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Atiku: I’ll keep contesting for presidency, drawing inspiration from Abraham Lincoln seven attempts
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Atiku: I’ll keep contesting for presidency, drawing inspiration from Abraham Lincoln seven attempts
The former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has said that he will “keep contesting” for the Presidency as long as he is healthy.
He made the statement in an interview with Voice of America’s Hausa service in Abuja
Atiku, a 77-year-old man was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag-bearer in the 2023 election.
When the 2027 presidential election rolls around, the politician will be 81 years old.
“Of course, I will keep contesting again and again as long as I am alive and healthy,” Abubakar said.
Atiku has run for the number one office six times, but has been on the ballot as a presidential candidate on three occasions — 2007, 2019, and 2023.
Atiku said he is consoled by the fact that former United States President Abraham Lincoln did not win the presidential vote on the first time of asking.
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He also spoke about the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying the party needs to be united and forge alliances with other political groups to win the presidential election in 2027.
“Even the former US President Abraham Lincoln contested seven times before finally winning,” he said.
“However, given the current state of the PDP, it is clear that a single-handed effort will not suffice to win the election. Strong support and collaboration with other parties are required.”
Last week, Atiku said he was engaging Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, to discuss the possibility of a merger.
“This is to anybody that thinks there is going to be a misunderstanding between me and Obi, let me assure you that not even a small issue is going to happen between us,” Atiku said.
“Also, we are going to be behind anybody that will be chosen to represent us in the forthcoming elections.
“I have made it clear in my previous speeches that if our parties are going to merge to agree on a candidate from the south-east, as long as he is qualified, we will allow it.”
Atiku: I’ll keep contesting for presidency, drawing inspiration from Abraham Lincoln seven attempts
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How Dasuki paid Fayose N1.2bn to avoid traces – Court witness
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How Dasuki paid Fayose N1.2bn to avoid traces – Court witness
On Monday, a Lagos Federal High Court was informed that former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, allegedly paid N1.2 billion in cash to former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose.
Abubakar Madaki, a former investigative officer with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), testified before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, stating that the payment was made in cash to obscure the source and prevent any traceability.
During the EFCC investigation, it was revealed that the money originated from Dasuki’s office and was initially allocated for arms procurement, contrary to claims that it was for a presidential campaign. The EFCC has charged Fayose and his company, Spotless Investment Limited, with an 11-count indictment for criminal breach of trust, theft, and misappropriation of public funds.
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The anti-graft agency asserts that Fayose, along with Abiodun Agbele—who is facing a separate money laundering trial—received N1.219 billion on June 17, 2014, to finance Fayose’s governorship campaign in Ekiti State.
At the hearing, Madaki, the 13th prosecution witness, indicated that Fayose did not personally conduct any financial transactions pertinent to the charges. The court has adjourned the trial to July 19.
How Dasuki paid Fayose N1.2bn to avoid traces – Court witness
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BREAKING: Rivers announces date for local government elections
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BREAKING: Rivers announces date for local government elections
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, (RSIEC), has announced that it has fixed the date to conduct local government elections in the state for October 5.
The commission, Monday, released its guidelines in view of the conduct of the LGA elections in the state.
This was coming as the police in the state have maintained occupation of the local government area council secretariats following the leadership crisis rocking the LGAs.
Following the expiration of the tenure of the elected chairmen and councillors of the 23 LGAs, the governor of the state, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, inaugurated Caretaker Committees pending the conduct of an LG election.
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However, the development had sparked protests by the outgone chairmen, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, who are insisting that the Martins Amaewhule-led State Assembly had extended their tenure by six months in their repealed Local Government Administration law of the state.
However, RSIEC met with the leaders of political parties and major stakeholders in the state in order to conduct the election in the state.
BREAKING: Rivers announces date for local government elections
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BREAKING: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu suit against FG
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BREAKING: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu suit against FG
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Kanu had sought N1 billion in damages for alleged rights violations.
Kanu’s suit, marked FHC/CS/1633/2023, accused the Department of State Services (DSS) and its Director General of violating his right to fair hearing. He claimed that the DSS prevented his lawyers from having unhindered interactions with him while he was detained, impeding the preparation of his defense in his criminal trial.
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However, in his judgment on Monday, Justice James Omotosho ruled that Kanu failed to provide credible evidence to support his claims.
The judge found no proof that the DSS interfered with Kanu’s interactions with his lawyers, denied him unhindered access to legal counsel, or eavesdropped on his conversations with his lawyers, which would constitute a breach of his right to fair hearing.
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