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Nov

05

2021

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BREAKING: Anambra election: AAC candidate, Nwankwo steps down, endorses PDP’s Ozigbo

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Anambra election: AAC candidate, Nwankwo steps down, endorses PDP’s Ozigbo Chidozie Nwankwo, candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Anambra State governorship election has stepped down for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, Valentine Ozigbo. The endorsement was announced Friday night by Ozigbo’s media team barely 24 hours before the election. “It is significant for being the only one of such endorsements in this campaign season”, the statement read. Nwankwo pledged the support of his campaign organisation and associates to Ozigbo and prayed for his success on Saturday. Nwankwo urged his structures and supporters to offer the same support he…

Nov

05

2021

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Anambra Guber: Chidoka, Abaribe, Amadi, others Call for Peaceful Elections On Saturday

News, Politics

Two days to the Anambra governorship election, key voices in the Igbo determination cause, former aviation minister, Chief Osita Chidoka, minority leader of the Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and Law Professor and activist, Dr Sam Amadi have called for an immediate halt to violence and hostilities in Anambra state and a peaceful conduct of the Saturday’s election. This position is part of the outcome of Wednesday night’s extensive online conversation initiated and anchored by Chidoka on practical ways to push through the agitation of the southeast people, particularly within the context of the Anambra governorship election. The call became imperative…

Nov

04

2021

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BREAKING: Anambra Governorship Candidates Sign Peace Accord (PHOTOS)

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Anambra Governorship Candidates Sign Peace Accord Candidates in the imminent Anambra governorship election on Thursday signed a peace accord in Awka, the state captial. The election is slated for Saturday. Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, was present at the ceremony, which was facilitated by the National Peace Committee. Anambra, as in much of the South-East, has witnessed several ‘gunmen’ attacks, casting doubts on the safety of the elections. The proscribed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) has also threatened the sanctity of the election if its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is not released from detention. But…

Nov

04

2021

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Anambra Guber Election: Frontline Candidates, Their Chances And Weaknesses

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WHEN the people of Anambra State go to the polls to elect a new governor on November 6, they will make a choice out of 18 candidates from 18 political parties. It is poised to be a highly intriguing event that is slated to hold amidst uncertainty arising from the effects of the pro-Biafra agitation in Anambra and other parts of the South-East where secessionists, who insist on a breakaway Biafra nation, have declared an intention to stop the Nigerian government from conducting elections in territories of the defunct Republic of Biafra. THE WHISPERER suggests that the outcome of the…

Nov

03

2021

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PHOTOS: IGP, INEC Chairman Arrive Anambra State, Insist Governorship Election Must Hold

Metro, Politics

IGP, INEC Chairman Arrive Anambra State, Insist Governorship Election Must Hold The Inspector General of Police , Usman Alkali Baba has arrived Awka the Anambra state capital ahead of stakeholders meeting scheduled to hold at the Professor Dora Akunyili Development Center. He was received by the Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng and other top Police Authorities before proceeding to inspect Guards of Honor at the Command Headquarters Amawbia. The stakeholders meeting is expected to have in attendance, the Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission ,INEC, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu who also arrived the state on Tuesday, religious leaders, Governorship Candidates and Party…

Nov

03

2021

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BREAKING: US Threatens Visa Ban Against Troublemakers In Anambra Election

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The United States has threatened to impose visa ban on those who foment trouble in the Anambra governorship election. The warning was given in a statement issued by the US Mission in Nigeria on Wednesday. “The United States looks forward to a gubernatorial election in Anambra State on November 6 that is peaceful and transparent, with results that accurately reflect the will of the state’s residents.” “We will be paying close attention to actions of individuals who interfere with the democratic process or instigate violence against civilian populations before, during, or after the elections. “We will not hesitate to consider…

Nov

03

2021

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Orji Kalu is the ideal candidate to succeed President Buhari in 2023 – Muhammad

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Orji Kalu is the ideal candidate to succeed President Buhari in 2023 - Muhammad Comrade Yakubu Arigu Muhammad, the National Coordinator of Arewa Youths for Orji Uzor Kalu, AYOUK, has called on Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate, to declare his interest in the 2023 presidential election. Over the past few months, Kalu’s campaign posters have surfaced in some parts of Nigeria. The former Abia governor is however yet to declare his interest in 2023 presidency. In an interview with THE WHISPERER following a statement from the group endorsing the former Abia governor, Muhammad said Kalu…

Nov

02

2021

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Anambra 2021: INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, Bishop Kukah, others arrive Enugu ahead of stakeholders meeting (PHOTOS)

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Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu and his entourage have just arrived at Enugu Airport en route Awka. The chairman's entourage includes National Commissioners, members of the Technical Team, Directors and other Directing Staff, Bishop Hassan Kukah, one of the conveners of the National Peace Committee was on the same flight. Prof Yakubu is billed to attend the traditional and final Stakeholders’ Meeting tomorrow in Awka, to discuss final aspects of the Anambra State Governorship Election, scheduled for Saturday 6th November 2021. See photos below:

Nov

02

2021

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2023 Presidency: Arewa Youths Drum Support For Orji Uzor Kalu

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Arewa Youths for Orji Uzor Kalu (AYOUK), a Northern Group has expressed support for Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate, to become the next president of the country. The group called Kalu the best presidential material in 2023 prevailing on the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), to commence a process of adopting him as the sole candidate of the party. Comrade Yakubu Arigu Muhammad, National Coordinator of the group; Abdulkadir Sadiq Muhammad, Ag. Secretary General; Ibrahim Abdullahi, National Organizing Secretary; Musa Yahaya Waziri, Director of Media & Publicity, in a statement said that Kalu's managerial skill,…

Oct

29

2021

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Appeal Court okays PDP convention, dismisses Secondus’ suit

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The Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division, has dismissed a suit by the suspended national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, aimed at stopping the party’s convention scheduled to hold on Saturday and Sunday. The court gave the PDP leave to proceed with the elective national convention as scheduled. The panel of three judges led by Haruna Tsammani found no merit in Mr Secondus’ appeal, saying he voluntarily relinquished his office since he did not challenge his removal at ward and local government levels. Mr Secondus had filed the suit marked: CA/PH/339/2021 seeking, among others, to restrain…