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Okowa Likely to be Announced Atiku’s Running Mate

16Jun

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Okowa Likely to be Announced Atiku’s Running Mate

As Atiku, the Presidential candidate for the PDP, prepares to officially announce his running mate, news trickling in suggests that the announcement may shock many. It was almost a foregone conclusion that Atiku's running mate would be Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State. Wike was very vocal and confident prior to the convention in which Atiku emerged the party's flagbearer. Wike had boasted that he was sure to clinch the party's presidential ticket. However, he only managed a distant second. See Also: Wike Has Not Been Chosen as Atiku’s VP – PDP Many therefore took it for granted that Wike was the most likely candidate as he checks all the boxes required of a suitable running mate. Recently though, there have been insinuations that he may actually not be the anointed one. ...

Peter Obi, You Cannot Win Unless You Come and Ask for Forgiveness – Father Mbaka

15Jun

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Peter Obi, You Cannot Win Unless You Come and Ask for Forgiveness – Father Mbaka

The controversial Catholic priest, Rev. Father Mbaka, has warned Peter Obi that he is wasting his time on his Presidential bid if he does not come and beg him for forgiveness. Mbaka was obviously peaved at the resurfacing of the video where he was practically arm twisting Peter Obi to donate to his adoration ministry. In that video, Father Mbaka made mockery of himself and the Catholic Church as a whole which resulted in his Bishop asking him to apologize. The video of that apology also went viral and has again resurfaced. https://youtu.be/ND4GMlt-Qw0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7OrTNsS6LY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoxiySi_bBw In his current tirade against Peter Obi, he accused Obi of campaigning with the video, saying that he, Father Mbaka, apologized to h...

Orji Uzor Kalu Supports Muslim VP for Tinubu, Says Wife is a Christian

15Jun

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Orji Uzor Kalu Supports Muslim VP for Tinubu, Says Wife is a Christian

As the APC pushes towards choosing a Muslim running mate for Tinubu, Orji Uzor Kalu, the Senate Chief whip has told Christians not to fret. Addressing the concerns of Nigerians, especially those of the Christian faith, Kalu stated that even if Tinubu's running mate were to be a Muslim, there will be no reasons for concern because Tinubu's wife is a Christian, and even a Pastor with RCCG, like Professor Osinbajo, the current VP. See Also: Tinubu To Meet APC Govs As Race For Running Mate Begins He made this position known why he was speaking with newsmen on Wednesday at the National Assembly. He said "Let me tell you, in my house, my wife is the head of the house in reality. Even you men that are here, now that your wives aren’t here, they are the head. "Like if I wear these clo...

Wike Has Not Been Chosen as Atiku’s VP – PDP

15Jun

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Wike Has Not Been Chosen as Atiku’s VP – PDP

Contrary to speculations that have been making the rounds, the publicity secretary of the PDP has stated categorically that Nyesom Wike has not been chosen as Atiku's VP. It is common knowledge that the PDP is looking for a strong Southern candidate who will be able to draw significant votes from the South in the coming elections. The party's National Working Committee has the task of looking at suitable candidates and making a recommendation that will be agreed upon by the party and Atiku himself. See Also: PDP BoT Meets Atiku Monday Over Running Mate Speaking on the issue, Debo Ologunagba, the party's National Publicity Secretary said "We have a process as a party, because we are organic. We follow through the processes. We recognize the importance of participatory democracy, e...

Sowore Mocks Peter Obi, Calls Him a Homeless Politician and Invites Him to Join AAC

14Jun

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Sowore Mocks Peter Obi, Calls Him a Homeless Politician and Invites Him to Join AAC

Omoyele Sowore, the Presidential candidate for the AAC has come out to mock Peter Obi of the Labour Party and the party itself. In a video released yesterday, Sowore referred to the Labour Party as an Orphanage which houses homeless politicians like Peter Obi. In the video, he said "The Labour Party has become an orphanage for politicians that are homeless. It didn't take long before our man ran there when he became homeless." He went further to attack the party, saying that a person who oversaw a 13 month workers' strike should not be found in their company "he Labour Party shouldn't have in its company, somebody who managed 13 months of strike, workers' strike in Anambra state.". He went on to mock Peter Obi for leaving the PDP and also made fun of the fact that Labour Party ha...

