Politics

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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May
17
2022
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2023: Drop your 3rd term ambition, Group writes Senator Matthew Urhoghide

2023: Drop your 3rd term ambition, Group writes Senator Matthew Urhoghide

Politics
Good Evening Sir, After my last discussion with you in respect of your third term ambition to the senate of the Federal  Republic of Nigeria, I have consulted widely, through my foundation “Christopher Obasuyi Foundation For Good Governance & Social Change” (COF). We are accredited by the UK Charity Commission for England & Wales, and have offices in the United States, Ireland (Dublin) & Nigeria. Having gone through your records for the past seven years as a Senator, we are unable to identify any substantive performance record or positive reference to use as a yardstick to earn my support as…
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May
17
2022
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2023: APC Planning to Make Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Its Presidential Candidate – Tambuwal

2023: APC Planning to Make Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Its Presidential Candidate – Tambuwal

Politics
Barring last-minute changes, the ruling All Progressives Congress has plans to field Senate President Ahmad Lawan as its candidate for the 2023 presidential election, claims Governor Aminu Tambuwal. “They are gradually moving away from their zoning arrangement. We know their tricks. They want to see the outcome of our primary come May 28 and 29 before they will decide who will be their candidate,” Tambuwal said. “Look at the APC national chairman. He is quiet about their supposed zoning arrangement simply because they already have plans to field Senator Ahmad Lawan depending on who is the presidential candidate of our…
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May
17
2022
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2023 Presidency: Push For Northern Candidacy Heightens In APC

2023 Presidency: Push For Northern Candidacy Heightens In APC

Politics
The push for a northerner to pick the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified ahead of the ruling party’s primary election slated for May 30 – June 1. However, the development has created apprehension in the camps of the national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; a former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and other presidential aspirants of the party from the southern part of the country. Majority of the presidential aspirants of the APC are from the southern part of the country, believing that since President Muhammadu Buhari,…
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May
16
2022
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2023 Presidency: Report of Lawan stepping down for Tinubu mischievous – Dr Suleiman Audu

2023 Presidency: Report of Lawan stepping down for Tinubu mischievous – Dr Suleiman Audu

Politics
Dr Suleiman Audu, a member of the Ahmed Lawan campaign council on Monday described as untrue reports that the Senate President has stepped down for former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu. An online report with the heading "Senate President, Ahmed Lawan steps down from the presidential race, pledges to support and collapse his political structure for APC frontline Aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu" is currently circulating across social media platforms. But Audu, in a statement dismissed the report as “sheer mischief planted by those who want to gain the APC presidential ticket by deceit.” He said, “Our attention has been…
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