Arewa group says Tínubu will succeed if it defeats monsters of corruption, insecurity

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

Anorthern political group, Arewa New Agenda (ANA) has charged President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to focus on defeating the twin monster of corruption and insecurity in the country, saying achieving this will make his administration a huge success.

ANA, in a statement issued yesterday by the Convener, Sen. Ahmed Abubakar MoAllahyidi, said also that insecurity and corruption has become the two major maladies bedeviling the country, urging the Lagos born politician to tackle them headlong without compromise.

“ANA had posited in one of its public comments that “Two things will define Tinubu’s Presidency as a success or failure: What he does to insecurity and what he does to corruption. Why? Because these maladies are the two burning issues in the country today which if not taken down will take down the country or perhaps better put, will burn down the nation”

“We shall dwell on these two by x-raying how the president has signaled his intention to tackle the twin menace of security and corruption; as this forms the bedrock of this press statement tagged “Taking the right steps in the right direction- the case of the appointments of Sen. George Akume, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and others.

“The excitement following the appointment of the special adviser on security is still revibrating around the country; there is a palpable feeling that we will get it right this time!

“Prior to his appointment as the Chairman of EFCC in 2003, Ribadu served as key operational officer in the General Investigation and the Force Criminal Investigation Departments of the of the Nigerian Police. He was a member of the highly commended Failed Banks Tribunal that sanitized the rottenness in the Nigerian Banking sector of the late eighties”, ANA said in the statement.

The statement titled: ‘the Tinubu Administration: Taking the right steps in the right direction’, also in their effort to promote the continuing prominence, relevance, involvement and participation of “the north” in national sociopolitical and economic activities through their vision of a Nigeria where the north is capable, vibrant and takes ownership of its future, it will continue to add its voice in the promotion of social harmony and peaceful coexistence in the country.

“The president is taking on the issue of rising cost of living and provision of palliatives to cushion the impact on Nigerians. He signed into law the longawaited student’s loan bill and other ground breaking laws.

“ANA is elated that the President, who the association actively supported his emergence as the APC Flag bearer and eventual winner of the 2023 presidential election is doing the right things at the right time. President Tinubu has hit the ground running, as every new day since he took over brings in a new tide.

“Hope in the country is being renewed and Nigerians are coming to terms with the President’s passion and commitment to setting the country on a sound footing”, ANA said.

L-R: Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma with the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mr. Eze Ababa, when the latter led the new executive members of the

APC Reps candidates seek party, Tinubu’s support on election petitions

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

House of Representatives candidates who contested the 2023 general election on the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC) have enjoined the leadership of the party and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to support them in the ongoing cases before the election petitions tribunal.

Briefing journàlists in Abuja at APC secretariat weekend, chairman of the Coalition of APC House of Representatives Candidates, Hon Chisom Promise Dike, asked for patronage from the Tinubu administration, pointing out that they are available and willing to make their contributions to the new administration.

It also urged Nigerians to be patient with the Tinubu administration as it unveils its economic policies and agenda.

Dike said, “The task of nation-building requires a careful planning, consultation, and deliberate action. Let us extend our trust and confidence to the President as he embarks on this journey of transformative changes. “

Congratulating the new presiding officers of the 10th National Assembly, they prayed that their “tenure be marked with accomplishments, unity, and a steadfast commitment to the welfare and advancement of our great nation. “

According to them, “Our main objective is to bridge the gap in public service delivery in areas without elected representation from our party and to serve as a medium for discussion on important socio-political and economic issues, supporting government initiatives and offering collaborative solutions to challenges in our society.

“As candidates and representatives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the nation, we embrace the fulfillment of the Renewed Hope campaign mantra of our President. We recognize that the battle ahead is not an easy one, but we firmly believe in the potential of a better Nigeria. We stand with His Excellency, President Tinubu, and we are committed to supporting his vision for development of our nation.

“We appeal to Mr President to capture the interest of the House of Rep candidates that couldn’t make it through during the election but are ready to Contribute their expertise to his administration successes through government patronage.

“We however seek support of the party leadership to support many of the APC candidates currently in tribunals to reclaim their stolen mandates.

“We are reassured by the President’s competence in selecting a diverse and capable administrative team, comprising resourceful professionals and party faithfuls from within and outside Nigeria to provide Nigerians with best team and we are optimistic that our nation will witness positive and impactful transformation across various sectors.

“We therefore appeal to fellow Nigerians to exercise patience and allow the president the opportunity to fully unveil his policies and agenda for the nation. The task of nationbuilding requires a careful planning, consultation, and deliberate action. Let us extend our trust and confidence to the President as he embarks on this journey of transformative changes.”