The senator representing Benue North-East senatorial district, Senator Barnabas Gemade yesterday dispelled the widely peddled allegations in the state that he had attempted to assassinate the state Governor Gabriel Suswam, describing it as a calculated ploy by some mischievous politicians to stain his image.
Gemade, a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made this statement yesterday in an interview with newsmen in Makurdi, insisting that he had never in his political carrier attempted to assassinate any rivals or their character.There have been rumours that the senator had failed in a purported attempt to assassinate Governor Suswam following the battle between them because of the the senatorial election in 2015.
However, the elder statesman described the news as false, noting that some politicians were framing up lies to cause disharmony between him and Governor Suswam especially now that he (Gemade) had declared his intention to run for the Senate seat of the area.
According to Gemade, he is determined and not joking with his quest to contest and win the senate seat in 2015, adding that no amount of political maneuvering from some political quarters would deter him.
“I am going in for second term and I will win the seat. I was unopposed when I contested in 2011, it was a keen contest and even at that time, some persons attempted to deep hand in it. But for those that are saying they made me senator, they are only joking.
I have not failed in attempt to assassinate Suswam as widely reported by men who are bent to pull people down and cause mischief. I have never assassinated anybody since my political carrier but I want to contest this senatorial election to enhance rapid development to the people.” Gemade stated.
As part of its concerted efforts to stem the menace of terrorism and other crimes, the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, over the weekend gave a directive for immediate arrest of illegal power bike operators. In this regard, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed had directed the FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mbu Joseph Mbu to, without delay, arrest and prosecute any person(s) found using Power bikes and motorcycles illegally in the Federal Capital City, Abuja. The Minister, in a letter dated June 27, 2014, and signed by the FCT Permanent Secretary, Engr. John Chukwu, reminded the FCT Police boss that the ban on the use of power bikes and motorcycles in the Federal Capital City, Abuja is still in force. Meanwhile, a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Minister, Muhammad Hazat Sule noted that the reminder is underscored by the fact that one of the suspects in the recent bombing at the EMAB Plaza, Wuse II District, Abuja was seen on a power bike by security agents. The statement further directed all security personnel using motorcycles within the city center to obtain the necessary permits from the FCT Commissioner of Police and the FCT Transportation Secretariat. In addition, the officer(s) should be properly kitted in their uniform and helmet to distinguish them from other illegal operators. However, the letter revealed the intention of the FCT Administration to as a matter of urgency evolve necessary bye-laws and security protocols that will indicate minimal security requirements in private and public institutions as well as other congregational locations in the Federal Capital Territory for compliance and enforcement. The Administration also intends to embark on “Know Your Neighbour Campaign” describing it as a veritable strategy to promote neigbourhood security awareness among residents.
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