Shekarau Escapes Mob Action At Emir’s Palace- It’s Not True, Says Govt Spokesman

[Muhsin]

Shekarau Escapes Mob Action At Emir's Palace- It's Not True, Says Govt Spokesman

Hours after his return from the lesser Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kano State Governor Malam Ibrahim Shekarau was booed by youths at the palace of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero on Friday night, Sunday Trust gathered.

Although the state government denied the incident by describing it as opposition's plan to bring disharmony in the state, reports from credible sources confirmed the ugly encounter.

Sunday Trust gathered that Shekarau was earlier that fateful Friday at Qadiriyya House where he attended the closing ceremony of Ashafa recitation and later in the night proceeded to Emir Bayero's Palace to attend the annual RamadanTafsir.

The witness also said that even the intervention of the Emir could not douse the tension as they became unrelenting and daring. He said that the Emir appealed for calm but the youth kept on heckling and throwing all manner of things at the governor's direction.

Security details attached to the governor were said to have also unsuccessfully tried stopping the youth.

But the main drama took place when the governor was leaving the palace as the daring young men defied the security and continued to heckle his entourage. Sunday Trust learnt that the police had to fire shots in the sky to clear the way for the governor's convoy, which left the venue at a very high speed.

But the State Commissioner for Information, Barrister Haruna Dederi, faulted the report, saying he was with the governor at Qadiriyya House and later at the Emir's palace, but nothing of such nature happened.

"This is a political era and people avail themselves of the situation and cook all manner of weird stories just to malign the incumbent," the commissioner said.
http://www.dailytrust.com/content/view/19601/238/


Haba Barrister. A reliable eyewitness told me that scene happened. And moreso, its being circulated in the city that that very incident happened. Amma... ::) ::) ::)

Kadan ya fara gani, I'm telling you. Though I don't welcome the gesture but thats what will rightly be happening unless when you...no need to tell.

[Tukurtukur]

Nigeria: Shekarau's Harvest of Awards

Daily Independent (Lagos)
21 October 2008
Posted to the web 22 October 2008

Isioma Madike


When he set out to contest for the position of governor in Kano, one of Nigeria's most popular, populous and economically buoyant states, the odds were stacked against him.

Indeed, few people gave him any chance of beating an incumbent who, apart from belonging to the "all conquering" ruling Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), also enjoyed a special relationship with the then presidency.

But he was confident that the "Talakawas" who he ate and shared a common belief with were behind him, and he triumphed. He did not only win the first time in style, he broke the jinx and become the only governor among 16 governors that have ruled the ancient city since the creation of the state in 1967 to govern the state for two terms.

Like a palace political pundit, who teaches that the king's nuances, gestures and other non-verbal signs communicate deeper symbolism than prepared speeches, the wise "king" is saddled with ambitious "princes", but conducts the act of statecraft through prudent wit, understated tact and delayed judgement. Subtlety is the language of his palace. It is not difficult for experts to read and there has never been any need to interpret his mind to the people.

Ibrahim Shekarau, described as a populist leader began to interact with the people from the grassroots in Kano State through an interactive programme tagged, "Dandalin Tattaunawa" from his first term in office. He had promised that, "We will go round from one local government to another to allow our people to forward their suggestions to us because this will give us chance to know the true lives of our people." He has not turned his back on his people since then. According to residents of Kano, Shekarau has been using his position and resources to better the lots of the common man in the society. The society, in turn, has been appreciative of these efforts as well.

At this moment in Nigeria's history when the question of honour dominates the nation discourse, when men of conscience and integrity have risen not to accept recognition that could compromise their covenant with the commonwealth, Shekarau received three awards in one week. It is particularly interesting, considering that honour merited but unsolicited is a tapestry of nobility.

It began on Friday, October 10, when the governor bagged the prestigious "2008 Best Governor Award" at the Fifth Annual Africa Awards Night ceremony organised by the Security Watch Africa at the Sheraton and Towers, Abuja. His deputy, Mohammed Gwarzo who received the award for the governor responded thus: "this honour is a source of inspiration and motivation to the present and future generation.

"This administration would not relent in its efforts towards implementing programmes that enhance development for the betterment of the people," Gwarzo remarked.

Like the famed Oliver Twist, Shekarau was not done yet with awards. He was second time guest to the Northern Youths Awareness Forum, an amalgam of the Northern Youths Organisation (NYO), which picked him as the best performing and best leadership governor in the North at the famous Arewa House, Kaduna.

The chairmen of political parties in Nigeria added the "Defender of Democracy" to the prestigious awards saying that Shekarau typifies the most exemplary public conduct and moral Fibre. "He was given the Award for two basic reasons. One for being the first person to win election against the run of play because, his defeat of Kwankwaso has given hope that other smaller parties could make it despite their size; secondly, Shekarau has distinguished himself," the leader of the chairmen, Maxi Okwu said.

Though his critics may not have seen anything tangible in his administration, the people believe that Mallam, as he is fondly called, has really done much. They cite long term planning, consultations and moves to partner with both private sector and foreign investors of some Western countries to turn Kano into a model state by 2011 to buttress their point. "Gaskiya, Mallam is a true leader. He is accepted and respected by the people of Kano. He is trusted and tasted," Musa Ibrahim, a Kano resident said.

