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Over-confidence, bad tactics made opposition parties lose 2023 presidential election – Buhari

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Over-confidence, bad tactics made opposition parties lose 2023 presidential election – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said, yesterday, that over-confidence, complacency and bad tactical moves made the opposition political parties lose the February 25 presidential elections.

He said while the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, was working hard to retain power in the recent elections, the combined opposition was a victim of over-confidence.

Speaking at his residence at State House where he received the Progressive Governors Forum, led by its Chairman, Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State, Buhari said: “They were already telling their foreign backers that they would defeat the APC.  Our party blended confidence with caution, we worked hard and won.

“Now, their over-confidence is creating more problems for the opposition than anyone else. They are finding it hard to convince those who supported them from outside why they are unable to beat us.

“A combination of over confidence, complacency and bad tactical moves made them lose, plain and clear. This has created more problems in their camp. Why did they fail to remove us?”

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Speaking in response to an issue raised by Governor Bagudu, the leader of the forum, Buhari said: “An important reason I congratulate Asiwaju on winning is because the opposition got support and false hope from outside and went on to create the impression that they will win, that they will defeat us.  How more wrong could anyone be?”

He charged the Progressive Governors to stick together and openly address issues among themselves.

President Buhari spoke at length about his retirement proposal, saying he intended to be at home in Daura for six months before moving eventually to Kaduna.

He thanked Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State for the infrastructure he has provided that would make life for his retirement and that of the people of the state much better, adding that the Governor of Kano had equally done the same.

The Chairman, Atiku Bagudu said the visit was ostensibly to say “Happy Sallah” to the President and to thank him for the leadership he had given to the Party and the nation.

The governors in attendance in addition to Kebbi were from Plateau, Imo, Kwara, Ekiti, Kaduna, Kogi, Lagos, Cross River , Jigawa, Katsina, Ogun and Nasarawa States.

The Deputy Governors of Kano, Gombe, Borno and Ebonyi were in attendance, as well as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.

Over-confidence, bad tactics made opposition parties lose 2023 presidential election – Buhari

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu inauguration as Nigeria president (Photos)

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu inauguration as Nigeria president (Photos)

Bola Ahmed Tinubu inauguration as Nigeria president 

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Jubilation as Buhari arrives Katsina after Tinubu’s inauguration

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Jubilation as Buhari arrives Katsina after Tinubu’s inauguration

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Daura, his hometown, Katsina State, a few moments after he handed over the mantle of Nigeria’s leadership to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday.

The white-coloured presidential plane touched down at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport carrying the former president, his wife, Aisha Buhari, and their entourage at about 1:10 pm.

On arrival at the airport, Buhari was warmly received by the newly sworn-in governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda; his deputy, Faruk Jobe, alongside the State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Muhammad Sani, as well as the Senator representing Katsina North, Nasiru Daura, the outgoing Attorney General, and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami among other important personalities.

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In the meantime, residents of Katsina State have already started giving thanks to God Almighty as the former president has successfully completed his eight years tenure, coming back home safely.

According to the Senator representing Katsina North, Senator Daura, Buhari left the country in the best situation and has done the best for the country, thus it’s time for him to enjoy his peaceful and happy retirement.

The outgoing Katsina State Education Commissioner, Badamasi Charanchi, described Buhari as the best president in Nigeria in terms of infrastructural development and security, expecting a continuation of the good work.

Similarly, the AIG Zone 14 Headquarters, Katsina, Abdurrahman Ahmed, explained that Buhari has done his best in security, hoping for improvement under the incoming administration.

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Tinubu makes first appointments as President of Nigeria

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Dele Alake, Olusegun Dada and Kunle Adeleke

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Dele Alake as his spokesperson hours after he took oath of office on Monday.

Mr Alake is a long-time associate of Mr Tinubu. He served as his Commissioner of Information and Strategy from 1999 to 2007 while he was Lagos State governor.

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The president also appointed Ambassador Kunle Adeleke as the State Chief of Protocol (SCOP) to the President.

The APC National Youth Leader Olusegun Dada was named as Special Assistant to the President on Digital Media.

The appointments add with immediate effect.

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