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Atiku, Tinubu fail to clinch vote in Obi’s polling unit
Presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and All Progressives Congress, APC, respectively Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu failed to score any vote in the polling unit of the candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi According to the result declared by INEC officials at Amatutu Ward Two, Polling Unit 019, Obi scored 236 votes out of the total 244 valid votes cast while the PDP and APC candidates failed to score any votes in the area. Tinubu had clinched victory in his polling unit in Lagos state while Atiku also won in his own polling unit…
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2023 Elections: I voted according to my conscience – Ngige
Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige voted in the presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday afternoon. He said he voted according to his conscience He complained voting started late as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, did not arrive before 10 am as his polling unit in Nkwo-Ide Public Square, Alor Ward 1, Polling Station 0010 “I voted for candidates of my choice, according to my conscience, the exercise is very peaceful,” he said
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My prayer is that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is declared the President-elect – El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has expressed hope that the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu will be declared president-elect. He lamented the snatching of ballot boxes and BVAS in Southern Kaduna. The Governor said this while speaking in his polling unit. El-Rufai said: “This morning, we got a report of one incident in Southern Kaduna where BVAS and ballot boxes were snatched and in Soba where two ballot boxes were also snatched. “And of course in my view, my prayer is that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is declared the President-elect of Nigeria in the next couple…
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2023 Elections: Obi defeats Tinubu, Atiku in Aso Rock
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Saturday won in one of the polling units inside the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The polling unit, PU 131, is located opposite Pilot Gate, State House, Abuja where Obi garnered 17 votes while Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC) polled six votes. Atiku Abubakar, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured three votes. The Labour Party also won the National Assembly elections at the polling unit.
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2023 elections: Unbelievable turnout, largest I have ever seen – Okonjo-Iweala
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, has stated that the turnout in her polling unit was unbelievable. Okonjo-Iweala stated this after casting her vote at her polling unit in Umuda Isingwu village, Umuahia, Abia State, on Saturday. According to her; “The INEC officers finally arrived. My husband and I have just voted. “The turnout is unbelievable, the largest I have ever seen in all the years I have voted in the village. Young and very old all are here.”
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What I will do if I lose – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of Labour Party Peter Obi has disclosed what he would do if he loses the polls. He stated that he will not work with the opposition if he loses the presidential election. He said this when asked by newsmen at his polling unit in Agulu, in Anambra State, if he would be willing to work with the opposition if he loses, Obi said, “No, it won’t come to that, but I am not looking for job, I am very contented person. “I want to show compassion. I want to help pull people out of poverty.” Obi said God…
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You have cried of marginalization in Nigeria and the opportunity is being presented – Enenche tackles sit-at-home instigators in S’east
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Center, Pastor Paul Enenche has expressed anger over the decision by some agitators in the Southeast to enforce sit-at-home on election day. This is coming after Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed disciple of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu had vowed that there would be no election in the Southeast. Reacting to this, the cleric urged the agitators to remain calm and allow the election to be conducted without violence. He expressed anger as why the agitators who had complained of being marginalized would work against the candidacy of a son…
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No matter your talent, if you don’t have a Godfather, you can’t play in the Super Eagles – Former defender, Kennedy Chinwo
A former defender of the Flying Eagles, Kennedy Chinwo has said that no matter the amount of talent a players has, he would need a Godfather to play for the Super Eagles. He made this revelation in an interview with Brila FM, where he also disclosed his love for coaching He said; “It is the dream of every player to play for the Super Eagles. However, playing in the senior national team wont just come easy. You need a godfather to play in the Eagles. But if you dont have, no matter your talent, you wont be able to play.…
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I like Peter Obi, he gives respect to whom it is due. Atiku has a great chance of winning – Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu, has revealed that he likes the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi because he continues to give respect to whom it is due. He expressed that it will be almost impossible for Peter Obi to win. He further expressed confidence that Atiku has a great chance of winning because of the way Nigeria is configured. “Peter Obi said he is the best for the job but what do I expect him to say? But he knows his senior. “He knows he is not in the same league as Atiku Abubakar, that is why he agreed to…
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After Asiwaju wins on Saturday, we will send Atiku back to Dubai and flush Peter the Pooh down the toilet – Fani Kayode
A chieftain of the All progressives congress, APC Femi Fani Kayode has revealed what awaits other presidential candidates after his principal, Bola Tinubu wins. Fani-Kayode said Atiku would be sent back to Dubai, Datti would be sent to Mauritania, while Obi would be flushed down the toilet. He shared this in a series of tweets via his twitter handle. According to him, it would be unacceptable, unjust and dangerous for Atiku to succeed President Buhari. He wrote: “After Asiwaju wins we will send Ibn Dubai back to Abu Dhabi, send Dati the Daft back to Mauritania and flush Peter the…
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Don’t let anyone use you to truncate 2023 elections, pass a good name of honour to your children – Comedian I Go Dye writes open letter to Buhari
Comedian I GO Dye also known as Francis Agoda, has written an open letter to President Buhari appealing to him not to allow anyone use him to truncate the electoral process. He asked the president to ensure he passes a good name to his children as descendants of a great man by ensuring that the elections are free and fair. He further stated that the hardship of the Naira crunch is weighed on the masses and not the political class adding that the new notes should be circulated to the citizens after the Election. He wrote; ‘’DON’T LET ANYONE USE…
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Buhari arrives Katsina ahead of Saturday’s election
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Katsina State in view of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections. Buhari’s aircraft landed at the Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua Airport, Katsina at exactly 4:40 pm and he is expected to cast his vote for his preferred candidates in Daura later on Saturday.
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