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12/07/2025

Mustapha Ribadu bags Lunguda traditional title of Tittiwaliwa Nunguraya

Frontline politician and organizing secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Mustapha Atiku Ribadu has bagged the traditional title of "Tittiwaliwa Nunguraya" also known as Tutan Lunguda.

In a letter conveying the appointment dated July 3, 2025 and signed by Wilberforce G. Dathini, Secretary of the Lunguda traditional council, the council noted that it has found Ribadu worthy of the honor for his unflinching commitment to the development of the Kingdom.

"I'm directed to write and communicate to you that His Royal Majesty, has found you worthy to confer to the traditional title name as "TITTIWALIWA NUNGURAYA" TUTAN LUNGUDA, in justification of your good efforts and commitment for the development of the Lunguda Kingdom and beyond.

"You're by this letter, therefore, required to indicate in writing acceptance or otherwise without delay for final endorsement and a suitable date of coronation please," Dathini said.

18/06/2025

Calculate Files N250m Defamation Suit Against Adamawa Commissioner

Prominent Adamawa political figure Alhaji Umar Bello Jada (aka Calculate) has filed a N250 million defamation lawsuit against the state’s Commissioner for Environment, Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq (Bala Kalu), at the Adamawa State High Court.

In the suit (No. HC/ADSY/2025), filed on June 17, 2025, Calculate alleges that Sadiq made defamatory statements against him in a May 25 Facebook post, damaging his reputation. He seeks N250 million in damages, removal of the posts, a public apology, N5 million for legal fees, and full litigation costs.

This follows a recent legal clash where Calculate was briefly detained over a defamation complaint linked to Sadiq before securing bail. The lawsuit is seen as a countermove to clear his name.

Amid rising political tensions ahead of 2027 elections, the case could impact Adamawa’s political landscape.

17/06/2025

Adamawa APC debunks reported endorsement of Tinubu/Ribadu

The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly refuted media reports suggesting that the party had endorsed the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for any political position during a recent stakeholders’ meeting in Hong Local Government Area.

In a statement entitled "Rebuttal: Adamawa APC endorses Tinubu, Ribadu"
signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Muhammed Abdullahi, the party described the report as a "mischievous distortion" of the true purpose and outcome of the meeting, which was part of the party’s ongoing grassroots mobilisation tour across local government areas in the state.

“The attention of the Adamawa State chapter of the APC has been drawn to a news item circulating in some sections of the media regarding a purported endorsement of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

“We wish to state categorically that the report is entirely misleading and misrepresents the purpose and proceedings of the meeting held in Hong," he said.

According to the statement, the gathering was organized to strengthen party unity, reenergize grassroots structures, and communicate the unanimous decision of the state, zonal, and national leaderships of the APC to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office.

“The meeting was held in continuation of our ongoing local government tours aimed at mobilising our members and passing down the collective position of the party at all levels—that President Tinubu deserves another term of four years,” the statement noted.

The party clarified that while a vote of confidence was indeed passed in favour of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu—an illustrious son of Adamawa State—for his stellar performance as NSA adding that the position should not be misconstrued as an endorsement for any political ambition.

“There is no basis or justification for endorsing the NSA or any appointee. Appointments are made solely at the discretion of Mr. President. We as a party respect that prerogative and cannot impose or preempt his decisions," Abdullahi added.

The APC maintained that the commendation of Ribadu was purely in recognition of his contributions to national security and the positive image he brings to Adamawa State through his high-profile role in the Tinubu's administration.

“We are proud of Mallam Ribadu’s performance. As an appointee of the President, he has conducted himself with dignity and excellence. That is why we passed a vote of confidence on him not an endorsement for political office,” Hon. Abdullahi clarified.

The party urged the public and the media to disregard any attempts to twist the narrative or sow disunity within the APC fold.

“We caution against reports that are meant to create unnecessary confusion and provoke division within the party. Such falsehoods will not distract us from our mission,” the statement added.

Reaffirming its loyalty and support, to president Bola Ahmed Tinubu the party unequivocally said it remains firmly behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 elections.

