WHY IT HAS TO BE KETSO IN 2023 BY HABIBU WUSHISHI...

WHY IT HAS TO BE KETSO IN 2023 BY HABIBU WUSHISHI...

It is true that Niger state has 10% of the total land mass of Nigeria. Covering 73,363 Square Meter of the Nigerian total land mass.

However, we have partly remained   underdeveloped because of our choice of leadership in the state over the years. We have refused to consider electing people with political and administrative experience to govern us.

Surprisingly, we have had briliant set of Deputy Governors who had done their jobs with all honesty and sincerity of purpose but we drop them when it comes to electing new Governor. Politically new Governors takes two years or more studying the state and the needs of the people and before you know it, their tenures are over. 

So as it is, Governors after Governors come and go leaving behind policies and programmes with the audacity of translating the state economy into rapid development but alas, what you see are abandoned projects from one administration to the other due to selfishness or the urge to seek cheap popularity amongst the people. 

What most electorates do not understand is that a Deputy Governor like Ahmed Mohammed Ketso who is nicknamed "MR FIX" it by his boss because he has successfully managed NLC strikes, communal clashes, party misunderstandings, kidnapping/banditry issues, gridlocks, Students unions problems, Bridge collapse, Military-Civilian crisis and Chaired many committees/parastatals and has traveled and is traveling to all the local government areas of Niger state on official or individual level can do very well if given the mandate of being a Governor. 

Experience is a great teacher! Let's think deeply and do the right thing before we make the mistakes of the past only to start regretting later.

A stitch in time saves nine!.

"Habibu Wushishi is the Deputy Press Secretary to Ketso". 

NIGER DEPUTY GOVERNOR, KETSO PICKS NOMINATION FORM AMIDST PERVADING UNCERTAINTIES...

The Deputy Governor of Niger state, Alh. Ahmed Mohammed Ketso has picked the Expression of Interest and Nomination form of the All Progressives Congress APC to indicate his interest in contesting the forthcoming gubernatorial primaries of the party in the state.

The coalition of over 30 Support Groups comprising youths associations from across the various Senatorial zones of the state were said to have contributed monies for the purchase of the form. 

The groups in their numbers stormed the National Secretariat of APC in Abuja to finalize the process on behalf of Alh. Ahmed Ketso.
The Chairman of the over thirty coalition of Youth Support Groups Comrade Mohammed Mohammed while briefing the media, stated that "Ketso is the first among all the party's aspirants all over the Federation to pick his nomination form " he added that "this was made possible because Ketso has broad based Grassroots support hence the coalition of the Youths Support Groups quickly raised the money needed for the form in no time. 

Comrade Mohammed added that the youths belive in Ketso' capacity to lead the state to the desired destination come 2023. 

He added that "Ketso is deep rooted local politician who knows the aspirations and yearnings of Nigerlites and having acquired the needed experience as a Deputy Governor over the years". 

 The Chairman then chided "that the coalition will now go all out to canvas the support of delegates to vote for the Ketso in the forthcoming party primaries slated for May 2022.

NIGER STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR SET TO PICK NOMINATION FORM TO SUCCEED GOV SANI BELLO..BY YUNUSA ABUGI

NIGER STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR SET TO PICK NOMINATION FORM TO SUCCEED GOV SANI BELLO..
BY YUNUSA ABUGI

Rumours about the aspiration of His Excellency, Deputy Governor Ahmed Mohammed Ketso in the forthcoming gubernatorial election has been put to rest as he is set to pick up Expression of Interest and Nomination Form on Monday 25th of April 2022.

This was revealed by sources close to the deputy governor hinting that group of close associates and well wishers of Ketso have concluded arrangements for the purchase of the nomination form.

However, this is coming on the heels of unfounded rumors that the Grassroots politician was considering withdrawal from the race.

In a counter release by his press Secretary, and made available to pressmen in Minna, states that  "Ahmed Mohammed Ketso very much in the race".

The statement further added that "The Deputy Governor of Niger state and leading APC Gubernatorial aspirant is still in the race and getting fully ready for all processes leading to the party's primaries".

"The Aspirant had already declared and concluded all consultations with critical stakeholders and will at any moment soon purchase the party's Nomination form.

"As it stands, Ketso is in contact with the party's delegates that will eventually produce a candidate for the party and fulfilling the ambition of becoming the Governor of Niger state remains sacrosanct in his heart for the overall interest of the Nigerlites". 

The statement concluded that the public should disregard all rumors of withdrawal from the race.

END. 

NIGER SSG DEBUNKS 'NAF FIGHTER JET KILLING SIX CHILDREN' SAYS REPORT FALSE AND MALICIOUS...

NIGER SSG DEBUNKS 'NAF FIGHTER JET KILLING SIX CHILDREN' SAYS REPORT IS FALSE, MALICIOUS...

The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has stated that the report published by Punch Newspaper trending on social media today 21st April, 2022, and attributed to him that he confirmed NAF fighter jet killed six children in the State is false and malicious.

A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government wishes to debunk the report by the Punch Newspaper detailing that the NAF fighter jet killed six children, stressing that he has never granted an interview to the Punch Newspaper or any media organization on the matter.

According to the report by Punch, “the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Ibrahim Matane has confirmed the killing of six children by a NAF fighter jet in the State”

The SSG therefore strongly debunks the false and grossly misleading publication and urges the general public to disregard the fake news.

According to Ahmed Matane, “he is surprised by the level at which a reputable Newspaper like the Punch will published such a sensitive security report without proper confirmation”.

He enjoined members of the fourth estate of the realm and the general public to desist from publishing or airing fake and unsubstantiated stories instead they should verify any information that comes their way before going to press.

Former CPS Mahmud Declares for NASS Seat in Niger: Yakubu Mustapha Minna

Former CPS Mahmud Declares for NASS Seat in Niger: Yakubu Mustapha Minna

The former Chief Press Secretary CPS, Alhaji Mahmud Abdullahi has officially declared his intention to contest for the seat of House of Representative to represent Agaie/Lapai Federal Constituency under the platform of All Progressives Congress.

The eight years media aide to late governor Abdullahi Abdulkadir Kure made his declaration before a large crowd in Lapai party secretariat, where to disclosed that in parliament what is needed is the techniques to lobby and pressure to get things done for your people.

Mahmud while addressing the citizens, assured of better representation in the lower chamber of the National Assembly and called for the support of the people to ensure victory so as to actualize his dream.

He revealed that as a rural person who is not unaware of the problems of the people especially at the rural  dwellers while he assured to do everything humanly possible to changed the political narrative if given the opportunity to serve.

Former Commissioner of Information Strategy and culture, Mr Jonathan Tsado Vatsa in an interview said that 2023 will surely be different because democracy is advancing hence the need for better candidate who will work for the interest of the people.

He said that the electorates have leant their lessons following the past mistakes of voting for non competent persons who went their to represent some few individuals and groups at the detriment of the masses called for restraint in the forthcoming elections in the state.

Vatsa described Alhaji Mahmud Abdullahi as the man of the people who always emphasizing on how to improve the quality of leaving of the people who deserved to be given the opportunity to serve who will surely work for his people.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists Niger State Council, Comrade Abu Nmadu said that the aspirant is fully aware of the dynamics of National Assembly especially the lower chamber and should be given the mandate to serve.

The Lapai local government All Progressives Congress Chairman, Alhaji Usman Ndagi Achitukpa, in his remarks told the people that the aspirant is a well known individual who had served the state meritoriously and never found wanting and assured of their support for his aspiration.