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By: Valentine Adese (JP), A group under the aegis of E-SUPPORT GROUP, in the fold of the Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on all leaders at the Local, State and National levels of the party, to wade into the dispute still lingering between, Sen. Jonah David Jang and Sen. Jeremiah Useni, as it might spread among their supporters if not controlled before the coming 2023 general elections. The group in a press statement, dated 28 th February, 2022, made available to REALITY specifically, called on the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, to prevail on Sen. Jang and Sen. Useni, to set aside their differences. The press statement signed by, Isa Musa Kwarshak, as Chairman and Nafor Mafulul Sylvanus, as Secretary of E-SUPPORT GROUP, in part reads: “We are therefore on this note and base on the situation in the chapter, making a passionate appeal to the National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Chairman of...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The much talked about, Jos-North/Bassa Federal Constituency of Plateau State Bye-election has come and gone with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Musa Agah, declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), few hours ago. According to the result announced by INEC, PDP’s Musa Agah, pulled a total of 40,343, while its runner up, the Peoples redemption Party (PRP) got 37,757, followed by he All Progressives Congress (APC) with 26,111 votes. From the result declared by INEC, the breakdown is as below:- Jos-North APC – 13,231 PDP – 25,367 PRP – 34,474 Bassa APC -12,880 PDP-14,976 PRP-3,283 Total difference between PDP and PRP: 2,586  

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The voting exercise in the on-going Jos-North/Bassa Federal Constituency of Plateau State, to fill the vacant seat at the National Assembly, caused by the sudden death of the late occupant, Hon. Haruna Maitala has come to an end in some polling units in the Constituency, as sorting of the votes and counting has began. In areas within Jos-North West, in Jos North Local Government Area (LGA) like Jenta (Adamu, Makeri and Mangoro), Gada Biu and Tudunwada, counting in some polling units have commenced. REALITY can authoritatively state. This also brings to an end, the vote buying allegedly across the contesting parties in these polling units. The sad situation however, is the lack of concern for the security operatives deployed to these polling units. It is gathered that, the security officers, who secured the voting materials through yesterday night have not been fed or given their right full allowances to proved same, for themselves. It is of note that, immediat...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The Plateau State High Court, presided over by Hon. Justice A. I. Ashom, has questioned whether the Plateau state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has a Legal Adviser or that the state Chairman of the party is now the Legal Adviser. The Judge while rule on an application filed by, Hon. Markus Heseini Nyam (aka Kaduna) had (for himself and all the purported witnesses of the Jos East PDP Congress), Hon. Gwott Yakubu Chocho (for himself and all the Caretaker members of PDP Plateau State), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Plateau State Chapter (sued for itself and on behalf of the members of the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC), Mr. David Wwanya, Capt. Modey Hart (PDP LGA Appeal Panel), INEC, Prof. Maxwell Gidado, for an Order of the Court, to correct the slip in Relief (f) in the Judgment in Suit No: PLD/J276CV/2020, delivered on the 24 th of June, 2021 by correcting the word “Congresses” to read “Congress” and by adding the phrase, “in Jos East...

