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  • 2023 presidency: Tinubu can’t preside over Nigeria – Prof. Adeyeye

    2023 presidency: Tinubu can’t preside over Nigeria – Prof. Adeyeye

    Professor Olusola Adeyeye has disclosed that former Lagos state Governor and current national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu does not have the capacity to preside over the country.

    The two-term senator who represented Osun Central Senatorial District between 2011 to 2019 under the auspices of All Progressive Congress (APC) made his position known while being featured on a radio programme in Ibadan on Saturday.

    Adeyeye, who was the chairman of the Rauf Aregbesola second term re-election campaign in 2014, posited that anyone seeing Tinubu as a messiah is missing it.

    “I am making bold to say anyone still looking at Tinubu as the candidate to beat isn’t reading the tea leaves properly.

    “Tinubu is already unravelling publicly and even a lot of those who ordinarily would have loved to support him are right now having a rethink the more of him they see. He has proved to be gaffe-prone and certainly unhealthy.

    “The Southern electorate is very sophisticated and none more so than the section of the electorate in the South-West. There is a reason he has been christened ‘Baba Alagbado’ and it is not for political sagacity!

    “Time catches up with everybody and it has caught up with Tinubu. It takes those who truly love him, not sycophants, to tell him that it’s time to go stretch out on some lush lawns and play with his grandchildren.

    “The Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is not for his type.

  • IPOB warns APC against holding rallies in Southeast region

    IPOB warns APC against holding rallies in Southeast region

    The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a warning to All Progressives Congress (APC) not to come to the Southeast region to hold their political rallies TheNewsGuru.com can exclusively confirm

    Emma Powerful, IPOB’s spokesperson made this known through a statement made available to pressmen

    Powerful specifically directed the warnings to Ikechi Emenike, who has showed interest in the Abia governorship race under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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    “We want to advise Chief Ikechi Emenike and his APC people not to hold any political rally in Umuahia tomorrow, Friday, May 20, 2022, while they kept quiet and did nothing when Fulani bandits kidnapped passengers including female students along Okigwe/ Uturu road.

    “We cannot allow Emenike and his APC co-travellers to be dancing and singing at Chidiebere Park while our daughters are still in captivity.

    “It is hypocrisy for the political elite to show no concern about the plights of our people who they claim to be seeking their welfare. It is wickedness for Emenike and his co-travellers to keep mute and do nothing about the incessant abductions of Igbo sons and daughters by Fulani herdsmen around Uturu and its environs. Ikechi Emenike should keep away from Chidiebere Park Umuahia tomorrow.

    “We won’t allow APC and other political parties to continue to hold their rallies in our land while Fulani bandits operative with impunity Kidnapping and rapping our people, yet the politicians do nothing about it. All they care about is 2023. Enough is enough,” the statement reads.

  • 2023 Election:We will not yield to your request -INEC to Political parties

    2023 Election:We will not yield to your request -INEC to Political parties

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finally responded to appeals from All Progressive congress asking for extension of primary elections timetable.

    INEC made it clear on Thursday that it will not extend the deadline for the conduct of primaries.

    The electoral body reiterated via a statement that the deadline remains “firm and fixed” for Friday, June 3.

    It advised political parties to make use of the 1 month from today to conclude their primaries .

    TheNewsGuru.com reliably gathered through a statement issued and signed by Festus Okoye, the National Commissioner & Chairman of INEC.

    Okoye said all 18 political parties were given enough time to carry out their conventions and congresses, primaries for the purpose of nominating candidates for various elective offices.

     

    ”It will be recalled that on 26th February 2022, the Commission released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election. It provides for parties to conduct their primaries for the nomination of candidates from 4th April to 3rd June 2022.

    In compliance with section 82(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, all 18 political parties have served the required notices indicating the dates for their conventions, congresses, and primaries for the purpose of nominating candidates for various elective offices as specified in the Constitution and the Electoral Act. Some of the parties have already commenced the process for which the Commission has deployed staff to monitor the exercise as required by law.

    ”Given the importance of the exercise to the emergence of candidates for the various elective positions for the 2023 General Election, it is imperative to remind political parties that they have one month from today to conclude their primaries. The deadline remains Friday 3rd June 2022.

    ”While urging the parties to ensure rancour-free and transparent exercise, the Commission reiterates that the deadline is firm and fixed.

    ”Nominations for Presidential and National Assembly elections shall be submitted through the INEC web portal from 10th to 17th June 2022 while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly nominations shall be submitted between 1st and 15th July 2022.

    ”Political parties are further reminded that they must submit to the Commission the list of candidates who must have emerged from valid.

    ”The Commission will continue to work with political parties to ensure fidelity to the Constitution, the Electoral Act, and the timelines for all the activities contained in the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election.”

