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Rev Emma Magba Cast Vote, Commends President For Conducting Free and Fair Polls  The candidate of National Rescue Movement for Kabba/ Ijumu Federal Constuency, Rev Emmanuel Magba has just voted in his vis ward at Kabba . Speaking to journalists shortly afterward,the cleric cum politician expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election starting from the accreditation to the actual voting process . He further commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) for  conducting a seamless election . He said, "the  accreditation was very seamless, the same thing with the voting, it was very seamless.Incidences of vote buying have also been reduced to the barest minimum . I wished to commend President Muhammudu Buhari for conducting a free, fair and credible election , Rev Magba who is a favourite in the contest for a seat at the National Assembly expressed ready to work hard for his constituency if elected.

Zangon Kataf Constituency: Victoria Yohana, ADC House of Assembly candidate By Sunday Bature It is no longer news that the 2023 general elections are here for eligible voters in Nigeria to go out and cast their votes to candidates of their choice. It is not the issue of electing candidates but how voters will carefully without being emotion on who to cast their votes to, it is an issue of electing who will represent the constituency very well so that dividends of democracy will not only be seen but every nook and cranny is carried along in the distribution of social amenities and what is meant for all. Zangon Kataf Constituency in Kaduna state House of Assembly is an area well known for the calibre of people it produces because the area is well blessed with highly experienced, exposed and have what it takes to lead not only the Constituency but the state and the country as a whole. Mrs Victoria Yohanna is a name that rings a bell in the state. A woman and a mother. Women, h

PRP To Reserve 35 percent Slots For Women, Gives Priority To Youths  Ahead of Saturday's Presidential polls, the People's Redemption Party ( PRP) has promised to give over 35 percent slots to women if it forms the next government . Similarly, the party says it would Prioritise youths welfare and empowerment by allocating huge budgetary resources for youths  Arch.Haro Haruna Zego,  the Vice Presidential candidate of the party made this known in Kaduna during an interview session with press men .  Mr.Zego, who  accused the People's Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress of destroying the future of the country by neglecting the women and youths, said by failing to create employment opportunities for the youths and by failing to educate them, the two parties have put the the country in a needless existential threat . "Since the two parties failed to educate the youths and since they failed to create employment opportunities for them, the youths have

APC Chieftain Lauds Management of NNPCL for  Making Petrol Available Ahead of Elections  Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Engineer Kailani Muhammad has commended management  of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), for the proactive measures taken so far to  make the  Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known Petrol available ahead of forthcoming general elections across. According to him, the information  gathered so far, revealed that the  long queues in Lagos and  Abuja have disappeared as at today . While in Abuja and surrounding states , the queues are now low with hope that before Saturday , the national oil company will fulfill the promise to ensure that  the protracted fuel scarcity problem would be history . In a press statement personally signed , Engineer Kailani Muhammad also disclosed that NNPCL now have 2.5 billion liters on ground ready to distributed to filling stations across Nigeria. Kailani ,who also the owner of a Kaduna based med

UNITED CHRISTIAN LEADERS EAGLE'S EYE'S FORUM (UNCEEF) ENDORSE HIS EXCELLENCY ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR(GCON) FOR 2023 PRESIDENCY. Ahead of 2023 general elections coming up in three days time, the United Christian Leaders Eagle's Eye's Forum(UCLEEF) has endorsed the candidacy of his Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar ( GCON) for the presidency of Nigeria.   The forum made the endorsement yesterday in Abuja.    Speaking at the endorsement that was witnessed by numerous clergies, the National Coordinator of the forum Pastor Aminchi Habu explained that the  forum decided  decided to endorsed his Excellency Atiku Abubakar having realized that he has the capacity and  experience to rescue Nigerians from the present hardship inflicted on them by the APC clueless administration.. Pastor Aminchi describe Atiku as a great defender of democracy not only in Nigeria but the whole of Africa."we see you as a political pilot that will fly Nigeria to the promise l