By: Willy Punvwet (Lafia), President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned leaders, who take oath of office, and swear with the Holy Books, to be careful, not to abuse the trust of leadership placed on them by the people and God. Speaking during a courtesy visit at the palace of the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad 1 (Rtd), yesterday, Thursday, the President also reaffirmed that, he has no intention whatsoever, to stay beyond the constitutionally recognized two terms in office, as the leader of Nigeria. ”The traditional ruler is on a terminal appointment. Constitutionally, we elected public office holders are not. I cannot go beyond two terms and I have sworn by the Holy Quran that I will uphold the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. ”Politics apart, whenever we are made to swear by the Holy Quran, we have to be very careful. We must make sure that we do not abuse the trust God has given us as leaders. ”I have seen former Governors here and I am looking...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The Plateau State High Court has dismissed the Application of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and 8 others, seeking for an Order of Court to correct alleged Slip/Typographic errors in the Judgment in Suit NO: PLD/J276CV/2020, delivered on the 24 th of June, 2021, for lacking in basis and merit. PLATEAU STATE HIGH COURT In his ruling on the Application today, Thursday, 24 th February, 2022, the presiding Judge, Hon. Justice A. I. Ashom said, it would amount to redrafting the words of the claimant in their relief (f) in suit No: PLD/J276CV/2020. Hon. Justice Ashom, in his ruling stated that, “In the Application at hand, the implication of what the Applicants seek the Court to do is to redraft for the Claimant the words of their relief (f) by adding the word Jos East LGA to take away their impression that the Claimant meant that the Court set aside the congress conducted in the whole of Plateau state. “That certainly is not a correction but an alteration or ...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), With less than 48 hours to the rerun election slated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill the vacant seat at the National Assembly, caused by the sudden death of Late Haruna Maital, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is to hold its Mega Rally for its candidate, Hon. Musa Agah, for the Jos-North/Bassa Federal Constituency of Plateau State today, Thursday 24 th February, 2022. From the announcement concerning the event from the PDP, the Maga Rally, is expected to hold at the Polo Club field in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. Expected at the Mega Rally today at Polo Club, is the National Chairman of the party, Sen. Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, including, NWC/BOT Members, the former APC Plateau State Chairman, Hon. Letep Dabang, and other leaders of the party that is expected to commence today, Thursday 24 th February, 2022 at 11:00 am prompt. While the PDP is celebrate its own candidate, crisis has started enveloping the Peoples Redemption Pa...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Finally, the former Nigerian Minister of Water Resources, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe has disclosed that, she and the other two persons (Hon. Raymond Dabo and Eveng. Leo Sunday) convicted and sentenced to prison over violation of financial regulations/law, are dissatisfied with the Judgment as delivered by Hon. Justice Musa Kurya of the Federal High Court (Jos Division). She said they are currently consulting with their lawyers and other experts on the next line of action. Mrs. Sarah, who took her time to narrate the journey of the case from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s office in Gombe in 2015 and to their subsequent arraignment at the Federal High Court (Jos Division) in 2018, appreciated God, her family, friends and other well wishers for standing by her through the trails. SARAH OCHEKPE She said, “Let me start by appreciating God, my family, my friends and well wishers that have been part of this journey. “It was a tedious and stressful one though,...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), A former Nigerian Minister of Water Resource, Mrs. Sarah Ochekpe has been sentenced to 6 Months imprisonment by a Federal High Court (Jos Division) for withdrawing N450 million from Fidelity Bank in 2015, above legal limits set by Law and the transaction not passing through Financial Institution. The Presiding Judge, Hon. Justice Musa Kurya, who handed down the sentence yesterday also said, he agreed with the charge of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), which prosecuted the case against the convicts, saying that, Sarah Ochekpe, Raymond Dabo and one Evangelist Leo, conspired to violate the Nigerian Financial Regulations/Law, when they met and agreed to go to Fidelity Bank to execute the withdrawal of the N450 million. Hon. Justice Kurya said, “They are guilty as charged”. However, the Judge discharged and acquitted them on the 3 rd count, which stated that the money after withdrawal ended in the custody of the Defendants. According to the Judg...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The Plateau State High Court presided over by, Hon. Justice S. P. Gang has adjourned the case between the Commissioner of Police and Moses Oko, (the alleged killer of one Miss Jennifer Anthony a 300 level student of the University of Jos), to the 3 rd and 4 th of March, 2022, for hearing, but not without a drama. Moses Oko is charged for Murder and Mischief, when he snatched the Handset of late Jennifer Anthony and allegedly killed her in a hotel. Before the adjournment, Moses Oko, refused to answer any question directed at him by the Court Clerk. This provoked the reaction of the Judge, who called on the Defense Counsel to explaining. In his explanation, N. E Jesse (Esq) Counsel for the Defense told the Court that, Oko was not mentally stable, as his senses fluctuates. Reacting to Jesse (Esq) submission, Muleng Alex (Esq), Counsel for the Prosecution told the Court that, the medical report before the Court shows otherwise. She claimed that, the Defendant sp...

By: Yakubu Dati, The opening of Domino’s Pizza in Jos, the Plateau State capital during the week has trended among the fast-food connoisseurs. With a Net income of 491.3 million USD (2020) the birthing of this American multinational pizza restaurant chain in Jos, is sure to shake the table, a little bit. The news heralding the arrival of an ultra modern mall, which will house ShopRite in Jos, has been greeted with jubilation. According to accountants, the ‘book value’ of its operations in Nigeria, as at 2021 is N25.6 billion. The attraction of these global players is not by accident, but results of deliberate actions. Governor, Simon Lalong, assumed office with the keen ability to envision Plateau State’s future and to rally human and material resources around a shared vision Early in the life of his administration, he inspired confidence, following his deft moves in connecting the state to international trade. In quick succession, he acquired the BARC farms, and...

