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Ohanaeze Chieftain Accuses PDP Of Betrayal, Vows To Pay Back

Ohanaeze Chieftain Accuses PDP Of Betrayal, Vows To Pay Back

May 30, 2022 5:46 am

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo political organisation, Chuks Ibegbu has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of betraying the Igbos following Atiku’s emergence as the candidate of the party.

Ibegbu made the remark while reacting to the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as PDP presidential candidate.

Speaking exclusively with DAILY POST, Ibegbu said PDP went contrary to the nation’s mood by picking Atiku as its presidential flag bearer.

He, however, said the Igbos should not rely on political parties but on individuals if the Southeast must achieve its goal of producing Nigeria’s president.

According …

PDP Primaries Obi Congratulates Atiku, Calls Him His Leader

PDP Primaries: Obi Congratulates Atiku, Calls Him His Leader

May 30, 2022 5:11 am

Presidential hopeful on the platform of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has congratulated former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on his emergence as the flagbearer for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming presidential election. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Obi who was Atiku’s running mate in the 2019 election, took to Twitter on Sunday afternoon to share a warm message of compliments for his associate.

‘On behalf of my family, I sincerely congratulate my leader and dear elder brother, H.E @atiku, on his emergence as the 2023 presidential flag bearer of the
@OfficialPDPNig.

‘I pray that …

2023 How I Warned Nigerians Against Voting Buhari – Fayose

2023: How I Warned Nigerians Against Voting Buhari – Fayose

May 29, 2022 2:21 am

Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has recounted how he warned Nigerians against voting for the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari but was ignored.

He asserted that from the onset, he knew that the All Progressives Congress and the president never meant well for the country hence his repeated warnings.

The presidential aspirant of the PDP made this claim during the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja on Saturday which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York

He said, ‘Let me remind you that if I were to be a prophet, I will be making a …

Why We Stormed PDP Presidential Primary Venue – EFCC

Why We Stormed PDP Presidential Primary Venue – EFCC

May 29, 2022 2:12 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have disclosed that its operatives stormed the presidential primary elections of the major opposition political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Moshood Kashimawo Abiola National Stadium in Abuja to monitor delegates inducement and financial malpractices.

The anti-graft agency’s Public Relations Officer, Wilson Uwujaren, who spoke to reporters on Saturday evening, disclosed that, ‘Our operatives are at the ongoing PDP presidential primary elections at the MKO Abiola Stadium to monitor the exercise, and most especially, to check delegates inducement and other financial malpractices’

Read Also: PDP Presidential Aspirant Hayatu-Deen Drops Out Of

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2023 Atiku Abubakar Declared Winner Of PDP Primary

2023: Atiku Abubakar Declared Winner Of PDP Primary

May 29, 2022 2:10 am

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar was on Sunday morning declared the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the 2023 general election after defeating other aspirants in Abuja.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Atiku clinched the much coveted ticket during the presidential primary of the main opposition party which began on Saturday in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

He polled a total of 371 votes to defeat his closest rival, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State who garnered 237 votes. He was followed by former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who polled 70 votes in …

I’m Not Desperate To Be President, Peter Obi Insists

I’m Not Desperate To Be President, Peter Obi Insists

May 28, 2022 5:50 am

Less than 24 hours after joining Labour Party to pursue his ambition, former Anambra State governor and presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has maintained that he is not desperate to become Nigeria’s President.

He, however, said what he was desperate about was to see Nigeria work for the teeming youths and other Nigerians facing hardship across the country.

Obi stated this while featuring on a Channels TV programme, Politics Today on Friday night which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

We had earlier reported the presidential hopeful joined LP on Friday, just a few days after dumping the …

Confusion As Female APC Aspirant Is Kidnapped On Election Day

Confusion As Female APC Aspirant Is Kidnapped On Election Day

May 27, 2022 6:20 am

The All Progressive Congress (APC) House of Assembly aspirant eyeing the ticket of Qua’an Pan South State Constituency of Plateau in the 2023 general elections, Hon. Na’anyil Magdalene Dakogol, has been kidnapped.

The spokesperson of the Plateau Police Command, Ubah Gabriel, confirmed the development, saying the commissioner of police had sent a tactical team to rescue the victim.Hon. Madalene was kidnapped on the day her party conducted the primaries.

Read Also: 2023: Emefiele Strikes Off Suit Against INEC, Malami

Na’anyil, who is the only female aspirant of the APC in the race, was on her way to meet with

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2023 Ongoing APC, PDP Primaries A Mess - Jonathan

2023: Ongoing APC, PDP Primaries A Mess – Jonathan

May 27, 2022 4:50 am

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has lambasted various political parties in the country while condemning the manner in which the ongoing primaries for the 2023 elections has been going.

Africa Daily News, New York understands that there have been reports of how aspirants having been inducing delegates to vote for them which has now dominated the media space in the last few days.

A few days ago, the ugly story of how the son of Jonathan’s former deputy, Namadi Sambo, demanded a refund from delegates who collected his money but failed to vote for him had gone viral.

Speaking …

I Don’t Need To Be Strong Like Ronaldo To Be President –Tinubu

I Don’t Need To Be Strong Like Ronaldo To Be President –Tinubu

May 27, 2022 4:37 am

Former Governor of Lagos State and an aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has asserted that to lead the country as President, he does not need the strength of a wrestler or a Christiano Ronaldo.

Tinubu, who was reacting to speculations over his health status, disclosed that all that is required for him if elected as president are ideas.

The presidential hopeful disclosed this on Thursday while meeting with delegates of the party in Ondo State at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office, ahead of the presidential primaries of …

2023 Sanwo-Olu Declared Winner Of Lagos APC Guber Ticket

2023: Sanwo-Olu Declared Winner Of Lagos APC Guber Ticket

May 27, 2022 4:22 am

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been declared the winner of the gubernatorial ticket for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that Sanwo-Olu was the only aspirant cleared by the party’s electoral committee to contest the primaries.

Read Also: Sanwo-Olu Slams Ban On Okada In Lagos

The two others, Wale Oluwo and Abdul-Ahmed Mustapha, were disqualified by the panel without reasons.

At the end of voting, Sanwo-Olu polled 1,170 votes to emerge the winner of the primaries, which was conducted at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium in Onikan, …

I Have Acted As President Before, I’m The Best Bet - Osinbajo

I Have Acted As President Before, I’m The Best Bet – Osinbajo

May 25, 2022 3:46 am

The Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo has asserted that his ability to attend to complex and sensitive issues when President Muhammadu Buhari was on medical vacation overseas stands him in good stead to lead the country from 2023.

He made the assertions during his visit to Kaduna State yesterday to meet with All Progressives Congress (APC) delegates.

Osinbajo pointed out that the moves he made in those critical moments brought to the fore his capability to move the country forward, when given the opportunity.

The Vice President, who visited Kaduna to solicit the delegates’ support in APC’s primary election, …

How 3,149 Nigerians Contributed For My APC Forms – Nwajiuba

How 3,149 Nigerians Contributed For My APC Forms – Nwajiuba

May 25, 2022 3:40 am

Former Minister of State for Education and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, says 3,150 Nigerians raised money to purchase his ₦100 million Expression of Interest and Nomination forms.

The minister narrated that even a local farmer in Nasarawa brought him 150 yams to sell as part of his contribution to procure the forms.

Nwajiuba made the revelation while reacting to a report making the rounds that his presidential campaign was sponsored by some oil moguls.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the former minister was the first cabinet member in …

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