ABUJA LAND GRABBING SYNDICATE AND THEIR LAWLESS CONDUCT AND THREAT TO SECURITY OF COMMUNITIES By Donald Iorchir Reference to the letter written to the Inspector General of Police Of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Usman Alkali Baba and copies sent to the DSS, EFCC, ARMY and other security agencies and publication in the Blueprint Newspaper in November 2022,  Seeking the attention of the Nigeria security service to come to the aid of some land owners in Lugbe but till date the Nigeria Police is yet to take action.  Again we are using this medium to call on the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies to investigate the following:  Kinsley Abazie Ifeanyi (also known as IFEDI HOMES) Monday Onimisi  and their cohorts They are busy going against the law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by trespassing on lands that do not belong to them, threatening land owners, violating the rule of law and disobeying court orders. It’s so shocking that these fellows, (land gra

Makarfi Ambassadors, CSOs Join Forces to Ensure PDP Wins 2023 Polls  As the 2023 general elections draw closer ,group under aegis of Makarfi Ambassadors in collaboration with thirty-eight Civil Society Organizations reaffirmed commitment to work for the victory of the main opposition party , the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Briefing journalists during a press conference held shortly after a political review meeting in Kaduna, Mr. Abdullahi Ahmed, the Coordinator General-Matters and Engr. Bolade Aina, Coordinator Planning/Strategy harped on need for Nigerians , particularly the Electorate to come out and vote PPD, the party that has respect for their welfare, security and general development of the people . According to the Makarfi Ambassadors, the 38 CSOs that agreed to work for PDP are doing so out of results of a research work carried out on preferred candidates that can deliver Nigerians from shackles of ravaging insecurity, banditry, dwindling economy and mal-ad

Safety for elections: Police Trust Fund Trains 2,000 personnel As part of its effort towards ensuring a free, fair, and credible elections, the Nigeria Police Trust Fund has embarked on a week long capacity building training ahead of the 2023 elections for 2,000 Police personnel drawn from various Police Commands & formations across the nation. This was contained in a statement signed yesterday by Muhammad A. Lawal, Head of Press and Public Affairs Unit of the NPTF. The capacity building training tagged: "The Role of the Nigeria Police Force In Credible Elections;Before, During  and After" will inject contemporary knowledge on national election management into the policing institutions and prepare the NPF personnel in the discharge of its constitutional responsibility for credible national elections. The training,which began on the 15th of February 2023 is currently ongoing in 21 states of the federation including the FCT. "Part of the mandate of the NPTF

2023 Elections : Tinubu-Shettima Amalgamated  Support Groups Urges Nigerians to Vote Wisely  Ahead of the February 25 Presidential Elections across Nigeria, the Amalgamated Support Groups for the All Progressives Congress(APC) Presidential Flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima appealed to  voters to vote wisely by casting their votes in the spirit of "A Kasa, A Tsare A Raka, A Jira" , for duo  to boldly secure a better future for generations yet unborn. According to him, the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima  Presidency would be catalyst and replication of the unfinished good works of the President Muhammadu Buhari's  administration, in terms of economy diversification,especially agriculture.  Briefing members of the Amalgamated groups  in Abuja on need to focused and united , especially as the presidential elections are around the corner, the Director-General , Engineer Kailani Muhammad said , &quo

Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamucontributions to medicine in Taraba state/Nigeria: leadership and workforce Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu a famous medical doctor who make up a significant proportion of workforce in healthcare.  Throughout in her profession, the woman have fought and made great sacrifices in healthcare delivery to achieve the current status. She brought pride and honour to Taraba state and nigeria at large. Dr. Aisha reached impressive heights in her career. She made FMC Jalingo famous and proud. The incredible woman achieved a lot since her assumption as the Medical Director.  Dr. Aisha administration met a lot of gaps to be filled in, such as, Infrastructure, Equipments, Training Personnel, and Welfare. In an attempt to make a change, the Medical Director and her Management team took on bold steps towards ensuring that the deficits are corrected and the gaps are filled. With the big challenges and limited resources she was able to make some giant strides in the centre. An ad

