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Ojudu Claims Tinubu Outwitted Buhari to Win the APC Presidential Ticket

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Babafemi Ojudu, former Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu outsmarted his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, during the 2022 All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary.

According to Ojudu, Buhari never showed support for his then Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, nor for Tinubu in the lead-up to the election.

Ojudu, speaking on Edmund Obilo’s podcast State Affairs, explained that he knew Osinbajo would not win the primary because of the political landscape they were operating in.

He stated that despite their efforts of campaigning and engaging with delegates, only 40 percent of the primary outcome depended on their actions.

The remaining 60 percent, he emphasized, was in Buhari’s hands.

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Unfortunately, Buhari did not rally his team, including the governors and his aides, to support Osinbajo, which left them at a disadvantage.

Ojudu also described Buhari as a “one-man majority,” adding that the president failed to mobilize his supporters to back Osinbajo.

This, according to him, allowed Tinubu to outmaneuver Buhari and secure the APC’s presidential ticket.

Tinubu emerged victorious with 1,271 votes, while Amaechi secured 316, Osinbajo garnered 235, and Lawan trailed with just 152 votes.


 

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Wike Praises PDP’s Samuel Anyanwu, Hails Him as Man of Integrity

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike gives praise to Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, he stated that he is a man of integrity.

“My friends and I congratulate you on your 60th birthday and for your victory as the substantive National Secretary of the PDP.”

“Let me assure you, for people like us, we will stand with you; we will continue to be with you. It doesn’t matter what the people will say.”

“what makes a man is his character and not how much money he has or the food he provides. If you don’t have character, go to hell with your food.”


 

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Ndume Threatens to Leave APC if Tinubu Fails to Fix Nigeria

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Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has warned that he might dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu fails to tackle Nigeria’s growing problems.

Speaking on Arise TV on Tuesday, Ndume, who has been openly critical of Tinubu’s administration, said he still believes the president can turn things around. But if that doesn’t happen, he won’t hesitate to leave the ruling party.

“If I choose to leave the APC, I won’t hide it from anyone,” Ndume said. He also expressed concern over the wave of defections into the APC, warning that the party could collapse under the weight of too many members.

“If Tinubu continues like this, no matter how many people or governors join the APC, it’s risky. When you overload a ship, it can sink the party,” he added.


 

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Kenneth Okonkwo Asks Peter Obi to Say How He Betrayed Him After Leaving LP

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Kenneth Okonkwo has fired back at Peter Obi, challenging him to explain how he was betrayed after he left the Labour Party. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, the former Labour Party Presidential Campaign Spokesman made it clear that while he worked for Obi, his loyalty was total.

“I never spoke to any politician or political party while I worked for him. I was 100% committed,” Okonkwo said. He explained that when he decided to step away, he made it public and stated clearly that he would no longer speak for Obi.

“People throwing words around don’t even understand what betrayal means,” he added, noting that whatever anyone says about him reflects who they are, not who he is. Okonkwo left the Labour Party in July 2024, following his frustrations with the party’s internal crisis and Obi’s silence on the issues.

He also dismissed claims that he collected money or property from Obi during the campaign. Reacting to Obi’s recent remarks, Okonkwo pointed out that comparing the situation to Jesus and his disciples makes it seem like Obi sees himself as Jesus. “How do you betray someone you’re no longer working for?” he asked.


 

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