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Reno Omokori -“Before Peter Obi was Obidient, He was Atikulated “

7Aug

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Elections

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...

2023: Atiku Clarifies Okowa’s Position As His VP

3Jul

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

2023: Atiku Clarifies Okowa’s Position As His VP

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has affirmed his happiness to run alongside Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State in the 2023 election. Atiku said this while reacting to an address by the governor at the weekend. Okowa had in a 3-minute clip, said serving as Atiku’s running mate offers him an avenue to place a key role in repositioning the country on the part of growth, peace and prosperity. He said, “There is probably no time in the history of our country that the demand for good leadership is more compelling than the times that we are living in. “Our land continues to dig deep in the throes of disunity and our economy keeps breaking away from the reach of everyday hardworking Nigeria. See Also: Breaking News:...

Okowa Warned Against Using Delta Funds for PDP Campaign

17Jun

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Corruption, Elections, News, Nigeria

Okowa Warned Against Using Delta Funds for PDP Campaign

Following the announcement of Okowa as the running mate to PDP's presidential flagbearer, Atiku, Okowa has been warned against using state funds for the PDP campaign. The warning, which was delivered by the Director, Communications and Media Strategy of the APC Governorship campaign organisation, Ima Niboro, was said to be based on credible intel available to them. See Also: Breaking News: Atiku Picks Okowa Over Wike for VP According to Niboro, "the call became necessary in the light of credible intelligence at its disposal that the 2023 General Election is a PDP conduit pipe to loot the State." "The use of taxpayers’ funds and collective resources of Deltans to fund personal political ambitions was unacceptable, callous and inhuman. "It is sad that on a day the Rivers Stat...

Okowa Likely to be Announced Atiku’s Running Mate

16Jun

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Elections, News, Nigeria

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. ...

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

15Jun

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Elections, News, Nigeria

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...

2023: Give Ticket To Who Will Not Run Away After Election – Wike To PDP Leaders

25Apr

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

2023: Give Ticket To Who Will Not Run Away After Election – Wike To PDP Leaders

The governor of Rivers State, Mr Nyesom Wike, who is a presidential aspirant under the platform of the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the weekend tasked stakeholders and founding fathers of the party to give the presidential ticket to someone who will not run away from the party. The Presidential aspirant equally vowed to put David Umahi’s successor in Ebonyi State during the forthcoming 2023 general election.Wike made this known while addressing stakeholders and political leaders of PDP in Ebonyi State during his consultation visit to the people of the state.According to him: “I’m here in Ebonyi State to let you know that you should not border on the setbacks you have, that the law must take its prepared place at the right time. I don’t want to send any d...

2023: Northern Businessmen Buy N40m Presidential Form For Atiku

18Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

2023: Northern Businessmen Buy N40m Presidential Form For Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has obtained the N40m Presidential form of the Peoples Democratic Party. Atiku announced this on his official Facebook page on Thursday, adding that the form was procured for him by northern businessmen under the aegis of the North East Business Community. He wrote, “Moments ago, the North East Business Community presented me with the PDP nomination and expression of interest forms. Read Also: You Are a Serial Betrayer, Wike Fires At Obaseki “This was in fulfilment of the promise made when I visited the Jewel state of Gombe late last year. I can never thank them enough, and I will never betray the confidence they and other people of goodwill have reposed in me.” This would be Atiku’s sixth shot at the Presidency having...