Fulbe Group Endorse Tinubu, Set 5 Point Agenda as Business Leaders Cast Vote of Confidence, Underscore Challenges The Presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recieved endorsement from the Fulbe United for Peace and Development (FUPD) at an event jointly organized with Arewa New Agenda held at the auditorium of the Abuja International Conference Centre on Sunday.  The event, drawing participants of fulbe extraction from all over the country, is part of the series of strategic engagements the Presidential hopeful is having with various stakeholders including religious, business, artisans, manufacturers and professionals ahead of the February 25th Presidential polls.  While endorsing the APC candidate based on the common grounds of his track record and sterling performance as former Governor of Lagos State, the occasion brainstormed on the challenges faced by the fulbe in Nigeria. Through their national leadership under Ardo Aliy

2023 Elections: Makarfi Ambassadors Warn Youths Against Selling Votes  ... Urges Electorate to PDP from Top to Bottom for Better Nigeria  As the forthcoming presidential elections draw closer, a People's Democratic Party (PDP) support Group under umbrella of Makarfi Ambassadors has charged the Nigerian youths to shun money politics and acts inimical to success of the election exercises. The group which, warned against voting along ethic;tribal or religious  sentiments, asked youths not support any candidate because such is  from a tribe or has given money It stressed ,"Money politics is the strongest tool of retrogression ,thus youths must avoid selling their votes for cheap money that would have effect on their live and future generation. "Don't Support a candidate because he has the character and vision to take Nigeria out of the woods and make us proud citizens of a functional nation." The group in a press statement jointly signed by Mr. Abdullahi

Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu, ‘The Famous Female Medical Doctor Who Made Huge Contributions to Healthcare Service delivery’ BY COMRADE MUSA MOHAMMED The preservation and restoration of health are integral parts of any healthy and well-functioning society.  Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu innovation, hard work, and devotion changed the face of Federal Medical Centre Jalingo. Her achievements is remarkable in every sense.  People are bound to wonder.  It’s the kind that fables are made of.  The public are keenly aware of the work that you’re doing to help patients across Nigeria.   The Medical Director, Federal medical centre Jalingo, Dr. Aisha Shehu Adamu have delightfully and patriotically risen to the task.  The Federal medical centre Jalingo, is the federal government owned tertiary health facility in Taraba state, which also renders medical services nation wide. The MD effectively has proven to be an uphill task as virtually at preceding Medical Directors can attest. The hospital is pere

Eng. Kailani Becomes Ag. DG Amalgamated APC Support Groups  ...Vows to  Unite Members to Deliver 40 million Votes for Tinubu/Shettima  Ahead of the 2023 general elections,the National Coordinator of Tinubu Shettima Network (TSN), Engineer Kailani Muhammad has been appointmented , Acting Director-General of the Amalgamated All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups for the Presidential flagbearer of the Party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima. Engineer Kailani Muhammad,who is also an APC Chieftain with a huge grassroots support base across the 19 Northern states of the country,promised to use the position to bring all members of the support groups together as a united front to win the election landslide. In a chat with journalists shortly after a meeting with stakeholders and women groups at his Kaduna Residence, Kailani hinted that the over two thousand support groups spread the 36 states of Nigeria have commenced a door-door campaign to

PETER OBI GETS A BOOST AS AFENIFERE NATIONAL YOUTHS COUNCIL (ANYC) LEADS 147 SOCIAL POLITICAL GROUPS IN YORUBA LAND FOR GREAT ENDORSEMENT FOR OBI The presidential ambition of Mr Peter Obi further gets a huge boost as Afenifere National Youths Council (ANYC) with coalition of 147 youths social political groups across the entire Yoruba land are finally set to officially declare their unalloyed support for his (Obi's) presidential candidature as the presidential flag bearer of Labour Party This was disclosed to newsmen in Abuja, by the National President of the group and the leader of the coalition, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, stressing that "the official public endorsement for Mr Peter Obi as president has been slated for 10 am on Tuesday 14th February, 2023 at Gallant Center located at No 1 A, Jumaat Olukoya Street, Off NNPC Filling Station, Ogudu, Ojota, Lagos State." According to Ojajuni, both the presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi and his Vice President candid