“We once again reiterate our unflinching endorsement of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We shall continue to mobilise and sensitize our people to ensure he is returned to office in 2027 with an overwhelming mandate,” the statement noted.

12/06/2025

2027: Adamawa APC endorses Tinubu, celebrates Ribadu, opens new secretariat, receives high profile decampees

In a carnival like occasion, Adamawa State All Progressives Congress (APC) has achieved many goals in one fell swoop as the party opens a new secretariat, received thousands of high profile decampees and celebrates Tinubu's two year tenure in a grandeur.

Thousands of party loyalists across the 21 local governments of the state have converged early Thursday at unity bridge in Yola, singing songs of support and praises for the president over his bold moves to reposition the country.

The crowd in a show of solidarity held a rally from the bridge to the newly constructed state of the art secretariat.

The North East Vice Chairman of the party, Comrade Mustapha Salihu during a high powered stakeholders meeting involving all parties executives from state to ward levels, SEC and SWC endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 2027 presidential aspiration in order to consolidate "his laudable policies, reforms and programs."

The stakeholders also passed a vote of confidence on Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu "for doing a yeoman's job" in ridding the country of social insecurity and restoring Nigeria's respect and glory in the committee of nations.

The event also featured the reception of thousands of high profile defectors from the ruling party in the state and other political platforms.

Notable amongst the high profile defectors include, the immediate past deputy governor, Crowther Seth who parted ways with his boss governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, a notable businessman and philanthropist, Abdulrahman Haske, former CJ of Adamawa, Ambrose Mamman and former speaker of Adamawa State house of assembly, Gibson Nathaniel among thousands of other defectors.

Speakers during the occasion including, Prof Tahir Mamman, the immediate minister of education, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, Adamawa APC chairman, Barr Shuaibu Idris, former governor Bala James Nggilari eulogized, the stewardship of president Tinubu which they said has achieved tremendous milestones in the last two years for which they endorsed his second term ambition.

They expressed optimism that the teething challenges being faced as a result of president Tinubu's reforms will no doubt take Nigeria to the promised land urging Nigerians to continue to support the president in his desire to revamp the nation.

09/06/2025

Court documents counter Bala Kalu’s claim, show Sadiq Wali, Son behind Calculate’s ordeal

Despite public denials by Adamawa State Commissioner for Environment, Mohammed Sadiq Mohammed, popularly known as Bala Kalu, court documents obtained by this paper revealed that his father, Alhaji Sadiq Wali, was in fact a co-complainant in the defamation case that led to the arrest and detention of popular Adamawa politician, Umar Bello Jada, widely known as Calculate.

The revelation directly contradicts the commissioner’s earlier statements absolving both himself and his father of any involvement in the legal proceedings.

According to court filings, the complaint was jointly initiated by Sadiq Wali and Adamu Sadiq, the commissioner’s younger brother. This legal action culminated in a ruling by Magistrate Musa Alhaji of Adamawa Magistrate Court 2 ordering Calculate’s arrest since Wednesday last week. He has since remained in custody, where he spent the Eid-el-Kabir festivity.

The stringent bail conditions, imposed by the Magistrate Court which require a surety of the rank of a first-class traditional ruler, specifically the Gangwari Ganye have made it difficult for Calculate to secure temporary release, sparking widespread criticism from stakeholders. Many view the development as a troubling example of how state apparatus is increasingly being weaponized to stifle dissent.

Senator Ishaku Abbo, in a widely circulated post on his social media platforms, accused both Sadiq Wali and Mohammed Sadiq Mohammed of being behind Calculate’s ongoing legal troubles. He implied that the matter was more than a personal grievance, suggesting that political motives may be at play.

However, in response to the senator’s allegations, Commissioner Mohammed Sadiq Mohammed convened a press conference in Yola on Sunday where he categorically denied any involvement by himself or his father in the case. He maintained that it was solely the decision of his younger brother, Adamu, to file a petition over a viral audio recording in which their father’s name was allegedly defamed.

