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Sokoto PDP Rep-elect appreciates constituents, promises proactive representation

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Alhaji Umar Yusuf-Yabo, the House of Representatives member-elect, representing Shagari/Yabo Federal Constituency in Sokoto state, has promised fair and proactive representation.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 37-year-old Yusuf-Yabo was elected under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which defeated incumbent lawmaker, Alhaji Abubakar Umar, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) among others.

Yusuf-Yabo stated this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Sokoto while reacting to his victory in last Saturday’s Presidential/National Assembly elections.

He thanked the people of the two local governments areas for finding him worthy for the position at the lower chamber and promised not to let them down.

He solicited for advice from people, stressing the need for collective support to enable him to succeed.

He further appealed to everyone to assist the members with prayers so that lawmakers will deliver whatever is expected from them as representatives of people.

The elected lawmaker who is a retired local government staff and a traditional title holder of Danmajen Yabo, assured that he will pursue viable projects that would uplift peoples wellbeing and work for infrastructural development in the areas.

 

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According to him, the areas have been bestowed with viable agricultural lands, dams and others that would be a good source of youths and women empowerment as well as other productive engagements.

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Labour Party Reserves 2027 Presidential Ticket For Peter Obi

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Emerging from its National Convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday, the Labour Party (LP) has made a decisive move regarding its 2027 presidential ticket.

According to a Communiqué issued after the convention, the party reserved the presidential ticket for its presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi and offered Governor Otti of Abia State the right of first refusal.

The decision was signed by the re-elected National Chairman of the Labour Party, Comrade Julius Abure, and National Secretary, Umar Faruk Ibrahim.

 

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By reserving the ticket for Peter Obi, the Labour Party said it aims to position itself for a strong and competitive showing in the 2027 polls.

Peter Obi, a seasoned politician and former Governor of Anambra State, brings a wealth of experience and political acumen to the table, a
according to the party.

The party also said Governor Otti’s potential candidacy adds depth and diversity to the party’s electoral strategy, potentially broadening its appeal to voters nationwide.

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Abure Re-elected As LP National Chairman, 5 Arrested By Police At Convention

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Despite the opposition of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Julius Abure has been re-elected as the National Chairman of Labour Party for a second term by a unanimous affirmation of delegates.

Abure was declared the winner during the party’s national convention that held on Wednesday in Nnewi, Anambra State.

The Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Mr. Ikechukwu Emetu declared him the winner during the party’s national convention that held on Wednesday in Nnewi, Anambra State

The Labour Party has banned Journalists from covering its National Convention holding at Grand Seasons Hotel in Nnewi, Anambra State. There is heavy security presence at the hotel and this is not unconnected with the crisis rocking the political party.

 

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Series of calls and text messages sent to the spokesman of the party, Obiorah Ifoh, urging him to allow journalists with tags access into the venue was rebuffed. Similarly, about five presons who were seen as intruders and hoodlums were also arrested and whisked away by the police to its headquarters in the state for questioning.

The intruders were accused of distributing inciting leaflets critical of the leadership of the party. They were accused of trying to cause a crisis at the ongoing convention. A party source said the intention of the criminal elements and their sponsors was to destabilize the convention.

Recall that the Labour Party has been experiencing crisis following party leadership tussle over who becomes the national chairman of the party, a move many political watchers see as discouraging.

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