Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan It has become evident that judging from the relentless pressure being mounted on former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan by power brokers in the North, GEJ and, of course, the South-South geopolitical zone have assumed the best lens through which the issue of power shift is best viewed as we gradually move closerContinue reading “2023: Jonathan and South-South as Nigeria’s wisest card”
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What Governor Wike Did To Revive PDP Ahead Of The 2023 Polls.
The coast is getting clear for the main opposition Party, PDP Ahead of the 2023 Polls. It should be recalled that the Party, is set to conduct her National Convention by October, 30th and 31st. However, the Governor of Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike should be appreciated for what he has done for the ProgressContinue reading “What Governor Wike Did To Revive PDP Ahead Of The 2023 Polls.”
Nigeria needs leader to stabilise, restructure economy, says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday challenged the Federal Government to tackle the decay in the power sector, saying Nigeria can no longer afford to be relegated to the backseat in a technology driven world. He also said that Nigeria needed a leader that would develop the country through restructuring and put the countryContinue reading “Nigeria needs leader to stabilise, restructure economy, says Atiku”
APC plotting to rig 2023 polls with direct primaries – Rep
A ranking member of the Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives, Mr Ayo Yusuf, has hinted that the Supreme Court may be approached over the restriction of political parties to direct primary in the ongoing amendments to the Electoral Act 2010. Yusuf, who spoke to our correspondent on the telephone on Wednesday,Continue reading “APC plotting to rig 2023 polls with direct primaries – Rep”
Ohanaeze tackles Dokpesi over ‘no southern candidate can win presidency’ comment
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has described as ‘unfortunate’ the comment of the Chairman, Daar Communications Ltd, Raymond Dokpesi, who said that there is no candidate in the South East or in the entire South that can win the presidency in 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party. Dokpesi had, in an interview withContinue reading “Ohanaeze tackles Dokpesi over ‘no southern candidate can win presidency’ comment”
Atiku speaks against zoning, says Nigeria’s president can come from any region
Atiku believes there is no such thing as a president from southern Nigeria or a president from northern Nigeria. Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has faulted the political arrangement in which the presidency is rotated between the southern and northern part of Nigeria. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in theContinue reading “Atiku speaks against zoning, says Nigeria’s president can come from any region”
Everywhere I go, I’m asked to contest 2023 presidential seat – Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Wednesday expressed his willingness to contest the 2023 presidential election only if Nigerians canvassed his candidature. The two-time governor of Abia State, however, said his ambition for now is to return to the Senate in 2023. The All Progressives Congress chieftain, who is representingContinue reading “Everywhere I go, I’m asked to contest 2023 presidential seat – Kalu”
2023: If you don’t bid, you can’t win, Osinbajo tells youths
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says if young Nigerians fail to bid for elective offices at the 2023 general elections, they cannot win. Osinbajo made the observation through President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Babajide Omoworare. Omoworare represented Osinbajo at the opening of a two-day retreat for young legislators at theContinue reading “2023: If you don’t bid, you can’t win, Osinbajo tells youths”
Northern group kicks against zoning 2023 presidency
THE opposition against the zoning of the 2023 Presidency continued on Monday with a coalition of over 60 Northern groups, describing it as undemocratic. The CNG warned that any political party which takes any step to block the window for the possible emergence of a northern presidential candidate will be rejected. The organization also threatenedContinue reading “Northern group kicks against zoning 2023 presidency”
Forget Tinubu, Atiku…Winner of 2023 election will shock Nigerians – Primate Ayodele spills
Primate Elijah Ayodele has prophesied that the winner of the 2023 General Election in Nigeria, will shock Nigerians, and it won’t be Tinubu or Atiku. Despite that there appears to be many credible and worthy personalities who are eminently qualified to run for president come 2023, the two strongest contenders perhaps remain the APC nationalContinue reading “Forget Tinubu, Atiku…Winner of 2023 election will shock Nigerians – Primate Ayodele spills”
Why Northerners May Remain In Power Beyond 2023 – Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has predicted the possibility of northerners to retain power in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. In a post on his official Facebook page on Sunday evening, the socio-political activist slammed Southern Nigerians for not giving much attention to the coming elections like their counterparts in the North. Omokri accused SouthernContinue reading “Why Northerners May Remain In Power Beyond 2023 – Reno Omokri”
Anger trails Northern governors’ opposition to 2023 power shift
The Northern States Governors’ Forum on Monday opposed the call by its Southern counterpart that the Presidency should move to the South in 2023. The northern governors, who stated this at their meeting in Kaduna, said the call by the Southern Governors’ Forum was against the constitution of the country. But groups including the OhanaezeContinue reading “Anger trails Northern governors’ opposition to 2023 power shift”
2023: Nigeria has adequate ICT Infrastructure for e-Transmission of election results — INEC insists
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has again reiterated its readiness to embark on electronic transmission of election results whenever it gets a legal backing, saying Nigeria is ripe for the deployment of such technology. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who stated this in a 25-page “Position Paper No. 1 ofContinue reading “2023: Nigeria has adequate ICT Infrastructure for e-Transmission of election results — INEC insists”
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