“I want to make it categorically clear: I did not sue anyone, and my father also did not sue anyone,” the commissioner stated. “It was my younger brother, Adamu, who felt the need to seek justice over the derogatory remarks made about our father. He filed a petition with the Commissioner of Police and subsequently took the matter to court. I was not involved.”

He further emphasized that he had not even discussed the issue with his father and criticized the public for dragging uninvolved individuals into the controversy. “People are dragging innocent names into an issue they know nothing about. If there is a problem with me, face me. Don’t attack others just because they’re related to me,” he said.

The commissioner also rejected any narrative that the case was politically motivated or state-sponsored, adding that law enforcement officers were acting within the framework of a formal complaint and legal due process.

“The police are not kidnappers. They don’t arrest people and assign Investigating Police Officers (IPOs) for no reason. We must respect the truth, regardless of personal or political affiliations,” he stated.

However, court documents obtained by our reporter reveal otherwise. The case, registered under file number CMC/263 C2/2025, was officially filed on May 30, 2025, and lists both Alhaji Sadiq Wali and Alhaji Adamu Sadiq as complainants.

The application, titled Application for Criminal Summons by way of direct criminal complaint, was submitted pursuant to Sections 88, 89, 90(1), and 111(a) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) 2018.

Notably, the court papers bear the signature of Alhaji Sadiq Wali himself, casting doubt on the commissioner’s claims of his father’s non-involvement and lending weight to accusations of complicity from critics.

09/05/2025

FCE Yola onboards 647 degree students @ 11th matriculation

No fewer than 647 students took matriculation oath to study various degree programs affiliated to University of Maiduguri at Federal College of Education (FCE) Yola during the college's 11th matriculation ceremony today.

Out of the number, 10 will study B.A. Ed (Hons) Arabic, 133 will study B.A. Ed (Hons) English, 60 will study B.A. Ed. (Hons) Islamic Studies while 16 will study B.Sc. Ed. (Hons) Agriculture.

B.Sc. Ed. (Hons) Biology attracts 132 students, 50 students will study B. Sc. Ed. (Hons) Chemistry, 186 will study B. Sc. Ed. (Hons) Health Education, 21 will study B. Sc. Ed. (Hons) Mathematics while 39 will study B. Sc. Ed. (Hons) Physical education.

Addressing the matriculants, the Provost of the college, Dr. Mohammed Usman Degereji charged the students to work hard, respect college rules and regulations and shun any negative tendency.

The Provost who was represented by his deputy, Haj. Aisha Kadiri said the school authority has put all modalities in place to ensure the students enjoy access to electricity, sporting activities and other vital services urging the students to make best use of the resources to better their lot.

"Being here today means you have entered a legal contract with the university of Maiduguri and the federal college of education Yola and have pledged to play by their rules and regulations. On our part, we shall provide the enabling environment for you to acquire the requisite knowledge and skills to merit Bachelors degree in education.

"Here at FCE Yola, we have facilities such as modern sports complex, an e-library and a well equipped sciences, Mathematics and English laboratories. Our Internet services have been upgraded to meet the basic needs of all students, water supply has been improved and our solar power policy has enhanced electricity supply across the college," Degereji said.

Also speaking, Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele represented by Prof Mohammed Munkaila, Director Affiliated Colleges welcomes all the new students to university of Maiduguri saying that they represent the few lucky ones as many others missed such golden opportunities.

Mele commended the management of the college under the leadership of Degereji for remarkable improvements which took place in all spheres of the college.

"I wish to commend the management of the college under the leadership of the Provost, Dr. Mohammed Usman Degereji for not only maintaining achievements recorded in the college but also improving in almost all aspects especially for staff development to accreditation for all nine undergraduate programs and attaining full accreditation by NUC, installation of solar facilities for improved power supply and prioritizing staff welfare," he said.

09/05/2025

Gov Uba Sani, Kaduna’s Unifier, Deliverer of Promises: A Beacon of Peace, Progress

By Tom Garba

After traversing Kaduna State from local government to ward, Tom Garba, publisher of TGNews, has witnessed firsthand the transformative wave sweeping the state, declaring that Governor Uba Sani is the answered prayer of its diverse populace, a unifier who delivers promises with unwavering resolve.

