Politics
PDP Calls Ondo Election the Worst and Accuses APC of Electoral Manipulation
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized the Ondo State governorship election held on Saturday, calling it the worst-ever election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Also, the party expressed deep dissatisfaction with the election’s outcome, stating that it fell far short of the standards expected of a free, fair, and credible poll.
In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made it clear that the party would conduct a more thorough review of the election results and take appropriate actions to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy.
“The National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP will be holding a comprehensive review of the election and its results, and we will take the necessary steps in defence of our democracy,” Ologunagba said.
The PDP also condemned what it described as electoral malpractice, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of manipulating the system in their favour.
According to Ologunagba, the election was marred by “electoral swindling, deceit, and manipulation,” all orchestrated by the APC to maintain its grip on power.
The party further alleged that the election was plagued by widespread vote-buying, vote-selling, and other forms of electoral manipulation aimed at suppressing the will of the people.
Ologunagba stressed that the actions of the APC were aimed at undermining the genuine aspirations of the voters, calling it a blatant attempt to derail the democratic process.
“The level of vote-buying and monetization we witnessed in this election was unprecedented,” Ologunagba stated.
“This blatant disregard for democratic principles by the APC and its government apparatus is a dangerous trend that threatens the survival of Nigeria’s democracy.”
The PDP has called on both the Nigerian public and the international community to pay attention to the irregularities in the Ondo election, emphasizing the need for serious action to prevent such practices from becoming entrenched in the nation’s electoral system.
Politics
Northern Leaders Reject Ganduje’s Call to Back Tinubu in 2027
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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and other key northern figures have pushed back against a call by APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje for the North to hold off on contesting the presidency until 2031.
Ganduje made the statement while hosting a delegation from the Tinubu Media Centre and the Tinubu Northern Youth Forum at the APC headquarters in Abuja. He argued that since former President Muhammadu Buhari, a northerner, served two terms, it would only be fair for President Bola Tinubu to complete eight years as well.
However, northern leaders strongly disagreed. ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, dismissed Ganduje’s stance, calling it an attempt to impose loyalty in a way that does not reflect democratic values.
He made it clear that voters cannot be pressured into supporting a candidate. “What he said is just his opinion. Voters will decide whether to accept, reject, or modify it.
In 2015, people were sold promises of anti-corruption and other things, only to realize later that they weren’t true. Then, in 2023, ‘Renewed Hope’ was introduced, but for many, that hope is now turning into a nightmare,” he said.
Politics
Labour Party Confirms Peter Obi as 2027 Presidential Candidate
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The Labour Party has confirmed that Peter Obi will once again be its presidential candidate in the 2027 elections.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, made it clear that the next election won’t be an easy ride for President Tinubu.
“Tinubu won’t have it easy in 2027. We are bringing Peter Obi back to show how serious we are,” he said.
Arabambi also addressed the recent departure of actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo from the party.
He dismissed Okonkwo’s exit as a relief, claiming the former spokesperson was never truly loyal to the Labour Party and had been working in favour of the APC and President Tinubu.
“We wish Kenneth Okonkwo well, but his resignation is good riddance to bad rubbish. He should stop talking about the Labour Party,” Arabambi added.
He further dismissed claims of a leadership crisis in the party, insisting that the Labour Party is not in turmoil and will remain a strong force ahead of the next election.
News
APC Governors Oppose CBN’s February 10 Deadline for Old Naira Notes
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In a recent development, governors from Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have voiced their opposition to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) February 10 deadline for the old N200, N500, and N1,000 naira notes to cease being legal tender.
The governors argue that the policy’s implementation has led to significant hardships for Nigerians, particularly in rural areas where access to banking services is limited.
The APC governors have expressed concerns that the scarcity of the new naira notes is disrupting daily life and economic activities. They highlight that many citizens are struggling to access cash, which is essential for their livelihoods.
In response to these challenges, the governors have sought a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the implications of the policy and to advocate for an extension of the deadline.
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