Tag: 2023 Elections

Council Of Islamic Preachers felicitates with Muslims, canvases support for Southern Presidency come 2023

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The Supreme Council Of Islamic Preachers In Nigeria(SCIPIN)in a Sallah message signed by Sheikh Muhammad Noura Bn – Ahmad,Head,Media & Publicity and made available to journalists ,has congratulated Muslim faithful on the completion of Ramadan and Celebration of Eid-fitri.   The Sallah message read in part;   “Todays the Conclusion of Ramadan fasting 1443 of which Muslims Faithfuls the world over Experience Rejuvenated Spiritual Rebirth by keeping away from Eating & Drinking whence virtues of Endurance, Patience, Worshipping with lots of Supplication individually and Collectively for our country Nigeria “While…

2023 Elections: How Political parties tactically monetized electioneering process. By Abba Dukawa

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Nigeria Democracy is threatened with the undue monetisation of the process. In spite Nigeria’s Constitution and the Electoral Act make provisions to reduce the influence of money in politics, Even though focus has only been limited to campaign finance, for which ceilings have been set.   Recent, Political Parties schemes of exploitation of office seekers in various political parties platform through the exorbitant expression of interest form fees have clearly go contrary to the spirit of the country’s Constitution and the Electoral Act regarding the role of money in politics.…

Education ignored as politicians focus on 2023 — Peter Obi

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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential hopeful, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed worry over the apparent neglect of Nigerian students languishing away for months now, by the leaders of this country, from the continued strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking recently on Politics Today on Channels TV, Obi said that it was unfair to the students and to the nation at large that most people were fixated on 2023 elections while the most critical assets of the nation, students, are neglected. “Our universities are closed for months…

Osinbajo’s Road To Abuja: The Untold Story By Olawale Olaleye

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Since his emergence as Nigeria’s number-two citizen, different accounts had been flying around on how Professor Yemi Osinbajo, actually secured the coveted vice-presidential slot, a majority of which revolved around the person of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his former boss. Indeed, the recent revelation by Chief Bisi Akande in his book, “My Participations” was equally slanted to further pin down the narrative.   You may recall that in 2016, Professor John Paden, authored a biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of leadership in Nigeria’, where he dismissed speculations that Tinubu, influenced the…

Team Ortom for Senate 2023 pledges support for victory at polls

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A Political Pressure Group,”Team Ortom for Senate 2023″, has pledged to support Governor Samuel Ortom to win the Benue North West Senatorial seat in next year’s general election. The Group, made up of seasoned politicians across the seven Local Government Areas of Benue North West made the pledge Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 when they paid the Governor a courtesy visit at Benue Peoples House, Makurdi.   Coordinator of the Group, Mrs. Monica Ugela who stated that the group was one among the first that was formed two years ago to…

2023: High number of aspirants shows APC remains party to beat- Gov Sule ….. as 198 aspirants jostle for elective positions

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has said that the high number of aspirants that have indicated interest to contest in the 2023 general election in the state, has shown that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the party to beat. Engineer Sule stated this during a meeting with APC executive committee members from the local government and state, at the Government House, on Tuesday. According to the Governor, the high number of aspirants that have so far indicated interest to contest for the state House of Assembly, House…

2023: Obi is very competent, capable to lead Nigeria – Bode George

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Elder statesman and Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has stated that Former Governor Peter Obi is competent, capable, possesses integrity, sound character and has all it take to serve Nigeria at the highest level. George made this known when Obi visited Lagos State PDP stakeholders and executives on Tuesday, in furtherance to his 2023 presidential aspiration. He explained that people like Obi has been tested and proven competent, both in the corporate and public spaces, adding that he should be given the…

APC or PDP: Which should South-east follow? — By Fredrick Nwabufo

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Where do we go from here? Do we go to Pharaoh Sesostris III of Egypt to become ‘’prime minister’’ or do we go to Xerxes of Persia to earn a place in the council? Whichever way, there has to be a ‘’go’’. The south-east may be hamstrung by burdensome choices as regards the 2023 presidential election, but it must determine its own future now by getting dividend out of wild gambles.   The APC and the PDP are the only two operable vehicles for the actualisation of south-east’s goals –…

Why I want to be Nigeria’s President – Dumebi Kachikwu

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Media Mogul and Chairman of Roots Television Nigeria, Dumebi Kachikwu, on Wednesday, officially declared his interest to contest for the office of President during the 2023 presidential election.   Apart from revealing that he will be running for office of President on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kachikwu, during a virtual broadcast, titled: “My Opening Argument” on Wednesday, vowed to initiate public service reforms, eliminate corruption and win war against terrorism.   He also promised to ensure that men and women enjoy equal opportunities, welfare for teachers,…

Botched PDP Zoning And Atiku’s Perennial Presidential Ambition By Law Mefor

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Initially, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated that the fate of Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition would be decided by zoning regardless of the party constitution, which dictates that presidential power has to move South in 2023. The PDP has also claimed that since the party is not in power at the centre, it has nothing to really zone. Coupled with nomination form the party sold at prohibitive cost to aspirants from both North and South, it was almost certain that the work of the Governor Samuel Ortom zoning committee is…