jos North/Bassa Federal House of Representatives Election by INEC and hon. Mohammad Adamu Akali of forging his primary school certificate also come up for hearing.
Hon. Asama is urging the tribunal to disqualify Musa Agah because the election that brought him to power is massively characterize with Election malpractice .
Hon.Daniel Asama is the Petitioner in the matter, represented by his Counsel barrister N.D Gwison told the court that he has 6 documents to tender , which was tender through the bar in line with the tribunal rule.
The Petitioner called his 1st witness Suleh Atuh a farmer resident at Rukuba road Jos , plateau state capital after disposing to his witness statement dated 19th March 2023 before the registry of the tribunal.
Mr Suleh who served as a collation agent in Bassa LG in the last Federal House of Representatives general election told the tribunal during cross examination that although his job starts from the collation center after the election, informed the court that he voted during the last election after duly accredited .
When he was asked whether he was at the collation center after the election ,Suleh further told the tribunal that he coordinated the entire Bassa local government in the last general election , although he didn’t not personally witnessed the Mutilation, Concealation and alterations of results by the 2nd respondent Musa Agah but has his agents in all the polling units in the local government who gives him valuable and credible information of the happening.
PW2 Hon.Daniel Asama who is the Candidate for the just concluded house of Representatives general election for Jos North/ Bassa Federal Constituency, during cross examination by the Counsel to PDP, P.A Akubo(SAN) narrated to the tribunal that the candidate of People Redemption Party PRP, forged his primary school certificate which makes him not eligible to contest the election at that material time.
On wether he has documents to his claim,the Petitioner witness said he applied for the documents and is yet to be satisfied for the court admissibility,when it’s certified ,he will present it before the tribunal to to back his evidence of forgry.
He further told the tribunal that the obvious difference in the name written on the certificate ,is a clear indication that the certificate is questionable , and not the true claim of the certificate.
Hon. Daniel Asama of the labour party is challenging Musa Agah of the people Democratic party PDP, for being declared the winner of the 2023 House of Representatives Election by INEC, because the election was rigged in his favor of the 2nd Respondent by Electioral umpire as he didn’t win the election.
He however urged the tribunal to nullify the election and conduct fresh elections, or in the alternative, declares him the winner of Jos North/ Bassa Federal Constituency in the house of Representatives .
The matter is however adjourned till Monday 19th 2023 for the Continuation of hearing and presentations of witnesses .
ECWA President Rev.Stephe Baba Panya has Felicitates with Christendom, and Nigerians World wide on the occasion of celebration of June12 to mark “Democracy Day”.
The President of ECWA greetings all in the precious name of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ to the entire Christendom and Nigerians at large on this memorable democracy day in the history of our dear nation Nigeria.
The President of ECWA felicitation is contained in a press statement dated 12th June 2023 , personally signed by him and made available to this medium in Jos, Plateau State.
The statement which reads in part said today is indeed special since it is the first in the history of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, all elected and newly sworn in governors and many national and state assembly members across Nigeria.
And further said Democracy is defined as the government of the people, by the people and for the people, hence anything short of meeting the needs and aspirations of the people who actually installed such democratic leaders would be considered a total failure.
Stressed that having taken over the spaces of governance in Nigeria, this administration must do everything possible to ensure that Nigerians are given nothing less than the best.I am sure the President knows very well that the citizens of Nigeria today are not smiling due to overwhelming pangs of death emanating especially from insecurities, massive destruction of a good number of communities, kidnapping, hunger, and general lack, to mention but a few.
“Corruption has become the order of the day in both high and low places. Our economy needs total overhauling as means of livelihood has since disappeared from most quarters.”
“Nigerians are eagerly awaiting early fulfillment of numerous promises that all presently in authority made during their political campaigns just a few months ago. “
He therefore, call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to do everything possible to carry every one along.
Add that Leaders at all levels must put behind them any sentiment and focus on meeting the needs of Nigerians irrespective of political affiliations, ethnic, religious and other differences.
However appealed to Mr. President to be bold and right all the wrongs perpetrated by the immediate past administration in terms of appointments of Ministers, Service Chiefs and other Heads of Parastatals. Nigerians of all ethnic and religious inclinations must be carried along.