By: Yakubu Dati, There is no doubt that, Governor, Simon Lalong, since his assumption of office, as Governor of Plateau State, the operations and strategic vision of the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning have turned around for the benefit of the citizens, especially, for Land owners and users. The achievements in the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning from every point of evaluation can only be attributed to the keen capacity and visible ability, of the incumbent Governor to rally the human, material and the challenging financial resource of the state to envision Plateau State’s future. MR. DATI You would recall that immediately he assumed office, it was reported that, in quick succession, he acquired the BARC farms, and the Jos Inland Container Dry Port. Furthermore, he successfully lobbied for the completion of the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, and its subsequent designation, as a Cargo International Terminal. To add fillip to the stratagem, Lalong’s intense...

By: Mr. Yakubu Dati, It is an evidential fact that, Governor, Simon Lalong, assumed office, with the keen capacity and visible ability, to envision Plateau State’s future and to rally human and material resources around his shared vision for the state. Early in the life of his administration, he inspired confidence, following his deft moves in connecting the state to international trade. As reported, in quick succession, he acquired the BARC farms, and the Jos Inland Container Dry Port. Furthermore, he successfully lobbied for the completion of the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, and its subsequent designation, as a Cargo International Terminal. GOV. LALONG To add fillip to the stratagem, Lalong’s intense lobby paid off, with the establishment of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Zonal Office in Jos, dedicated to International Shipping Trade in the country. The approval to reactivate the Jos railway lanes and the dualization of the Abuja/Jos/Gombe roads is well secured in Lalong...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), With 10 days remaining out of the 28 days’ period given as grace by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in Plateau State, that all public officers in the state should resign from office if they have interest to contest in the forthcoming 2023 general elections, there are strong indications that, the State Government may have to resort to booting them out of office, as compliance is very low. Facts are that, most of the public officers are simply flying their interest on various social media platforms and bill boards in defiance to the directive of the State Government, signed by, Prof. Danladi Abok Atu, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). GOV. LALONG You would recall that, Governor Simon Bako Lalong, through the SSG, owing to the countdown to 2023 general elections, and in the face of heightened political activities, had reasoned that, it is necessary for Government to provide a level playing ground for all political actors, espe...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), The Court of Appeal, Jos Division has adjourned the matter between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) for Judgment, after parties had adopted their briefs filed in the matter. While adopting the brief of the Appellant (PDP), E. G. Pwajok (SAN) leading Chief S. Odey (Esq), had asked the Respondent (PLASIEC), to show any Law in the country that empowers it to bar any political party from contesting Plateau State Local Government elections. Pwajok (SAN), in what he termed a “Funny Surprise”, told the Court that, while the National Umpire is recognizing PDP in an election that is due in the state, the State Umpire, PLASIEC, was barring PDP from election in the same state. “The Respondent is trying to deregister the PDP in Plateau State yet; PDP is exists in the books of INEC and will be contesting in the forthcoming elections in the state. Is this not a surprise? Pwajok (SAN) asked. PLATEAU STATE HIG...

By: Valentine Adese (JP), Action Democratic Party’s candidate for the forthcoming Jos-North/Bassa Federal Constituency of Plateau State Bye Election, Hon. Jaafar Bala Suleiman, makes INEC’s final list of qualified candidates. Others are: Samaila Achigah Ahalu Rukuba ADC, Joseph Abbey Aku PDP, Umar Nasiru APM, Fwangmun John Verengkat APP, Aliyu Umar Salihu LP, Salahudeen Uba Ibrahim NNPP, Musa Agah Avia PDP, Adamu Muhammad Alkali PRP, Panshak John Veregkat SDP and Francis Sati Agwom YPP. You would recall that, INEC has slated the 26 th of February, 2022, to conduct the bye-election to fill the vacant seat at the National Assembly, made possible owing to the sudden death of late Hon. Haruna Maitala. Ahead of the election, the ADP has fixed, Thursday, the 17 th of February, 2022, to flag off the campaign for its candidate for Pankshin South State Constituency Bye-Election also slated for 26 th of this month. “All National Exco from Plateau and others, State Working Committee (SWC), Zona...

By: Jennifer Nentawe, Plateau State chapter of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) has opened and commissioned its new office in Plateau State today, the 11 th of February, 2022. The office is located at the Twin Plaza, immediately after the National Defense Academy (NDA) Base Camp, along Anguldi-Vom Road in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. IN PRAYERS During the Commissioning/Inauguration ceremony today, after committing the leadership and the office to God, Hon. Capt. F. V. Lamda (Rtd), the State Chairman of the party, expressed satisfaction that, “the party has been able to re-establish itself despite financial challenges”. He called on members to join hands with the leadership to build the party up in order to enable the State Executive, achieve the party’s objective and goals in the state and in extension the national level. HON. LAMDA Capt. Lamda said, ADP cannot fail the people just as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the incumbent administration led b...