PRESENTATION OF POLITICAL ASPIRATION FORMS TO HONOURABLE KWAMOTI B. LAORI -‘Kamri Apollo, 27 March 2022

 

“It’s my responsibility to listen to you, and I have to listen well!”

These words formed part of the affirmative response Rt. Honourable Kwamoti B. Laori gave the contingent who purchased and handed over to him PDP expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2023 general election s. The contingent insisted he stand for re-election as the honourable member representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency Adamawa State in the 2023 general elections.

I was one of the guests invited to witness the event in the afternoon of Friday 25th March 2023.

A delegation of Peoples Democratic Party Leaders representing Demsa, Numan and Lamurde, and a leader of the Hausa Fulani community in the constituency came calling to present expression of interest and nomination forms to a man they insisted must return and continue serving them in the 10th Assembly come 2023. The delegation was led by the Mr. Bitrus Bonah a retired Principal. 

I recently had cause to look into Hon. Laori’s legislative impact in his constituency. In a time when people bemoan the inaccessibility of their legislators, Hon. Laori presents himself frequently to his constituents for assessment and realignment of their agreed lines of action regarding improving the lot of the constituency. His efforts range from infrastructural intervention in the education and health sectors, to youth empowerment programmes. Some of these were listed by the visiting contingent.

In the eyes of a significant number of people, the lines between legislative and executive functions are blurred or, in some extreme cases, none existent at all. Many who reside in rural Nigeria regard members from the executive and legislative arm of government as just that…”government!” This loose term, “government” is widely considered to be a panacea for all of society’s problems. Nigeria, with an infrastructural deficit running into trillions of Naira, leaves many areas lacking in basic amenities. Our legislators, being closer to the people, bear the bulk of the pressure which comes with the peoples’ needs and demands. Meeting the needs of the people within the scope of their constitutional roles as legislators is no mean feat! To address this concern, legislators have the authority to nominate an agreed amount of the appropriations bill which will go towards projects in their constituencies. These projects are executed by the executive. 

The Peoples Democratic Party in Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency have again put forward their champion, Honourable Laori, to take on any contenders from the other political parties who will throw their hats in the ring in 2023. How will the contenders fare against a man described by the visiting contingent as humble, empathic and result-oriented? Only time and the results at the polls next year will tell.

As we move into the realm of primaries across the country, political parties will strategize and re-strategize on how to win the majority of votes at the polls across the land come the 2023 general elections. Promises made will be weighed against promises delivered. As the people become more enlightened on matters of governance, the best chance politicians will have of re-election will be determined, to a large extent, on how well they have delivered to their people and how well they key into Honourable Kwamoti Bitrus Laori’s principles of leadership through service when he says; 

“It’s my responsibility to listen to you, and I have to listen well!”

#GodBlessNigeria!!

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*GROUP SHOCKS REP. KWAMOTI LAORI DURING A COURTESY CALL* .

 

  The member representing Numan/Demsa /Lamurde at the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Kwamoti was shocked by group of Friends and Associates from Numan, Demsa, Lamurde and Abuja who paid him a courtesy visit at the National  Assembly. During his remarks, the group leader Mr Bitrus Bona described the member as a visionary and effective representative. Bona said the group is not oblivious of the calls by other interest groups on the member to contest other elective positions, as his friends and associates they have resolved. The  group pull a surprise by presenting to the member the PDP House of Reps Interest and Nomination Forms as their expression of vote of confidence on the law maker. The group described the law maker's performance as unprecedented and urged him to consolidate. The group who left the member no choice, maintained that there's no vacancy in the position. Leaders of the group further applauded the good feedback they are getting, which also informed their decision to pass a vote of confidence on him as a worthy and reliable representative. In his response, the member who was visibly emotional expressed shock and joy for the uncommon love and sacrifice displayed by the group. Kwamoti thanked members of the group for the gesture and vote of confidence bestowed on him and promised that as their messenger he would continue to report to them and would never take their support for granted. He further stated " I am aware that when people commend your effort is also a demand on you to do more, therefore with your continued support and guidance I shall give my best to serve and represent you better. Being his friends and associates, the law maker urged them to continue to advise and advance constructive criticism that would make him perform better where there's need for improvement. He pledge to abide by there decision, since he was left no choice. Others who gave goodwill messages include Comrade Eliot Afiyo, Rt. Hon. Pwamwakaino Makondo, Col. Nicholas Cornelius Rtd (mni), Mr. Kamri Appolos, Hon. Mrs. Pwavi I Jacob, Mrs. Kanatapwa Elias, Alhaji Hassan Dankwambo, Hon. Samson Dilli, Leaders of Tshobo, Mbula and Bwatiye community in Abuja. The member thanked all who were in attendance and prayed God to them safely back to their destinations.

