Tag: 2019
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It is too early for 2019 politicking to override legislative agenda- Saraki
President of the Senate has urged the National Assembly, the Executive and politicians in Nigeria to focus on governance in 2018 and not electioneering towards the 2019 general elections. According to Saraki, it is too early for politicking. He noted that 2018 is the last “productive year” before the elections. The Senate President said this…
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President Buhari best candidate for 2019 – Dogara
Alhaji Ahmed Dogara, former Chairman, Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari remains the best candidate for 2019 election in all the registered political parties. Dogara made this assertion in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Minna on Tuesday. He said that there was no any…
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Buhari has done well, can seek reelection in 2019 – Momoh
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Tony Momoh on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari has done well in the delivery of his electoral promises. Momoh, a former Minister of Information, gave the assessment in a telephone interview on Wednesday. He said though there were still some challenges in the country, Buhari had…
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Former Abia governor, Orji Kalu declares 2019 Senate ambition
A former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, on Monday declared his intention to run for Abia North Senatorial seat in 2019. Kalu, who disclosed this in a chat with journalists at his Igbere country home, regretted that the people who represented the area in the past were concerned about “self- aggrandizement” at the…
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2019: I won’t seek re-election if I fail to achieve my goals for Abia state – Gov Ikpeazu
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, says he would only seek re-election in 2019, after successful completion of projects initiated by his administration across the state. Ikpeazu disclosed this while speaking in a political programme “Osinachi”, at the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia monitored in Aba on Friday. “There are a few things which I am saying…
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I’ll stop APC, PDP from winning elections in 2019 – Ezekwesili
As the 2019 election year draws closer, a former minister for education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said she will work assiduously to ensure that candidates seeking public office on the platform of the two major political parties in Nigeria – the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP do not win. Ezekwesili, who…
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2019: Buhari not yet decided to seek reelection – Presidency
The Presidency on Sunday said President Muhammadu Buhari has not taken any concrete decision on seeking second term in office. This was revealed by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina. In his words: “Nobody knows whether or not the President will seek reelection. About four groups have come to the President, asking if he will go for…
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2019: Atiku’s bid for presidency is APC’s greatest fear -Fani-Kayode
Former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode says former Vice president Atiku Abubakar is the All Progressive Congress, APC’s greatest fear come 2019. Fani Kayode revealed that hate comments from APC governors: Nasir El Rufai and Bello Masari showed that they were deeply hurt by Atiku’s exit. He also added that the attack from APC governors…
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2019: Atiku too desperate to be president – Buhari’s adviser
…says former Vice President will leave PDP if he doesn’t realise presidential ambition in 2019 The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babefemi Ojudu hassaid former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is too desperate to be president in 2019, hence his recent defection to the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He chided the…
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I’ve not made up my mind to run for presidency come 2019 – Atiku
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that he is yet to make up his mind about contesting in the 2019 presidential elections. Atiku stated this while speaking on VOA Hausa on Tuesday. “For now I have not made up my mind,” Mr. Abubakar said. “When I decide, I will let the world know.” Mr.…