Tag: 2023 Election

2023: Again APC receives more defectors in Sokoto state

The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Sokoto State on Sunday received more defectors ahead of the 2023 General Elections in the state.

The latest defection was another set of scores of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members from Dundaye, Gumburawa and Gidan Bubu districts in Wamakko Local Government Area of the state.

Speaking at the event, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, the Minister of Police Affairs, described the development as a success, following the achievements recorded by the APC-led Federal Government.

“The APC administration under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari has brought positive developmental projects aimed at impacting the lives of people.

“The government had for the past seven and half years continued to roll out sustainable programmes that impacted positively to the lives of the less privileged in the country.

“Therefore, I called on all of you to sustain more support for the victory of APC in order for the party to continue to provide more democratic dividends for our people,” he urged.

Dingyadi further said that those achievements recorded by the government at the center were the reasons why members of other political parties were trooping into the APC across the board.

Receiving the defectors, Alhaji Isa Sadiq-Achida, the state APC Chairman described them as pillars of democracy in the area.

Sadiq-Achida urged the new members to feel free and work for the success of the party in the forthcoming elections in the state.

Earlier, Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu, the APC governorship candidate in the state, solicited the support of the electorate, while assuring to bring back more development for the state.

Aliyu told the gathering that he would follow the footsteps of the APC leader in the state, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC -Sokoto North) and sustain his legacies when he served was governor for eight years.

Some of the defectors, Alhaji Labaran Gidan-Ruwa, Hajiya Balkisu Dundaye and Malami Mai-Sojoji revealed that they left PDP in the state following its alleged failure to deliver on all the promises made.

November 6, 2022
2023: Kwankwaso urges electorate to study his blueprint

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has advised all eligible voters in the country to create time and read his blueprint which seeks to ensure good governance.

Kwankwaso gave the advice on Friday in Abuja shortly after the two-raka’at Jumma’at prayers at the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society’s Mosque.

The former two-term governor of Kano State said that most of what he intended to do if elected president of Nigeria in 2023 were captured in the blueprint.

Newsmen reports that Kwankwaso, in his 160-page manifesto and policy document entitled “My Pledges To You: The RMK2023 Blueprint”, highlighted 20 promises that he would bring to fruition if elected.

He pledged to provide Nigerians with patriotic and competent leadership that would be guided by the seven time-tested principles of public life such as Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership by example.

“We will be fair and just to all and we shall ensure fairness and justice at all levels of governance,” Kwankwaso said.

Oh his part, the Chief Imam of the Al-Habibiyyah Mosque, Dr Fuad Adeyemi, called on all Muslims “to do things right so that the country would be right“.

According to him, if all Muslims decide to do what is right and help one another, it will bring stability to the country.

“We should learn to help each other, we should learn to support each other.

“Now that politics is around we should be consciousness of the Almighty Allah in whatever we do, who we choose and how we choose them.

“The fear of Allah should be our guide not what we stand to benefits,“ Adeyemi said.

November 5, 2022
Photos: APC releases date to flag-off presidential campaign

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has release date to kick start its campaign for the 2023 presidential election.

In a timetable and schedule of activities obtained by Thenewsguru.com, the rally will kick start in Jos, Plateau state on November 15.

Several town hall meetings would be held with different stakeholders across the country while December 4-10 has been slated for “international engagements”.

On February 8, 2023, there will be a rally and musical concert in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja while the Lagos rally which would be the last, would hold on February 13.

The PCC will use the period from February 12 – 24 for “election planning”.

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November 3, 2022
Zamfara PDP chairman, Dr. Sani Ahmad, dies

The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara state, Dr. Sani Ahmad, died on Wednesday in Gusau after a brief illness.

This was confirmed by the Deputy chairman of the party, Alhaji Mukhtar Lugga, to newsmen in Gusau via telephone.

He said that the chairman died in Gusau after a sudden undisclosed illness.

According to him, late Sani, who was hale and hearty, suddenly took ill after a consultative meeting with the state Council of Ulama on Wednesday in Gusau.

The vice chairman explained that Sani was confirmed dead by doctors after he was rushed to the Al-Hilal Hospital in Gusau.

Lugga said that Sani, 62, is survived by two wives and six children.

Newsmen reports that the deceased emerged as the PDP state chairman on Sept. 23 following the resignation of Col. Bala Mande who had picked the party’s senatorial ticket for Zamfara north In the 2023 election.