He further said this Democracy Day that Nigerians are celebrating is the day of having our own government, but many citizens do not know if truly the government is theirs. This is because their immediate future seems to have been taken over by outrageously wicked killers who have cut short their aspirations. Nigerians are calling on the President to do everything possible to return the smiles of the captives once again.
“Our celebration can only be complete when those in captivity are set free, and those who are seemingly safe are truly safe.The church is praying that this administration will do all within its power to bring back the remaining 97 Chibok school girls, our beloved Leah Sharibu, Alice Loksha Ngaddah, Grace Lukas, Lilian Daniel Gyang and all others still in captivity.I hereby call on the entire Christendom to be law abiding, peaceful and true ambassadors of Jesus Christ in your spheres of influence and be sure to promote peaceful coexistence with all Nigerians.”
As we work for justice, peace and equity in the polity and governance of this country, let us pray for and find deeper solace in the imminent coming of our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. We know then would people of all races and nationalities be truly and totally free, from what has brought us all down to this sad fallen low state – Sin!
For He whom the Son sets free is free indeed! (John 8:36). Let continue to pray and eagerly wait for the time that soon; “The government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
” Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over His kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.” Maranatha, Christ Jesus is coming back soon!!! Once again, I wish all Nigerians a happy and peaceful Democracy Day celebration.”
It was a sad moment for the family members, relatives and friends of Brigadier General Patrick Ayuba Miri retired when his remain was committed to mother earth on 10 June 2023 in his hometown Langtang North local government area of Plateau state.
Reading the funeral oration of the senior officer, the representative of the Chief of Army Staff, Brigadier General Suleiman Adamu described the senior officer as a gallant professional soldier, brilliant, patriotic, hardworking and trustworthy gentleman who has dedicated most of his lifetime to serve the nation. He noted that, the death of General Miri is a great loss to the family, friends, the country and indeed the Nigerian Army.
Delivering their summons, the officiating ministers, Lieutenant Colonel (Rev) A Usman and Rev Nankap B Fazing noted that, death is inevitable which all humans must pass through. They reminded the congregation that the reward for holy living is eternal life as those who sleep in Christ are resting. Taking their readings of the holy scripture from John 11 : 25 – 26 and Romans 8 : 35 – 38, the clergymen noted that the foundation of Christianity is the belief in resurrection unto paradise for those who lives a holy life.
Also speaking at the ceremony, the spouse to the deceased, friends, his senior and mates in the military described late Miri as a worth friend, team player and caring husband, father and friend.
Brigadier General Parick Miri is a member of Regular Combatant Course 33 of the Prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy.
Berom Youths in plateau state North Central Nigeria has decried the killings of not fewer than Twenty One persons following the invasions of Communities and villages of Riyom and Barkin Ladi LGAs,many injured and over 40 houses razed down shortly after Sunday Service by fulani militias and their cohorts on Sunday, 11th June, 2023.
The attack of was contained in a press Statement dated 12th June 2023 signed by BYM National Publicity Secretary Rwang Tengwong and made available to this medium in Jos.
According to the statement,Places attacked include Rim, Jol, Kwi and Tashek of Riyom LGA as well as Gana-Ropp Community in Barkin Ladi LGA.
According to information gathered, two (2) persons were killed in Rim Community, six (6) in Jol, Eleven (11) in Kwi while a Clegy, Rev. Nichodemus Kim and son were killed in Gana-Ropp Barkin Ladi LGA.
The shocking fact about the attacks on Rim, Jol and Kwi as well as Tashek were simultaneously carried out by over Two Thousand armed Militias who hailed from Fass, Guava, Rankum (Mahanga) and Bangai of Riyom LGA between the hours of 2pm and 8:00pm.
The sophistry of their weapons incomparably overpowered the Vigilante in Kwi, thereby resulting to the complete burnt done of Hei-gwe village and over a hundred farmlands destroyed.
It is with great concern that these Communities especially, Rim, Jol and Kwi have come under several attacks in the last two weeks. Perplexingly, Sunday’s attack went on for hours, overstretching the inadequate personnel of Sector 6 of Operation Safe Haven-OPSH in their rapid response.
