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INEC, stakeholders strategise for Jigawa by-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission held a crucial stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday at its office in Babura, Jigawa State, as part of preparations for the upcoming by-election in the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency.
PUNCH Online reports that the by-election was necessitated by the death of the constituency’s representative, Isa Yaro, who passed away on May 10, 2024, at the age of 46.
To fill the vacant seat, the by-election has been scheduled by INEC for August 16, 2025.
Interest in the election is high, with the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party nominating Rabiu Mukhtar and Auwalu Manzo, respectively, as their candidates.
The meeting brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including security agencies, political party representatives, community leaders, and members of transport workers’ unions.
Speaking during the meeting, the Electoral Officer of Babura Local Government, Hafiz Khalid, outlined the schedule of election activities and emphasised the importance of cooperation and transparency at every stage.
According to him, the by-election is a collective responsibility that requires the active participation and support of all stakeholders.
Khalid described the meeting as a platform for stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to the success of the electoral process and urged everyone present to work together to ensure a peaceful, free, fair, and credible election.
Stakeholders at the meeting made valuable contributions and raised critical questions aimed at enhancing the credibility and smooth conduct of the electoral process.
Logistics, security, voter sensitisation, and the conduct of political parties were among the key issues discussed during the two-hour meeting.
In his remarks, the District Head of Babura, Alhaji Muhd Mustapha, who was present at the meeting, expressed his commitment to supporting INEC and ensuring a peaceful election.
“We will work with INEC to ensure that the by-election is successful,” he said.
Also speaking after the meeting, Nura Abubakar, a representative of a community-based organisation, expressed confidence in INEC’s capacity to deliver a credible process.
“We are optimistic that INEC will do the needful and ensure that the by-election is free and fair,” he said.
Another stakeholder, Haruna Aminu of the National Association of Road Transport Owners, said:
“We are educated on the task ahead of us and the contribution expected from us in the electoral process,” he said.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to work in synergy to ensure the by-election’s success. Participants pledged to support INEC’s efforts in delivering a peaceful and credible exercise.
Representatives of security agencies also assured of their readiness to provide adequate security.
“We will ensure that the election is peaceful and secure,” said one security officer who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
He added, “The meeting was successful as INEC showed its level of commitment to transparency and accountability in the forthcoming electoral process. INEC officials assured us in front of all stakeholders that all necessary measures would be taken to ensure a credible election.”
The Babura/Garki by-election is shaping up to be a closely contested race, with multiple political parties vying to fill the vacant seat.
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Beautiful and Well Equipped Medical Health Centre Built by Atanda Lawal in Obalende/Ikoyi Local Government Area
This is what another local government chairman has done in Obalende with his own increased allocations paid directly to him.
This is the result of the new social reorder; place the money for development in the hands of the authorities closer to the everyday people.
Tinubu has done his own, and if you cannot ask your individual local authorities what they have done with their allocations, that is your own irresponsibility as a citizen.
Remember, the amount each of the 774 authorities receive is published every month for all eyes to see.
Grassroot developments have begun, and it will only get better with time.
No more na governor chop money.
Hold your governors and LG chairmen by the neck.
They must deliver EVERYTHING IS NOT TINUBU !!!
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the safety and welfare of National Youth Service Corps members posted to the state, assuring them of a peaceful and enabling environment throughout their service year.
Our correspondent reports that no fewer than 940 corps members took the oath of allegiance marking their formal admission into the mandatory three-week orientation course.
The governor made the pledge on Friday, during the formal swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members held at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp, Government Science Technical College, Amada, in Akko Local Government Area.
Represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development / Chairman, NYSC State Governing Board, Inuwa Ibrahim welcomed the corps members to the “Jewel in the Savannah.
Governor Yahaya described Gombe as a “safe haven,” stressing that his administration places high priority on youth development, peace, and security.
“We guarantee a conducive working environment for your activities and programmes during your service year,” he said. “Let me assure you of our unwavering commitment to your welfare, security, and general well-being.”
The governor, who congratulated the new corps members on their successful academic journey and induction into national service, advised them to take the orientation course seriously, as it lays the foundation for a purposeful service year.
“The orientation course is designed to introduce you to the objectives of the NYSC. I urge you to participate actively and take advantage of the teachings and training to develop your potential,” he stated.
Yahaya encouraged the corps members to integrate into their host communities and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the state.
“As you serve in Gombe, I encourage you to be part of our developmental efforts and help in empowering the youth. Your predecessors left positive footprints, and it’s our collective responsibility to continue building on that legacy,” he added.
The governor also commended the NYSC scheme for promoting national unity over the past 50 years and appreciated partner agencies and stakeholders for their continued support of the scheme in the state.
He concluded by declaring the orientation course officially open and wished the corps members a fruitful, impactful, and incident-free service year.
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The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has called off its warning strike, the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, announced on Friday.
Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting in Abuja, Pate said the decision followed agreements reached between the government and the association’s leadership.
However, union leaders declined to speak to the press after the meeting.
Nurses and midwives under the association had begun a nationwide warning strike on July 29 over unmet demands, including improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions in federal health institutions.
The strike, which affected public health institutions across the country, was scheduled to last until August 5.
The union’s National Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, had previously accused the Federal Government of failing to engage with the association during the 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14.
“As far as we are concerned, there has been no communication from the government to this moment. That is why we are saying the strike is going on, and nothing is stopping it.
“Even if the government calls today or tomorrow, it won’t stop the strike. They had enough time,” Rilwan had said.
The association is demanding an upward review of shift and uniform allowances, implementation of a separate salary structure for nurses, increased core duty allowance, mass employment of nurses, and the creation of a dedicated nursing department in the Federal Ministry of Health.
Rilwan had also said the decision to embark on the strike was driven by widespread frustration among members over years of neglect.
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