November 2, 2022
Omo-Agege urges Itsekiri nation to vote for APC in 2023

Ovie Omo-Agege, Delta governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the Itsekiri nation to vote for the party at all levels in 2023 general election.

Omo-Agege said this when he visited Chief Ayiri Emami at his residence in Ubeji in Warri South Local Government Area of the state.

He said that voting for APC would end the marginalisation of oil producing ethnic nationalities in the state.

Addressing supporters, Omo-Agege, also deputy senate president, said that the Itsekiri nation has not benefitted much from the 13 per cent oil derivation accruing to the state for contributing to the nation’s economy.

“This election is the one that will change course of politics in Delta.

“For some of us; we believe that enough is enough; we need to reverse the trend and doing so; we need people who believe that there is something wrong.

“Some of us believe that the status quo is not good for the well-being of the Itsekiri nation.

“That is why we are leading the change and we believe that all well-meaning Itsekiri people will join us in this effort to change the narrative,” he said.

Omo-Agege said that enthroning Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s president in 2023would help address the problem of marginalisation of the Itsekiri nation, as he was an in-law and member of the nation.

“With the experience I have gained serving at national level especially in the senate, the president, no matter how powerful needs the support of the National Assembly.

“That is why the candidates we are putting forward will not just represent the interest of the Ijaw or Isoko people, but also the interest of the Itsekiri nation.

“My appeal is that you support Tinubu as president, Omo-Agege as governor, our senator, members House of Representatives and House of Assembly,” he said.

The lawmaker said that as a senator representing Delta Central at the National Assembly, he had impacted positively on all communities in his senatorial district.

He attributed the feat to his cordially relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari and the presidency and expressed hope that such would replicate itself in 2023 with the emergence of Tinubu as president.

The senator said that he had met with the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse 111 and made a commitment that he would consult with the Itsekiri people before taken decisions that would impact on their wellbeing.

“I met the royal father being the custodian, political, cultural and spiritual leader to the Itsekiri nation in that capacity, I have visited and consulted with the Itsekiri nation.

“The position I have taken is that I need the support of the Itsekiri to emerge as Delta governor. The commitment I made to the king, going forward is that I will move out of my comfort zone and do the extraordinary.

“I will call the traditional institution being the custodian of the interest of the Itsekiri nation to ask what they want and whatever the Itsekiri nation put forward is what we will do as government,” Omo-Agege said.

Responding, Emami said that the Asiwaju’s project was an Itsekiri project.

Emami assured that whatever votes accruing to Tinubu as president would also accrue to Omo-Agege as governor and other candidates of the party.

“Asiwaju’s project is our project; he is an Itsekiri by marriage. Tinubu going for presidency, I do not think any Itsekiri will vote against him.

“It is a project every Itsekiri will support. I can say categorically that Itsekiris will vote for Asiwaju.

“Itsekiri and Urhobo are brothers and sisters, so whatever goes to Asiwaju will equally go to Omo-Agege as governor and other candidates,” he said.

November 2, 2022
2023 Elections: Atiku, Obi can’t lead Nigeria – Bola Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, have attacked the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his Labour party’s counterpart, (LP) Peter Obi, saying they do not have what it takes to lead a country like Nigeria.

Both Tinubu and Shettima spoke during the presentation of their action plans at the business community and the organized private sector in Lagos on Tuesday.

Many dignatries graced the occassion and they included, President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Group Chief Executive of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, Chairman of Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia; the Chairman of UBA, Tony Elumelu; former Chief Executive of Access Bank, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede; other business leaders representing sectoral groups such as agriculture, oil and gas, trade, manufacturing, creative sector, among others.

The town hall session was attended by the APC vice presidential candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima; Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Simon Lalong (Plateau); Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi); Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq (Kwara), Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa); Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); Adegboyega Oyetola (Osun); Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna); and Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano) as well as other APC leaders and chieftains.

Tinubu said if elected president in 2023, his administration will hit a double-figure gross domestic product.

According to a statement by the Tinubu Media Office, signed by Tunde Rahman, the presidential candidate said attaining the feat was possible having achieved similar economic success when he governed Lagos State.

He called for the support of the Lagos business community, stating that such was needed for a viable economy.

He said, “Nigeria stands at the threshold between indifference and greatness, prosperity and poverty, the future and the past. The door is ajar. Together, let us open it so that we may cross over to the better side and secure for this beloved nation its finer destiny.

