Politics
Youth’s Leader Tasks Politicians Over Exploitation
The PDP Youth Leader in Gombe State, Mr.
Kabiru Bappa-Jauro, has appealed to politicians to desist from using the youth
to achieve their selfish ambitions.
Bappa-Jauro made the plea in an interview
with newsmen in Gombe on Tuesday.
“They should treat the youths the way they
would treat their own brothers. They shouldn’t use them for any political
vengeance; for political destruction because if you use them you are opening
the way for others to join them and you don’t know who it will be tomorrow,
maybe it’s your own brother that will join them tomorrow.
“So my own advice is when you see them, try
to comfort them; try to show them how important they are and how much the
society needs their services.
“We have to put our heads together; all
over the world the major problem is youths.”
Bappa-Jauro said the Youth Empowerment
Programme of the government aimed at making youths self-reliant, was a step in
the right direction.
According to him, the steps taken by the
State Government will transform the young people in the state and make them
useful to the society.
He said most of the thugs, known as ‘Kalare
boys’, were young people who unconsciously became political tools in the hands
of politicians during the previous administration.
The youth leader said during the swearing
in of Dankwambo, he promised to clear all Kalare activities in the state by
empowering them.
“Dankwambo is aware of the whole problems;
we want to show the whole world what his Excellency is doing pertaining to youth
empowerment and development.
“There was an appeal by his Excellency that
the youths should drop their arms so that they will be rehabilitated. They
answered the call.”
The Tide’s source reports that at least
1,200 youths who renounced hooligarism on Tuesday began training in various
skills acquisition programmes organised by the state government.
The training is holding at the National
Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp, Malam Sidi, Kwami Local Government
Area of the state.
The Special Adviser on Political Affairs to the Rivers State Governor, Dr. Darlington Oji, has disclosed that about 15 Special Advisers to the governor were duly approved by the Rivers State House of Assembly before the current political crisis in the State.
Oji made the disclosure in a Television programme in Port Harcourt, recently, while reacting to issues surrounding appointments, the impeachment moves against the governor and his deputy, and allegations of financial mismanagement.
He clarified that the appointment of Special Advisers was carried out in strict compliance with constitutional provisions, and received the approval of the Rivers State House of Assembly under the leadership of the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, before the crisis began.
According to the Special Adviser, the appointments did not require any further screening, countering claims that the governor violated due process in constituting his advisory team.
On the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, Oji described the process as unfounded and lacking constitutional backing.
He said that several lawmakers who initially supported the impeachment move were now reconsidering their stance after discovering that the process had no legal basis.
Oji also attributed the impeachment plot to personal and political ambitions, saying it is not motivated by the interest or welfare of the people of Rivers State.
Speaking on the financial position of the State after the Emergency Rule, the Special Adviser disclosed that the governor met about ?600 billion in the state’s coffers upon assumption of office.
He explained that the availability of funds enabled the administration to continue governance smoothly without the need for a supplementary budget.
The governor’s aide also refuted allegations of financial mismanagement against the governor, and stressed that all allocations to lawmakers and constituency projects were transparently handled.
He maintained that the Fubara administration remained focused on development, stability, and good governance despite the political distractions in the State.
Oji expressed confidence that the impeachment moves would eventually be abandoned as legislators and the public become more informed, adding that the governor’s leadership has continued to reassure citizens and sustain political stability in the State.
King Onunwor
Accordingg to the statement, the Board and National Executive Committee of PANDEF, noted with very grave concern the recent spate of political developments in Rivers State.
“Regrettably, these developments have now degenerated into the decision of the Rivers State House of Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against the governor and deputy governor.
“This is a deeply disturbing situation that demands urgent attention in order to forestall further escalation and breakdown of law and order.
“This concern is heightened by the critical importance and strategic centrality of Rivers to the Niger Delta region and to the broader socio-political stability and economic wellbeing of Nigeria as a whole”, the statement said.
The Forum called on all parties involved in the resurgent political imbroglio to sheathe their swords and embrace peace.
“This should be guided by the principles of give-and-take, dialogue, tolerance, and political equanimity.
“All stakeholders must place paramount importance on peace, development and the welfare of the people of Rivers.
“We must now focus squarely on good governance and development of the state,” the Forum said.
PANDEF commended President Bola Tinubu, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), respected elders of Rivers State, and other well-meaning Nigerians for their previous and ongoing efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in the state.
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