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Breaking: Plateau 2023, Prof. CJ DAKAS Withdraws From Gubernatorial Contest

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4 years ago

May 10, 2022

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Plateau 2023, Prof. CJ DAKAS Withdraws From Gubernatorial Contest

*MY POLITICAL ODYSSEY AND THE GOVERNORSHIP RACE: NO SACRIFICE IS TOO MUCH TO MAKE IN THE OVERARCHING INTEREST OF PLATEAU STATE.*

My dear People of Plateau State.

Today, after prayers and deep reflection, I have made an excruciating, but strategic, deciwsion to withdraw from the race for the governorship of our dear State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Against the backdrop of the media frenzy and trending news that I would be purchasing the APC Expression of Interest Form and Nomination Form today, this is obviously a stunning turn of events. Indeed, I travelled to Abuja to purchase the requisite forms today. Additionally, many individuals and groups offered to purchase the forms for me. However, after series of consultations with several critical stakeholders in the Plateau Project, I decided to sacrifice my aspiration in furtherance of our collective resolve to ensure that the leadership recruitment process produces an outcome that is in the overarching interest of our dear State. This is consistent with the fact that in my political odyssey, especially in the context of the governorship race, I have always been of the firm conviction that I am only a channel through which the interest of the good people of Plateau State would be articulated, aggregated, promoted and defended.

My aspiration to govern our dear State was driven primarily by three profound imperatives: 1. Service Above Self; 2. Impact; and 3. Legacy. Driven by these imperatives, I looked forward to prioritizing and guaranteeing the security and welfare of our people and building the Plateau of our Dreams through trailblazing transformation. Notwithstanding the current dizzying turn of events, I am mindful of, and encouraged by, the fact that the most important office is that of the citizen. Therefore, as citizens, whether or not we are political office holders, this is a task that we must all resolve to accomplish.

I am in awe and deeply humbled by the outpouring of support for my governorship aspiration across the entire State, anchored on the unwavering belief that I have the competence and integrity to manage our human and material resources in a selfless, solutions-driven and innovative manner, and herald a bold vision for our dear State.

As angels on assignment, many of you prayed, individually and through chain prayers, without ceasing; many of you fasted; many of you provided financial support; many of you donated campaign offices; many of you contributed campaign materials; many of you devoted your precious time; many of you availed your expertise in diverse areas; many of you availed your political structures; many of you offered wise counsel; many of you put in a good word for me when critical issues were under consideration; many of you risked your friendships and alliances on my account; many of you had restless moments which, sadly, took a toll on your health; many of you had sleepless nights; many of you risked your lives and livelihoods in support and defence of this cause; and many of you dared to speak truth to power on my account. My family and I deeply appreciate your sacrifices and labour of love.

As a mark of my appreciation and in furtherance of my continuous service to humanity, I have decided to support charitable causes with the money that I would otherwise have spent on the purchase of the requisite forms. As Scripture enjoins us, we must never get tired of doing good.

To my mentors, benefactors, friends, political associates, teeming supporters and well wishers, we must neither despair nor be despondent. Together, as we chart our next course of action, in spite of the shenanigans, horse-trading and highfalutin antics that sometimes bedevil our politics, let us keep hope alive and renew our commitment to the Plateau Project. As developments unfold, I look forward to constructive and robust discourse with you on how best to, under the circumstances, actualize our vision of a united, secure, peaceful, and prosperous Plateau State.

It is well with Plateau State…

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2027: APC National Secretary meets Adeleke [VIDEO]

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40 minutes ago

August 30, 2026

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The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, met with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Sunday.

Basiru said the meeting centred on efforts to deliver Osun State for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

According to him, Governor Adeleke had promised to work towards achieving that goal.

He added that the visit was also to congratulate the governor on his victory at the polls and thank him for attending the burial of his late mother.

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Five More Nigerians Join Kayseri Women, Taking Turkish Move to Eight in Two Weeks

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44 minutes ago

August 30, 2026

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Five Nigerian female footballers have officially completed moves to Turkish women’s football club Kayseri Kadın Futbol Kulübü, further strengthening the growing Nigerian presence at the club ahead of the new season.

Sports247 reports that the quintet comprises Judith Adaobi Okay, Precious Uju Obasi, Omosuyi Ayo, Mariam Abdulkadri and Roseline Ayatsea Hembafan, all of whom are set to begin a new chapter of their careers in Turkey.

Four of the players arrive from clubs in the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), while one joins from the Ghana Women’s Premier League, highlighting the growing pathway from West African women’s football to the Turkish top flight.

The players will compete in the Turkish Women’s Super League (Kadın Futbol Süper Ligi), Turkey’s highest level of women’s football, as they look to establish themselves in the Central Anatolian city of Kayseri.

The new arrivals are expected to bring additional quality, competition and experience to Kayseri’s squad, with the Nigerian players determined to make an immediate impact and contribute to the club’s ambitions during the campaign.

The latest transfers also represent a significant milestone for those facilitating the players’ moves.

Just last week, three other Nigerian female footballers completed transfers to Kayseri Kadın Futbol Kulübü. The latest five signings take the number of Nigerian players moved to the Turkish club to eight in less than two weeks.

The remarkable sequence of transfers underlines the increasing connection between Nigerian women’s football and the Turkish league, while providing more opportunities for young Nigerian players to gain international experience.

For the players, the move represents more than a change of club. It provides an opportunity to compete in a new football environment, experience European-style competition and further develop their careers on the international stage.

Kayseri will also benefit from the influx of Nigerian talent as the club seeks to build a competitive squad capable of achieving strong results in the Turkish Women’s Super League.

With eight Nigerian players now joining the club within a remarkably short period, Kayseri is quickly becoming an important destination for Nigerian female footballers seeking opportunities abroad.

The quintet will now turn their attention to settling into their new environment, adapting to the demands of Turkish football and helping their new club achieve its targets.