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2023: Yerima Speaks On ‘Gentleman Agreement’ For Tinubu To Take Over After Buhari
Former Zamfara State Governor and presidential aspirant, Ahmed Yerima says “there is no ‘gentleman agreement’ that allows Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to lay claim to the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket for 2023.
Yerima claimed the APC never entered into any agreement with Tinubu to become the next leader of the country after President Muhammadu Buhari.
He observed that any agreement (if any) the former Lagos State Governor might have had with any person(s) or group ahead of the 2015 presidential election is not binding on the party because, in his view, an agreement between persons is different from an agreement by the party.
The former Zamfara Governor submitted that no such agreement exists in the APC and hence can’t be binding on the party.
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PDP To Hold Fresh Primary Elections In Lagos, Imo, Benue And Katsina States
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to hold fresh primaries in Lagos, Imo, Benue, and Katsina.
In a statement issued on Saturday, by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said that the decision was reached after careful consideration of the electoral and appeal panels’ reports on the congresses held in those states.
He said on Sunday, June 5, 2022, the rerun primaries for Ahiazu State Constituency and Orsu State Constituency in Imo State will be held.
Ologunagba added that on Sunday, June 5, 2022, the elections for Musawa, Zango, and Dandume State Constituencies in Katsina State, Oru East/Orsu/Orlu Federal Constituency in Imo State, and Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency in Benue State will take place.
He added that the primaries for the Lagos State House of Representatives (24 Federal Constituencies) will take place on Monday, June 6, 2022.
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Buhari, Osinbajo, Govs, Others Won’t Vote At Presidential Primary – APC
The ruling party All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that statutory delegates will not be able to vote at its presidential primaries slated for June 6th to 8th.
Naija News reports that the APC was reacting to the ruling which held that statutory delegates can vote at its special convention, where its presidential candidate would emerge.
Recall that a Federal High Court sitting in Kano had ruled that statutory delegates can participate in party primaries of political parties in accordance with the Nigerian constitution.
The judgement was given by Justice A.M. Liman on Friday following a suit filed by Mas’ud Doguwa, Habibu Sani, and Bilyaminu Shinkafi.
In the ruling, the presiding judge held that section 84(8) does not exclude statutory delegates from voting at party primaries.
He also held that Section 223 of the Nigerian constitution and the APC constitution allow statutory Delegation (sic) to vote at convention, congress or meeting.
Reacting to the ruling, APC spokesman, Felix Morka said that the party will proceed with its convention using the elected delegates as provided in section 84(8) of the electoral act.
In a chat with Premium Times on Saturday, Morka said the APC was not a party to the case, as only the party’s National Chairman, Abdulahi Adamu was included in the suit.
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2023: Kwankwaso Is A Man Of God, He Is The NNPP Presidential Candidate – Founder
All is set for the emergence of former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso to be declared as the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
This was disclosed by the NNPP pioneer National Chairman and founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam during a press conference on Friday.
According to him, the party’s party’s Special National Convention scheduled for June 8 in Abuja will be used to affirm the candidacy of Kwankwaso as he is the only presidential aspirant on the NNPP’s platform which means he would be returned unopposed.
Aniebonam while praising the qualities of Kwankwaso described the former Defence Minister as a man of God who can solve many of Nigeria’s problems.
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Emefiele: INEC To Stop Keeping Election Materials With CBN
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu has said sensitive election materials will no longer be kept at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Naija News reports that Yakubu stated this on Saturday at an election dialogue, ‘The Electorate’, organised by Enough is Enough (EiE).
While revealing that materials will no longer be “routed” through the CBN, the INEC chairman said the electoral body has never had an issue with the CBN since the partnership started.
He, however, stated that due to “current circumstances”, an alternative will be found.
According to Yakubu, the new measures would be adopted as early as the June 16 governorship election in Ekiti state.
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No APC Presidential Aspirant Was Disqualified – Screening Committee Member
A member of the presidential screening committee of the All Progressives Congress has claimed that no presidential aspirant was disqualified.
The committee member revealed this while clarifying the report that 13 of the presidential aspirants have been disqualified.
The member who spoke with Premium Times on condition of anonymity said all the aspirants have the basic qualifications to run for president.
The source said, “However, based on our assessment of their chances at winning the presidential election for our party, we found that 13 of them cannot really do this, so we advised them to step down for others.
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PDP BoT To Meet Atiku Monday Over Running Mate, 2023 Strategy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees will meet with the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday over plans to pick a running mate.
It was gathered that the PDP BoT will also be discussing the strategy for winning the February 25, 2023 presidential election.
Naija News reports that since Atiku emerged the PDP candidate names which include his closest challenger Governor Nyesom Wike, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor Udom Emmanuel and Emeka Ihedioha have all been touted as possible running mates.
