Tag: Atiku

I’ll Support Obi In 2027 If PDP Decides – Atiku

ADEOLA YUSUF

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said that if in 2027, the party decides that it is the South-East’s turn and selects Peter Obi as its candidate, he will readily offer his support. “I have said repeatedly and I even said it before the 2023 general elections that if the PDP decides to zone the presidential ticket to the South or South-East specifically, I won’t contest it. As long as it’s the decision of the party, I will abide by it. But I contested…

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Tinubu’s Son On Board Of Chagoury’s Firm – Atiku

Ganiyu Amodu

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has said that Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, is a director on the board of CDK Integrated Industries, a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group, and therefore faulted the award of contract for the Lagos-Calabar coastal road. The Federal Government recently started the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road which is being done by Hitech Construction Company Ltd. The Chagoury Group is the firm’s parent company. Atiku claimed that since Seyi Tinubu is on the board of CDK, the award of the contract to…

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Tinubu Wins, Atiku, Obi Lose As PEPC Delivers Longest Judgement In History

Aliyu Aliyu

The Presidential Election Petition Court, (PEPC) has affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu. The court dismissed the petitions filed by Mr Peter Obi of Labour Party and his Party and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). READ ALSO Labour Party Rejects Presidential Election Tribunal Judgement PEPC Judgement: ‘I Don’t Think This Is Ordinary’, Reactions As Lawyers Foze Off In Court Tribunal Declares Natasha Winner Of Kogi Central Election N144k: Consumers To pay More For Pre-paid Meters As NERC Hikes Prices Father, 2 Sons Confirmed Dead In…

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Wednesday, Sept 6, Is Tribunal’s Judgement Day For Tinubu, Obi, Atiku

Aliyu Aliyu

Apprehension as presidential election Tribunal to deliver judgment over Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and Peter Obi (LP) petition.   The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPT) has announced readiness to deliver judgment on Wednesday, September 6th over Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and Peter Obi (LP) petition. Platforms Africa reports that Umar Bangari, Court of Appeal Registrar, confirmed this on Monday, saying the proceedings will be open to live broadcast by interested television stations. READ ALSO: Free Ogun Council Boss, Wale Adedayo, Now, Falana Dares DSS UK Granted 132,000 Visas To Nigerians…

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Atiku, PDP Leaders Storm INEC Office, Protest Election Outcome + PHOTOS

Ganiyu Amodu

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday led a ‘black uniform’ protest to the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja to protest the outcome of the February 25 poll. The PDP flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar; the party’s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu; the Vice Presidential Candidate of the party and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, amongst other leaders of the party led the protest. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Banks Begin Circulation Of Old N1000, N500 Notes LASU Students Protest Soldiers’ Maltreatment, Shut…

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INEC Failed, But Seek Redress In Court, Gumi To Obi, Atiku

Aliyu Aliyu

“Every region in Nigeria has armed agitating groups that are willing to exploit political instability to augment their rebellion.”     Fiery Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi,  has joined the growing ranks of Nigerians criticising the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for failing to follow proper procedure in the conduct of the February 25 presidential elections. They all fault he electoral body for going against the guidelines it set and promoted ahead of the elections. The observations come as Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have vowed…

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Obasanjo Rejects Tinubu, Atiku, Endorses Obi

Gbenga Adeoti

“Emi l’okan” is a wrong attitude to governance. Here is a read-for-yourself statement by Nigeris’s ex-president   Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has endorsed the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Obasanjo in an open letter to young Nigerians said, Obi had an edge over other main candidates. He said: “None of the contestants is a saint but when one compares their character, antecedent, their understanding, knowledge, discipline and vitality that they can bring to bear and the great efforts required to stay focused on the job particularly looking at where…

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God Has Not Shown Me Nigeria’s Next President Among Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others – Kumuyi

Daniel Atori

…urges ASUU, FG to resolve crisis   MINNA: The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church and Convener, Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GSK), Pastor Dr William F. Kumuyi has on Saturday called on youths in the country to vote only for credible candidates they believe would meet their needs and aspirations in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Pastor Kumuyi who disclosed that God has not revealed to him who will be Nigeria’s next president, come 2023, also advised that, the only way forward in resolving the lingering crisis between the…

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2023: AbdulSalami, Sultan, Kukah Task Tinubu, Atiku, Obi On Campaigns

Daniel Atori

MINNA: Ahead of the 2023 elections, the National Peace Committee headed by the Former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar has fixed September 29 for the signing of peace accords by political parties and their presidential candidates. The Chairman, General Abdulsalami Abubakar who addressed Journalists after a meeting at his residence in Minna, Niger State on Thursday also called on political parties and their supporters to engage in the issue based campaigns rather than attacking their opponents. The meeting which lasted for over 2 hours had in attendance, the…

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2023: Obasanjo Speaks On Special Candidate Among Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others

Daniel Atori

Platforms Africa’s Daniel Atori who monitored the OBJ’s visit to IBB and Abdulsalami in Minna gives full report on what the ex-president said on his national agenda which would be unveiled soon. + PHOTOS   As consultations for who becomes the next President if Nigeria continues, former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has on Sunday declared that he has no special candidate for the 2023 presidential elections contrary to indications being stated from many quarters. Major contenders for the post include candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu; candidate of…

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