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May

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2022

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2023: Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency: An unbiased analysis of the Aspirants By Ikechukwu Iroha

Politics

There is an unwritten agreement that makes Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal seat a rotational office between the two local governments of Arochukwu and Ohafia. It was in the light of the above that many well meaning Ohafia sons and daughters supported the present Occupant Hon. Uko Nkole in 2014 and 2015. My viral article that was published widely in 2014, captioned "In Support of Uko Nkole" laid credence and highlighted some of the major points that determined our choice of the Abam born Town planner against our Ohafia sons and daughters that declared interest in the contest. Let's look at the background.…

May

15

2022

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Orji Kalu, Ahmad Lawan and the road to Aso Villa for Ndigbo

Opinion, Politics

Leading up to the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, I have been observing with keen interest intriguing political developments as individuals, groups and regions busy themselves jostling for positions in line with their personal and corporate desires. Since only interests remain constant in the realm of politics, the scenario has witnessed a lot of horse trading, arm twisting and as expected stomach-churning betrayal by erstwhile trusted allies. Unfortunately, while some actors in the unfolding political drama are proactively playing out an already written script, others are only improvising reacting to moves initiated by the more prepared politicians. One subject that…

May

15

2022

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2023 Presidency: Fear Atiku may pick PDP ticket forced APC to throw race open – Investigation

Politics

The All Progressives Congress has refused to announce its decision on zoning two weeks to its presidential primary amid fears that the Peoples Democratic Party may pick a northerner as its presidential candidate on May 29. Impeccable party sources told Sunday Punch that with the rise in ethnic and religious politics in the country, it had become obvious that most Nigerians would vote along ethnic and religious lines. This was what informed the decision of the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; and Governor Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State to join the presidential race at the last minute. A source in the…

May

15

2022

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Presidency 2023: Jack-Rich Promises Huge Private Sector Growth, Massive Jobs For Youths

Politics

Presidential hopeful and oil mogul, Tein Jack-Rich, has said his presidency will promote private sector growth, move oil and gas production to three million barrels per day and creates massive jobs for the youth. Jack-Rich, an aspirant and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, made the statement at his formal declaration to run for the president on Friday in Abuja. He explained that only sound education and meaningful engagement of youths would address the insecurity challenges in Nigeria adding that no amount of military deployment can end the menace. The presidential aspirant, while addressing his supporters, narrated his life…

May

14

2022

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Ndigbo will appreciate Orji Uzor Kalu better after 2023 – Prof Nzimiro

Politics

A Professor of Political Economy, Ikenna Nzimiro Jnr on Saturday said the South-East geo-political zone will appreciate the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu after 2023 presidential election. Nzimiro said the decision of the former Abia state governor to back the Senate President Ahmad Lawan was in order, since the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the People's Democratic Party, PDP, have refused to concede the 2023 presidency to the South-East geo-political zone. He commended the courage and sagacity of Senator Orji Kalu to speak truth to power, describing him as a politician with deep vision and tactical…

May

14

2022

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2023: Real Reasons Behind Mad Rush For APC Presidential Race

Politics

Barring any last minute change, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will announce its presidential candidate for the 2023 general polls on June 1, 2022. This is in line with the new timetable for the 2023 general elections released recently by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), mandating all political parties to complete the conduct of their primaries not later than June 3. The APC National Executive Committee (NEC) had on April 20, at its meeting held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, approved May 30, 31 and June 1, 2022 for the party’s presidential primary election. Sequel to…

May

14

2022

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2023: Jonathan, Emefiele out of Presidential race

News, Politics

The bid to draft former president Goodluck Jonathan and Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele into next year’s presidential race on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress appeared to have hit the rocks with uncertainty over their interest in the race. Saturday Vanguard learnt last night that both the expression of interest and nomination forms, which different groups bought for them were neither completed nor submitted at the close of deadline for the submission of forms yesterday. Although no reason was given for their sudden loss of interest in the APC presidential ticket, a reliable source confided in Saturday…

May

14

2022

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2023: What I’ll do for Nigerians if elected president – Jack-Rich

News, Politics

Frontline presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tein Jack-Rich has declared that his presidency will not borrow. Besides, the presidential hopeful also pledged to create 20 million jobs on his first day in office. According to Jack-Rich, he will not take a single loan throughout his tenure if elected president. He made the remarks Friday in Abuja during a media chat where he declared his interest to contest the 2023 presidential election. He said he would create smart jobs and will develop the oil and gas industry and optimise the oil and gas in the country. “My presidency…

May

13

2022

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Uzodinma, Buni, Uba Sani, others submit Lawan’s APC presidential form

Politics

President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, on Friday, submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms at the National Secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Abuja. The forms were submitted on his behalf by Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state, Senator Uba Sani and some members of the Senate. Political associates of the Senate president had paid N100m to purchase the forms on May 9, saying the country needs a “Nigerian president” and not one given to ethnic proclivities. Defending his presence at the APC Secretariat, Uzodinma explained that the delegation…

May

13

2022

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BREAKING: Ngige withdraws from 2023 presidential race

News, Politics

Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen Chris Ngige has dropped out of the 2023 presidential election. The Minister said he took the decision after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari and consulting widely with his family, constituents, supporters and well-wishers. Ngige’s decision to drop out of the race followed the directive of Buhari to his appointees vying for public office to resign on or before May 16. In a statement he personally signed on Friday in Abuja, the Minister said his decision to withdraw from the race has been communicated to the President and the Secretary to the Government of the…