Politics

May
20
2022
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2023: Ruling APC Confirms 28 Presidential Forms Bought, 25 Submitted, Sold 133 in Gubernatorial

2023: Ruling APC Confirms 28 Presidential Forms Bought, 25 Submitted, Sold 133 in Gubernatorial

News, Politics
National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Felix Morka, yesterday, clarified that presidential nomination forms sold by the ruling party were 28, while 133 forms were purchased by governorship aspirants. Morka said as of yesterday, 25 of the 28 presidential forms sold had been returned, but he could not ascertain how many out of the 133 gubernatorial forms were returned. On the extension of APC’s primaries and the use of Eagle Square, Abuja, for the exercise, he denied any attempt to bully the opposition. Morka, who spoke at The Morning Show on Arise News Channel, explained, “For presidential,…
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May
19
2022
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Matawalle: The Destined Political Messiah Of Zamfara By Yusuf Idris Gusau

Matawalle: The Destined Political Messiah Of Zamfara By Yusuf Idris Gusau

Opinion, Politics
There was apparent sigh of relief within the rank of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following the decision of the former governor Abdulaziz Yari to embrace peace and work forf the party's success in 2023. Pictures of Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle and former governor Yari both in smiles and shaking hands at the party national headquarters in Abuja, which went viral on social media were balms that soothed a lot of hearts across the state and beyond. Before the national headquarters incident, pictures of the two leaders also in smiles appeared a night earlier with the national chairman of…
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May
19
2022
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2023: I’ll provide jobs, dividends of democracy to my constituents – Sam Anya

2023: I’ll provide jobs, dividends of democracy to my constituents – Sam Anya

Politics
An aspirant for the House of the Representatives seat in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Dr Sam Anya, on Wednesday, assured his constituents of using his contacts to attract jobs and dividends of democracy to the people. Anya, who is a consummate businessman made the statements while addressing Journalists at his Elu Ohafia residence. According to him, "When elected, I will do my best to attract dividends of democracy to my people through investment in youth and women, education, health and infrastructure." Anya who equally commended the Governor of Abia State, Okezie…
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May
19
2022
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2023 Abia Guber: Etigwe Uwa group begs APGA delegates for votes

2023 Abia Guber: Etigwe Uwa group begs APGA delegates for votes

Politics
Etigwe Youth Ambassadors (EYA), says the task of restoring Abia State to flourish lies with delegates to the party’s governoship primaries. Ebere Ibekwe, the Deputy Director General of the group, stated this on Wednesday evening in a statement he signed, saying that Abia had begun a march again to greatness. “We appeal to you as delegates in all good conscience to decide and define the future for Abians by voting to ensure that Etigwe Uwa (SAN) emerges as APGA gubernatorialcandidate for the 2023 governoship election,” said Ibekwe. According to him, party members and delegates to APGA’s forthcoming governoship primaries are…
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May
18
2022
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2023: APC Adjusts Timetable For Elections

2023: APC Adjusts Timetable For Elections

Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adjusted its schedule of activities for the presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and state House of Assembly primary elections. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary Barr. Felix Morka. He said the adjustment by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC is as followed: PRIMARY ELECTION Governorship and House of Representatives – Thursday, 26th of May, 2022 Senate and House of Assembly – Friday, 27th of May, 2022 ELECTION APPEALS Governorship and House of Representatives – Friday, 27th of May, 2022 Senate and House of Assembly…
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May
18
2022
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2023: NWC Mulls Direct Primaries For Abia APC Guber Contest

2023: NWC Mulls Direct Primaries For Abia APC Guber Contest

Politics
Ahead of the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that will produce its flag bearers for various party positions at the 2023 elections, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party has embarked on wide consultations with some stakeholders of the party from Abia State. A source who preferred anonymity told THE WHISPERER that the consultation was aimed at reaching out to some critical leaders to produce a formidable and generally acceptable winning unity list of contestants for some elective offices in the 2023 general elections across the 36 states of the country. The source revealed that the party…
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May
18
2022
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2023: Fears Mount in APC over Moves to Zone Presidency to North-East

2023: Fears Mount in APC over Moves to Zone Presidency to North-East

Politics
In a move that is certainly going to generate shock waves around the country and heighten the already tensed political situation, it has come to light that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is working towards zoning its presidential ticket to the North-east, with the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan likely to emerge as its presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. Many in the South who have been strident in calls for the presidential ticket to be zoned to the South after eight years of Buhari in the saddle are will not likely to be amused by this evolving…
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May
17
2022
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Orji Kalu’s withdrawal from 2023 presidential race and lessons on scarcity of loyalty among Nigerian politicians by Kolawole Idowu

Orji Kalu’s withdrawal from 2023 presidential race and lessons on scarcity of loyalty among Nigerian politicians by Kolawole Idowu

Opinion, Politics
The news of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s withdrawal from the 2023 presidential race is now old and embedded in Nigeria’s memory. The Senate Chief Whip who is the highest political office holder in Igboland under the Buhari Administration, said he resigned in order to support his immediate boss who is angling for Nigeria’s number one political position. The lesson from Orji Kalu’s U-turn disposition must be seen in a different light, particularly at a time where Nigerians pay very little attention to the principles of humanity such as friendship, trust, patience, commitment and sacrifice. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu even in…
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May
17
2022
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Bago The Man for The Job: Why Niger Must Not Compromise Its Future For Cheap Coins

Bago The Man for The Job: Why Niger Must Not Compromise Its Future For Cheap Coins

Opinion, Politics
Even the holy book says beware of false prophets, undoubtedly we have reached another pivotal point in our political history again, a season where all and sundry throw their hats into the ring. There are those with the sheep clothing, and there are only a few with skin as tight as a tiger. A conundrum of manifestoes have ensued but there can only be one man for the job, which is why thumbs must tick only the best, tested and trusted political officers. This discourse focuses on that one man, who amongst other equals has proven to be a different…
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May
17
2022
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EXCLUSIVE: APC zones presidency to North-East, VP to South-South/South-West

EXCLUSIVE: APC zones presidency to North-East, VP to South-South/South-West

News, Politics
Barring last minute changes, decision makers in governing All Progressives Congress (APC) may have agreed on a zoning arrangement for the positions in party and government at national level, THE WHISPERER has learnt. A dependable party source in Abuja said after initial hiccups, the North-East is favoured to produce the next presidential standard-bearer of the party. The South-South or South-West is said to have been listed for the running mate ticket. The Senate Presidency, said the source, is billed to return to the South-East, while the North-West is scheduled for the Speakership slot. Others are Deputy Senate President (North Central),…
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