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2023 Election: Why I Met Peter Obi, Wike, Others – Ortom

18Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria

2023 Election: Why I Met Peter Obi, Wike, Others – Ortom

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has explained why he met with Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, and others. According to Ortom, his presence at the meeting was informed by his open-minded approach to politics. He disclosed this on Tuesday while interacting with journalists after he returned from his trip to Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt. Recall that LP candidate, Obi met with Wike, Ortom, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko. Among the other notable politicians at the meeting were former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke; and former Governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Dankwanbo, among others. See Aso: Has PDP Chairman, Ayu Resigned? But Ortom has ...

APC Accuses PDP of Attempting to Oust National Chair

18Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria

APC Accuses PDP of Attempting to Oust National Chair

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of sponsoring rumours to oust its National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu. The ruling party in a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said that speculations of plans to remove Adamu as the party’s chair. The statement read, “The attention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has been drawn to opposition-sponsored media reports on plots to remove the National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu. See Also: Has PDP Chairman, Ayu Resigned? “The reports are based on the imagination of its sponsors ostensibly unnerved by the remarkable achievements of Adamu since assuming office as the National Chairman,” said Morka. “The opposit...

Atiku vs Wike: Resign Now, PDP chieftain Tells Ayu

17Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Atiku vs Wike: Resign Now, PDP chieftain Tells Ayu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sam Ohuabunwa, has asked the party’s national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, to resign from his position if it will help end the dispute between the party’s presidential candidate and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Ohuabunwa stated this during an interview with Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. There have been reports that prior to his election, Ayu allegedly agreed to step down if the party elected a Northerner as its presidential candidate. However, after the election of Atiku who is a Northerner, Ayu remains in power and maintains he has no intention of stepping down as the party’s national chairman. See Also: Has PDP Chairman, Ayu Resigned? Atiku had defeated Wike in the PDP presidential primary held...

How Atiku vs Wike Conflict Can Be Solved – Dele Momodu

16Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

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How Atiku vs Wike Conflict Can Be Solved – Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu, a former presidential aspirant of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has proffered a solution to the conflict between the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. According to Momodu, a closed-door dialogue between both PDP leaders would fix the conflict between the two heavyweights. Recall that Atiku and Wike have been embroiled in a conflict after the PDP presidential primary and the appointment of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as Atiku’s running mate. Reports claim Wike was not pleased that Okowa was chosen over him as the party’s vice-presidential candidate. In his reaction, Momodu who is a veteran journalist suggested that Wike and Atiku should agree on deliverables and sign a peace acc...

16Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Has PDP Chairman, Ayu Resigned?

Dr Iyorchia Ayu, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has dismissed speculations that he has resigned from his position. Ayu stated this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on media and communication, Simon Imobo-Tswam, debunking the report of his resignation, describing it as a figment of the imagination of his foes. He said that should he want to vacate his position, he can only submit his letter of resignation to the deputy national (North) and not to David Mark, former Senate president. Recall that speculations were rife on Monday that Ayu had submitted his letter to Mark. The statement read, “The attention of the PDP National Chairman has been drawn to sponsored stories in the news media today, including THISDAY newspaper and an electro...

Buhari Congratulates Ruto on Becoming Kenya’s New President

16Aug

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

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Buhari Congratulates Ruto on Becoming Kenya’s New President

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates William Ruto for winning the Kenyan Presidential election on the 9th of August, 2022. The president says he anticipates more engagements between Nigeria and Kenya under the coming administration. He also praised President Uhuru Kenyatta for his achievements and ambitious leadership, which he gave to his country in the past nine years. See Also: 2023 Election: Jonathan Tells Nigerians Candidates To Vote These were all in a statement by President Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. the statement reads; “President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the President-elect of Kenya, William Ruto, on his victory in the General Elections on August 9, 2022." “The President also commends the people of Kenya for ...

Ohanaeze Urges FG To Intervene In Ekweremadu’s Case, Bring Case Home

15Aug

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Ohanaeze Urges FG To Intervene In Ekweremadu’s Case, Bring Case Home

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the court case of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu who is being tried in the United Kingdom over allegation of organ harvest of one David Nwamini. Ohanaeze made the call in a statement issued on Sunday titled, ‘Ekweremadu: Ohanaeze disagrees with Malami, calls for FG’s intervention’ signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Dr Alex Ogbonnia. The statement was in reaction to a statement by Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation, stating that the federal government will not get involved in the case. However, the Igbo group were not in agreement with Malami, recalling that government has gotten involved with issues concerning Nigerians ...

15Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

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Keyamo Responds To Resignation Call

Festus Keyamo, the spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, and minister of State for Labour and Employment, has fingered the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for sponsoring the call for his resignation as a minister. Keyamo stated this in a statement titled, “Call for my resignation, a sign of jitters in the opposition camp”, issued on Sunday, noting that he has not broken any law by retaining his role as a minister while serving as spokesman for the APC. The minister said that his role as APC spokesman for the 2023 general election does not interfere with his official assignment as a minister, noting that he expends his personal resources to execute his party role. The statement read: “My attention has been drawn to ...

2023 Election: Jonathan Tells Nigerians Candidates To Vote

14Aug

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News, Nigeria

2023 Election: Jonathan Tells Nigerians Candidates To Vote

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned Nigerians not to vote for candidates that will buy their conscience. Jonathan asked Nigerians against electing politicians that would mortgage the future of their children and those yet unborn. He made these calls while delivering a keynote address at the one-year memorial summit in honour of late Captain Idahosa Okunbo, in Abuja on Saturday, NAN reports. He said, “Ahead of the 2023 elections, we are getting ready to be wooed and wowed at campaign grounds by various politicians seeking different offices. “But these thoughts are beyond 2023. It is about Nigeria and the kind of leadership it deserves now and in the future to ensure that our country assumes its rightful place among the comity of nations. See Also: Christians Di...

It’s Peter Obi’s Turn, Peter Okoye Tells Dino

14Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

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It’s Peter Obi’s Turn, Peter Okoye Tells Dino

Peter Okoye of Psquare has fired back at former Senator, Dino Melaye, that 2023 for claiming that it is not the turn of the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi to lead Nigeria. According to Okoye, it has become the turn of ordinary Nigerians to decide who will be the president. He said the time for the old to hand over the country to the younger generation as the youths have decided to play an active role in nation-building. The singer disclosed these in a series of tweets on his verified Twitter handle. He tweeted, “Dear Dino, it is the turn of the Ordinary Nigerian! All dis old format has expired! Una don cast finish! #PeterObi4President2023 #OBIDIENTS See Also: 2023 Election: Peter Obi More Experienced Than Atiku – Keyamo “Dino said it is no...