“The productive and beneficial things we seek do not lie in the sole domain of one sector. They reside in the cooperation between the government and the private sector. I see no conflict between the business community and the government. Yet, with equal conviction, I believe the private sector and government should constantly be at war.

“But they wage this battle, not as enemies. They must stand as inseparable allies combating the mutual enemies of scarcity, underdevelopment, joblessness and the fear these bad things breed.

“The pragmatic problem solving and teamwork that improved Lagos, I want to bring to this nation. I ask your help as the task ahead is doable but also difficult.”

Also, Tinubu and Shettima took a swipe at the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party, Peter Obi, whom they said lacked the antecedent and experience to lead the country.

He said, “Democracy doesn’t mean that everything is going to be perfect but on the higher percentage, perfection is achieved at the right at which we work for the highest population of the country or the environment, local governments would continue to see what constitutionally can be done to strengthen the local governments.

“Then we will look at the qualifications and achievements of an individual during the processes, but don’t forget, we are in a multi-party democracy so we will have those mistakes once the wrong party gets in and you have one of the candidates who wants to be a president who is fond of saying ‘when you do the right thing.’ How to solve his problem is by when we do the right. What is the right thing? They fool you with foolish statistics and lies. Don’t get me into the mood of campaign.

November 2, 2022
2023 Election: I’m yet to take decision on who to support -Wike

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike again mentioned that he’s still yet to decide who he would support for the country’s presidency come next year election.

The Rivers born politician made this known on Monday during the inauguration of 319 ward and 32 constituency liaison officers at the Government House, Port Harcourt.

He said that he’s rest assured that every other positions in the state will be won by PDP but cannot say same of the presidential elections.

“PDP will win our State. I am not hiding it as far as the governorship, House of Reps, Senate and State Assembly are concerned.

“The other one we have not decided until the right thing is done,” he said.

Recall that Wike has been at loggerheads with the PDP National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, asking for his resignation citing intra-party zoning arrangement as an excuse.

According to INEC, the presidential election will hold on the 25th of February 2023 in the country.

November 1, 2022
Tinubu to present Action Plan to private sector leaders in Lagos — PCC

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 Presidential candidate, will on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Lagos present his Action Plan to the leaders of the organised private sector.

Mr Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council (APC), disclosed this in a statement on Sunday night in Abuja.

According to him, Tinubu will meet with business leaders and captains of industry at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, where he will present his action plan.

Onanuga said the meeting would afford the economic players and thought leaders in the private sector an opportunity to interact with Tinubu and interrogate his action plan for Nigeria.

He recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari on Oct. 21 unveiled Tinubu-Shettima policy document christened “Action Plan for a Better Nigeria“.

He said the document had enjoyed positive reviews across various segments of the economy since it was launched.

“The town hall session is convened to allow Tinubu share his vision for a better Nigeria with various actors in the economy and allow for critical examination of the policy options contained in the Action Plan.

“Asiwaju Tinubu has a very rich private sector background and experience. He has abiding faith in private enterprise and its fundamental role in national development and economic growth.

“The private sector needs power, predictability and consistency in policy to drive investment and boost national productivity,” the statement quoted the Secretary of APC PCC, Mr James Faleke, as saying.

Faleke added that the dialogue would enable business leaders to also share their insights and concerns with Tinubu.

He expressed optimism that the town hall would be a great avenue to sell Tinubu’s vision for Nigeria.

Newsmen reports that Tinubu had on Sunday presented his action plan to Pa Reuben Fasoranti and other leaders of Afenifere in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

Afenifere is a Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization.

October 31, 2022
Why Tinubu will record landslide victory in 2023: APC Diaspora

The Diaspora Directorate of All Progressives Congress (APC) Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) says the party will record landslide victory in the 2023 poll, because it has massive support from Nigerians.

Mr Ade Omole, Director, Diaspora Directorate, APC Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) said this when he spoke with newsmen on Sunday in Abuja.

Omole said that the massive support being enjoyed by the party was a pointer to its victory in the 2023 general election.
He said that the presidential candidate of the party Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has track records of unprecedented accomplishments during his days as Lagos State governor to show for his bid to succeed President Muhamadu Buhari.

He said that Tinubu was the most acceptable among the Presidential candidates for 2023 because he has built bridges across the country’s geo-political zones as well as buiding people.

“Tinubu has built an empire out of many Nigerians who crossed paths with him ever since his foray into public office.

