Tag: Peter Obi

FASCISM ON COURSE: Soyinka Hits Back At ‘Obidients’ In New Article

Precious Ibekwe

Nobel Laureate, who allegedly suffered attacks on social media from Peter Obi’s supporters over comment on Labour Party VP candidate, says he does not need permission for method of intervention   Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, in a new article entitled ‘ Facism on Course’ has hit back at supporters of the LP Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, called ‘Obedients’ insisting on the condemnation of the intimidation of the judiciary by the Vice-Presidential candidate of LP, Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed in an interview with Channels TV. READ ALSO: I warned Peter…

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Election Tinubu Won ‘Failed to Meet’ Citizens’ Expectations: US Envoy

ADEOLA YUSUF

Why Atiku, Obi deserve commendations, Tinubu deserves kudos – US ambassador to Abuja urges Nigerians to not let their differences divide them   The United States (US) has said the February 25 election in Nigeria ‘failed to meet’ the expectations of Nigerians. ‘The people of Nigeria demonstrated their dedication to democracy on February 25, but there are many angry and frustrated Nigerians as well as many who are celebrating victories they believe were hard-fought and well-earned,’ US Ambassador to Nigeria Mary Beth Leonard said in a statement on Sunday. READ…

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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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Nigeria 2023: Obi, Tinubu, and Atiku: Chronicles of A Bride And Her Three Suitors, By Nwokwu Daniel

Nwokwu Daniel

Originally titled; “2023: OBI, A GIFT FROM THE LEADING gods,” NWOKWU DANIEL C, in this opinion article, airs strong view on why he believes Peter Obi is better than Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar as Nigeria’s next president   The battle for the soul of the dying biggest black nation is set as we approach 2023 presidential election. A lot has happened to this great nation, she has moved from grace to grass, from production to consumption, from top to bottom, from most celebrated to object of mockery, from grace…

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Why We Sacked Okupe, DG Obi Presidential Campaign Council – Labour Party

Gbenga Adeoti

Doyin Okupe, who was once Peter Obi’s deputy place holder did not pay membership dues, Labour Party’s Ogun chapter lists out ‘crimes’ allegedly committed by party’s top chieftain . The Labour Party in Ogun State has dismissed the Director General of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Doyin Okupe, and 10 others over alleged non-financial membership status, high-handedness and financial recklessness. The State Chairman of the party, Michael Ashade who announced this in Abeokuta on Thursday, said the offences allegedly committed breached the LP’s constitution. READ ALSO: United Nations Institute…

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Why Peter Obi Should Be My Running Mate — Kwankwaso

Aliyu Aliyu

“In politics they are at the bottom line,” Mr Kwankwaso, who hints at possible collapse of merger talk, says the South-East is good in business and talented but still needs to learn politics   Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), on Saturday, advised a former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to accept an offer of being his running mate for the forthcoming presidential election. Mr Kwankwaso said Mr Obi being on the ticket of the NNPP as a vice-presidential candidate in 2023 would…

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INEC Gives Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Others 8 days to Present Running Mates

Abibat Babalola

Muslim-Muslim ticket likely as Presidential candidates In last-minute rush for running mates Political parties are required to upload the details of their candidates for each constituency to the INEC Candidate Nomination Portal The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given all presidential candidates of the 18 registered political parties eight days to pick and submit the list of their vice-presidential candidates. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this on Thursday in Abuja at a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). This means that the presidential candidates of the Peoples…

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JUST IN: PDP Ex-Presidential Aspirant, Peter Obi, joins Labour Party

Ayobami Adedinni

Former governor of Anambra State and erstwhile presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, has formally joined the Labour Party (LP) to contest the 2023 presidential election. He is expected to contest the party’s presidential primary election next Tuesday. In a tweet seen by Platforms Africa via his verified Twitter handle Obi said, “I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back and reuniting Nigeria. This project is yours and for the future of your children.…

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Anyim, Obi, Others Against Atiku, Demand PDP Presidential Ticket For S’East

Precious Ibekwe

“We have agreed to work together as a team and that we will work together to ensure that a South Easterner emerges as PDP flagbearer.” Presidential aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party from the South-East, on Saturday, met in Abuja and demanded that the party’s presidential ticket for 2023 be zoned to their region. Their demand is a stand against plan to offer the ticiet to former vice President Atiku Abubakar. READ ALSO: 2023 Presidency: PDP’s Saraki, Tambuwal, Bala Opt for Consensus BOMBSHELL: Failure Comes To My…

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