Locals, in agreement with Tom Garba, confess that Sani has ushered in a rebirth, lifting Kaduna from the shadows of division, the scourge of insecurity, and infrastructural deficits.

Tom Garba proclaims that Kaduna is experiencing a golden era of peace, unity, and unprecedented progress, with Sani at the epicenter, his inclusive, empathetic, and strategic leadership redefining governance in Nigeria.

Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Tom Garba celebrates, Sani has positioned Kaduna as a shining model of stability, prosperity, and hope, fulfilling the fervent aspirations of its people for harmony.

Tom Garba lauds Governor Uba Sani’s leadership for its extraordinary ability to foster unity across Kaduna’s complex ethnic and religious divides.

Once scarred by ethno-religious tensions, Kaduna has, under Sani’s stewardship, enjoyed two years of remarkable peace, a feat Tom Garba notes has drawn global admiration. Former Commonwealth Secretary-General Sir Emeka Anyaoku, as Tom Garba recounts, praised Sani’s peace-building genius, stating, “Kaduna is safer today because of Governor Sani’s vision.”

This accolade, Tom Garba emphasizes, resonates with millions who have seen hope restored in communities once besieged by insecurity.

Sani’s non-kinetic security strategy, prioritizing dialogue, community engagement, and intelligence-sharing, is a game-changer, Tom Garba asserts.

In volatile areas like Birnin-Gwari, previously a hotbed of banditry, Tom Garba observes that peace has returned, enabling farmers to till their lands and families to rebuild.

By fostering trust between communities and security agencies, Tom Garba credits Sani with creating a sustainable framework for stability, proving empathy and collaboration can triumph over conflict.

A defining moment, Tom Garba recounts, occurred on May 4, 2025, when Sani distributed 23 vehicles to 19 Emirs and Chiefs, a collaborative effort with the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and SMEDAN.

Tom Garba explains that this initiative addressed mobility challenges faced by traditional rulers, empowering them to enhance community-level security.

“I mooted the idea of seeking intervention to the Honourable Speaker,” Sani said, as Tom Garba quotes. “I am happy that SMEDAN has intervened to put smiles on the faces of our Royal Fathers,” Tom Garba continues, citing Sani.

These vehicles, Tom Garba notes, facilitate intelligence-sharing and grassroots surveillance. “Our Royal Fathers are unrelenting in promoting peaceful co-existence and shared prosperity,” Sani pledged, as Tom Garba highlights, reinforcing his commitment to their welfare.

This gesture, Tom Garba affirms, not only strengthened security but also deepened ties with traditional institutions, cementing Sani’s reputation as a leader who cherishes cultural heritage.

Tom Garba extols Sani’s collaborative spirit, which extends to partnerships with security agencies, community leaders, and diverse stakeholders, stabilizing Kaduna’s security landscape.

The Kaduna Democrats League, Tom Garba notes, declared Sani “unstoppable” for 2027, reflecting widespread support. Characterized by regular engagements with farmers, traders, youth, and women, Tom Garba describes Sani’s open governance as demystifying leadership, fostering trust and accountability.

Unlike traditional politicians, Tom Garba praises Sani as accessible and committed to the people’s needs.
Sani’s appointments, Tom Garba points out, reflect this inclusive ethos, with Hadiza Balarabe named as Kaduna’s female deputy governor and experienced officials retained, building a diverse team mirroring the state’s rich tapestry.

United by a shared vision, Tom Garba describes Sani’s administration as a melting pot of talent. This inclusivity, Tom Garba credits, has strengthened the APC, with 225 councillors and 23 LGA chairmen endorsing Sani for a second term, citing his commitment to internal democracy and grassroots empowerment.

Beyond security, Tom Garba celebrates Sani’s agricultural revolution, transforming rural Kaduna and positioning it as a hub for food security and economic empowerment.

