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Assessing Uba Sani's Rural Transformation Agenda for Kaduna State..

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The renowned academic scholar and political scientist, Dr. John Danfulani made the following assessments; Conscious of the realism that the majority of the people in the state dwell in rural and semi rural communities, Distinguished Sen.Uba Sani designed a revolutionary agenda of transforming the communities in the state via provision of massive and essential infrastructures comparable to those in the cities. His first line of charge will be provision of feeder roads, linking of most areas with their LGAs, further upgrading and adequate equipping of rural healthcare centres, constructing and renovating of rural markets, provision of rural electricity, construction of additional primary schools, construction of earth dams, sinking of solar boreholes etc.  Immediate benefit of his massive transformations will be instant arrest of problematic and less productive rural-urban migration that has a direct link with multifarious social quandaries in the urban areas. By this,the...

Many Injured, Properties Distroyed As PDP Sends Underage Thugs to Disrupt Uba Sani's Rally In Kubau

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The APC rally in Kubau LGA of Kaduna ended on a bad note as young thugs believed to be between the ages of 14 and 20 stormed the campaign ground with stones and sticks, causing chaos and destroying properties.  The young thugs are strongly believed to have been sent by the opposition PDP to disrupt the peaceful rally that was going on in Kubau on Wednesday.  As a result, countless people were said to be injured, while several billboards and other properties destroyed. In his reaction, the Gubernatorial Candidate of the APC, Sen. Uba Sani called on his supporters to maintain calmness and not take law into their hands -as their own party and candidacy signifies peace and uprightness. 

Kaduna: Labour Party Is a Christian Political Association on a 'Spoilers' Mission, -Isah Ashiru Insists

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The Guberbatorial Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in Kaduna State, Hon. Isah Ashiru Kudan has stated that both the NNPP and the Labour Party are nothing but spoilers in the forth coming elections.  Speaking during an interview with Television Continental (TVC) in Abuja on Monday, when asked if the rise of the Labour Party in Kaduna State is a threat to his aspiration; Ashiru made it clear that even in his home State of Kaduna, the Labour Party is more of a Christian Political Association due to the nature of their campaign and insisted that people shouldn't take them serious.  Further stating, "We are on the matter. Even though they are speaking to Christian dominated areas, we are certain that we have the support of our Christian followers.

PhotoNews: Women, Youth Troop Out In Support as Uba Sani Storms Kagarko, Jaba, Kachia in Epic Campaign Rally

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The Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State,  Senator Uba Sani has taken his campaign to Kagarko, Jaba and Kachia Local Government Areas.  This is said to be a historic rally as the candidate has touched down the heart and stronghold of the opposition PDP, and in fact, pulled enormous crowd which is evident of the large followership he enjoys in the areas. Women and youth were visible in great numbers to welcome the Candidate and show total support. 

#KadunaDecides2023: "Ashiru Trying Hard to Rewrite Poor Outing By Requesting English Debate, Caesar Insists...

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The National Representative of the Youth Support Advocates for PDP (YSAP) and convener of the #KadunaDecides2023, Mr. DogaraCaesar has reacted to the request by the Gubernatorial Candidate of the PDP in Kaduna State, Isah Mohammed Ashiru and his Campaign Council on the request for another debate, specifically with the candidate of the APC, Sen. Uba Sani.  According to Caesar, "As the candidate of the PDP continious to lose political capital ahead of the gubernatorial election with his poor ideas, coupled with the very poor outing he had with the BBC Hausa debate, the Man continious to look more unstable on his track and therefore moving left, right, centre.  "First, who gave him the feeling that he could just request for a repeat of debate -hiding behind a notion of English/Hausa listeners and be taken seriously?  Who is conducting the debate -his campaign organization or an independent platform just like the BBC Hausa? And, They've had English deb...

Kaduna: A Sea of People Convene to Welcome, Support Uba Sani as He Officially Launched Gubernatorial Campaign in Giwa

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Today -thousands of supporters across Kaduna State were present in Giwa Local Government Area to witness the official launch of the Uba Sani 2023 Gubernatorial Campaign.  According to the candidate Senator Uba Sani, "We reaffirm our commitment to an inclusive, people-centred and democratic governance while sustaining the progressive legacies of the present administration."  "Our appreciation goes to the thousands of supporters who came out enmasse to support and reassure my humble self of their votes in the forthcoming general elections. We will not disappoint you." Uba Sanu added; The flag-off was graced by all key members of the APC in Kaduna State; past and present office holders. Some of whom are Alh. Hamisu Mairago, Alh. Samaila Yakawada, Rt. Hon. Bashir Zubairu Birnin-Gwari, amongst many others -as led by Governor Ahmed Elrufai. 