More worrisome is the fact that Mahanga and Fass which are the base of those terrorising these Communities are known, yet, no drastic measures have been made by the appropriate authorities concerned to deradicalize the yet-to-be declared terrorist enclaves.
This has left us with concerns and questions as to whether or not Federal Security can nip the ongoing genocide in the bud since that is Government primary responsibility of safeguarding lives and property.
The BYM under the leadership of Solomon Dalyop Mwantiri, Esq. hereby condemns the coordinated attacks and other forms of provocation meted out on innocent persons of Plateau since after the 2023 General Elections.
We therefore call on the new administration both at Federal and State levels to, as a matter of urgency, rise up to the occasion with new strategies to address the security situation in the country and particularly, Plateau State so as to forestall further degenerative tendencies of the said Fulani militias that have heavily infiltrated the State and its environs.
Security personnel must also wake up to their statutory responsibility to safeguard lives and property.
The BYM equally call on the Berom nation to remain calm and law abiding in all these, but must explore every avenue to defend our Communities as we cannot sit and watch while being killed one after another.
Today marks yet another milestons in our Democratic journey as a nation, as we celebrate June 12 Democracy Day for year 2023. A day we believe, is set aside for us to reflect on our past with the view to building a better Nigeria of our dreams.
In doing this, we should consolidate on the personal sacrifices made by our past and present heroes towards building vibrant democratic processes and structures, especially in our current dispensation, in order to be on the progressive democratic map of the world.
To achieve this, we must strive to renew our vows toward the enthronement of these democratic processes by working assiduously towards bequeathing lasting legacies for the benefits of the Nation’s future generations.
In order words, our actions and conducts as leaders, should be deeply rooted in the Nigeria project, built on unity, peace and development, through the protections of lives and property; and provisions of the basic needs of our people in the various communities.
This is the only way to make our founding fathers feel happy and fulfilled that their efforts were not in vain.
In this regard, we want to inform that the QP Project of Endless Possibilities Administration in Qua’an-Pan Local Government, under my leadership, have taken the bold initiative of not only ensuring the unity and peaceful coexistence of the citizens, but have gone ahead to provide dividends of democracy to many communities.
Thus, we intervened and provided amenities and succor in the areas of security, health, education, agriculture, skills acquisition, roads, social services, among others, spread across the LGA.
As we celebrate this year’s June 12 Democracy Day, we want to assure the peace loving people of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of our determination to continue to better their lots with the provisions of more Dividends of Democracy.
Finally, on behalf of the people of Qua’an-Pan Local Government, I felicitate with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; the Vice-President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, GCON; the leadership and distinguished members of the National Assembly;
the Governor of Plateau State Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, his Deputy Governor, Ngo Josephine Piyo, the Speaker and Honourable members of the Plateau State House of Assembly, the Chief Judge of Plateau State and members of the Judiciary as well as all Nigerians on the celebration of the 2023 Democracy Day (June 12).
Member Representing Jos North-North in the Plateau State House of Assembly Honorable Ibrahim Baba Hassan has appreciated friends and associates for standing by him both thick and thin throughout the years he held sway as member representing his Constituency in the house.
The member who have been in the house for 16 years said as human he most had err in one way or the other in the course of carrying out his Constitutional legislative duty which may not be intentional, but asked for forgiveness.
Baba Hassan stated this during the guarding of his friends and associates organized at his instance at his resident in jos to appreciate God almighty for sparing his life for successful stewardship and commitment to service delivery throughout his lawmaking in the state house of Assembly for the years under review.
He said ,he has entered into covenant contract with the peace loving citizens of the state in the last 16 years to legislate on issues that touched the lives of the common citizens also to support democratic journey .
He said in the process of his legislative sojourned, he did his possible best to legislate on critical bills which has direct impact on the people of my Constituency,by extension citizens of plateau in general.
However plead with those he may had feel offended by his actions ovally or otherwise to have soft place in their heart to forgive me because it may not be intentional as it is very difficult to satisfy everybody.
You would recalled that , Ibrahim Baba-Hassan was elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and became the Deputy Speaker before he defected to All Progressive Congress, APC ,and also commended Journalists in the state for credible reportage and constructive criticism.