Kaduna 2023: Uba Sani will win governorship election – Comrade Musa Mohammed A member of All Progressive Congress (APC) and ident Supporter of Gubernatorial candidate in kaduna state, Comrade Musa Mohammed has expressed confidence that the Governorship Candidate of the APC Senator Uba Sani will be governor of Kaduna State. Mohammed stated this on Thursday during a meeting with Political writers and other civil society organizations in Kaduna ahead of the general elections. He said the massive support by the people of Kaduna State is enough for Uba Sani to be Governor. “The acceptability of  Uba Sani and Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe is a clear indication that APC will win kaduna State. “Our ward-to ward Campaign has witnessed tremendous support across the state and we are optimistic that we will be victorious at the end of the 2023 governorship election in Kaduna State. “We have other governorship candidates but the most accepted candidate is Uba Sani. “His name is a household nam

Naira Redesign: El-Rufai's Show of Sympathy for Masses is Deceitful - PDP Vanguard  Group under umbrella of People's Democratic Party(PDP) National Youth Vanguard, North-West Zone has described Kaduna State Governor,Mal.Nasir El-Rufai as betrayal of the highest order, who is trying to show sympathy to the masses,whom he deprived necessities of live. Recalled three governors,  Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, his counterpart in Kogi, Yahaya Bello and Bello Matawalle of Zamfara had sued the FG before the Supreme Court over the scarcity of the new naira notes and the short deadline issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria had generated tension in the country. The claim that he, El-Rufai  and his colleagues took the Federal Government to the Supreme Court over the new naira swap policy to save the country is nothing but a vain deciet  and a game of pulling wool over our eyes of Nigerians  for selfish interests . The PDP group,  which queried  the rationale behind  El-Rufai&

Cletus: ECWA Clergy authors a book on Southern Kaduna People ....Gado recounts the yesterday, today, and tomorrow of the people's ugly stories bedeviled by structure injustices. By Tom Garba A thought-provoking Book written by Philemon Cletus Gado, Pastor with Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) on Southern Kaduna People who are bedeviled by a structure injustices. Gado recounted the Yesterday,  today, and tomorrow of the people he exposed their great destiny bedeviled by the injustice structured by the present system to exclude, marginalize and deny them a right of corporate existence. Gado an advocate of peace and social justice in the book narrated how the people of Southern Kaduna under different oppressive regimes suffered severe injustice for centuries. Gado, a dynamic preacher who is also a lecturer with ECWA Theology Seminar Kagoro proffered a solution in believing to give birth to a new and greater Southern Kaduna. Gado like Martin Luther Jnr, who

Machina/Lawan Case : Makarfi Ambassadors Faults Supreme Court Judgement, Says Judgement Unhealthy for Democracy  ... This Travesty of Justice  Can't Happen under PDP Govt Group under aegis of Makarfi Ambassadors has faulted the Supreme Court judgement on the Machina/Lawan Senatorial issue, declaring it as travesty of Justice. The group,which is a People's Democratic Party Campaign Support group observed that  three Apex Court Justices that over-turned the earlier judgements of the Federal High Court and Appeal Court do not appear to be helping the nation’s democracy to grow. According to the group , the judgment  is not only shocking ,but also unhealthy for democracy. The Supreme Court had on Monday in its judgment ruled in favour of the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, in the case between him and Bashir Machina regarding Yobe North Senatorial District,which the Federal High Court in Damaturu and the Appeal Court in Abuja had earlier ruled in favour of Machina. Reacti

APC stakeholder Relations Directorate canvases solidarity for Tinubu presidency APC presidential flagbearer,  Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that he is counting on God to win the 2023 presidential elections because "power rests with the almighty Allah". Asiwaju made this known at a Town Hall Meeting organized by the Stakeholders Relations Directorate of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja on Sunday. He explained that a true believer is he who looks up to Devine intervention in all he or she does, including seeking an elective office. He also advised religious leaders not to allow themselves to be misled by politicians in the choice of elected representatives in the forthcoming general elections, assuring that the APC means well for long-suffering Nigerians. Tinubu told the gathering of Muslim leaders and stakeholders that the forthcoming election would be an opportunity to strengthen the ligaments that bind Nigerians together as a people whose resilience  w

