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Wike Silent, Yet To Congratulate Atiku For Picking PDP’s 2023 Presidential Ticket

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Wike Silent, Yet To Congratulate Atiku For Picking PDP’s 2023 Presidential Ticket

Wike Silent, Yet To Congratulate Atiku For Picking PDP’s 2023 Presidential Ticket

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has not reacted to the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, convention in Abuja.

Less than 24 hours after the PDP primaries, Wike is yet to congratulate the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar over his victory.

Prior to the commencement of the primaries on Saturday, Wike was one of the leading contenders for PDP’s presidential ticket.

Recall that Wike had pledged to work with whoever emerged as PDP’s presidential candidate during the primaries in Abuja.

However, Atiku won after polling a total of 371 votes to defeat his closest rival, Wike who had 237 votes.

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, came third with 70 votes.

Following the conclusion of the convention, there were allegations of vote-buying by Atiku and Wike.

Unconfirmed insinuations alleged that Atiku and Wike bought the votes of delegates in dollars during the primary election.

Upon his declaration as winner, Atiku pledged to unite and rebuild Nigeria if he wins the 2023 presidential election.

He also urged other presidential aspirants and Nigerians to join him in winning the general election.

How IPOB, Obigbo Killings Made Wike Lose Primary – Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother Reveals

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How IPOB, Obigbo Killings Made Wike Lose Primary – Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother Reveals
Nyesom Wike
How IPOB, Obigbo Killings Made Wike Lose Primary – Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother Reveals
Nyesom Wike

Kanunta, a brother of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has suggested why Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State lost at the just concluded Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, primary election.

He alleged that the IPOB and those killed during the massacre of Obigbo were responsible for Wike’s loss at the PDP primaries.

In a tweet, Kanunta dismissed claims that Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto betrayed Wike.

According to Kanunta: “Neither the North, nor Tambuwal betrayed #Wike. Nor was it any Southern disunity.

“It was KARMA that nailed him. The Karma of #Obigbo. The #IPOB was also a factor.

“Clue: Late Buhari won despite his open support for BokoHaram.”

During the PDP primaries in Abuja, Tambuwal had stepped down for the eventual winner, Atiku Abubakar.

Atiku emerged as PDP’s candidate after polling the highest number of votes.

Some Nigerians had accused Tambuwal of betraying Wike.

Gunmen Kill Former NPC Commissioner, Abduct His Children In Nasarawa

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FINAL WARNING: Release Nnamdi Kanu Or Face Continuous War, Gunmen List 9 LGs For Attack In Anambra

Gunmen have killed a former Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC), Mr. Zakari Umaru-Kigbu in Nasarawa State, and abducted two of his daughters.

ABN TV learnt that the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at Umar-Kigbu’s residence in Azuba Bashayi, Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

It was gathered that the kidnappers had also demanded N50 million ransom for the release of the victims.

A family member, who didn’t want his name in print confirmed the incident to Daily Trust on Sunday morning in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.

He said, “Mr. Umaru-Kigbu was killed by gunmen last night in his residence at Azuba Bashayi, Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and two of his daughters were also kidnapped. سباق الأحصنة ”

The diseased, aged 60, was a retired Air Force officer.

It was learnt that untill his murder, he was a lecturer at the Department of Mass Communication, lsa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia (IMAP), and former NPC federal commissioner, covering Nasarawa State.

Our correspondent further gathered that the diseased before he was killed by gunmen was the agent of a governorship aspirant, Mr. Labaran Maku, who contested on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but later stepped down.

Confirming the incident to our correspondent on the telephone, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ramhan Nansel, said the command got a distress call at 12.20am on Sunday.

According to him, investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. ربح المال من الالعاب اون لاين

Nansel also confirmed that two of the diseased’s daughters were Kidnapped by the gunmen.

He said, “We responded to the distressed call and immediately deployed our partrol teams of the command and the military also drafted its men to the scene of the incident to support the Nigeria Police Force so as to rescue the two daughters of the diseased unhurt.”

According to him, Umaru-Kigbu was rushed to Dalhatu Raf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Lafia, where he gave up the ghost.

“The command has lunched a manhunt for the perpetrators,” he added.

