Balarabe Musa

November 11, 2020

Balarabe Musa: 10 lessons Nigerian politicians can learn from the life and times of late statesman

On Wednesday, 11 November 2020, Nigerians woke up to the news of the demise of elder statesman and former governor of Kaduna, Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa. Balarabe was among the few principled nationalists who contributed to the success of Nigeria’s democracy. Here are ten things we learnt from the life and times of Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa: 1.... Read More

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August 31, 2018

The Late 5: As German chancellor, Angela Merkel visits Nigeria; Atiku weeps over ‘sorry state’ of the nation | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: German Chancellor, Angela Merkel on Friday met with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, as part of her three African nations’ tour. Her visit facilitated the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) in agriculture and commerce. The first agreement was signed between the Nigerian Association of Chambers... Read More

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October 23, 2017

Why Fayose can contest presidential election – Balarabe Musa

Former governor of Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa has said Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, is qualified to contest the 2019 presidential election. Musa said this over the weekend at the wedding of the daughter of a former Ondo State governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, in Ondo, according to a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi on... Read More

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September 29, 2017

Those calling for restructuring have ulterior motives – Balarabe Musa

A former governor of the old Kaduna, Balarabe Musa Friday, in a telephone conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said most of the people calling for restructuring have ulterior motives. Highlights: These people whose voices were loudest were hypocrites – as they advocated the idea for selfish, political, ethnic and even secessionist agenda. Musa... Read More

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August 26, 2017

Those issuing quit notices are backed by leaders in their region – Balarabe Musa

Former Kaduna State governor, Balarabe Musa has said saboteurs were behind quit notices being issued by different groups in the country. He was reacting to rejection of the withdrawal of the quit notice given to Igbos to leave the north and a fresh quit notice given to Yoruba and Hausa persons resident in the Niger... Read More

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August 14, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Osinbajo is a mere figurehead, he is not in control – PDP | Jonathan is shameless for saying he fought corruption – Sagay | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Ignore quit notice by Niger Delta militants | PANDEF tells Yorubas, Hausas – YNaija Jonathan was not competent in anything, he is the worst – Balarabe Musa – YNaija Osinbajo is a mere figurehead, he is not in control – PDP – YNaija Assign portfolios to newly... Read More

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August 14, 2017

Jonathan was not competent in anything, he is the worst – Balarabe Musa

Former governor of Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa has condemned former President Goodluck Jonathan for claiming that his administration was sound economically. While speaking at the PDP non-elective National Convention on Saturday, Jonathan had said despite flood disasters in many parts of the country, there were no food shortages or arbitrary increase in prices. He also boasted that his... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Nigeria is not a democratic state – Balarabe Musa Former governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarebe Musa, has observed that from 1999 to date, Nigeria is still experiencing military rule. 2. Stop provoking soldiers, Falana tells politicians Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana... Read More

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Nigeria is not a democratic state – Balarabe Musa

Former governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarebe Musa, has observed that from 1999 to date, Nigeria is still experiencing military rule. “All that Nigerians have experienced from 1999 to date is a military dictatorship transfering power to a civilian dictatorship,” he said. Speaking to Daily Post in Kaduna, Monday, Musa furiously asked, “Where... Read More

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North lagging behind despite producing more presidents – Balarabe Musa

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa has said the Northern part of Nigeria is 40 years behind the Southern region in terms of educational development. Musa said this in an interview with journalists. The former governor was reacting to comments by the Emir of Kano, Mohammed Sanusi II that the... Read More

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January 28, 2017

Buhari just like Jonathan – Balarabe Musa

Elder statesman Balarabe Musa says President Muhammadu Buhari lacks the capacity to deal with the situation in Nigeria. Musa, who stated this in an interview with The Vanguard said Buhari is just like his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan. He said, “The President is just like his predecessor. I ask you what is the remarkable difference between... Read More

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January 20, 2017

How politicians are using Southern Kaduna crisis to make money – ex-governor

The first executive Governor of Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa has alleged that some politicians and elites are using the Southern Kaduna crisis to make money. Musa said this while speaking with journalists at his residence in Kaduna on Thursday. He accused some of using the crisis to advance their political interests. “The Southern Kaduna people... Read More

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September 29, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: ‘Our most valuable resource is not our oil, it is our people’ – Atiku | Dangote truck carrying Indian hemp intercepted by Police | Nigeria has nothing to celebrate at 56 – Balarabe Musa

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. BREAKING: INEC shuts print, online journalists out of collation centre – YNaija #EdoDecides: Results to be collated on Thursday – INEC – YNaija Aisha Buhari leaves the UK for Nigeria – YNaija ‘Our most valuable resource is not our oil, it is our people’ – Atiku – YNaija Dangote truck... Read More

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‘Niger Delta can’t manage its oil’ | 9 things we learnt from Balarabe Musa

