EVERY HISBAH OFFICER IS A PEACE AND SECURITY AMBASSADOR IN HIS COMMUNITY.(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Press Release: Every Hisbah Officer Is a Peace and Security Ambassador in His Community. Kano State Governor Alh.Abba Kabir Yusuf has reaffirmed the determination of his administration to ensure security and peace  for the protection of lives and property across the state. The Governor, represented by the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Sani Auwal, made the commitment during a stakeholders meeting on the contribution of shari'a sector institutions toward promoting peace and security in Kano State. The meeting was organized by the Kano State Hisbah Board and held at the Coronation hall Government House, Kano. He emphasized that security is a collective responsibility and urged the Hisbah Board to focus more on providing intelligence reports to conventional security agencies, rather than limiting efforts to moral enforcement alone. The Governor also called on the Zakkat and Endowment Commission to develop a structured system for collecting zakkat from w...

SUSWAM DECRIES CONFLICTING COURT JUDGEMENTS ON ELECTORAL CASES, SAYS JUDICIARY NEEDS SOME TUNING UP.(PHOTO).


SUSWAM DECRIES CONFLICTING COURT JUDGEMENTS ON ELECTORAL CASES, SAYS JUDICIARY NEEDS SOME TUNING UP


12th November

Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has expressed concerns over conflicting interpretations of electoral laws by different panels in the judiciary.

In an interview on Arise TV, Suswam reacted to the recent Appeal Court ruling which overturned his election victory at the tribunal level. He said while he accepts the verdict, the judiciary needs to address the problem of varying interpretations of the same laws by different panels.

On the specific sections, Suswam cited Section 137 of the Electoral Act which deals with proving irregularities and alternative results. He said in his own case, the tribunal interpreted it one way while the Appeal Court took a different view, unlike in the case of Senator Abbo which had similar facts but got a favorable judgment.

Suswam presented alternative results corroborated by field evidence which INEC did not object to. But the Appeal Court still ruled against him even though he met the requirement laid down in the Presidential election petition. This conflicting application of the law across different cases has eroded confidence in the electoral justice system according to Suswam.

On his legacy as two-term governor of Benue, Suswam admitted expectations were high in 1999 when democracy returned. While he tried his best to develop infrastructure and motivate the civil service, the people were more interested in instant benefits. This discouraged subsequent leaders from continuing projects.

Suswam blamed both poor leadership and followership for lack of progress. He cited constraints like low revenue allocation, high wage bills, and lack of industries that limit development in Benue. But he expressed satisfaction with his personal efforts to uplift living standards through projects, salary increases, and conducive working environment.

The former governor said he started politics early and has won 5 out of 7 elections contested, proving his grassroots support. He vowed to keep contributing his quota to the development of Benue State.

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