Born on November 5, 1955 in the Kurmawa quarters of Kano city, Shekarau, who began his primary education at Giden Makama, obtained a Bachelor's Degree certificate in Mathematics/Education from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. He was at various times a teacher, school principal and deputy director of education before he led the All Nigeria Peoples' Party (ANPP) to a stunning governorship victory in 2003

[Nuruddeen]

Nigeria: Shekarau's Harvest of Awards

Daily Independent (Lagos)
21 October 2008
Posted to the web 22 October 2008

Isioma Madike


When he set out to contest for the position of governor in Kano, one of Nigeria's most popular, populous and economically buoyant states, the odds were stacked against him.

Indeed, few people gave him any chance of beating an incumbent who, apart from belonging to the "all conquering" ruling Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), also enjoyed a special relationship with the then presidency.

But he was confident that the "Talakawas" who he ate and shared a common belief with were behind him, and he triumphed. He did not only win the first time in style, he broke the jinx and become the only governor among 16 governors that have ruled the ancient city since the creation of the state in 1967 to govern the state for two terms.

Like a palace political pundit, who teaches that the king's nuances, gestures and other non-verbal signs communicate deeper symbolism than prepared speeches, the wise "king" is saddled with ambitious "princes", but conducts the act of statecraft through prudent wit, understated tact and delayed judgement. Subtlety is the language of his palace. It is not difficult for experts to read and there has never been any need to interpret his mind to the people.

Ibrahim Shekarau, described as a populist leader began to interact with the people from the grassroots in Kano State through an interactive programme tagged, "Dandalin Tattaunawa" from his first term in office. He had promised that, "We will go round from one local government to another to allow our people to forward their suggestions to us because this will give us chance to know the true lives of our people." He has not turned his back on his people since then. According to residents of Kano, Shekarau has been using his position and resources to better the lots of the common man in the society. The society, in turn, has been appreciative of these efforts as well.

At this moment in Nigeria's history when the question of honour dominates the nation discourse, when men of conscience and integrity have risen not to accept recognition that could compromise their covenant with the commonwealth, Shekarau received three awards in one week. It is particularly interesting, considering that honour merited but unsolicited is a tapestry of nobility.

It began on Friday, October 10, when the governor bagged the prestigious "2008 Best Governor Award" at the Fifth Annual Africa Awards Night ceremony organised by the Security Watch Africa at the Sheraton and Towers, Abuja. His deputy, Mohammed Gwarzo who received the award for the governor responded thus: "this honour is a source of inspiration and motivation to the present and future generation.

"This administration would not relent in its efforts towards implementing programmes that enhance development for the betterment of the people," Gwarzo remarked.

Like the famed Oliver Twist, Shekarau was not done yet with awards. He was second time guest to the Northern Youths Awareness Forum, an amalgam of the Northern Youths Organisation (NYO), which picked him as the best performing and best leadership governor in the North at the famous Arewa House, Kaduna.

The chairmen of political parties in Nigeria added the "Defender of Democracy" to the prestigious awards saying that Shekarau typifies the most exemplary public conduct and moral Fibre. "He was given the Award for two basic reasons. One for being the first person to win election against the run of play because, his defeat of Kwankwaso has given hope that other smaller parties could make it despite their size; secondly, Shekarau has distinguished himself," the leader of the chairmen, Maxi Okwu said.

Though his critics may not have seen anything tangible in his administration, the people believe that Mallam, as he is fondly called, has really done much. They cite long term planning, consultations and moves to partner with both private sector and foreign investors of some Western countries to turn Kano into a model state by 2011 to buttress their point. "Gaskiya, Mallam is a true leader. He is accepted and respected by the people of Kano. He is trusted and tasted," Musa Ibrahim, a Kano resident said.

Born on November 5, 1955 in the Kurmawa quarters of Kano city, Shekarau, who began his primary education at Giden Makama, obtained a Bachelor's Degree certificate in Mathematics/Education from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. He was at various times a teacher, school principal and deputy director of education before he led the All Nigeria Peoples' Party (ANPP) to a stunning governorship victory in 2003

Tukur Tukur, why are you running away from the issue. I think the thread has to do with Mob action on Shekarau in Kano not his controversial awards that you want to have us believe. People are no longer interested in those white elephants' awards. You too can aspire and get interested if you so wish. The issue is: what has Shekarau done that he was almost lynched by irate youths? Please try and depend that not bringing an article that was written by someone just to appease people.

[Muhsin]

Though his critics may not have seen anything tangible in his administration, the people believe that Mallam, as he is fondly called, has really done much. They cite long term planning, consultations and moves to partner with both private sector and foreign investors of some Western countries to turn Kano into a model state by 2011 to buttress their point. "Gaskiya, Mallam is a true leader. He is accepted and respected by the people of Kano. He is trusted and tasted," Musa Ibrahim, a Kano resident said.

LOL...the whole phragraph sounds funny to me. ;D

To the piece (original) writer; you are not objective. You don't have to just spoke with one person, a pro-govt, in conducting such a report. Listen to medias na gaske, like BBC and hear how objectively and effectively they execute their works. They give opportunity to both sides.

And let me tell you, not only critics, but lots of poeple can not give that man such a credit. Maybe shima wannan din pensioner ne. LOL... ;D

Allah ya kyauta!