30/09/2024
SALAMA NEWS SNIPPETS
HAM GROUP CAUTIONS AGAINST EXTERNAL INTERFERENCE IN LG POLLS
A group of Elders, Senior Citizens and Development-minded people from Jaba Local government area of Kaduna State have cautioned against any form of external interference during the forthcoming local government elections in the area.
The group through their representatives, Chief Peter Buba, Mr. Maman Sarki, Mr. Martins Chiroma, Mr. Istifanus Zim and Chief Iliya Bako gave the caution in a press statement issued to Salama News on Monday.
They explained that the electorate should be allowed to freely exercise their franchise during the election, even as they warned enemies of the local government who live in diaspora and are not in connection with the realities of the common man in the village.
The statement lamented that the local government have been backward on the last eight years because of the selfishness of few individuals who are always bent on suppressing the wishes of the people especially during local government elections.
While commending the recent supreme Court judgement which granted full autonomy to local government councils in the country, the group expressed hope that the move will bring development to the grassroot, hence, the people should be allowed to elect those they feel will protect their interests to occupy the position.
It commended the People's Democratic Party, PDP, for conducting her ward and local government congresses peacefully and hoped that the coming elections will equally be hitch free.
The Elders, Senior Citizens and Development-minded individuals however, called on all Development Associations in Jaba LGA in conjunction with Ham Development Association (HAMDA) to facilitate a Town Hall Meeting: We propose a town hall meeting where all political aspirants at the local government and ward levels can present their manifestos to the people.
They commended the Kaduna State Governor for demonstrating commitment to the rule of law, justice, and fairness, adding that it has given them hope that Jaba Local Government can thrive under this administration.