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2023 Atiku’s Popularity Has Knocked You Out – PDP To Tinubu

2023: Atiku’s Popularity Has Knocked You Out – PDP To Tinubu

October 13, 2022 7:14 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, as someone dazed by the resounding presentation of the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, at the inauguration of the Presidential Campaign in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

It alleged that Tinubu had become disoriented to the extent that he can no longer articulate or engage in any productive and focused political discourse.

The PDP made the declaration on Wednesday, via a statement by the spokesperson of the party, Debo Ologunagba.

The statement partly read, ‘While Asiwaju Tinubu has proven to Nigerians that he is …

Nnamani Lambasts PDP Over Treatment Of Wike, Makinde, Others

Nnamani Lambasts PDP Over Treatment Of Wike, Makinde, Others

October 12, 2022 7:19 am

The Senator representing Enugu East senatorial district, Chimaroke Nnamani who is a former governor of Enugu State has decried the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ignore five of its governors as it commenced presidential campaigns for next year’s elections.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that the presidential campaign of the PDP which was earlier in the week flagged off in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, however, five of its governors – Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) had snubbed the event.

Their decision …

2023 Why I Declined Offer To Be Obi’s Running Mate – Shagari

2023: Why I Declined Offer To Be Obi’s Running Mate – Shagari

October 12, 2022 6:42 am

A Minster and a former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Mukhtar Shagari, has revealed that he was one of the first people contacted by the Labour Party to become Peter Obi’s running mate in the build-up to next year’s election.

Shagari, who was speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today which was monitored by Africa Today New York last night claimed that he had declined the opportunity because he did not believe Obi stood a chance in 2023.

‘The Labour party contacted me and requested if I would like to be the Vice Presidential candidate to Peter Obi,’ the PDP chieftain …

2023 I Will Restore Hope, Security To Nigerians – Tinubu

2023: I Will Restore Hope, Security To Nigerians – Tinubu

October 11, 2022 6:16 am

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that as President will ensure a renewed hope, security, and a prosperous nation. 

Tinubu gave this assurance yesterday during the inauguration of the Women Wing of Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Team in Abuja.

He pointed out that in 2015, the APC-led administration inherited a difficult nation with a burden of uncertainty from both the economy and security sectors.

He then assured all Nigerians and the APC stalwarts that he would consolidate on the many achievements of the present administration.

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2023 No Going Back On Obi’s Endorsement - Afenifere

2023: No Going Back On Obi’s Endorsement – Afenifere

October 11, 2022 4:55 am

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has once again reiterated its earlier endorsement for the candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, in the forthcoming presidential election in 2023.

In their reaction to a statement which was credited to the Ondo State governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, that the ‘Afenifere doesn’t speak for the Yoruba people on the endorsement of Peter Obi and that Afenifere is divided in respect of the purported endorsement,’ the group said neither the Afenifere nor Akeredolu will speak for Yoruba people on the candidate to support.

This response was contained in a statement issued by the …

2023 Tinubu Is Nigeria’s Next President - Northern Coalition

2023: Tinubu Is Nigeria’s Next President – Northern Coalition

October 7, 2022 5:30 am

A group of Northern leaders on Friday predicted that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu will emerge as Nigeria’s next president next year.

The leaders, who are members of 100% Focus Movement, a pro-Tinubu Northern coalition, asserted that the South does not have a choice, but to vote for Tinubu.

The leader of the group, Ibrahim Mohammed, said the South, particularly the South West, needs to vote for the candidate in appreciation for what he has done in the region.

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‘I Will Never Vote For A Muslim Muslim Ticket’ - Onaiyekan

‘I Will Never Vote For A Muslim/Muslim Ticket’ – Onaiyekan

October 6, 2022 3:51 am

Cardinal John Onaiyekan who is the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja Archdiocese, on Wednesday disclosed that he will not vote for Muslim/Muslim ticket in the 2023 general election.

He made this vow while speaking at the first synod of the Catholic Diocese of Osogbo at Our Lady and St Kizito Pastoral Centre, Oke Gada Ede, themed ‘The Church As an Agent of Dialogue and Reconciliation In Our Community In Quest For A Just and Peaceful Social Order.’

He pointed out that the reason for the Muslim/Muslim tickets was a result of the decision by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for …

2023 Vote For Only Credible Candidates, CAN Urges Nigerians

2023: Vote For Only Credible Candidates, CAN Urges Nigerians

October 2, 2022 6:08 am

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on Nigerians to only vote for people who are credible in the next polls.

The President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Sunday, called on Nigerians to look out for politicians who are genuine and sincere in their quest to provide the basic things that would be catalysts for the socioeconomic growth and development of Nigeria.

He said: ‘As we march towards the next general elections, let us bear in mind that we have a stake in this country, hence we should …

Nigeria At 62 Let’s Unite, Rebuild Our Country – Tinubu

Nigeria At 62: Let’s Unite, Rebuild Our Country – Tinubu

October 1, 2022 5:07 am

Ahead of the 2023 election, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to commit to the unity and development of the country as the only way to honour the nation’s founding fathers.

He pointed out that the difficult times may not lend to a wholesome appreciation of the struggles of the founding fathers.

The APC presidential flagbearer, however, asserted that the nation is commemorating the independence anniversary because of their patriotic effort to bequeath united, virile nation to future generations.

Tinubu, who sounded inspirational, also said the best the country can …

Adebanjo’s Adoption Of Obi Not Afenifere’s Stand – Tinubu

Adebanjo’s Adoption Of Obi Not Afenifere’s Stand – Tinubu

September 25, 2022 8:03 am

Ahead of next year’s general election, Bola Ahmed Tinu­bu has waved off com­ments credited to Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, to the effect that the Yoruba socio-cul­tural body has adopted Peter Obi, candidate of the Labour Party, as its choice candidate for 2023.

Asiwaju Tinubu, writing through Bayo Onanuga, Director of Media and Publicity of the APC Presi­dential Campaign Council, said Pa Adebayo cannot impose his personal preference and opinion on Afenifere.

Stressing that the elder statesman is free as an individual to support whosoever he wishes in a demo­cratic dispensation, Tinubu said such position cannot be foisted on the …

Drama In Ilorin As Police Attempt To Disrupt Obi’s Rally

Drama In Ilorin As Police Attempt To Disrupt Obi’s Rally

September 25, 2022 7:07 am

Men of the Kwara State Police Command yesterday attempted to disrupt a planned rally by supporters of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi in Ilorin which has sparked wide condemnation on social media.

Africa Daily News,  New York reports that thousands of the supporters of the former Governor of Anambra State had thronged out for the planned rally, but were interrupted at the Stella Obasanjo Multi Purpose Hall Centre in the state capital.

However, it was gathered that at a stage, there was a hitch following police interruption at the Stella Obasanjo Multi Purpose Hall centre in …

2023 Ignore Candidates Quoting Bogus Statistics – Sanwo-Olu

2023: Ignore Candidates Quoting Bogus Statistics – Sanwo-Olu

September 24, 2022 6:27 am

Ahead of next year’s general elections, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Nigerians to elect candidates capable of taking the country to greater heights not just the ones that are engrossed with statistics.

Sanwo-Olu told them to shun those who give bogus statistics, but consider flagbearers with clear-cut plans.

He spoke in Ikeja on Friday at a Special Prayer Session/Jumat Service to commemorate the 62nd Independence Day celebration.

Represented by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu said APC candidate Bola Tinubu has the ability to sustain the nation’s economy.

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