Jesse: SGF’s Loyalist Empowers hundreds of Adamawa Youth with business items In his nature as a humanist whose philanthropist works to the people of Adamawa is without limit. This time around pharmacist Jesse Chidama who is an ardent loyalist and supporter of Barrister Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation has empowered over 150 Adamawa Youth with business startup packs. This is the three graduating sets since he unveiled the Jesse Chidama foundation in Yola, Adamawa state with a vision to fight poverty and create job opportunities to the teeming unemployed in the state. Jesse while recounting his humble background in poverty of Garaha community during the graduation ceremony in Hong said God has given him an opportunity to help others. The benefited Youth who are from Gombi and Hong Local Government areas Jesse said is not politicking neither is he canvassing votes of anyone but a gesture he felt led to do for his people. From Lo The Chairman of the

New Naira Notes : Senator Uba Sani Cautions CBN Against Further Extension ...Says those seeking extension are selfish politicians  The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, Senator Uba Sani has cautioned the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) against any further extension beyond the period given deposit of old naira notes . According to the Senator representing, Kaduna Central Senatorial District, the timeline is not the problem ,but the potential danger of criminals printing the new naira notes before it get into  wide circulation.  Senator Uba Sani ,who spoke on TVC  programme recently disclosed," Lots of people complaining about timeline are politicians, whose considerations are the period of elections . Uba Sani further  said the politicians  seeking for extension of the CBN deadline till after the general  elections are only being selfish about it. He queried," Why did we have to tarry  ,when the reaso

Opinion: NOW THAT YAKASAI IS BEGINNING TO SEE THE TRUTH!  Alhaji Tanko Yakasai  Some few weeks ago Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, a Tinubu supporter was reported to have said that he was very confident that his candidate (Tinubu) would outshine Atiku and be voted in the North.  Just recently his narrative is different, he was quoted to have said he did not know where or which state in the North, Tinubu would be voted in preference to Atiku.  The truth is not even the likes of Tanko Yakasai, any one thinking that Tinubu will win in the North, such a personality most be suffering from delusional perception of reality.  Though Yakasai projected that his candidate would get 25% in both the South East and South South. This one is possible though we don't see him performing reasonably well beyond getting 25% in both the South East and especially the South South.  Now that Yakasai is being realistic and has come to term with the present voting reality especially in the North, we want t

Hameem named new Emir of Dutse BY DAHIRU SULEIMAN, DUTSE. Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa state has approved Muhammad Hameem Nuhu Sanusi as the New Emir of Dutse with effect from today 05/02/2023. This follows the approval of the seven member Committee of the Dutse Emirate King makers whom unanimously selected Muhammad Hameem as the new Emir of Dutse with seven votes among the three contenders of the Royal Seat It added that that this approval was later forwarded to Jigawa State Council of Chiefs which also approved the decision of the Kingmakers The statement said the Council of Chiefs sent the name of Muhammad Hameem and  the other two  contestants to His Excellency Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar for his approval. In his good will message to the new Emir, Governor Badaru felicitates with the new Emir and wish him Allah's guidance,wisdom, and protection in the cause of his leadership.

Senatorial Candidate Speaks To His Constituency Members     Hi,  My names are Bala Abdulghafar Dirisu. I'm contesting for senate to change the fortunes of Kogi West and to give the great people of Kogi West quality representation. As a Senator, I  want to push bills that will put a stop to incessant flooding and ensure the major rivers and flood plains are dredged,  bills to ensure more affordable and quality education and health care for the people of Kogi West  Furthermore, I would ensure that women are properly empowered, while  children, widows and the aged are adequately provided for via welfare schemes  I  also want to be in the red chamber of the National assembly to bring empowerment to my constituents to help eradicate poverty. I am in the race to ensure that Kogi West Senatorial District and Kogi State enjoy the benefits of postive leadership which I would provide when I get to the red chamber. To this end, I urge you all to go out on February 25 and cast your