Talks for a Peter Obi/Kwankwanso Ticket in the Works – Dr Yunusa Tanko

13Jun

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Talks for a Peter Obi/Kwankwanso Ticket in the Works – Dr Yunusa Tanko

A Peter Obi/Kwankwanso ticket appears to be something that Nigerians may still see if the words of Dr Yunusa Tanko is anything to go by. While appearing on an interview on Arise Television, Dr Yunusa Tanko, the Spokesperson, National Consultative Forum spoke extensively on the efforts being made to ensure this outcome becomes a reality. According to him, efforts were well underway to make this happen. While not revealing much, he said "What I can say at the moment is that some of us who have been midwifing this arrangement and talking, we are working very seriously. I don't want to come out and say A, B, C, D but what I want you to take to the bank is that we are working it very seriously." He further on to explain why they felt that this merger was important. "It's an idea th...

I’m Ashamed Of Ohanaeze, No Longer Believe In Body – Umahi Attacks Obiozor

12Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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I’m Ashamed Of Ohanaeze, No Longer Believe In Body – Umahi Attacks Obiozor

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has berated the apex Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, over the voting pattern of South-East delegates during the just concluded presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Umahi, who expressed displeasure with Ohanaeze Ndigbo, said he no longer believes in the organization. The ex-APC presidential aspirant spoke in the Uburu area of Ebonyi State on Saturday while accusing South-East delegates of a “high level of betrayal” during the APC presidential primary election in Abuja. Umahi insisted that it was a big shame that Igbos failed to make a statement with their delegates. According to Umahi: “The presidential election was an eye-opener to Ebonyi State. I thank God that through your support, we had a vi...

CVR Surge: INEC Deploys More Machines In S’East, Lagos, Kano

11Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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CVR Surge: INEC Deploys More Machines In S’East, Lagos, Kano

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has received reports from States indicating an unprecedented surge in the number of citizens wishing to register as voters and the challenges they face across the country. Accordingly, the commission said it has released more machines to address the development. INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee, Barr. Festus Okoye disclosed this in a statement issued Friday night in Abuja. He noted that in some States, the sudden turnout of prospective registrants is overwhelming. “Consequently, the Commission convened an urgent meeting with all the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) yesterday Thursday 9th June 2022 to review the situation so that eligible Nigerians who wish ...

Akpabio Wins Akwa Ibom Northwest Senatorial Re-Run Primary

10Jun

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Akpabio Wins Akwa Ibom Northwest Senatorial Re-Run Primary

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the just concluded primary and the immediate past Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has emerged the winner of Akwa Ibom North West senatorial primary. It was gathered that he emerged during a re-run primary conducted Thursday night June 9, 2022 at the Godswill Akpabio Empowerment Centre in Ikot Ekpene local government area. The first party primary conducted on May 28, 2022, for the senatorial district was cancelled following security infractions during the exercise. Akpabio who stepped down for Alhaji Ahmed Bola Tinubu during the APC presidential primary at the Senatorial primary polled a total of 478 votes, while Sir Joseph Akpan scored only one vote, the former Deputy ...

Kenya’s IEBC Uncovers 250,000 Dead Kenyans in Election Register

10Jun

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Kenya’s IEBC Uncovers 250,000 Dead Kenyans in Election Register

Kenya's electoral agency says an ongoing audit of its voters' roll has found the names of nearly 250,000 deceased voters on the register. Nearly half a million more voters were found to have duplicate records and more than 226,000 people were registered using documents that do not belong to them. Others had registered with invalid documents, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) said in a statementon the anomalies that affect more than a million people. IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati said that because of the “implementation of the preliminary audit findings” the commission would delay certifying the final register for publication. Read Also: Pro-marijuana Candidate Cleared For Kenyan Poll The commission said earlier that it would publish the re...