Recognizing agriculture’s vital role, Tom Garba highlights Sani’s allocation of N22.54 billion—nearly 5% of the 2024 budget—to the sector, underscoring his commitment to rural transformation.

The Tallafin Noma Initiative, Tom Garba lauds, supports 41,693 smallholder farmers across all 23 LGAs with seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, while 120,000 farmers have received inputs, sparking a “Get Back to Farm” movement boosting livelihoods.

Tom Garba praises Sani’s investment in mechanization, procuring tractors, harvesters, and trailers—the first significant effort since 2010.

Solar-powered irrigation pumps, Tom Garba notes, enable year-round farming, ensuring self-reliance.

The AFREXIMbank-supported Africa Quality Assurance Centre, Tom Garba declares, positions Kaduna as a hub for agricultural product testing, attracting global exporters.

Sani’s meeting with Ayo Sotinrin of the Bank of Agriculture, Tom Garba underscores, unveiled strategies to strengthen the agricultural value chain. “With credible institutions like BOA, we can drive food security, create jobs, and empower our rural communities,” Sani declared, as Tom Garba quotes, signaling a new era of prosperity.

This partnership, Tom Garba affirms, will unlock Kaduna’s rural economy, creating wealth and opportunity.

Tom Garba describes Sani’s infrastructure agenda as transformative, bridging urban-rural divides with 78 road projects spanning 775–827 km, including the Kabala-Costain Road rehabilitation.

These roads, Tom Garba notes, improve access to markets, schools, and healthcare, transforming rural lives.

Mosaddig Soja of Kauru LGA, as Tom Garba recounts, said, “Thank you, Governor Uba Sani, for prioritizing infrastructure development. The ongoing road construction will greatly benefit our community.”

The Qatar Charity-supported Kaduna Economic City, Tom Garba highlights, promises mass housing and economic revitalization, while an N800 million investment in water infrastructure ensures clean water access.

These projects, Tom Garba affirms, reflect Sani’s inclusive development vision.

In healthcare, Tom Garba praises Sani’s 15% budget allocation, revolutionizing access and earning NMA accolades.

Upgrading 255 Primary Healthcare Centres and renovating 13 general hospitals, Tom Garba notes, reduces referral burdens.

The 300-bed Millennium City Hospital, 98% complete, Tom Garba declares, will curb medical tourism. Kaduna’s 100% availability of 975 essential medicines, a national first, Tom Garba celebrates, sets a benchmark.

Sani’s provision of 45 motorcycles and three Hilux vehicles, Tom Garba credits, improved TB case finding by over 20%, earning awards.

Educationally, Tom Garba lauds Sani for reintegrating 300,000 students through 40 school projects, targeting 200,000 out-of-school children.

As a senator, Tom Garba recounts, Sani secured a $28 million Kuwait Fund and a N5 billion Faculty of Engineering at Kaduna State University, nearing completion. These efforts, Tom Garba underscores, nurture Kaduna’s next generation.

Tom Garba celebrates Sani’s economic vision, attracting $89.3 million in investments, including a $350 million hydrogen plant, creating 20,976 jobs.

The A Kori Talauci program and Uba Sani Foundation, Tom Garba notes, empower millions. A Doctorate Degree from FUT Minna and a Google-backed Tech-Enabled Startups Law, Tom Garba declares, highlight Sani’s innovation.

A Senatorial Legacy and National Icon
Tom Garba recounts Sani’s senatorial tenure (2019–2023), sponsoring 32 bills, three assented to by President Buhari. Ranked number one by OrderPaper, Tom Garba notes, Sani earned Hall of Fame induction. His N20 billion interventions, Tom Garba credits, laid the groundwork for today’s achievements.

As Kaduna soars, Tom Garba proclaims Sani a unifier and visionary, recognized by dignitaries, awarded by the NMA, and endorsed by 225 councillors and 23 LGA chairmen.

The Kaduna Democrats League’s “unstoppable” declaration, Tom Garba notes, reflects support for Sani’s transformative agenda.

From security to agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and the economy, Tom Garba celebrates Sani’s exceeding expectations, making Kaduna a shining example of leadership.
Tom Garba declares that Kaduna is on the rise, with Sani as its architect.

