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<strong>Why Atiku Should Quit Presidential Race – Tinubu</strong>

26Nov

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

Why Atiku Should Quit Presidential Race – Tinubu

Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has asked Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, counterpart, Atiku Abubakar to step down from the presidential race. Tinubu during a meeting with traditional rulers and stakeholders of the Niger Delta region at the headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom of Delta State said that Atiku having run unsuccessfully too many times should step down from the contest. The APC presidential candidate said “As I stand before you, there are few of us running. One says he is Atiku, how many times has he been running? He is now tired of running. Let’s tell him to go and sit down and quit the race. Enough is enough.” Tinubu termed Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate, as a man that was not desired by citizens becau...

‘Peter Obi Not Worth 10 Kobo’ – Nasarawa Gov

24Nov

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

‘Peter Obi Not Worth 10 Kobo’ – Nasarawa Gov

Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, has discharged online polls that rate Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, above his counterparts, Bola Tinubu of All Progressives Congress, APC, and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The Nasarawa State governor stated that the condemnation of Obi, who was a former Governor of Anambra State by the current Governor, Charles Soludo, has reduced Obi’s value as a presidential aspirant to less than 10 kobo. Sule stated this when he appeared on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today on Wednesday. See Also: Obi Investment In Anambra Worth Next To Nothing – Soludo He claimed that Soudo is well placed to tell the story of what took place during the period that Obi was in charge of ...

<strong>Wike Promises Kwankwaso Logistics Support </strong>

22Nov

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Elections, News, Nigeria

Wike Promises Kwankwaso Logistics Support

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has pledged to offer the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, logistics support for campaigning in his state. Wike stated this during the inauguration of roads in Emohua Local Government Area, LGA, of Rivers State on Monday. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governor made the promise just days after he made a similar pledge to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP. Wike went on to ask Kwankwaso to remember Rivers if he emerges the president next year. He said, “You’re a man of integrity. Unfortunately, we are not in the same party, but God will help at the appropriate time. “I said it to Peter Obi when he came, and I want to tell you now: If you are coming to camp...

<strong>Kwankwaso Comments On Speculation Of Stepping Down For Atiku</strong>

21Nov

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Kwankwaso Comments On Speculation Of Stepping Down For Atiku

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, has debunked rumours that he may step down for Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democracy Party, PDP, presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. Kwankwaso stated his when he featured at the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, forum, yesterday in Lagos, pledged to renegotiate the country’s huge debt to stabilize the country. He accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the PDP, which have been in position of power since 1999 of being responsible for the challenges facing the country. The presidential hopeful pledged to restructure the country if voted into power, adding his voice to the increasing calls for such structural rearrangement. See Also: Why PDP Must Negotiate With Peter ...

<strong>I Shall Reclaim My Mandate, Oyetola Boasts</strong>

20Nov

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I Shall Reclaim My Mandate, Oyetola Boasts

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has insisted that he would reclaim his mandate at the governorship election petition tribunal. The incumbent governor maintains that he polled the highest votes in the July 16 governorship election. The All Progressives Congress, APC, stalwart stated this on Saturday during the 31st Iragbiji day in Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area, LGA, of the state. The Osun State governor expressed hope that he would attend the 32nd celebration as the governor. See Also: Keyamo Responds To Tinubu’s Alleged Involvement In Drug Trafficking He said, “By the special grace of Allah, In Sha Allah, I shall grace this occasion next year, still as the Osun Governor. “I have no doubt in my mind that I shall reclaim my mandate”, NAN quoted h...

<strong>Why PDP Must Negotiate With Peter Obi, Wike – Fayose</strong>

19Nov

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Why PDP Must Negotiate With Peter Obi, Wike – Fayose

Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State has urged the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to negotiate with Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. Fayose said this on Thursday when he featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. He said that Obi and Wike will determine the party’s chances of winning the 2023 election. Fayose said, “Reconciling or negotiating with Obi will be a good thing and finding a way to make peace with these Wike people will be a good thing too.” According to Fayose, Obi, a former governor of Anambra State may not clinch the needed 25 percent of votes in two-third of the states to win the presidential election in 2023. Foyose urged the PDP to dialogue with Obi,...

<strong>US To Impose Visa Ban On Individuals Who Seek To Undermine Nigeria’s Democratic Process</strong>

18Nov

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

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US To Impose Visa Ban On Individuals Who Seek To Undermine Nigeria’s Democratic Process

The United States of America has vowed to impose visa ban on individuals who attempt to undermine Nigeria’s democratic process in the 2023 general elections. This was disclosed by the political counselor at the US Embassy in Nigeria, Rolf Olson, when he spoke at the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship alumni association seminar on Thursday. Olson said the US would not hesitate to impose sanctions on individuals who undermine the country’s election just like they have done in previous elections. He said, “When we say ‘all’ Nigerians, we mean all: politicians, candidates, students, leaders of religious, traditional, community, youth and business organisations and entities – everyone has a role to play in this effort. “Even a small number of troublemakers can cause substantial havoc t...

<strong>Wike Chides Atiku For Critising Buhari</strong>

18Nov

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Wike Chides Atiku For Critising Buhari

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has accused the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar of hypocrisy. The governor stated this when he led the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi to inaugurate the Nkpolu-Oroworokwo Flyover in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Thursday. Wike said that Atiku lacks the moral basis to critise President Muhammadu Buhari over the alleged lopsided appointment of security chiefs in the country. According to the Rivers State governor, Atiku should ensure equity in his party before calling out the President over a related issue. Recall that Wike and the G5 governors have been clamouring for the resignation of the National Chairman of the PDP, Iyorchia Ayu. They argue that the national chairman and ...

<strong>Atiku Labels Petrol Subsidy A Scam, Promises Decisive Action </strong>

15Nov

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Elections, News, Nigeria, Petroleum

Atiku Labels Petrol Subsidy A Scam, Promises Decisive Action

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to engage creditors to solicit cancellation or forgiveness to tackle Nigeria’s foreign debt profile. He stated this on Tuesday at the Lagos Business School 2022 alumni day, while outlining his plans for economic recovery if given the opportunity to govern the country. Abubakar labeled the controversial petrol subsidy as fraud and promised to scrap it once elected. The PDP presidential candidate listed some of the positive impacts of his party between 199 to 20007 to include debt cancellation, privatisation, banking reforms, and an effective working partnership with the private sector. He said, “I was the chairman for the removal of the fuel subsidy committee and I recall how we re...

<strong>Peter Obi Knows He Can’t and Won’t Win – Soludo</strong>

14Nov

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Peter Obi Knows He Can’t and Won’t Win – Soludo

Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo has said that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, will not win the 2023 presidential election. Soludo stated this on Monday in an article published on his social media handle titled, ‘History Beckons an I Will Not Be Silent (Part 1). This follows the criticism that trailed the governor’s recent remarks on the worth of investment Obi made for the state as the then-governor. Recall that Soludo during an interview with Channels Television, labeled the investments made by Obi as now worth “worth next to nothing”. Soludo in his reaction to the backlash that followed his comment said Obi is aware of the game he is playing, noting that Obi does not have the needed structure in place to win the presidential election un...