MAJORITY OF THOSE THAT APPEARS BEFORE OUR COMMITTEE DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF PETITION FILES BY SEN. MARAFA LED FACTION OF THE APC

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2 years ago

September 8, 2020

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The disciplinary committee set up by Zamfara State Chapter of All Progressive Congress has been holding its proceedings since last week Tuesday and (43) people have so far appeared before the committee to give testimony on their alleged involvement in the petition filed by Senator Kabiru Marafa led faction of the APC.

Speaking exclusively to Thunder Blowers Online New Media the Chairman of the committee Abdullahi Jao Zurmi said, the committee has so far interacted with (43 out of the (140 allaged petitioners and that by tomorrow another set of 47 members would again appear before the committe by and give testimony.

On the major issues that dominated the proceedings, Abdullahi Jao noted that, majority of those that appeared before the committe had alleged that they were neither consulted not informed of the plan petition against the APC noting that they have distanced themselves from the petition filed by Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa led faction of the APC.

The Chairman further explained that, they have all declared their solidarity to the APC and vows to continue to work closely with the APC both at the State and National level for a positive result.

On the authenticity of the viral videos of those who testified before the committee, Abdullahi Jao confirmed that the video are genuine and they were part of the offshoot of the proceedings.

Mr. Jo said he is hopeful that, the committee will conclude it’s proceedings by Friday and prepare it’s report for submission to the State Secretariat of the party.

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GOV. BELLO MATAWALLE NAMES NEW EMIRS

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4 mins ago

May 19, 2022

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Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle has approved the appointment of Alh Muh’d Bello Suleiman as the new Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi (Emir of Zurmi).

He has also appointed Alh Aliyu Garba Marafa as the new Emir of Birnin Yan doto while Alh Muhd Aliyu was appointed as the new Sarkin Bazai.

The two emirs of Bazai and Birnin Yandoto were appointed following the signing into law the amended Zamfara Emirate Council Act 2022 which led to the creation of the two additional emirate councils of Yandoto and Bazai.

As for the new Emir of Zurmi he was appointed following the dethronement of the former Emir Atiku Abubakar by the current administration of Bello Matawalle

According to the statement signed by the Secretary to the state government Kabiru Balarabe, the Governor also approved the appointment of Alh Habib Lawal Habib khalifa as the new Bunun Tsafe the Senior District Head of Tsafe.

Both appointments take immediate effect.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER OF ZAMFARA POLYTECHNIC, KIDNAPPED

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9 mins ago

May 19, 2022

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The student Affairs officer of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic Talatar Mafara Malam Sanusi Kaura was among those kidnapped along Abuja-Kaduna express road on Tuesday.

He was kidnapped while on his way to the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) pre-mobilization training in Abuja.

Mr Sanusi Kaura was a former NASUU chairman of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talatar Mafara.

It could be recalled that, some suspected bandits stormed the Abuja-Kaduna highway on Tuesday and kidnapped over forty, according to the reports by some national dailies.

The polytechnic authority through the school website urged the public to include the abductee in prayers.

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BREAKING: ZAMFARA PDP CHAIRMAN COL. BALA MANDE SUSPENDED.

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21 hours ago

May 18, 2022

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Zamfara State PDP state working committee has announced the suspension of the state party Chairman Rtd. Col. Bala Mande until after an investigation into the allegations raised against him is concluded.

According to the statement by the state party publicity secretary Abba Bello and issued to this medium by the PPS to the former Deputy Governor Aminu Umar Game-Game the Chairman was suspended over anti-party activities.

The statement added, “this becomes necessary owing to the fact that the State Chairman has been conducting the affairs of the party without the involvement of the State Working committee”.

The statement said his actions are in clear violation of the various sections of the PDP constitution.

It added, “this has become necessary to forestall the abuse of power and the derailment of the rules governing the running of the party”.

“The suspension is for a period of one month, this is expedient to allow the Working Committee to constitute a panel of inquiry into the allegation”.

“Considering the foregoing, the Vice Chairman Kaura Namoda zone, Mallam Ali Namoda will oversee the activities of the party for the period of his suspension”.

Bello further said, the state working committee has inaugurated a panel of inquiry to investigate this allegation.

The members of the panel are Ahmed Sani Kaura Chaiman, Bala Zurmi Member, Sanin Baba member, Abdulhadi Ahmed member, Suwaiba Bako Member
Abul Mustapha member while Barr. Ibrahim Jibril is to serve as Secretary.