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Langtang North Council Clarifies Budget, Ongoing Projects
The Executive Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council, Hon. Pirfa Jingfa Tyem, has called for transparency, factual reporting, and responsible public discourse amid growing discussions surrounding the council’s budgetary allocations and development projects.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kum Precious, the chairman appreciated residents of Langtang North for their interest in governance and commitment to accountability, describing public participation as an essential part of democratic governance.
The statement, however, expressed concern over what it described as misinformation and misleading interpretations of budgetary provisions and project implementation circulating on social media and other public platforms.
According to the chairman, citizens have the constitutional right to ask questions and seek clarification on government activities, but cautioned that public conclusions should be based on verified facts and proper understanding of official records.
He noted that the approved budget of Langtang North Local Government Council remains a public document accessible to interested residents through the Plateau State Government transparency platform.
The chairman explained that a budget is primarily a planning and appropriation document outlining proposed projects, anticipated revenues, projected expenditures, and developmental priorities for a fiscal year.
He stressed that the inclusion of projects in a budget does not automatically imply that such projects have been completed, abandoned, or fully funded, noting that projects usually pass through stages including planning, procurement, mobilization, implementation, supervision, and completion.
The statement further clarified that several projects currently being discussed publicly are part of the 2026 fiscal framework and are presently at various stages of implementation.
Among the projects highlighted was the construction of the Supervisory Councillors Office within the Local Government Secretariat, which the council said is ongoing.
The chairman also disclosed that the procurement process for the solar streetlight initiative had been concluded, while arrangements were underway for shipment, installation, and deployment.
At Zamko Market, the statement revealed that fencing works were ongoing, while boreholes had already been drilled to support the construction of sanitation and toilet facilities aimed at improving hygiene and commercial activities within the market.
The council urged residents to distinguish between proposed, ongoing, and completed projects in order to avoid misconceptions and inaccurate public perceptions.
See Here: https://hopeproject.pl.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/LANGTANG-NORTH-BUDGET.pdf
Hon. Tyem also reminded residents that he assumed office as Executive Chairman in October 2024, urging the public to distinguish between projects and obligations inherited from previous administrations and those undertaken under his leadership.
The chairman reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prudent management of public resources, transparency, and delivery of projects across key sectors including education, agriculture, security, water resources, infrastructure, healthcare, youth development, and community advancement.
According to the statement, the administration has initiated several interventions since assuming office aimed at improving the welfare of residents and laying the foundation for sustainable development across the local government area.
The chairman further announced plans by the council to commence regular public updates in the coming weeks detailing ongoing and completed projects within Langtang North.
The updates, according to the statement, will include photographs, project locations, implementation status, timelines, and other relevant information to enable residents track progress and remain informed about developmental interventions.
Hon. Tyem assured residents that his administration remains focused on delivering impactful projects and sustaining transparency and accountability in governance.
He also appreciated the people of Langtang North for their vigilance, participation, and continued interest in governance, pledging to continue serving the area with integrity and responsibility.
See Here: https://hopeproject.pl.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/LANGTANG-NORTH-BUDGET.pdf
Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship candidate in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, says the controversy over the removal and subsequent restoration of his principal’s name from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s list has increased the party’s popularity.
Shuaibu made this known on Friday while reacting to INEC’s decision to restore Gwarzo’s name ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
He said the party was never worried about the initial omission because it was confident that it had followed all the necessary electoral procedures.
According to him, the development was only a temporary challenge that the party expected would be resolved.
“We were not frightened because we followed all the laid-down procedures from party membership to the nomination process and submission of our candidate’s details,” he said.
Shuaibu further claimed that the controversy had attracted public sympathy and encouraged more people to support the party.
“What the electoral commission intended as a setback has actually worked in our favour. It has increased our supporters, strengthened our popularity and made more people identify with us,” he said.
He added that the NDC would continue its campaign and grassroots mobilisation across Kano State while promoting its plans and policies to voters.
The spokesperson expressed confidence that the development would improve the party’s chances in the 2027 governorship election.
INEC restored Gwarzo’s name following public controversy over its earlier omission from the list of candidates for the forthcoming election.
2027: INEC controversy has made NDC more popular in Kano – Gwarzo’s aide
Former Niger State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Jonathan Vatsa, has been appointed Spokesperson and Director of Contacts and Mobilisation of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, governorship campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Vatsa recently defected from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the SDP.
The SDP governorship candidate, Mohammed Ndarani Mohammed, SAN, announced the appointments in a letter personally signed by him and made available to journalists in Minna on Friday.
The appointments came barely 48 hours after Vatsa defected from the APC to the SDP alongside more than 200 supporters.
Ndarani described Vatsa, a former pioneer Publicity Secretary of the APC in Niger State, as an outspoken politician with considerable grassroots influence, media experience and mobilisation capacity.
He said the former commissioner's political experience and communication skills would strengthen the SDP's efforts to challenge the ruling APC in the state in 2027.
"Your appointment is a testament to your towering political profile, fearless advocacy, exceptional oratory, media management skills, profound grassroots penetration and unmatched mobilisation prowess," the letter stated.
The SDP candidate said Vatsa's dual responsibilities as campaign spokesperson and Director of Contacts and Mobilisation were deliberate and strategic, given his experience in media communication and grassroots politics.
Ndarani described him as one of the most fearless, vocal and respected political voices in the state.
"You speak powerfully and you mobilise massively. We need your voice to shape public opinion and your network to deliver the votes," he added.
As campaign spokesperson, Vatsa is expected to communicate the party's five-point agenda to voters and serve as the official voice of the campaign council.
In his capacity as Director of Contacts and Mobilisation, he will coordinate grassroots campaign activities across the state's 25 local government areas, 247 political wards and 4,950 polling units.
His responsibilities also include mobilising community leaders, traditional institutions and religious organisations, as well as coordinating house-to-house, door-to-door, market-to-market and farm-to-farm campaigns.
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