The PPRO said the command was not aware of the N50 million ransom demanded by the kidnappers. العب روليت اون لاين

After Abia PDP Guber Primary Fallout, Lucky Igbokwe Urges Supporters To Wait Next Move

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I'll Make Enyimba Economic City A Reality, Says Abia Guber Aspirant Lucky Igbokwe
Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu)

Following the protests that rocked the governorship primary election of the ruling PDP in Abia State, one of the aspirants Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, popularly known as Don Lulu has expressed gratitude to his teeming youth and women supporters for believing in him even in the face of challenges.

He applauded their spirit of resilience in efforts to rescue Abia, saying the end of the journey has not come yet.

In a terse press statement issued in Umuahia weekend and made available to journalists through his Lucky Igbokwe Ekweremekwe Campaign Organization, the businessman and philanthropist urged his supporters to patiently wait as he announces a new political alignment in coming days.

Recall that the PDP governorship primary election in Abia which produced former Vice Chancellor, Prof. Uche Ikonne had witness protest, leading to the exit of Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe and other contestants from the party.

How Thugs Allegedly Chased Gov. Akeredolu’s Wife Away From APC Primary Election Venue In Imo

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Betty Akeredolu
Betty Akeredolu

Thugs, yesterday, invaded the venue of the primary conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to elect a candidate for Imo east senatorial district.

Betty, wife of Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, who is one of the aspirants for the senatorial seat, was chased from the venue by the thugs.

Speaking with journalists at the Imo APC secretariat after security operatives brought the situation under control, Betty urged the national working committee (NWC) of the APC to reject any plan by the party in the state to present a consensus candidate for Imo east district.

According to her, no election has been conducted for the APC senatorial ticket for the area.

“I am pleading with the NWC of our party to know that any result coming from this kangaroo election from Imo state for Imo east senatorial district should be rejected. There was no election,” she said.

“I am not part of the consensus plan. Consensus my foot! Let’s go to the field. If I lose, I will accept it and congratulate the winner.”

Betty, who hails from Emeabiam in Owerri west LGA of the state is contesting against four other aspirants — Alex Mbata, Kemdi Opara, Jerry Chukwueke and Ugochukwu Nwachukwu.

Meanwhile, according to Cajetan Duke, Imo APC publicity secretary, the primary for the senatorial district is ongoing.

Duke also denied the claim that the state chapter of the party wants to field a consensus candidate.

“All the party said to aspirants was that those who stand no chance of winning the election should step down,” NAN quoted Duke as saying.

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2023: Abia APC Publishes Names Of House Of Assembly Candidates (SEE FULL LIST)

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2023: North Central APC Cautions Members Against Anti-Party Activities

2023: Abia APC Publishes Names Of House Of Assembly Candidates (See Full List)

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Abia State chapter of All Progressives Congress APC has published the final list of candidates elected on its platform to stand for House of Assembly election.

Recall that the party recently conducted primaries in the state where candidates emerged for various elective posts.

ABN TV reports that the list was published by the state Chairman, Mr Kingsley Ononogbu ….

2023: Abia APC Publishes Names Of House Of Assembly Candidates (See Full List)

2023 Presidency: With Atiku’s Emergence In PDP, APC’ll Go On Political Retirement If… — Sen. Kalu

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2023 Presidency: With Atiku's Emergence In PDP, APC'll Go On Political Retirement If... — Sen. Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has congratulated the main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party PDP for electing a North Easterner in the person of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate ahead of 2023, stating that his has laid to rest permutations about a Southern President in APC.

According to the former Abia governor, APC will go on political retirement if it fields a Southerner as its presidential candidate in 2023.

In a statement on Sunday, Sen. Kalu urged the ruling APC to zone its presidential ticket to North East, making a case for President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan as most suitable candidate.

He urged President Muhammadu Buhari to use his influence to pick a successor for himself from the North East.

He said, “Congratulations to the PDP for electing a North Easterner. Nigerians must have seen what I saw yesterday . For our party the APC , it is no longer feasible to talk about Southern candidate except the APC want to go on political retirement.

“I urge the National Chairman of the party and the entire NWC to stamp their feet and zone APC presidential ticket to the North East .

