Politics

Abdulsalami Abubakar Urges Politicians to Shun Vote-Buying Ahead of Ondo Governorship Election

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2 years ago

November 9, 2024

Ahead of the Ondo State governorship election set for November 16, former military leader and Chairman of the National Peace Committee (NPC), General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has called on political candidates to reject vote-buying and ensure a fair electoral process.

At the Peace Accord signing ceremony in Akure on Friday, Abdulsalami emphasized the importance of upholding free and fair election principles, urging candidates to respect the outcome if deemed credible.

Abdulsalami asked candidates from all 17 political parties to avoid violence, intimidation, and vote-trading, stressing citizens’ right to elect their leaders freely. He encouraged peaceful dispute resolution, stating, “I urge all politicians to commit to the peace accord’s spirit and demonstrate sportsmanship and good leadership.”

He also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force for their preparations toward a peaceful election.

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman, highlighted the importance of the peace accord and urged religious and community leaders to support the initiative.

Deputy Inspector General Sylvester Alabi, representing Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, announced that security personnel will be stationed across Ondo’s 3,933 polling units to ensure a safe voting process.

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‘Will He Quit the Race?’ — Onanuga Reacts to Peter Obi’s Anambra Debt Dispute

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4 days ago

September 16, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

The Presidency has reacted to the ongoing dispute between former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and the state government over the state’s finances.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, said Obi had claimed he left Anambra debt-free and promised to stop his presidential campaign if proven wrong.

Onanuga said the Anambra government had presented figures showing outstanding obligations to workers, pensioners and contractors under Obi’s administration.

Obi, however, denied the claims, saying his administration cleared over ₦35 billion in historical gratuities and arrears before leaving office.

“If anybody can establish anything to the contrary, I will stop campaigning,” Obi said.

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Cubana Chief Priest Explains Why Igbos Are Supporting Tinubu’s Re-election

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2 weeks ago

September 9, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has spoken about why he believes Igbos are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in the 2027 presidential election.

He said the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has given Igbos greater access to the president.

He said “We Igbos now have access to Mr. President Tinubu through his son, Seyi Tinubu. That’s why we’re doing everything to make sure he’s re-elected.”

Cubana Chief Priest also spoke about the growing support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, saying “Thousands of Imolites are trooping in for registration for APC. Ndi Imo don’t just love the City Boys Movement, they believe in it. Let’s do politics with lifestyle. On Asiwaju’s mandate, we shall stand. Imo is APC. Here, it’s zero competition.”

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Primate Ayodele Warns APC Against Overconfidence Ahead of 2027

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3 weeks ago

August 28, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Spiritual leader Primate Elijah Ayodele warns the APC against being too confident ahead of the 2027 election.

He shared “Overconfidence will kill APC; they will be too overconfident, and that will be the party’s weakness in the election. They will turn Tinubu to a demi-god, but it will make them lose the election. They believe money can do everything, but it will fail in the 2027 election,” Ayodele said.

Ayodele has repeatedly warned the APC not to assume that its current political strength will automatically translate into victory in 2027.