The Nation Correspondent, Abdulgafar emerges new Chairman of Kaduna NUJ
By: Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna
http://www.newsportng.com.ng Bureau Chief of The Nation Newspaper, Abdulgafar Alabelewe has emerged as the new Chairman of Nigeria Union Of Journalist, (NUJ) Kaduna state Council.
Abdulgafar polled 127 votes to beat incumbent, Asma’u Yawo Halilu who polled 81 Votes at the Monday poll held at the Kaduna state Council of NUJ.
Incumbent Council Secretary, Gambo Santos Sanga was also reelected for the second time, haven polled 133 to beat outgoing Council Treasurer, Nicholas Dereka of Daily Asset who polled 73 votes.
Speaking at the NUJ Secretariat Kaduna on Monday, shortly after his declaration, the Chairman elect, Abdulgafar said that the election has been won since the time his campaign was flagoff considering the massive support that they had received across the chapel.
He added that each ballot paper that was thrown into the box is a call for change and it’s a call for fresh breath, transparency and accountability. He called on his opponent to maintain the spirit of sportsmanship and join hands with the new administration to move the Council forward.
“I overwhelmed and I must say that the massive support that I have received so far.
“The election has been won since we flagoff this campaign considering the massive support that we had received across the chapel. But I must say that each ballot paper that was thrown into the box today is a call for change and it’s a call for fresh breath and accountability.
“We have gone round and we have made promises and I want to assure members of the NUJ that the promises are not just mere political promises but blueprint that we are determined to implement and we will try our best because our manifestos are anchored on the tripod of accountability, inclusive leadership, capacity building and welfare for members and we will try as much as possible to deliver these promises.
“For my supporters, it’s time for celebration and jubilation but for me at the hem of affairs it’s time for me to roll off my sleeves and go to action. I have to try as much as possible because I just have little days to deliver on these promises and I pray that God will help me in delivering these tasking assignment that is before me.
“My call to my opponent and every other persons that worked with her is that we are not enemies but members of NUJ and friends. The election and campaigns are over, so it’s time for us to come together and move the Union forward.“ Alabelewe said.
The Nation Correspondent, Abdulgafar emerges new Chairman of Kaduna NUJ
