Politics

BREAKING: Abia: Lucky Igbokwe pledges support for Ikonne, Abia Speaker

BREAKING: Abia: Lucky Igbokwe pledges support for Ikonne, Abia Speaker

.... Gives reasons Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu) who came second during the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship primaries in Abia State, has pledged support for the governorship candidate, Professor Uche Ikonne. Mayor Igbokwe made the pledge while addressing a mamoth crowd of his supporters Wednesday at Umuawa Alocha Community Primary School Umuahia. He thanked his supporters for their steadfast loyalty and unwavering support and debunked the rumour that he had abandoned them. "Without you, we couldn't have created much impact", he said. "We want to stress that the Ekweremekwe Campaign Team gave the contest for the ticket of our…
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OPINION: Now That Tinubu Has Come Onboard, What Next? By Ikechukwu Iroha

OPINION: Now That Tinubu Has Come Onboard, What Next? By Ikechukwu Iroha

It's no longer news that Ahmed Tinubu has clinched the coveted APC Presidential ticket against all odds. He was able to maneuver several banana peels set by his close allies and foes alike. Tinubu's political sagacity is way beyond our media permutations. Many has attributed Jagaban's spread to his goodwill over the years, which only paved way for many of his sons to reciprocate his kind gestures. Obviously, President Buhari didn't see it coming. I took greater part of the night watching his facial expression, which weren't anything short of acrimony. But, Buhari had a debt to pay. His hands…
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BREAKING: 2023: PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku, PDP Govs In Closed Door Meeting After Tinubu’s Victory

BREAKING: 2023: PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku, PDP Govs In Closed Door Meeting After Tinubu’s Victory

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, is currently holding a crucial meeting with governors of the party in Abuja. The meeting commenced few minutes after the emergence of former Lagos state Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), for the 2023 elections. Daily Trust gathered that the choice of the running mate to Atiku Abubakar will top the agenda of the meeting. Other issues might also has to do the constitution of the Presidential campaign council, the emergence of Tinubu and…
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APC Presidential Primary: Senator Orji Kalu Congratulates Tinubu

APC Presidential Primary: Senator Orji Kalu Congratulates Tinubu

Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, and other aspirants who participated in just-concluded presidential primary held in Abuja. In statement on Wednesay afternoon, he told Tinubu and the former aspirants: “I congratulate you for the good and wonderful outing.” Kalu said “everyone did enough campaign needed to win the primary election but it is only one candidate that will represent the party in the general election.” Addressing the APC candidate, Kalu said: “To my friend and colleague, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has been elected…
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BREAKING: Tinubu wins APC presidential ticket

BREAKING: Tinubu wins APC presidential ticket

The former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu has been announced the winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary elections. The Asiwaju of Lagos garnered half of the total votes to beat his major opponents, the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, and the former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. About 2,322 delegates from across the country had stormed the Eagles Square to elect the flag bearer of the party ahead of the 2023 general elections. Details shortly…  
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APC Convention: Vice President, Osinbajo Storms Out Of Eagles Square

APC Convention: Vice President, Osinbajo Storms Out Of Eagles Square

As it became apparent that his dream of succeeding his boss as Nigeria’s next president may have failed, Vice President and a presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Yemi Osinbajo, has stormed out of the Eagles Square, the venue of the party primary. Osinbajo who departed from the convention early Wednesday morning, was seen as the only front-line aspirant with former Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu, among the 23 contenders for the 2023 presidential ticket of APC. Happenings at the Eagles Square showed that he might not stand a chance against the man who first brought him to limelight…
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Why Ex-Education Minister Was Absent At APC Convention – Prof Nwajiuba

Why Ex-Education Minister Was Absent At APC Convention – Prof Nwajiuba

Prof. Chinedu Nwajiuba, elder brother of former minister of state for education and All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Emeka Nwajiuba, has explained why his brother did not attend the APC convention at the Eagles square in Abuja. The ex-minister, despite paying N100 million for the party’s nomination and expression of interest forms, was conspicuously absent at the party’s Convention on Tuesday, when other 22 aspirants gathered for the presidential primary. His absence came as a surprise to many, as he was one of the first ministers to resign from the Buhari-led administration after the President directed public office holders…
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2023: Voting Ends At APC Presidential Primary

2023: Voting Ends At APC Presidential Primary

Voting has ended at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in Abuja. The voting, which began at around 2am on Wednesday, ended by 7.45 am amid tight security and watch of aspirants’ agents. The event slated to commence at 3.30 pm on Tuesday, started four hours late at 7.30pm. Over 2,000 delegates from across the states and the FCT voted for their preferred aspirants. Those running for APC presidential ticket are: Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Rotimi Amaechi, Ogbonnaya Onu, Rochas Okorocha, Dave Umahi, Yahaya Bello, Tein Jack-Rich, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Emeka…
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Amaechi Engages In Heated Argument At APC Convention

Amaechi Engages In Heated Argument At APC Convention

A presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi, was engaged in a heated argument with some agents at Eagle Square, Abuja, venue of the convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The immediate past Minister of Transportation, was seen raising his voice over an issue, which was not known at the time of this report. According to Daily Trust, as crowd gathered, the aspirant walked away while some of his supporters formed a circle around the agents. Meanwhile, Amaechi while addressing the APC delegates claimed he is the most qualified aspirant to fly the flag of the ruling APC in the 2023 elections.…
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APC Presidential Primary: Intrigues That Worked In Favour Of Tinubu

APC Presidential Primary: Intrigues That Worked In Favour Of Tinubu

Eleventh-hour intrigues, horse-trading and scheming, tilted in favour of the former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his bid to become the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 presidential election. The country’s political scene had been charged in the last 72 hours, with an atmosphere of suspense and confusion permeating the country. Issues revolving around the ruling party’s convention dominated the discourse on both social and traditional media due to the unclear permutations. According to Daily Trust, there was high-powered manoeuvring and power play among top power brokers in the country for days…
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