There have been numerous calls for the restructuring of Nigeria along the lines of regional government as opposed to federating units that depend on the central government for revenue. In this interview with The Punch, the Chairman of the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties and a one-time Governor of old Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa, speaks on... Read More

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February 28, 2016

‘Buhari caused the new Biafra agitation’ | 5 things we learned from Balarabe Musa

Alhaji Balarabe Musa, a second republic governor of Kaduna State, in an interview with Vanguard shared his view on several burning issues in Nigeria today, including the Biafra agitation, Nigeria’s unity as well as the presidency. YNaija brings you 5 things we learned from the interview. All statements in quote were made by Balarabe Musa.... Read More

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November 23, 2015

“No election is free and fair in Nigeria” – Balarabe Musa

According to elder statesman, Balarabe Musa, having a free and fair election in Nigeria is presently impossible. The former governor of the old Kaduna state said on Sunday, that the financial capability of a candidate is the only determinant of success in an election in Nigeria. Musa said that in all the past elections conducted since Nigeria... Read More

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August 21, 2015

GEJ should have never been President, Buhari is surrounded by dirty people – Balarabe Musa

Second Republic Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, has spoken on some national issues, mentioning former Presidents, Goodluck Jonathan, Olusegun Obasanjo and President Muhammadu Buhari. While he doubted the sincerity of President Buhari’s anti-corruption war, he questioned the capability of Jonathan, to have become President in the first place. In an interview with Vanguard, the... Read More

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Opposition parties doubt Buhari’s readiness to govern Nigeria

A coalition of fourteen opposition parties under the aegis of Credible Alternative Alliance, say they doubt if the administration of President Buhari is ready to meaningfully govern the nation. The CAA includes 13 civil society organisations, as well as the Social Democratic Party, Peoples Redemption Party, Fresh Democratic Party, Nigeria Advance Party, People’s Salvation Party,... Read More

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“Jonathan’s government is the most corrupt ever, Buhari must not spare him” – A former governor said this

by Panshak Ibrahim A former Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, is of the opinion that President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration is the most corrupt in the history of Nigeria. He also enjoined President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to comprehensively probe Jonathan after his inauguration on May 29. Musa, who had opposed Buhari’s 2015 presidential ambition, spoke... Read More

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Opinion: Of Okotie’s FRESH party and INEC deregistration

by Juli Ashiru Selective justice is a subversion of the democratic process… Every Nigerian has a right to belong to a party of his choice regardless of the size, financial clout or popularity of such a party. A small party with purpose and integrity is better than a big party of corrupt, greedy elites. Just... Read More

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December 7, 2012

No longer FRESH: INEC deregisters Kris Okotie’s party, 27 others

by Isi Esene The Independent National Electoral Commission yesterday deregistered 28 political parties including Fresh Party promoted by Pastor Kris Okotie. Also on the list of deregistered parties are Balarabe Musa’s Peoples Redemption Party (PRP); the National Reformation Party (NRP), founded by the late nationalist, Anthony Enahoro; The National Advance Party of Dr. Tunji Braithwaite... Read More

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November 5, 2012

We won’t negotiate under Boko Haram’s conditions – Presidency

by Hauwa Gambo The presidency has made it clear that it is ready to dialogue with violent sect Boko Haram, but not under conditions it set last week, which included going to Saudi Arabia and release of their detained members. According to Special Adviser to the President on Inter-Party Affairs, Senator Ben Obi, speaking at... Read More

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August 10, 2012

“We hereby put Nigerians on notice…” – PDP is tired of being blamed for everyone’s problems

by Adeniyi Abdul The People’s Democratic Party is no stranger to criticism but what’s new is the party has now been blamed for the problems of other political parties. Leader of the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and former governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, accused the PDP of sponsoring the current leadership... Read More

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Pat Utomi: The generation that left town

DO you know of the generation Y concept? Do not feel bad if you do not. I did not myself until recently. Among other things this generation of Nigerians born from between the late 1970s and the 1990s is angry with the generations before them in Nigeria. Maybe they deserve to be. But it had... Read More

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First Buhari, now Balarabe Musa? CNPP chairman warns of social revolution superior to Arab Spring

by Lekan Olanrewaju The dust is still yet to settle over former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari’s statements, warning of possible “bloodshed” in the country if the 2015 elections are not free and fair, but that hasn’t stopped leader of the Congress of Nigerian Political Parties from delivering a similar warning. Speaking in Kaduna on Friday... Read More

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January 16, 2012

Balarabe Musa, Pat Utomi, Idika Kalu; “Labour is wrong”

PRESS STATEMENT BY COALITION OF CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS ON THE FUEL-PRICING IMBROGLIO; AND INVITATION TO A PRESS CONFERENCE MONDAY, 16TH JANUARY 2012 IN ANTHONY VILLAGE, LAGOS On Monday, 16 th January 2012, Nigerians woke up to find their streets invaded by soldiers all over the country. This was done in an apparent bid to stop... Read More

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