Group under umbrella of Concern All Progressives Congress Movement, northerner region have cautioned the candidate of their party , Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent attacks and other hidden moves to disassociate himself from President Muhammadu Buhari administration. According to the group , Tinubu has allegedly used campaign venues and meetings as means to discredit APC's government. The group in a statement signed  by its leader,Comrade Hassan Aliyu, said it shocking that the APC Presidential  Flagbearer,  Tinubu from the primary election till date has  been attacking Buhari and his policies. "We would not be surprised if it is the same Tinubu that is sponsoring Northern youths to protest over  the policy of naira note and also the removal of the CBN Governor, Knowing fully that he is acting under the instructions of Mr President. "On several occasions during his consultation and campaign trips, he called out President Muhammadu Buhari over failure

APC Group Blasts El-Rufai Over Allegations of Aso Rock  Fifth Columnists  Group under umbrella of Concerned All Progressives Congress (Movement , Northern Region has called out Kaduna State Governor,Mal. Nasir El-Rufai for his negative comments over the allegations  of "Elements in Aso who want APC to lose election". According to the group, El-Rufai's claim that powerful forces are working against the political interests of the APC is not only false and  unfounded,but also a thought from figment of imagination. The apparently angry APC group also saod, "It's  grossly unfortunate that he claimed that certain unnamed individuals in the presidency do not want APC presidential standard bearer Asiwaju Bola Tinubu  to win the February 25 poll, but couldn't  mention names . "In fact, if there is any element working against the interest APC Flagbearer ,it is El-Rufai and his cohorts ,who have worked to destroy the party with their selfish and inhuman

Tinubu will become next president  - Nasir Babbar Harka. ... Says Nigerians should expect a better government The Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Alhaji Nasir Shuaibu (Babbar Harka), said that Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu will become the next president of this country and we should expect a better government in Nigeria, a better APC and better acceptance by the people and achievements of the Federal Government that will be headed by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Nasir Babbar Harka made the statement during a media chat in Kaduna. He said the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would definitely win the 2023 elections. He noted that APC has more lawmakers at the National Assembly, and governors adding that they would work towards Tinubu’s victory. He stressed that APC members across nigeria would not betray Tinubu in 2023 elections. He insisted that the chances of the APC presidential candidate winning the 202

President Buhari Greets FIRS Chairman, Muhammad Mamman Nami at 55 President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Mamman Nami on his 55th birthday, praising him for making commendable efforts to raise government revenues, especially at this time of great need. President Buhari notes that the leadership and guidance of Nami has repositioned operations and staff of the agency, using technological tools to institute far more transparency, accountability, and effectiveness, which has, in turn,  translated into the increased capacity to deliver on mandate with results manifestly seen. The President commends the Executive Chairman for bringing many years of experience in financial services to bear on the foremost tax regulator, with a growing impact on the economy, especially as the government expands and prioritizes infrastructure development. President Buhari prays for the well-being of the Executi

Mr.LA Support Group Drums Support For PDP Senatorial Candidate             Coordinator of Mr.Lawal Support Group, Comrade Ovyeh Ishaya has expressed  optimism that the People's Democratic Party flag bearer for Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the forthcoming  polls, Mr Lawal Adamu Usman would emerge victorious at the court as well as the polls . Comrade Ishaya was speaking at a town hall meeting organised by Mr LA Support Group in Kakuri, Kaduna South Local Government  Area  Ishaya while urging the people of Kaduna Central Senatorial District not to be discouraged by the court case instituted  against Adamu by the Ibrahim Usman (Sardaunan Badarawa ) at the Supreme Court , said that Lawal's victory at the Court of Appeal would be upheld by the Supreme Court  and he would go on to beat the candidate of the All Progressive Congress at the polls proper . Comrade Ovyeh said, "I have no doubt that by February 17, the Supreme Court would validate the ruling of th