Mr Baba-Hassan, called on the citizens of Plateau and Nigeria as a whole to support the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as it has positive plans towards revamping the moribund industries in Nigeria.
“Considering the way and manner he is currently handling the agitation occasioned by the removal of oil subsidy by Mr President is a step worth of commendation and a pointer that he needs the support of all Nigerian to get the country back on working track”.
Hon.Baba-Hassan admonished his media associate and friends to forget and forgive him if he has mistakenly did something that hurt their feelings in discharging his function as a legislator ,adding my 16 years would come an end on June 12 and that gave him opportunity to face business squarely .
Further said the meeting with the forth estate of the realm, is to have a hand shake with them and Commend them for their positive criticism as member of the house which had strengthened and make him more focus all these years.
Baba Hassan also extended his apologies to the state assembly members ,citizens of the country whether he has committed blunder while carrying out his constitutional function as the law maker.
Baba Hassan who contested the Jos North /Bassa Federal Federal Constituency, and loss to Hon .Musa Avia Agah stressed that it’s time to step aside from politics and face his business that has suffered for over 16 years when he was in active politics.
He reiterated his still active in politics ready to serve in any capacity especially at federal level when the duty call.
The current face of between plateau house of Assembly , Mutfwang and local government Chairmen in the state are the handling work of those desperate politicians in PDP looking for positions that are not in existence in the party, they have to create artificial crisis for any position to come up if it means using Illegal means.
I most warn and adviced those behind it have rethink and follow the part of honor to had I known and avoid learning in a hard way.
Honorable Ibrahim Baba Hassan member Representing Jos North-North in the Plateau State House of Assembly revealed this in an interview with journalists in the current crisis between the 17 LG’s over their suspension from office by state government Caleb Mutfwang.
Baba Hassan who is the lowest serving member of the house spending 16 years said said all the crisis in over the suspension of democratically elected Chairmen of the 17 local government Chairmen in the state is all a decoy by those seeking for positions in the party ,and is not there they just have to create one.
I expected this to happen because the expectation of majority of people in the party is very high after 8 years outside the power, when the power eventually come their way after so long time, you did not expect less.Hassan said what happened is that I was the first person that wrote the first letter to the Chairmen of the local government of the state to summit documents furnished the house of their income and expenditure.
“I have the Constitutional right as the Chairman committee for local government and Chieftaincy affairs in the state house of Assembly.”
“What is happening now is just politics . To bring politics into governance is a very dangerous omen”.
There is no law that gives the house of Assembly and the governor of the state power to suspend an elected Chairmen and Counselors of local government from office.
What we are saying, is that suppose that the 17 Local Government Chairmen are find wanting , what then happened to the counselors?
Whatever you do will definitely come back to you.
Today Mutfwang is the governor of plateau state, either by error or omission.
“When you look at the entire PDP on the plateau, the state is too small for them.”
“Some of them want appointments, and needed to create space hence that is why they are creating political crisis to create political position for them to fill.”
Governor Caleb Mutfwang, for being a lawyer for over 30 years, he should know that there is no such power in the Constitution which empower him to suspend elected Local Government Chairmen unilaterally.
Just for instance, the federal house Representatives or the Senate as the case may be , said they have suspend Governor Caleb Mutfwang?
What is going to be his reaction.
What l am saying that if this conitued , is going to amount to Political suicide.
I advice the governor to recsede his decision and reverse to Status quo for peaceful resolution and the interest of the state.
The Executive Chairman of Jos North local government Council Hon.Shehu Bala of plateau State has called on the Executive Governor of plateau state barrister Caleb Mutfwang to have a rethink over his recent pronouncement of the suspension of the 17 Local Government Chairmen from office following the recommendation of the state house of Assembly for alleged financial misappropriation.
The consideration is necessary to avoid collateral damage the decision may cause if allow to persist unchecked.
Hon. Bala Usman was speaking during press briefing held at the embattled Chairman’s Office at the Council Secretariat 9th June 2023 as he resumed back to his office amist cheers from thousand of supporters.
He said his resumption back to his office is not fragrant disobedient to the directive from the Executive Governor of the state barrister Caleb Mutfwang, but the position of the law.