Continuing to deliver promises, Tom Garba affirms, Kaduna testifies to unity, empathy, and action. Sani, Tom Garba concludes, is not just Kaduna’s leader but Nigeria’s hope for a brighter future.

Garba, is the publisher of TGNews.

08/05/2025

Your hollow arguments, personal attacks expose your deep ignorance, dearth of facts - Calculate hits Kushi

• Challenges him to public debate

Adamawa renowned politician Umar Bello Jada also known as Calculate has in a fierce and no holds-barred rebuttal described the principal special assistant to governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on media and communications, George Kushi, as one suffering from selective amnesia, ignorance or dearth of knowledge about the real happenings in the PDP to warrant his villainous and unnecessary attack on him over his recent comment about developments in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP.)

In a recent interview, Calculate has accused the trio of governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the PDP national chairman, Amb Umar Damagum and governor Bala Mohammed of working with known enemies of the party to undermine PDPs chances come 2027 general elections.

He noted that some of the actions of the trio including rejection of coalition moves by some critical stakeholders, their continued support to Wike who has openly vowed to work against the party in 2027 general election and their reticence to take measured steps to address the grievances of major stakeholders culminating into mass defection as pointers to the fact that they have sold out the party to the Tinubu led government.

But reacting, Kushi has accused Calculate of playing to the gallery describing him as a political jester and rabble rouser whose nuisance value is his only known selling point in politics.

"It is indeed strange that anyone would describe Calculate as a frontline politician in Adamawa State. At best, he is a political jester whose dramatic antics once served as comic relief during tense political seasons. His trademark inconsistency and outdated praise-singing politics have become irrelevant. It is, therefore, unsurprising that he now attempts a comeback using the same stale tactics that no longer impress a more politically conscious populace," Kushi said.

But repudiating Kushi's submission, Calculate said resorting to personal attacks betrayed Kushi's deep intellectual deficit, laziness and dearth of facts to engage in a healthy and knowledge driven conversation.

"I have no intentions whatsoever to deride, besmirch or ridicule George Kushi on account of his hollow rhetoric and intellectually deficient response to the real and factual concerns I raised in my interview about the precarious and hobbessian state of the biggest opposition party in Nigeria. But as a journalist of his class and caliber, it is expected that he will operate above the level of name calling and character assassination in responding to a topical national concern. But since he is doing it to justify earning a livelihood, I think what he did was a fair game.

"Let me tell Kushi that everyone has his shortcomings. I personally know the many shortcomings of Kushi and I can also decide to dwell on them in order to cast aspersions on his integrity but as a responsible and serious stakeholder, I cannot dwell so low especially considering the fact that Kushi is not an elected office holder from whom I can demand good governance and accountability," he said.

Calculate noted that the failure of George Kushi to address any of the issues he raised was a serious indictment of his principal's mosaic of political iniquities, subterfuge and diabolic political machinations adding that the same failure also questions, Kushi's intellectual capacity to engage in critical national discourse.

He noted that in his interview he made reference to a number of concerns and failures of Fintiri and his co-travellers upon which he came to the conclusion that the trio are working against the party come 2027 election.

"Fintiri has once told the world that Wike was his only role model in the Nigerian political ecosystem and pledged to be 100 percent loyal to him. In the same manner, it was the trio of Fintiri, Bala Mohammed and Damagum who sold the dummy that the party will not engage in coalition talks with any party and arrogantly said the door of the party is opened to only those who care to join the party," he said.

The politician added that at a point in time, Wike openly rained invectives on the PDP governors addressing them in despicable and pejorative language for disagreeing with him during their meeting, adding that even a smaller political party, the Labour Party refused to take such uncouth behavior from its high ranking members because it wants to instill discipline and decorum.

"It is noteworthy to recall that LP has suspended a sitting governor, reps members, Nenadi Usman and other critical members for challenging the Abure leadership but PDP has woefully failed to sanction Wike despite all the atrocities he has been carrying out including open anti-party activities, undermining the NEC, NWC and party's BOT. In addition, he also openly boasted that he will ensure the defeat of the party in all elections in 2027. What has Fintiri and his co-travellers done to Wike?

