By Francis Nansak, Lafia
Since the struggle for election victory between Engineer Abdullahi sule of APC and Dr Emmanuel Ombugadu, PDP at various courts was finally put to rest in a judgement at the apex court , which upheld the victory of incumbent Engineer Abdullahi Sule as the winner of 18th March 2023 governorship election, celebrations and felicitation messages have also roll out at different levels across the state.
Among the notable and crowd gathering events of great recognition organized in honour of the supreme court verdict was the event organized by Youth Wing Movement of White Cap, at Nasarawa Local Government Secretariat , Nasarawa State on Sunday.
Chaired by the Executive Chairman Nasarawa Local Government Area , Alhaji Sami Ottos at the instances of the former speaker of the state assembly, Rt Hon, Abdullahi Balarabe, the APC Nasarawa West Zonal Chairman,r Isaiah Agah. Others are chairmen of both Toto and Kokona LGAs, former members of the state house of assembly and a representative of a Chinese company Mr Henry Coy’s of Gangfeng Lithium Industry Limited .
The event which got massive support of stakeholders from the zone, was boosted with donations of cash by the dignitaries that graced the occasion.
In a separate interview with newsmen, the executive chairman Nasarawa Local Government Area, Alhaji Sani Ottos revealed thay the White Cap is a movement which is fast becoming an acceptable brand politically that is already spreading across other local government areas in the state in support of the ruling All Progressives Congress under the leadership of Engineer Abdullahi Sule, who has been reaffirmed by the supreme court as the substantively elected governor of the state.
Honourable Sani Ottos further explained that the Whit Cap Movement in view of 2027 after the constitution Eight years tenure of Engineer Abdullahi Sule would have been over, a successor is must likely going to be among members of the white cap.
” So white cap is a group to watch out for come 2027, because we are at the moment gathering momentum and a lot of people are becoming aware of our aims and objectives which is nothing much but to pull up the needed support to the APC and the government of Engineer Abdullahi Sule.
” The celebration of His Excellency’s victory at the supreme court to us the people of Nasarawa it is a consolidation of his achievements and the antecedent of his first tenure which brought about his election for a second time in office” Otto’s said.
In a remark by the former speaker Nasarawa House of Assembly Rt Honourable Balarabe Abdulalhi, he commended the organizers of the occasion , especially the council chairman for considering a celebration for the victory of the governor of the state.
He said, the victory of Engineer Abdullahi Sule at the supreme Court is a victory for the people of Nasarawa State and that Nasarawa Local Government indeed demonstrated their capacity and show of love for the second term of the governor .
“And it is not a surprised to me being here to cheer the organizers of this all important victory celebration, which the people of Nasarawa Local Government deserved commendation , knowing how they ensured victory for Engineer Sule during the 2023 election” He said
The immediate past speaker drew the attention of the people of the state by advising them to continue to pray for the success of the governor in order for him to succeed in delivering good governance that will bring about development in all sectors.
Also, the State Accountant General Honourable Ahmed Musa represented by his wife Hajiya Maryam Musa Ahmed , thanked the people of Nasarawa LGA and the entire citizens of the state , pointing out that the supreme court victory of Engineer Abdullahi Sule , the Governor was not just for the APC as a party but a victory for the people of the state.
” Lete at this juncture plead with every citizen of the state to give peace a chance , let embraced what God has destined and support the Governor whose intentions are without special regards to his religion, tribe and without partisanship” Ahmed Musa added.
On his part, the Nasarawa west zonal chairman of All Progressive Party (APC) Mr Isaiah Agah, appreciated the love and support for the party from the people of the zone , saying he will continue to remember and appreciate the steadfastness of Youth Wing Movement of White Cap who were always available at all event from the primary election , during and after the general election that saw to the emergence of Engineer Abdullahi Sule as Governor of Nasarawa State. He also thanked the Women wing for their unflinching support as mothers.
Highlights of the events includes cultural dances from various ethnic groups and cash donation in support of the White Cap Movement .
New National Star report that Honourable Danladi Madaki, Honourable Balarabe and others who made cash donations , especially the former speaker promised to become register members of the White Cap Movement to joined forces with the likes of Honourable Aliyu Ahmed Tijani, the Federal Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI).and others.