Nasarawa State APC Stakeholders Demand Arrest Of Ex- LG Chairman Akala

The Nasarawa State Council of All Progressives Congress Stakeholders Forum has demanded the arrest of the former Chairman of Karu Local Government, Honourable Samuel Akala, to ascertain the identity of the anonymous Chairman claiming to represent the All Progressives Congress stakeholders in the State.

The State Chairman of the Council of APC Stakeholders Forum, Dr Kassim Muhammed Kassim, made the call in a Press Conference held in Lafia on Thursday.

According to Dr. Kassim, “We have noticed a string of press conferences held by this group, which is falsely using our name and forum for impersonation.

” I kindly request the apprehension of the Leader of the anonymous group responsible for perpetuating these Press conferences, as they continue to implicate the Governor unjustly., while their main mission is to create tribal and religious crises in the State. 

” I  challenge Hon Samuel Akala to come down to Lafia, the state capital to hold such malicious and mischievous press conference and stop hiding in site light towns in Abuja to dish out press statements. 

“I  want to set the records straight that there is no group like Concerned Nasarawa APC Stakeholders known to anybody in Nasarawa State, the only existing one known to everybody is the one headed by Dr Kassim, which is APC Stakeholders Forum.

” It is therefore inconceivable that any responsible and genuine APC stakeholder would endorse a proposed PDP Speakership candidate in an APC State like Nasarawa State as is done by the so-called APC Concern Stakeholders,” he stated.

Honoursb Kassim said that the Concerned APC Stakeholders was not recognized by either the party or the Government of Nasarawa State and they have no authority to speak on any issue in the state because they are a faceless group.

“Their actions are solely aimed at causing unrest and defaming, and we urgently appeal for their apprehension, as there is no legitimate organization bearing that name in our State. 

” It is essential to note that the alleged group, purportedly led by the aforementioned Concern APC stakeholders, comprises individuals who hold no official status or recognition in Nasarawa State. Their actions and statements should be regarded as nothing more than attempts to gain unwarranted attention and spread falsehoods,” he explained.

He said that Honourable Daniel Ogazi’s group has only 10 members, and urged the public not to be misled by the group that is claiming that they are 13 members in Ogazi group.

“Furthermore, it is equally important to draw the attention of members of the public that the Hon Daniel Ogazi group has only 10 members.

“The speculation that they are 13 is mischievous and an attempt to mislead the public, while  Rt Hon. Ibrahim Bala rabe’s team consists of 14 members,” he stated .

The forum Chairman also said that the fake and faceless concerned APC Stakeholders seems to be confused, either by their sponsors.

“Because there is a case coming up this month at the Federal High Court in Lafia, filed by Hon Daniel Ogazi’s team. 

” Another case is also pending on October 12, filed by the same team at the Federal high court Abuja. 

” In all the courts proceedings both in Lafia and Abuja, there is no order banning the Balarabe team of 14 members from sitting, the Nasarawa Assembly, the Government of Nasarawa State, and the APC as a party have not received such order,” he said.

On the issue of salaries, Honourable Kassim said no authority or law says members who are not inaugurated should be paid salaries.

“And as far as the law is concerned, the 10 members elect led by Daniel Ogazi are not inaugurated yet and will not be paid until they present themselves for inauguration before they can start receiving salaries,” he explained .

The forum Chairman advised the 10 members elect to stop wasting their time and present themselves for the inauguration.

He said that the forum under his leadership was recognized and well-known for various APC assignments and activities, including support during the campaign for Senator Abdullahi Adamu, “APC National Chairman” in the last APC National Convention, and campaigns for APC as a Party in the last general elections.

” As a former lawmaker and Chairman of this Forum, I can confidently state that the current conflict in the State House of Assembly is primarily a struggle for leadership. 

” It is important to note that this matter is unrelated to the Governor, as the House of Assembly functions as a distinct branch of the Government. Any attempts to tarnish the Governor’s reputation will not be tolerated,” Hon Kassim said.

” The state is peaceful, and legislative activities are proceeding normally, contrary to the claims made by these faceless individuals. 

” We urge the Hon Daniel Ogazi-led team to accept defeat and return to the Assembly for their constituents, who voted them in for effective representation and not for a leadership struggle,” Kassim added.

 

Confidence Okwuchi