Kaduna: Wife of LP Guber' Candidate, Rahila Asake Inaugurates Women Support Group Ahead of Polls

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The Wife of the Gubermotorial Candidate of the Labour Party in Kaduna State, Barr. Rahila Asake has inaugurated her campaign project known as the Asake Women Support Organization (AWSO).  The inauguration took place on Saturday in Kaduna With Hon. Aisha Ja'afaru Gandu as the State Coordinator, 3 zonal coordinators and 23 Local Govt Coordinators were all inauguratedas well.  The project is said to be a force to reckon with in delivering Peter Obi and Jonathan Asake in Kaduna State.

Kaduna Guber: "I am Propelled By the Sufferings and Killing of Citizens" Asake talks Tough

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The Labour Party Gubernatorial Candidate in Kaduna State, Rt. Hon. Jonathan Asake has stated that he is propelled and in the race because of the sufferings and killings of the good people of Kaduna State.  Asake, who addressed a combined group of professionals of diverse careers in a townhall meeting at Space 2000, Barnawa Kaduna, made it clear that his candidacy is about humanity.  According to the candidate, "The good people of Kaduna State have suffered alot, and something must be done. I have witnessed thousands being killed by bandits, properties destroyed and the government knows these people. This is not the life we wish for our children and generations unborn.  "We must all join hands together to bring an end to the killings -and the only way we can do that is to elect someone with the political will to end the problem of insecurity head on. Our pact with the Kaduna people is to secure the State and Restore hope -and this we sha...

Uba Sani Storms Southern Kaduna in Grand Style, Meets Critical Stakeholders in Exclusive Townhall Meeting

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The All Progressive Congress gubernatorial campaign in Kaduna State moved into top gear as the Southern Kaduna Senatorial District took its turn in the strategic community engagement. The Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Uba Sani, attended  the all important Townhall Meeting with my running mate, Her Excellency Dr. Hadiza Balarabe and key members of the Kaduna APC Campaign Council.  The townhall meeting also brought together political, traditional and religious leaders. Not left out were influential members of the business community, leaders of organised civil society, youth and women groups, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other relevant organizations.  The impactful event concludes the zonal townhall meetings. The outcome of the townhall meetings will guide the team as they put finishing touches to the policy document which is aimed at addressing the key issues raised. As the elections draw closer, the team will continue to engag...

Kaduna 2023: Labour Party Guber' Candidate Takes Campaign to Bajju Cultural Day, Gets Massive Cheers

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The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Labour Party in Kaduna State, Rt. Hon Jonathan Asake alongside his deputy, Rt. Hon Bashir Zangon Aya have taken their campaign to the Bajju Cultural Day that took place on Saturday 7th January, 2023. Asake ànd his team were recieved amidst great cheers and praises as they stormed the arena of the occasion.  While delivering his speech, Asake stated "Àlthough I am one of you and a son of this great tribe, I am in this race for the entire people of Kaduna State. I am in the race to secure Kaduna and hestore hope.  In Support, Bashir Zangon Aya promised to compliment his boss all through the way, to remain loyal and never betray his boss, -further assuring that they'll provide essential Governance that the people truly desire.

Asake/Bashir Meets Civil Society Groups, Presents Policy Document As They Vow to Secure Kaduna and Restore Hope

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The Kaduna State Gubernatorial Candidate of the Labour Party, Rt. Hon. Jonathan Asake and his Deputy Rt. Hon. Bashir Aliyu Zangon Aya were the guests of the partnership for issue based campaign -and the one on one policy dialogue.  Asake/Bashir presented their policy documents and defended it with what they intend to do and how they intend to do it if elected. The documents gives a lot of insight on the Asake/Bashir agenda and cuts across five key pillers which are the security of lives and properties; women, Youth and sports development; human capital development; inclusive economic and infrastructural development; institutional reforms and administration. The went on to answer questions with regards their manifesto which is titled: OUR PACT: Secure Kaduna, Restore Hope.

Asake: What are Southern Kaduna Political Elites Afraid of? -By Steven Kefas

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Feelers from the grassroots in Southern Kaduna reveal that the masses who have always been at the receiving end on both bad and good government policies are happy and already dishing out supports to the Labour Party Gubernatorial candidate, Jonathan Asake. On the other hand, the political elites from the area seems uncomfortable and working tirelessly to dissuade the masses from supporting Asake, a fruitless effort if you ask me. In my previous article titled, 'Crucify him! Crucify him!!", I had opined that Some self acclaimed political juggernauts from Southern Kaduna with zero contribution to the region in the past had declared Asake persona non grata and were willing to go to any length to stop his gubernatorial ambition. What these politi-preneurs (political businessmen) don't know is that the power of the people is bigger than the people of power and recent events have continued to prove so. Jonathan Asake is gaining more acceptability not just in Southern...