“President Muhammad Buhari has a right to choose his successor and I call on him to pick Senator Ahmad Lawan as his successor. In every democratic setting, presidents and Governors support and pick their successors . I call on President Buhari to pick a successor from North East and that will be the equity the South East need. With North East , the cycle will be closest to completion of regions producing president of Nigeria.

“By now , all APC aspirants should drop their ambition and support a North Easterner . Senator Ahmad Lawan is the destination.

“Congratulations to North East as we look forward to a president of Nigeria from the North East”.

Nigeria Won’t Fail Africa With 2023 Elections, Buhari Assures

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APC Presidential Primary: Buhari Set To Meet Aspirants, Reveal Favourite Contestant Sunday
President Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Nigeria will not fail the continent in the country’s forthcoming general elections, saying African political leaders must respect the right of citizens to make their choices in elections.

The president spoke at a bilateral meeting with Lazarus Chakwera, the president of Malawi on the sideline of the Extraordinary Summit of the African Union in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Friday.

Buhari stressed that the right of citizens to vote and determine who leads them should not be treated lightly.

He said to strengthen the continent’s democratic fabric and ensure smooth conduct of elections, “We must convince the people that we respect them, and this is by allowing them to choose whoever they want.”

The president, who said the path to democracy in African countries had not been a smooth one, recounted that he had been to the Supreme Court three times before he eventually became president.

“I had to openly disabuse the minds of our colleagues. We are a developing country, so we should not be demoralised.

“We have to go through these processes. We must trust these institutions to do what is right. Present the evidence. Don’t give up. Keep on pushing,” he added.

Buhari, who explained that the merit of one’s case, not religion, or ethnicity or section would determine success in political endeavors, said his meritorious cases in court were thrown out by judges, who more or less shared the same sentimental backgrounds with him.

“So, I say go for merit. Don’t stand on ethnicity or such other divisive factors,” the president advised in a statement issued yesterday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu.

Reps Deputy Whip, Onyejeocha Wins APC Primary In Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Fed Constituency

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Reps Deputy Whip, Onyejeocha Wins APC Primary In Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Fed Constituency

Reps Deputy Whip, Onyejeocha Wins APC Primary In Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Fed Constituency

Deputy Chief Whip House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has emerged as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency ahead of the 2023 general elections.

The lawmaker polled the highest number of votes to emerge winner at the primary election which took place on Saturday.

He victory brought about celebration among her supporters in the APC and Isuikwuato/Umunneochi constituents.

While interacting with some constituents, they revealed that Onyejeocha has placed Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency on the path of development and that she needs to remain there so that more dividends of democracy can come to the federal constituency.

“Onyejeocha has done so well, imagine the erosion that was sweeping Isuikwuato away has reversed because she stood up and fought for the people. At the moment, she needs to keep doing what she is doing and that is why I am happy she won her primary election,” Kelechi Uzomba said.

“All the roads you are seeing in Umunneochi is largely through Honorable Nkeiruka Onyejeocha. So, if I say Umunneochi people are happy with her, it is an understatement. We are very happy she won the primaries and we will be more happy when she wins the main election,” – Ekije Eze posited.

Atiku Trounces Wike, Fayose, Saraki, Others To Clinch PDP Presidential Ticket (VIDEO)

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I Am Considering A Government Of National Unity – Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Trounces Wike, Fayose, Saraki, Others To Clinch PDP Presidential Ticket
Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may be on the verge of achieving his lifetime dream of being the country’s President as he trounces Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, Former President of the Senate Bukola Saraki and Sam Ohuabunwa to clinch the APC presidential ticket, ABN TV reports.

At the presidential primary election which took place at MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja, Atiku who was the candidate of PDP in 2019 polled 371 votes to defeat his closest rival, Nyesom Wike who clinched 237 votes.

He was declared winner by the chairman of the election committee and former President of the President, David Mark after collation and counting for Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri.

Recall that Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal shortly before the commencement of the election announced his decision to step down from the contest, urging his supporters to vote for Atiku.

Atiku is expected to slug it out with whoever emerges the presidential candidate of the APC after its convention expected to commence on 6th June, 2022.

See total score of aspirants below:

Voided votes 12
Anyim Pius Anyim 14
Emmanuel Udom 38
Bala Mohammed 20
Bukola Saraki 70
Nyesom Wike 237
Atiku Abubakar 371

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