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Tinubu, Amaechi show example of politics without bitterness (PHOTOS)

    Tinubu, Amaechi show example of politics without bitterness (PHOTOS)

    Ahead of the 2023 general elections, a video of the presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, surfaced online, showing him and Transportation Minister, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi displaying an example of politics without bitterness as they bantered and exchanged jokes as curious onlookers watched In amazement.

    Amaechi and Tinubu, along with many other members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, are in a hot battle to get enough delegates voted to enhance their chances of emerging the Presidential candidate of their party, the APC.

    Until the rumoured entrance of Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, the duo, along with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, were the three front runners.
    The APC was understood to have also zoned its presidential candidate position to the South of Nigeria.

     

    The photos alongside video, was posted on Twitter by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on New Media, Jubril A. Gawat.

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  • 2023: Presidential race hots up as Akpabio, Oshiomhole, Badaru, become APC aspirants

    2023: Presidential race hots up as Akpabio, Oshiomhole, Badaru, become APC aspirants

    Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, Minister of Science and Technology and Jigawa State Governor, Mohammed Badaru have joined the presidential race to pick the All Progressives Congress APC ticket.

    Oshiomhole, a former chairman of APC joined the race after it was speculated earlier on Monday but confirmed his intention to take president Muhammadu Buhari’s job on Wednesday.

    Akpabio who had kept his intention to his chest for a long time joined the long queue of APC presidential aspirants same day.

    Governor Badaru, during an APC stakeholders meeting held at Government House Dutse on Tuesday evening, was quoted as saying, “I will join the Presidential race since everyone knows I’m highly qualified person to do the job”.
    The Governor was also said to have told the gathering during the meeting that he was pressurized to contest for the presidential seat by his colleagues.

    His media aide, Auwalu Sankara, said his principal sought President Muhammadu Buhari’s blessings before buying the form.

    Badaru’s entry into the race clearly indicate that the APC may jettison zoning and go ahead with a free for all race.

  • Former senate president Ken Nnamani Joins presidential race

    Former senate president Ken Nnamani Joins presidential race

    Former senate president, Ken Nnamani has declared his intention to run for the country’s presidency in 2023.

    Nnamani made his intention known to the public in a press conference held in Abuja on Friday .

    Nnamani further revealed that he would contest under the auspices of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), 2023 Presidential Primary.

    The former senate president under the administration of president Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he would purchase the nomination form in few days time.

     

    He said “I consider this a good development as it shows that our democracy is growing to the point of significant inclusivity and democratic freedom.

    “The bedrock of democracy is that right of citizens to aspire to political offices and offer themselves to other citizens to evaluate and elect them to make decisions for the rest of the society.

    “The responsibility to choose the best amongst the qualified for the office rest on the citizens. In the case of the party primary, that responsibility rests on the party delegates chosen according to law for that purpose.

    “In the days to come, I will be consulting and communicating with our party delegates who have the responsibility to choose the best to fly our flag in the competitive presidential election in 2023.

    “Looking at the array of aspirants to replace President Buhari in 2023 under the platform of the APC, I believe that I am very suited for the job of the President of the republic at this period in the history of Nigeria.

    “We will all agree that President Buhari met enormous challenges. In spite of the challenges we face, we have to acknowledge Mr President’s patriotism which manifests in the unshaken belief that Nigeria will move past the current problems and setbacks.

    “With rigour and commitment, he has been dealing with the crises of stability and development since 2015, when he became President in a historic mandate that inaugurated the first democratic transition from one party to another.

    “As members of the ruling party, we have to step forward to tackle these difficult challenges and continue in the spirit of courage and patriotism.

    “I believe that every period in the history of a country requires a particular kind of leader. Nigeria faces very tough challenges now more than ever. It is at a time like this that we need a man of tested integrity and competence to mobilize Nigerians to overcome these tough challenges.

    “My pedigree as the President of Senate and Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Constitutional and Electoral Reform shows beyond doubt that I am that man.

    “Different period requires a different kind of leadership. In 2015, we needed a Buhari to take Nigeria away from the misdirection of the Peoples Democratic Party. In 2023, we need a leader who knows how to work across the divides and lead a coalition for competent and dedicated Nigeria to lay foundations for social stability and prosperity.

    “We need tested and trusted leaders who would reignite hope in the hearts of young Nigerians and unlock the competencies that we are losing to other nations. In 2023, we will need a Ken Nnamani to help unite Nigeria, deepen democracy, and rebuild the social and economic infrastructure of sustainable development based on production and fair distribution.”

  • 2023: I have not stepped down from the presidential race – Kalu

    2023: I have not stepped down from the presidential race – Kalu

    Former Abia state governor and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has denied rumours speculating that he has stepped down his presidential ambition.

    Kalu, Senator representing Abia North Senatorial Zone made the clarification in Igbere, his country home while fielding questions from journalists.

    Kalu said that some persons who read his recently published statement about equity twisted it to send the wrong information to the public.