“These Nigerians and many others who believe in his vision for a better Nigeria, are today mostly his foot soldiers, campaigning for him across the federation,” Omole said.

He said while other presidential candidates were literarily asleep, Tinubu, a former two-term Lagos State governor was on the top of his game and his foot soldiers not relenting.

He added that while one of the presidential candidates was abroad, others have gone silent as their social media supporters were beginning to lose their voices.

Omole said that Tinubu would address the challenges currently facing the country.

He said that Tinubu has the capacity to make Nigeria the envy of other nations by virtue of the party’s manifesto and his Action Plan.

“The manifesto is very rich, especially on national security, economy, power, oil and gas, foreign policy, health care and education showed someone who is prepared, compared to another candidates who said they do not need manifestos.
“Tinubu as a wealth creator will encourage more investments from Nigerians in Diaspora as well as other foreign investments and provide viable business opportunities in the country.
“The APC Presidential candidate will ensure continued improvement in businesses, the environment, governance and the quality of service from institutions,” he said.

He said while Tinubu and the APC PCC continued to take the lead in the campaigns by focusing on issues, the opposition candidates and their parties were still finding it difficult to get their houses in order to speak with one voice.
“We remain focused, united and with our eyes on the ball, not considering any distraction from the opposition.
“Our goal is to ensure a Tinubu presidency come 2023, so we can, through the instrumentality of government, turn the current challenges in the country into opportunities.
“We desire to positively impact the lives of Nigerians while making the country the envy of other nations,” Omole said.

NAN reports that the United Kingdom-based Fitch Solutions Group has said that Tinubu was the most likely presidential candidate to win the 2023 presidential election.

The group, in its report obtained from an online poll ahead of the February poll, said many factors pointed toward a Tinubu victory at the poll.

“Indeed, we maintain our view that the ruling party’s Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the candidate most likely to win the presidential election as a split opposition vote will favour the APC,” the FSG said.

The group said Tinubu’s performance as governor of Lagos State, the choice of his running mate and the party, APC, would grant him electoral victory at the poll.

October 30, 2022
“Obi will get 99% votes in Southeast, rival parties will not get a chance” – Support group

A group in the southeast says it would ensure that Mr Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) secures 99 per cent of votes cast in the geo-political zone in 2023.

National Coordinator, Southeast for President 2023 Movement, Rev. Okechukwu Obioha made the declaration on Sunday in Enugu at the Obi-Datti support groups conference organised by the Alliance For a New Nigeria (AFANN).

Obioha said the group would not give rival political parties the opportunity they had at the 2015 and 2019 general elections where they scored between 5 per cent and 20 per cent of votes cast in the Southeast.

“We were looking for an alternative and with the movement that is going on in the country as well as our grassroots movement, Obi is sure of 99 per cent votes from the Southeast.

“The group has been sensitising the electorate on the logo to vote,’’ he said.

Obioha stressed that just as deceased President Umaru Yar’Adua was not president of the north and President Goodluck Jonathan was not president of the Niger Delta, Obi would not be president of the Southeast, but of Nigeria.

The coordinator commended AFANN for organising the conference, and said it would unify all the various support groups for the LP presidential candidate.

National Coordinator, AFANN, Mr Okoro Louis, said in his remarks that the conference was aimed at galvanising all pressure groups supporting Peter Obi to unite and work as a team.

He said the conference would help to initiate and implement ideas for the success of the presidential candidate.

“We have started organising the groups. We have office and we are inviting all support groups which do not have offices to use our office.

“AFFANN is using this opportunity to ask everybody to come together so that our ideas will work as a team.

“From what I saw today, the various groups support the conference,’’ he said.

In his remarks, AFANN’s Director, Legal and Communication, Mr Ejike Nwobodo said it was not asking other support groups to collapse into AFANN, but to work for the common goal of the delivery of the Obi-Datti ticket.

He explained that it was all about cooperation and collaboration; a situation where those with finance can assist those who do not have.

“After today, we look forward to follow-up conferences which will no longer be organised by AFANN,’’ he said.

Earlier, Prof. Eddie Oparaoji, Chairman Labour Party, U.S.A who spoke through zoom said there was the need to bond various groups supporting the Obi-Datti ticket together.

Oparaoji stressed that the LP in the U.S.A would partner and support credible support groups for the actualisation of Obi’s ambition in Nigeria, especially in the Southeast geopolitical zone.

October 30, 2022