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Real Reasons Why Northerners Voted For Tinubu - El-Rufai

Real Reasons Why Northerners Voted For Tinubu – El-Rufai

June 12, 2022 3:22 am

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has attributed the decision reached by many delegates to vote for Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress on the silence of President Muhammadu Buhari.

He made this assertion while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

El-Rufai explained that Buhari asked the northern delegates to vote for any of the shortlisted five presidential candidates of their choice.

According to him, Buhari didn’t dictate how delegates from Kaduna State should vote at the APC presidential primary.…

2023 Polls Must Be Free, Credible To Honour Abiola - Buhari

2023 Polls Must Be Free, Credible To Honour Abiola – Buhari

June 12, 2022 2:53 am

On the celebration of this year’s Democracy Day, President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Abuja promised to facilitate a ‘free, fair, and transparent electoral process’ in next year’s general elections.

This, he pointed out, would be the best way to honour the memory of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, the late MKO Abiola.

Buhari made the pledge on Saturday in his 2022 Democracy Day speech.

The President called on political parties, candidates, and the electorate not to regard the elections as a do-or-die affair, adding that democracy is about the will of the majority and …

I'm Still Committed To My Dream Of A New Nigeria - Osinbajo

I’m Still Committed To My Dream Of A New Nigeria – Osinbajo

June 11, 2022 5:06 am

The Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that he only lost the battle, but not the war, following his defeat in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary to former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

Osinbajo, however, insisted, that he remains committed to the dream of a new Nigeria.

He made this known while speaking at the campaign office of The Progressive Project (TPP) in Abuja on Friday.

The Vice President also vowed to support Tinubu during next year’s election.

“This movement is a movement within a party also, we are not doing something that has …

2023 Presidency Aisha Yesufu Declares Support For Peter Obi

2023 Presidency: Aisha Yesufu Declares Support For Peter Obi

June 11, 2022 4:54 am

The campaign on social media for the Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi to become the next President of Nigeria in 2023 on Friday received a boost as a human rights activist and co-convener of #BringBackOurGirls, Aisha Yesufu endorsed the former governor of Anambra State.

Yesufu took to Twitter, to announce that the country does need an emperor but a President, therefore, urging the Nigerian people to not forfeit their rights to vote by desperation.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the two major problems confronting Nigeria are insecurity and poor economy, which will be the primary focus of …

2023 Amaechi Congratulates Tinubu, Pledges Full Support

2023: Amaechi Congratulates Tinubu, Pledges Full Support

June 10, 2022 4:32 am

Nigeria’s immediate former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has congratulated Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) while promising to give him all the support he needs to become President.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Ameachi was among those Tinubu defeated by a landslide to emerge as candidate of the party on Wednesday.

He polled a total of 1,271 votes – more than four times the votes scored by his closet rival, Amaechi who had 316 votes.

Following his victory, congratulatory messages have continued to pour in for the …

2023 Why APC Must Unite Behind Tinubu – Buhari

2023: Why APC Must Unite Behind Tinubu – Buhari

June 9, 2022 5:59 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite behind its presidential flagbearer in the 2023 elections, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The President made the call in a congratulatory statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘Having emerged victorious he has our full and unwavering support,’ he said.

‘Now our party must unite behind our candidate to achieve victory at the 2023 elections so that our government will continue to secure our communities, grow our economy and continue the fight against corruption.

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2023 Tambuwal Shares Details Of PDP Govs Meeting With Atiku

2023 Tambuwal Shares Details Of PDP Govs Meeting With Atiku

June 9, 2022 5:48 am

Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has revealed details of Atiku Abubakar’s meeting with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors.

Tambuwal said Atiku on Wednesday met with governors to strategise on securing victory for PDP in the 2023 general elections.
He told newsmen that the meeting was more of a consultative meeting.

The politician along with the candidate came to thank the governors for their roles at the convention.

Tambuwal said, ‘We talked about cooperation and collaboration in prosecuting a very successful electioneering campaign that will result in victories for the PDP at …

2023 Tinubu Is No Match For Atiku - PDP

2023: Tinubu Is No Match For Atiku – PDP Boasts

June 9, 2022 5:45 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no chance of defeating its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 general elections. 

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Tinubu had clinched the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in a primary election which was held at Eagles Sqaure in Abuja on Tuesday night.

In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the opposition party, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP said Tinubu had clinched the ticket ‘at a very great price.’

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2023 Real Reason I Contested Against Tinubu - Lawan

2023: Real Reason I Contested Against Tinubu – Lawan

June 9, 2022 5:30 am

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has opened up on the real reasons why he contested against the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, in the presidential primary of the party which was concluded.

Lawan revealed that he contested with the belief that he had the popularity and experience to lead the country and not because he had issues with anybody.

In a letter on Wednesday, Lawan expressed optimism that APC would emerge victorious in the the 2023 presidential poll with Tinubu as its candidate.

Lawan who was also an aspirant in the …

2023 Why I Avoided APC Presidential Primary – Nwajiuba

2023: Why I Avoided APC Presidential Primary – Nwajiuba

June 8, 2022 10:02 am

The immediate past Minister of State for Education and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has revealed the reasons behind his absence from the party’s ongoing presidential primary.

Aside from being among 28 presidential aspirants who bought the presidential nomination form, he was also the first cabinet member to resign his position in pursuing his ambition.

Giving his reasons on Wednesday in a statement he personally signed and titled, ‘Statement of Appreciation and thanksgiving’, the former minister said alleged ‘marginalisation of South-East’ was responsible for his absence.

The statement read:

I am …

Why Igbos Can’t Produce Nigeria’s Next President – Uzodinma

Why Igbos Can’t Produce Nigeria’s Next President – Uzodinma

June 8, 2022 9:57 am

Imo State Governor, and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hope Uzodinma Special Convention, has explained why he feels Southeast should produce the next president of Nigeria.

Uzodinma said the Southeast was denied the opportunity to produce Nigeria’s next president due to the lack of equity.

Speaking with Channels Television, the governor said the Southeast can’t produce Nigeria’s next president due to injustice.

According to Uzodinma: “From the view of political calculation, the sentiment of the people in the south-east is that they deserve to produce the president because the reason why this power is moving from the north …

2023 I Know A Name That Can Change Nigeria For Good –Adeboye

2023: I Know A Name That Can Change Nigeria For Good –Adeboye

June 8, 2022 7:06 am

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says he knows a name that could change Nigeria for good.

He said this on his Facebook page, attaching an image of himself with a text – Jesus.

‘I know a name that can change the current state of Nigeria for Good,’ he posted.

He said this hours after reacting to the killings of Christian worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that gunmen attacked the church, killing about 40 worshippers during Sunday service.

Adeboye …

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