"Despite all the vituperations and open attacks on the party's governors and other layers of leadership, Fintiri is always seen escorting Wike to projects commissioning. If this does not translate to open endorsement of Wike's rash and imperious actions by Fintiri I don't really know what it is. The truth is that the three musketeers must be held responsible for killing PDP," he said.

Calculate who called Kushi to a public debate any time any day also urged the PSA to present a cogent and verifiable move made by Fintiri in the last three months to promote the interest of the PDP.

"Kushi should tell me with cogent and verifiable facts a single thing Fintiri did to promote the party either at the state or the national level. But it is even apposite to note that in support of APC Fintiri's social media handlers are now busy coming up with a new acronym PDAPC to suggest that their principal has bought into the newly arrangement to favour APC.

"Let me remind Kushi that from the day he wrote that unfortunate and baseless rejoinder about five days ago no fewer than eight senators from PDP have defected to APC in addition three reps members in Katsina defected to APC. In Edo State house of assembly, members have defected to APC. If Fintiri and co-travellers were not responsible considering their immense power then who are responsible?," Calculate queried.

07/05/2025

Umar Jada’s (Calculate) Massive Blunder

By George Kushi

In a recent interview, one Umar Bello Jada, also known as Calculate, made erroneous and unfounded accusations against Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, and the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Mohammed. He alleged that this respected trio was mortgaging the party to favor the ruling party ahead of 2027, an assertion not only baseless but laughable.

It is indeed strange that anyone would describe Calculate as a frontline politician in Adamawa State. At best, he is a political jester whose dramatic antics once served as comic relief during tense political seasons. His trademark inconsistency and outdated praise-singing politics have become irrelevant. It is, therefore, unsurprising that he now attempts a comeback using the same stale tactics that no longer impress a more politically conscious populace.

Today’s electorate is far more discerning than in the past. Nigerians, particularly in Adamawa, can no longer be swayed by the antics of moneybags or self-styled local champions. People like Calculate, who view politics through a narrow, outdated prism, fail to grasp the broader, progressive vision of leaders like Governor Fintiri, Amb. Damagum, and Governor Bala Mohammed, men who understand the complexities of modern Nigerian politics.

In his interview, Calculate appeared confused and unfocused. His ramblings lacked coherence, veering from one issue to another without clarity. Is he PDP or APC? His double-speak suggests an attempt to please both camps while betraying his true intentions. His history reveals a pattern of political treachery, an attribute neither admired by the virtuous nor accepted by the villainous.

It is important to state that all political parties in Nigeria, including the PDP and APC, are in many ways marriages of convenience. Politicians, even those at the highest levels like Atiku Abubakar, have switched parties more than once. The real tragedy of the last election was Atiku’s ill-fated choice of a running mate, a decision that cost him dearly. The loss of Wike, and Atiku’s dismissive attitude toward him, fractured the party and dealt a blow that remains unrepaired. Aligning with El-Rufai and other failed politicians in Adamawa adds no real value to any political cause.

In a democracy, realignment is normal. Politicians reserve the right to shift alliances. The suggestion that the PDP trio is forcing defections is illogical and untrue. These leaders have neither the inclination nor the desperation to resort to such tactics. Their reputations and accomplishments speak for themselves.

History teaches us that generational change is inevitable. As the old guard exits the stage, a new wave of leaders is emerging in the North East, leaders with bold visions and a proven track record. The trio, Fintiri, Damagum, and Bala Mohammed, are the roaring lions of today’s political landscape. As the Hausa saying goes, Zomon bana sai karen bana, today’s fight is for today’s warriors.

Governor Fintiri stands as an enigma who has overcome tremendous odds to transform Adamawa into a model state. He is a symbol of hope and direction in the North East, a rising star whose brilliance cannot be dimmed by the rants of political jesters stuck in the past.

I am Kushi. Where politics meets truth, I write.

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