He used the briefing with the Journalists to remind the Governor Caleb Mutfwang that he was voted for by over 63,000 thousand of the citizens of Jos North which cut across religion and ethics divide , so he cannot Just be suspended from his position as the Executive Chairman just for mere pronouncement without following the layed down constitutional procedures to do so.
However called on Governor Caleb Mutfwang not allowed himself to be mislead by people who are out to satisfy their personal ego and desire, which will not be acceptable to him and other affected local government Chairmen across the local governments in the state.
” The Governor is a lawyer by profession , as against this background,he should know the implications of is action particularly now, we don’t expect him to be talking of what political party you belong,is now about plateau projects irrespective of Party affiliations”.
And further revealed that he and others were overwhelmingly voted for by the citizens of their various local governments, the governor cannot suspend me and others of my colleagues from office , that can not work as yesterday is different from today , this is 21st century.
Until the court decide otherwise ,we will continue to discharge our Constitutional mandate until the court State otherwise, that I am no longer the Chairman ,so that I can have something to tell those that has voted me as the Executive Chairman of Jos North local government.
He said the problem started when they received letter from the state house of Assembly, through the Chairman of ALGON in the state Hon.Alex Miskoom who doubled as the Chairman of Shendam LG directing us to summit our income and expenditure .
As we were preparing to reply and make available to them the documents they requested, the next communication is a letter of suspension ,all this happened just within one week.
Hon. Usman said the Abok Ayuba led illegal speaker of the state house of Assembly plenary as far as the law is concerned , due process of law has not be followed.
As against this background, we the 17 Local Government Chairmen and legislative arms are saying no to this barbaric and unthinking ,we wrote through our respective Directors of Personnel Management (DPM) without any invitations extended to us.
“I saw through their various communication that some one pay this and that , and the question is how did you know that someone misappropriated without letting him know his offence”.
Urged Governor Mutfwang to learn from the action of the immediate past Governor of Kano state who tell the Chairmen of the 44 local government of the state that they were elected Chairmen the same way he was elected as governor and they should work together towards the development of Kano state and avoid conflicts capable of retarding the q development in the state.
The Chairman called on the citizens of Jos North to remain calm as their mandate is protected as far as the rule of law is concern, unless the law says otherwise.
Urged His Excellency Barr. Caleb Mutfwang to use his good Office , and called on us the Chairmen in the 17 LG’s so that we can fashion out these together,so that it would not be a collateral damage to the state.
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution has extolled the roles of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) in conflict management and resolution. The group made the remarks today 8 June 2023, during a courtesy visit to Headquarters OPSH in Jos.
Speaking during the visit, the Head of Zonal Office Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Mr Adejo Haruna, expressed satisfaction with the early response mechanism recently put in place by OPSH to checkmate crisis on the Plateau. He disclosed that the institute is a federal government lead agency established to engage in conflict resolution and peace-building in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Mr Adejo further stressed that the institute has enhanced the use of non-kinetic approach, research, interventions and capacity building of crisis-affected communities. He further maintained that non-kinetic and kinetic approaches are required to permanently address and prevent recurring of conflicts on the Plateau.
The Zonal Head who also presented a report on the dynamics of conflict in Nigeria and on the Plateau as well as the way forward to commander OPSH, said both agencies must continually collaborate to achieve effective peace and conflict resolution in areas marked vulnerable to conflict.
In his response, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and Commander OPSH, Major General Abdulsalami Bagudu Ibrahim, thanked the group for its support to the security agencies in managing the conflicts, especially in the area of recurring farmer/herder crisis on the plateau. He also tasked the people to continually support the efforts of the security agencies in tackling insecurity by uniting against the enemies of peace.
General Ibrahim assured that, OPSH will continue to engage relevant organisations and stakeholders in a bid to applying new strategies to improve the security of lives and property of people in various communities and bring an end to conflicts on the Plateau and the country at large. The GOC/Comd OPSH stated that there is no conflict-free society however, the ability to resolve conflicts within the shortest possible time is essential to the healthy existence of the society.
High point of the visit was the presentation of a report on the dynamics of conflict in Nigeria and the way forward to GOC/Comd OPSH, presentation of souvenir and group photograph.
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