Mai Mala Buni: The 'Pini Zahavi' of Nigeria Politics - Fanwo

 

A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo has described the Chairman of the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni as the political Pini Zahavi of Nigeria. 

He stated this in Abuja while fielding questions from reporters, commending the CECPC Chairman  for stabilizing and boosting  the strength of  the APC. Pini Zahavi is renowned around the world for executing big football transfers. 

According to him, the party was caught in a big leadership storm before Buni stepped into the boat. 

He said, "You would recall how we were almost consumed in the dangerous interests attrition in the party before NEC decided to set up the Committee to pilot the affairs of the party. 

"Today, we can count our blessings under the leadership of the CECPC. Buni was able to stabilize the party and ensured peace. He also carried out membership registration and revalidation drive which raised our membership to 41 million members, making the APC the largest party in Africa. 

"Gov. Buni was also able to conduct successful congresses at the Ward, Local Government and State levels. He also set up a Reconciliation Committee led by Sen. Abdullahi Adamu to listen to grievances within the party and bring members together ahead of the 2023 poll. 

"A few days ago, the report of the Reconciliation Committee was submitted as part of the events leading to the National Convention of the party".

He also commended the Mai Mala Buni led CECPC for inaugurating the State Chairmen of the party at a well attended event at the National Secretariat, saying it is no surprise that the Chairmen poured encomiums on Governor Buni and Governor Yahaya Bello. 

"I listened to the speech of the Forum of State Chairmen of our dear party and I am glad they commended Governor Buni for stabilizing and growing the party. They also saluted the immense contributions of the Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Yahaya Bello for being a strong pillar for the party.

"Governor Yahaya Bello is a passionate party leader who has led many campaigns to ensure victory for the party. We can't forget in a hurry his roles in the Governorship elections in Ondo and Ekiti States. He also deployed the media optimally to bring in millions young people and women into the party".

Fanwo expressed optimism that the CECPC will organize a hugely successful National Convention.

Kogi Govt hails Nigerian Police for fishing out officers indulge in extortion

Kogi State Government wishes to commend the leadership of the State Command of the Nigerian Police for heeding to the call made by Governor Yahaya Bello to fish out officers who waged riotous attack on an innocent passenger in the state. 

It would be recalled that a viral video went out yesterday, showing how a Police Officer assaulted a passenger and also allegedly extorted him of N25,000 forcefully with the use of his ATM card. 

Governor Yahaya Bello promptly directed the State Command to immediately fish out the riotous Police Officers who clearly infringed on the rights of the passenger as such flagrant abuse of rights is not condoned in the State. 

As a Government,  we are pleased with the swift intervention of the Kogi State Commissioner of Police,  CP Idrisu Dauda Dabban on  the matter. We are aware the unprofessional Officers have been identified, apprehended and would be tried immediately. 

As a Government led by young people,  we believe Police brutality against the youth is a thing we must kick against in view of our recent history as a nation. 

The Government of Kogi State will follow up on this case to ensure justice is served and served adequately to signal a  deterrent for possible future occurrence. 

Our nation will only thrive when the rights of the citizens are respected and protected. This is what the administration of Alh. Yahaya Bello stands for in Kogi State and his wish for Nigeria. 

We owe Nigerians a responsibility of protection  and security as the centre of the nation. 

Kingsley Femi Fanwo 

Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications 

17/10/2023

Governor Bello’s Unity Cup Kicks Off in August

All is now set for the maiden edition of Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello’s Soccer fiesta which has been scheduled to kick start on August 10, 2016 to commemorate the 25th year anniversary of the creation of Kogi State.