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Peter Obi’s Supporters Are Noisy, Intolerant – Former Enugu Gov
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Peter Obi’s Supporters Are Noisy, Intolerant – Former Enugu Gov

Chimaroke Nnamani, a former Governor of Enugu state, has asked members and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to stand firm and not be swayed by the supporters of Labour Party, LP, candidate, Peter Obi. Nnamani described Obi’s supporters as noisy, loud, intolerant, proselytisers and condescending, noting that the recent election in Osun State showed a reflection of the party’s actual rating at the grassroots. He charged the PDP leaders not to play into the hands of the Obi’s supporters. Recall that LP candidate, Peter Obi has become widely accepted by Nigerian youths who identify as “Obidients” and are promoting his candidacy. Reacting, the Enugu State Senator likened the ‘Obi-dient movement’ to the story of the Tortoise that borrowed feather from other animals ...
2023 Election: Rivers To Vote Based On Interest – Wike
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2023 Election: Rivers To Vote Based On Interest – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has promised that voters in the State will only vote for politicians who will guarantee the interests of the State. Wike, a former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate disclosed this on Monday during the inauguration of the Orochiri-Worukwo (Waterlines Junction) flyover alongside Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The Rivers State governor declared that the people of the State would not cast their vote for any candidate who does not have the interest of the State at heart, assuring that interest will guide the choice of candidates.   He said, “If you say Rivers State does not matter, Rivers State will tell you that you don’t also matter at the appropriate time. If you don’t like us, we will not like you. If you li...
Okowa Weighs PDP’s Chances Against LP, APGA In South-East
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Okowa Weighs PDP’s Chances Against LP, APGA In South-East

Ifeanyi Okowa, the Delta State Governor and vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has assured that the party is the only viable alternative to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The Governor expressed optimism that the PDP would win the 2023 presidential election with a wide margin, even in the South-East region where Labour Party, LP, candidate Peter Obi hails from. According to Okowa, PDP will clinch Anambra State by a landslide, despite the State parading two presidential candidates in LB and All Progressives Grand Alliance. Okowa disclosed these at the Uche Ekwunife Campaign Office, Awka, on Sunday, after attending a special church service to mark the 60th birthday anniversary of the Anglican Archbishop of Niger Province and Bishop of Awka Dio...
Reno Omokori -“Before Peter Obi was Obidient, He was Atikulated “
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Reno Omokori -“Before Peter Obi was Obidient, He was Atikulated “

Social-political activist and Lawyer, Reno Omokori, claims the supporters of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, were once part of the movement that supported the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), Atiku Abubakar. According to a post that Omokori shared on his Facebook page, Peter Obi was a big supporter of Atiku before he started the Obidient movement. Omokori also stated that the Obidient movement came from the Atiku movement, he also warned his followers against voting for a candidate with poor leadership qualities. See Also: 2023 Election: Peter Obi More Experienced Than Atiku – Keyamo He wrote, “Before Peter Obi was Obidient, he was Atikulated. He was also a #RenosNuggeteer. Once an Atikulate, always an Atikulate. Even if you are Obidien...
Peter Obi Is An Excellent Candidate – Reno Omokri
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Peter Obi Is An Excellent Candidate – Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri, a former aide to erstwhile president Goodluck Jonathan has lauded Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi as an excellent candidate to lead the country. Omokri disclosed this in a tweet on his official Twitter handle on Sunday.    The former presidential aide has had squabbles with supporters of the former Anambra State governor who identify as ‘Obedient Movement’. However, Omokri has said that he loves Peter Obi’s supporters because they are his ardent followers and they love his nuggets. See Also: 2023 Election: Peter Obi More Experienced Than Atiku – Keyamo But Omokri added that despite Obi’s competence, he prefers the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Atiku Abubakar. He asked Nigerians to support any candidate of their chan...
SDP Will Win The 2023 Rivers Election – Magnus Abe
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SDP Will Win The 2023 Rivers Election – Magnus Abe

Ex-senator and Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Rivers, Magnus Abe, says he is confident that the Party will win the upcoming 2023 elections in the state. He disclosed this at a meeting with the national leaders of the party in Abuja. The SDP candidate acknowledged the difficulties and challenges he faced when he emerged as the party’s candidate as the party had numerous options. See Also: 2023 Election: Peter Obi More Experienced Than Atiku – Keyamo He also thanked the leaders for giving him the chance to represent the party, promising that he wouldn’t disappoint. “You have kept faith with us; we know the several shenanigans, the moves, and all the intrigues that were concocted to try to stop us." “I believe that this party has lived up to its...
2023 Election: Peter Obi More Experienced Than Atiku – Keyamo
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2023 Election: Peter Obi More Experienced Than Atiku – Keyamo

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has said that Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi is more experienced than his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, counterpart, Atiku Abubakar. Keyamo who was recently appointed the spokesperson for the All Progressives, APC, presidential campaign council disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television on Friday. The minister said that former Vice-President Atiku has never been in a position to make the final say in government, noting that he is not tested. He said, “How are we going to hand the country to somebody who has never held a position—who has never shown capacity where he makes the final call? “Atiku Abubakar is not tested, he is not trusted. He has never held such a position, ev...
Adeleke Vows To Defend Mandate
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Adeleke Vows To Defend Mandate

Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State Governor-elect, has pledged to defend and retain his victory before the election petition tribunal. He stressed that his electoral victory was in absolute compliance with the constitution of the country and the resolve of the people to chart a new course. The All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola had instituted a petition at the Osun Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Osogbo to challenge Adeleke’s victory. Gboyega Famodun, the chairman of the APC, had on Thursday disclosed that the party was prepared to petition the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its flagbearer before the Election Tribunal.   See Also: 2023 Election: Wike Meet PDP Gover...
Voters Registration Can’t be Extended – INEC
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Voters Registration Can’t be Extended – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, made it clear on Friday that there would not be any further extension for the Continuous Voters Registration, CVR. The commission suspended the Continuous Voters Registration on Sunday, 31st of July, and Nigerians have demanded that the deadline should be extended but the commission is still adamant about the suspension. See Also: CVR: INEC Firm On CVR Deadline Mike Igini, Akwa Ibom Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) said the registrations needed to be suspended for the commission to begin other processes such as identification of multiple registrants. He said, “Now that we have officially suspended the CVR process, we have to consolidate; aggregate the data and thereafter run the biometric accreditation system to wee...
Christians Didn’t Do Enough To Win APC Presidential Ticket – Oshiomhole
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Christians Didn’t Do Enough To Win APC Presidential Ticket – Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomhole, former Edo State Governor has accused Christians in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of not doing enough to support a Christian emerge as the presidential candidate during the primary. The former APC national chairman accused some Christians in the party of working against the ambition of APC presidential flagbearer, Bola Tinubu, ahead of the 2023 election. According to Oshiomhole, the criticisms against the party’s Muslim-Muslim ticket were uncalled for. Oshiomhole during an interaction with journalists in Abuja on Thursday said Nigeria’s issues were beyond religious differences. The Edo ex-governor described the position of critics to the emergence of Senator Kaskim Shettima as Tiubu’s running mate as blackmail. See Also: 2023 Election: No ...