A ranking member of the BoT told The PUNCH that even though the law allows the candidate to choose a running mate, the board would make an input.
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I Won’t Behave Like Sanwo-Olu In Lagos, I Will Only Regulate Okada In Oyo – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde’s led government of Oyo State has revealed it has no intention to place a ban on commercial motorcycle operations, better known as Okada in the state.
Naija News recalls that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu‘s led government of Lagos State had earlier announced the ban of commercial motorcycles in some parts of the state from June 1st.
However, Oyo State Governor Makinde, in a series of tweets on Saturday, said the state will not replicate the development in Lagos.
The Governor admitted that Okada is an important means of transportation in the state, noting that a ban will leave a lot of people unemployed.
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2023: Tinubu Coming To Add Value To Nigerian Presidency – Joe Igbokwe
Joe Igbokwe, an aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says Presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu is coming to add value to the Nigerian Presidency.
In a post via his Facebook page on Saturday, Igbokwe stated that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is coming to serve Nigerians.
He added that Tinubu wants to apply his experience and energy to serve Nigeria the way he laid the foundation for the growth of Lagos State.
Igbokwe asserted that Tinubu is a rich man and has made many people millionaires, stressing that he is not coming to loot the country’s treasury.
The APC chieftain believes that there is no Nigerian that can match Tinubu’s capacity and capability in investing in humanity, raising leaders and touching lives.
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Buhari Fixes Date To Meet APC Presidential Aspirants, Reveal Preferred Candidate
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, President Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday meet with all presidential aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Naija News understands that the President will also reveal his preferred presidential candidate during the meeting.
A top federal government official stated that Buhari will embark on a short trip to Ghana today (Saturday) and return back to the nation later in the day.
According to the source who spoke to The PUNCH, President Buhari is expected to meet with the APC presidential aspirants on Saturday night or Sunday.
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Why Tinubu Should Be Disqualified From APC Primaries, APC Group Writes Court
Ahead of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Primary scheduled for Monday 6th June, some members of the party, under the aegis of the Gaskiya Youth Movement, have petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja to disqualify the former Lagos Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu from contesting.
Naija News reports that the request was made in a lawsuit filed before the Court with the case number FHC/ABJ/CS/774/2022.
The first and second defendants are Tinubu and his political party, respectively, while the third defendant is the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
They urged the court to determine whether Tinubu who has a questionable educational background and date of birth can participate in the primaries or that of any other political party.
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2023: Nothing Can Stop APC Presidential Primary Election – Akeredolu
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election would be a success.
Akeredolu, who is the Chairman of the sub-committee on Security and compliance for the APC special convention, made this known on Friday during a visit to the Eagle Square in Abuja.
Speaking with reporters at the venue of the event, Akeredolu assured Nigerians and party supporters that the ruling will have a hitch-free primary election.
He visited the venue in the company of the co-chairman of the committee, Gen Abdulrahman Danbazau (Rtd), to assess the level of preparedness ahead of the primary election.
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Security Report: Buhari May Back Osinbajo To End Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition, Regional Crisis
Indications have emerged claiming President Muhammadu Buhari may throw his weight behind Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket.
It was gathered that the Osinbajo’s candidacy is now gaining traction in the presidency due to some recent developments.
Sources in the presidency have now revealed that Osinbajo is being considered for the APC ticket due to a security report.
One source told Daily Trust that the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration had received a security report stating that there might be crisis should the party’s ticket be retained in the North.
According to the source, the idea of backing Yemi Osinbajo is to deny former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu the APC ticket.
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Bola Tinubu Angry As Aso Rock Cabal Pressure Buhari To Back Ahmad Lawan
Senior members of the Muhammadu Buhari presidency, infamously referred to as the Cabal, have reportedly sold the candidature of Senate President Ahmad Lawan to the president.
Naija News reports that this is coming a few days to the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
It was gathered President Buhari is expected to present Lawan to the critical stakeholders of the party as his preferred candidate for the party’s ticket.
According to multiple sources, the Aso Villa Cabal has secured the buy-in of the president for Lawan.
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2023: APC May Cease To Exist If Tinubu Loses Presidential Ticket – Bashir El-Rufai
Bashir El-Rufai, the son of the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has warned the All Progressives Congress against denying the national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu the party’s presidential ticket in 2023.
Bashir stated this while reacting to the statement of Tinubu while addressing delegates of the party in Ogun State on Thursday.
Tinubu who sought the support of delegates from the state had claimed that it was the turn of the South-West and for him to take over the presidency in 2023.
The former Governor of Lagos State noted that he is the right candidate to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari at the end of his tenure.
Bashir in his reaction to the statement warned that the ruling party might crash if it fails to give Tinubu its presidential ticket in 2023.
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