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Buhari might not allow Yoruba pick APC presidential ticket due to agitations from SE, SS – Shittu
Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, says President Muhammadu Buhari might not support any of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in picking the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections. Speaking on Ibadan-based Raypower 95.1 FM’s programme Politics Today on Monday, Shittu said agitations from the South East and South South regions…
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EXCLUSIVE: PDP throws Presidential race open, kills zoning
The Committee set up by the Peoples Democratic Party to advice on the geopolitical zone to produce the party’s presidential candidate has decided to throw the race open to any member of the party that seeks to be the next leader of Nigeria. The PDP 37-member zoning committee under the chairmanship of Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom took the decision…
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2023: Okowa visits Obasanjo, says APC can’t deal with Nigeria’s challenges alone
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, on Tuesday said former leaders and other stakeholders, including the country’s traditional rulers needed to be consulted to find lasting solution to the insecurity and economic situations confronting the country. Okowa stated this during a private visit to the former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL)…
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Despite crisis in Kwara APC, defection not an option, says Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Tuesday said he has no intention of defecting from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The minister, while reacting to reports that some of his supporters had dumped the ruling party in Kwara State to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), said as a founding member, who worked tirelessly along with others…
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BIG STORY: INEC warns political parties over primaries
As the country prepares for the 2023 general elections, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued stern warning to political parties to make the selection of their candidates for all elective positions credible and transparent. In a press statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja and signed by Mr. Festus Okoye, National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee,…
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Oshiomhole declares interest in Edo North senatorial district seat
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole has signified his intention to run for the Edo North Senatorial District seat. The former Edo State governor stated this during the celebration of his 70th birthday on Monday. He said the reason he didn’t contest before now was that he needed to ensure that APC was “fixed” He,…
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Tinubu pays special tribute to Oshiomhole at 70
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has paid a special tribute to former national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole on his 70th birthday. In a statement by his media office, Tinubu hailed Oshiomhole for his important contribution to democracy and good governance. Tinubu hailed the former Edo State governor for launching “many strategic infrastructural…
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Atiku submits presidential nomination form for 2023 election
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has submitted his nomination and expression of interest forms for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections. Atiku submitted both forms at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja on Monday. Chief Raymond Dokpesi submitted both forms on behalf of the former VP. The forms were collected by PDP…
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We won’t leave Osun APC, says Aregbesola faction
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Rauf Aregbesola/Rasaq Salinsile faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has declared its resolve to remain operational members of the party, notwithstanding the extent of impunity within its fold. Rising from a stakeholders’ meeting on Sunday, members of the party said there is a ground plot and sinister move by the Governor…
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Saraki, Tambuwal, Mohammed meet Obaseki, canvass for consensus PDP presidential candidate
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, received leading presidential aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to discuss the party’s zoning formula ahead of the 2023 general elections. They include the governors of Sokoto and Bauchi states, Aminu Tambuwal and Bala Mohammed; former Senate President, Bukola Saraki and foremost economist, Alhaji Mohammed Hayatudeen, among others. Receiving the visitors…
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