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*MURUM BWALTAM BENTLEY BIYAPO, (MBOIMAN II) CONFERS THE TITLE "MURUM MBONDO MBULA" ON HON. KWAMOTI B LAORI*.

 

While commissioning a block of 3 Classrooms constructed by Rep. Kwamoti B Laori at Lasala Primary School Gwamba Ward in Demsa LGA. HRM. Murum Mbula appreciated the community for their well organized reception.

The First Class monarch, shortly before commissioning the building lauded the effort of the Rep. Member whom he described as worthy of emulation base on it's impact in uplifting the standard of education in Mbula land.

Murum described Kwamoti as a worthy Representative deserving honor and commendation.

Many who remarked at the occasion applauded the law making for his forthrightness and live impacting projects.

Those who graced the occasion included the State Dep. Speaker Rt Hon. Pwamwakaino Makondo, commissioner of Entrepreneurship Devt. James Iliya, Commissioner of Education Prof. Dishi Khobe, the Chairman care taker committee, Demsa LGA Hon. Wenakam Wesley Fwa, the Sole administrator Borrong Hon. Malena John Mannasa.

Others include the Demsa PDP stakeholders, Senior appointees of government and former Executive Chairmen of Numan and Demsa LGA.

Highlights of the event were the presentation of writing materials to pupils as well as traditional dances and poetry.

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HON LAORI THRILLS DEMSA CONSTITUENTS WITH MATERIALS IN AN EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

 

To further fulfil some promises made to his constituents,the member representing Numan/Demsa/Lamurde- Hon. Kwamoti B Laori has distributed several materials and implements in an ongoing empowerment initiative aimed at poverty reduction in the area.

The rancour free event which took place at the Government lodge in Demsa saw orderly conducted beneficiaries going home with items that included sewing machines, water pumps, grinding machines , clippers, generators, herbicides and knapsacks among several other items.

Hon Laori while speaking at the event said the whole idea is aimed at poverty reduction, youth engagement to curb idleness that potentially breeds insecurity and to generally enhance self reliance.

Speaker after speaker at the event applauded the the Representative for showing the people what they described as " love and care for the poor" . They further promised to always support the law maker.

Representatives of the Paramount Rulers of Bata and Mbula Kingdoms appreciated the initiative of the Federal Law maker saying his targeted group whom are the vulnerable such as women and youth will definitely go a long way in curtailing insecurity, boosting skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and poverty reduction.

In a transparent distribution process, at least two beneficiaries were nominated from the 79 polling units in Demsa. This according to the Law maker"s Distribution team was encouraged so that democracy dividends reaches people at the grassroot throughout the constituency.

The event had in attendence several dignitaries that included Hon Lami Patrick- Commissioner Women Affairs, Hon. James Iliya Commissioner Entrepreneurship Development, Hon Dishi Khobe (Commissioner for Tertiary Education) Hon. Kate Mamuno -Member Representing Demsa in the State Assembly, the caretaker Chairmen of Demsa , Numan and Lamurde namely Hon Wenakam Wesley, Hon Pwagwadi Omeno and Hon Mrs Talatu Yohanna Kusari. Also present are some political appointees from Demsa LGA and beyond. They include Hon. John Tunor, Hon. Leader Leneke, Hon. Hamidu Muktari (Dogo) DG, Directorate of PDP Youth Mobilization, Hon. Happy Maxwell, Hon. Niwesa Kushi George, Hon. Pwavi Ijeoma Jacob, and a host of other party supporters.

The occasion was highlighted by a cultural rendition from the Banghe troupe to the entertainment of guests.

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