    The former Abia governor made it clear that he was still in the race, but would declare officially when his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) decides to zone the presidential ticket to the South-East.

    “My stand is very clear. I didn’t drop, I’ve never dropped and I didn’t drop. My advice was for our brothers from South-South and South-West to support us in the South East.

    “They came out en masse to run for president which is not right. Because if there must be equity, the equity must be South-East.

    “I don’t want to see people from South-South and South-West talking about equity. President Jonathan was the Vice President and President for six years. Obasanjo was president for eight years. Osinbajo will be Vice President for eight years soon.

    “So, if there’s any name called equity and justice, it is South-East. Unless that equity is done to us, any other person can run for president including People from Daura.

    “That’s the issue. If we want to talk about equity, every aspirant from South-South and South-West should drop and support us. Unless the ticket will be open for all Nigerians. This is my stand. I’ve never said I’m dropping for anybody”, Kalu reaffirmed.

  • 2023: Osinbajo reveals what he learnt under president Buhari

    2023: Osinbajo reveals what he learnt under president Buhari

    Nigeria’s current vice President Yemi Osinbajo has given details of what his principal President Muhammadu Buhari told him about the Presidency of Nigeria.

    Osinbajo made this revelation on Monday during his visit to Akure the Ondo state capital to meet with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

    Osinbajo was full of praises for Buhari for assigning key responsibilities to him since the All Progressives Congress (APC) assumed power in 2015.

    The VP further commended the President for his “open mindedness and generosity”

    The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) recalls many things he learnt as the Acting president when the president Buhari was away on medical trips.

    “Even people in government will never come across and I gained a lot of experience on that account.

    “Many times, the President, when he was away, said pointedly to me that: Look, I don’t want to feter your discretion in any way.

    “As Acting President, you are president. Make sure you are fair and just. Don’t refer anything to me, don’t ask me any questions. Just do whatever you need to do.”

    The vice president noted that it would be an injustice for him to have learnt a lot and not put them into use.

     

  • 2023 Elections: Group woos General Buratai for presidency

    2023 Elections: Group woos General Buratai for presidency

    Former Chief of Army Staff and Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republique du Benin General Tukur Buratai is being wooed by a political and economic advocacy group known as Fusion 774 to join the 2023 presidential race in the country.

    Fusion 774 has made it intention known to foot the bill and pay for the All Progressives Congress presidential nomination form if General Buratai obliges.

    This was contained in a statement released by Sediq Jikta the group National Coordinator, it stated that Fusion 774 was concerned by threats posed to the nation’s security, adding that a president like General Tukur Buratai will be in better position to tackle the insecurity problems facing the country.

    The statement reads in part “The call by the members of the group was borne out of the security challenges facing the country. The 23 years of Nigeria’s democratic experiment had witnessed different threats to its survival such as civil disturbances which required experienced hands to pilot its affairs.

    “Nigeria is currently in very challenging times and it is important to decide on the right leadership, a leadership with the capacity and ability to deliver and make the country work.

    “The achievement of Buratai as a service chief in the fight against insurgency is a pointer to his sterling quality and qualification to vie for the highest office in the land.

    “With his achievements, we can see that Buratai is one courageous leader who could step in and bring the much-needed solution to the security challenge and the desired development for the country.

    “Fusion 774 is simply the unification of political strength of the 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria into a virile, strong and formidable political front. By this announcement, we are prepared to purchase the APC nomination form for him in the event that he declares his acceptance and readiness to contest.”

    The coordinator of fusion 774 says the group agrees with rotational governance for all the regions in order to have a sense of belonging and participation in the country’s governance but believe that merit should be considered above other options.

    The group stated that it reached an agreement that rotational governance should be discarded with the mindset that any candidate with capacity and ability to proffer solutions to the problems confronting the country be duly considered.

     

     

  • Tinubu, Ngige, El-Rufai few others attend Aisha Buhari’s iftar dinner in Abuja

    Tinubu, Ngige, El-Rufai few others attend Aisha Buhari’s iftar dinner in Abuja

    Few Presidential aspirants made themselves available for the iftar dinner organized by president Muhammadu Buhari wife’s, Aisha on Saturday.

    The old Banquet hall state house Abuja started getting filled up as at 06:20pm as dignitaries and presidential aspirants began to arrive.

    All Progressives National leader and presidential hopeful Bola Ahmed Tinubu ,Ebonyi Governor Dave Umahi, Minister of Labour and productivity Dr Chris Ngige among many others graced the occasion.

    Also in attendance was Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna; former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Barnabas Gemade; sacked lawmaker and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio.

    Recall that the first Lady Aisha Buhari had invited presidential aspirants irrespective of party affiliation to a dinner to break the Ramadan fast. Although, guests were told not to come with their phones,

     

    Meanwhile the details of the meeting cum dinner are not yet in public domain but findings show that it’s connected to 2023 elections in the country.