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Atiku Gushes Over Okowa Describes Him As Asset To Nigerians

Atiku Gushes Over Okowa, Describes Him As Asset To Nigerians

June 20, 2022 7:00 am

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential Candidate for 2023, has described Ifeanyi Okowa as a valuable asset to all Nigerians.

In a message to Nigerians which he delivered on Sunday in Abuja, Abubakar stated that the position of the president, in particular, needed the holder of that office to have clarity of mind when making decisions.

According to Abubakar, the decision to choose a running mate, as well as how it was made in countries with more democratic acculturation experience, provided a glimpse into their readiness for the job that awaited them.

He said that in …

PDP VP Slot Okowa Betrayed Us, Says Clark, Adebanjo, Others

PDP VP Slot: Okowa Betrayed Us, Says Clark, Adebanjo, Others

June 18, 2022 6:33 am

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMBLF) has criticised Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for accepting his nomination as the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential Candidate Atiku Abubakar in the upcoming 2023 general elections.

This was contained in a statement signed by leaders of four groups which include Chief Edwin Clark, for the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMBLF) and the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF); Chief Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere, Dr. Dru Bitrus, the President-General, Middle Belt Forum, and Prof. George Obiozor, the President-General, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide which was made available …

2023 Real Reason Why I Chose Okowa Over Wike – Atiku

2023: Real Reason Why I Chose Okowa Over Wike – Atiku

June 17, 2022 5:04 am

Ahead of next year’s presidential elections in Nigeria, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has explained that he chose Senator Ifeanyi Okowa over Rivers State Governor, Nyesome Wike as his running mate due to the perceived qualities of the Delta State Governor in governance and politics.

Speaking to party stalwarts on Thursday, Atiku explained that it was a difficult decision to arrive at his choice of a running mate, one which required extensive consultations with various stakeholders at all levels.

Speaking to party stalwarts, Aiku said he made it clear that his ‘running mate would have …

2023 Election Wike Breaks Silence On Dumping PDP

2023 Election: Wike Breaks Silence On Reportedly Dumping PDP

June 16, 2022 4:48 am

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has debunked rumours that he is on his way out of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of next year’s general elections.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri, Wike put out his reaction to a viral video that claimed the governor was threatening to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement released on Wednesday night which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York, Ebiri insisted the video was intended to mislead members of the …

2023 PDP Panel Recommends Wike As Atiku’s Running Mate

2023: PDP Panel Recommends Wike As Atiku’s Running Mate

June 15, 2022 4:53 am

Barring last-minute changes, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State be running mate to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 Presidential election on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the National Advisory Committee that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) set up to look into the report of an earlier committee has recommended the Rivers governor.

An inside source revealed the committee saddled with the task of picking the party’s Vice Presidential Candidate has agreed to allow Wike, who came second in the primaries, to run with Atiku.

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APC Officially Loses Two Senators To Opposition PDP

APC Officially Loses Two Senators To Opposition PDP

June 15, 2022 4:42 am

Two frontline members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senate Majority Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi and another Northern Senator, Adamu Aliero, have officially announced their defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The formal defections of the two APC senators from Kebbi State were conveyed in two separate letters addressed to Senate President Ahmad Lawan, and read at plenary on Tuesday

Sen. Ailero and Sen. Abdullahi represent Kebbi Central and Kebbi North Senatorial districts respectively.

Also to defect formally from the PDP to the All Progressives Grand Alliance on June 15, is the Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe.

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National Grid Collapse Why Nigeria Is In Darkness – Atiku

National Grid Collapse: Why Nigeria Is In Darkness – Atiku

June 14, 2022 5:35 am

Former Vice President and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has bemoaned the recurring national grid collapse in the country.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate put the blame the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government.

In a statement Monday night, Atiku lamented the darkness that has enveloped Nigeria in recent times.

The political leader described it as a metaphor for the collapsing state of the nation.

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He said the country has been enduring collapsing unity, security, economy, education, well-being and value of …

2023 Why I Left APC – Senate Leader, Abdullahi Opens Up

2023: Why I Left APC – Senate Leader, Abdullahi Opens Up

June 11, 2022 4:43 am

The Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi who recently decamped from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has shared insights on what prompted his decision to move.

He announced that he decamped due to what he described as ‘injustice’ in the Kebbi State chapter of the party.

Africa Daily News, New York had on Wednesday reported that Abdullahi, representing Kebbi North, had joined the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

The lawmaker told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that ‘it was a case of serial denial of rights’.

He said: …

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 Senate Leader Abdullahi Resigns From APC, Joins PDP

2023: Senate Leader Abdullahi Resigns From APC, Joins PDP

June 8, 2022 7:00 am

The Senate leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi has decamped from the ruling All progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State.

His defection from the APC to the PDP was confirmed by his special adviser on media and publicity Muhammad Jamil Gulma.

“Senate Leader Dr Yahaya Abdullahi will on Wednesday by 9 am leave Abuja for Kebbi and proceed to Kamba local government to formally declare for PDP and to possibly indicate his interest to contest his present seat,” Vanguard qouted him as saying.

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2023 I Will Easily Defeat Atiku As APC Candidate - Okorocha

2023: I Will Easily Defeat Atiku As APC Candidate – Okorocha

June 3, 2022 4:02 am

Former governor of Imo State and presidential candidate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Rochas Okorocha boasted that if given his party’s ticket, he would easily defeat Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Atiku Abubakar.

According to him, what the APC needs at the moment is a candidate who could garner significant votes in the North in order to win the 2023 presidential election.

According to the lawmaker, he is the only candidate who has received nationwide acceptance.

Okorocha made this assertion while speaking during an appearance on a political program on Arise Television which was monitored by …

2023 Atiku Clears Air On ‘Picking’ Ihedioha As Running Mate

2023: Atiku Clears Air On ‘Picking’ Ihedioha As Running Mate

June 3, 2022 3:36 am

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has broken silence as regards reports that he has picked former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha as his running mate.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that a story had emerged on Wednesday that Atiku was set to announce Ihedioha as his choice for Vice President after he emerged flag bearer of the party.

However, reacting, his spokesman, Paul Ibe, told reporters that his principal had not chosen Ihedioha or any other person as his running mate.

According to him, the former Vice President would announce his running …

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