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VIDEO: I remain in Rivers APC guber race – Magnus Abe
Senator Magnus Abe says he has not withdrawn from the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State. Speaking with journalists on Thursday, Abe condemned and rejected the primary election organised by the group loyal to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, calling it a charade.
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Tinubu in Akure, says he’s in presidential race to rescue Nigeria
By Temitope Adedeji, Akure National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said that he is in the presidential race to unite and develop the country. Tinubu stated this on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while on a visit to canvass for votes from the state delegates. He said: “I am in the race to…
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Sanwo-Olu wins Lagos APC governorship primaries
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has picked the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 elections. The governor was declared the winner of the primaries by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee and former Deputy Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Adamu Shettima Yuguda.Two other aspirants that contested against Sanwo-Olu were disqualified as the governor secured 1,170 votes. In his…
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Osinbajo rounds up nationwide APC delegates’ consultation with visits to Lagos, Benue
Ahead of the Sunday’s presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday received an electrifying reception in Lagos State as he completed his nationwide visits to canvass for the votes of delegates in the 36 States of the Federation, and the FCT, Abuja. Earlier on Wednesday, the VP was also in Benue where he…
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Osun NATA assures Oyetola of 10,000 votes
As the Osun State governorship election draws near, members of the Nigerian Automobile Technician Association (NATA) have endorsed and passed vote of confidence in the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for turning around the socio-economic fortunes of the State. The artisans also professed their readiness to vote massively for the re-election of Governor Oyetola in the July 16 governorship election.…
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Mohammed Lawal’s daughter Arinola wins Ilorin East Assembly ticket, defeats incumbent lawmaker
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Kwara Arinola Lawal, the daughter of former governor of Kwara State, Mohammed Lawal has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for Ilorin East seat in the state House of Assembly. In the election conducted at the Banquet Hall opposite Kwara State Government House, Ilorin,on Thursday, Arinola polled 47 votes to defeat the incumbent, Ho.n Ali Amuda-Jimoh…
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PDP panel declares Adebutu winner of Ogun guber primaries
The Governorship primaries committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State has declared a former member of the House of Representatives, Oladipupo Adebutu, as winner of the party’s primary election in the state. According to Akase Sorkaa, chairman of the electoral committee of the primary of the PDP in the state, Adebutu defeated three other aspirants to emerge the…
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Abe, supporters withdraw from Rivers APC primaries
Senator Magnus Abe and his supporters have withdrawn from the the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Rivers State. Coordinator of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Support (BATS) Vanguard in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, in a statement issued on behalf of the governorship aspirant and his supporters, said they were withdrawing from the governorship and House of Assembly primary elections.…
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Abdullahi emerges PDP gubernatorial flagbearer in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Kwara A frontline politician in Kwara State who recently left the All Progressives Party (APC), Shuaib Yahman Abdullahi, has emerged the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Abdullahi won the primary election conducted by the party for its governorship aspirants on Wednesday. Three aspirants, a 3-time member of the House of Representatives representing…
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REVEALED: Why Governor Badaru picked APC presidential nomination forms
Facts have emerged as to why Jigawa State Governor, Muhammad Badaru picked the All Progressives Congress(APC) presidential nomination forms despite the understanding within the party that the next President of Nigeria should come from the southern part of the country. WesternPost gathered that APC governors challenged Governor Badaru on his presidential bid which does not enjoy any support among his…
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