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Oyetola faulted by C’ttee he constituted to find out why APC lost 2022 election in Osun

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Oyetola faulted by C’ttee he constituted to find out why APC lost 2022 election in Osun

A committee constituted by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has revealed 14 reasons why the party failed in the 2022 governorship election and the 2023 general elections.

The committee, which was headed by former minister of health, Professor Isaac Adewole, submitted its report to the party’s leadership on Saturday in Osogbo.

The report identified poor leadership and irregular payment of salaries, among the reasons former Governor Gboyega Oyetola lost his re-election bid and APC’s poor outing during the 2023 general election.

Professor Adewole, while presenting the report to Oyetola, who is now the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, said, “We’ve identified 14 failure enablers among which are: the disconnection between the government and the governed, poor leadership, irregular payment of salaries and pensions, poor reward system, imposition by party leaders, mismanagement of the event following the death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke and the consequent nomination of a candidate for the Osun West Senatorial by-election in 2017 and others.”

Others are, “Indiscipline and anti-party activities, agitation of Osun West agenda known as ‘West Lokan’, lack of commitment by party leaders and members, undue desire to grab money allocated to wards and units by leaders, ineffective use of the media to project achievements of the governor, inadequate preparation for the election, poor election management and insecurity.”

Reading out part of the committee’s recommendations, Adewole said: “We must curb party indiscipline and pave the way for party primaries. There is no need for us to collect money for forms when we have anointed candidates. The money should be returned to those who purchased forms.

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“At the end of every election, we must reconcile those who lost out. There should be standing committees to deal with reconciliation after every election. We should also negotiate with interest groups to have a larger support base. Public elected officials should be charged specific levies or amounts to fund the party on a monthly or annual basis, in line with the party’s constitution.

“The immediate past governor and minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, remains the leader of the party in line with the party’s constitution. He must maintain a large heart and big pocket to galvanize the party.”

Responding to the report, Oyetola promised that the party would review the recommendations and implement them for the unity of the party.

“We are gathered here to receive the report that will further strengthen our party and lubricate the Omoluabi family chain that exists in the party. We have listened carefully to the report.

“The next step will be for the party to set up an implementation committee, which will review the recommendations and take appropriate steps to implement them without much ado. Once the recommendations are implemented, we will have resolved to work together as a family to sustain the progress, peace, and development of the APC in Osun State.

“As a party, we will continue to harness our resources to take care of the interests of the youth, women, and the generality of the party members. We will empower them to find useful expressions for their innate talents, skills, and competencies so that they can contribute their quota to the development of the party, the state, and Nigeria at large.”

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Why I can’t form coalition with Peter Obi – Sowore

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Why I can’t form coalition with Peter Obi – Sowore

Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, recently shared his reasons for not forming a coalition with Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate in the same election.

In his appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, Sowore asserted that, in his view, Obi is similar to other Nigerian politicians, describing him as “better at packaging.”

Sowore explained that his own journey in politics began long before Obi gained national recognition, emphasizing his dedication to advocating for systemic change in Nigeria.

During the podcast, co-hosted by Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne, Sowore highlighted his belief in challenging the status quo, which he feels differs significantly from Obi’s approach.

Sowore said, “Before you discovered Peter Obi, I was already running for president. All these shouts about Peter Obi… He just knows how to package. Anyone can do it.

“If I form a coalition with Peter Obi, I will be going against what I have always stood for, which is that I will never support a Nigerian leader who has held any political office — whether at the federal, state, or local level — if I consider them non-performing.

“It’s the same reason I would never have joined hands with Atiku. And the Peter Obi you’re talking about was a vice-presidential candidate to Atiku when I was a presidential candidate in 2019.

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“So, what are we talking about? There is no lesser evil in my book. If you are evil, you are evil. If you are good, you are good. I have a general disdain for non-performance.”

He added that there is no such thing as “emotional attachment” in his dictionary.

“There was a friend of mine who kept saying, he doesn’t care if Peter Obi is Igbo, but that it is the turn of the Igbos. But it is beyond that; I have a natural disdain for poor performance,” he explained.

Sowore insisted that while many may not know it, he knew Obi before and during his time as governor, and he backed him.

“I had always known and supported him and stood against his removal when (Olusegun) Obasanjo wanted to use Andy Ubah to replace him—the twists and turns then.

“However, when Peter Obi finished his term in Anambra, the question I asked him was whether he could send his child to any university he had built in Anambra—he was mute and could not respond.

“I also asked him if he could enter any hospital he built in Anambra, which he governed for eight years, even if it was for the slightest headache—there was also no response.”

Sowore went on to challenge the four anchors or any other Nigerians, saying, “If they can pack their bags and head to Anambra for a vacation.”

PUNCH Online reports that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress recorded 8,794,726 votes in the 2023 presidential election, followed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party who secured 6,984,520 votes.

In third place, Labour Party’s Obi garnered 6,101,533 votes, and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party secured 1,496,687 votes.

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Why we want Jonathan to contest 2027 presidency – Northern group

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Why we want Jonathan to contest 2027 presidency – Northern group

The Arewa Consensus for Jonathan, a political group in the North, has urged former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to enter the 2027 presidential race.

Jonathan, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015, is widely regarded for his role in fostering democratic growth and his relatively peaceful exit from power after losing the 2015 election.
Despite his exit from politics, his name has remained a focal point in discussions about Nigeria’s future leadership.

The group’s leader, Munir Musa, who made the appeal during a press conference in Bauchi over the weekend, emphasised that Jonathan’s return to office was crucial to addressing Nigeria’s pressing economic and security challenges.

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He argued that Nigeria, grappling with severe economic downturns and rising security threats, needs a leader with Jonathan’s experience and competence to restore stability.

“The nation is at a crossroads, and we believe that Goodluck Jonathan is the right man to steer us out of the current malaise,” Musa told reporters.

He expressed confidence that Jonathan’s leadership could heal the country’s deepening wounds and usher in a new era of progress.

 

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Afenifere, Council of Obas back Aiyedatiwa for Ondo gov

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Afenifere, Council of Obas back Aiyedatiwa for Ondo gov

Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political and cultural organization, has endorsed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State.

Sehinde Arogbofa, a prominent Afenifere leader, announced the support at the Olubaka of Oka land palace, Oba Yusuf Adebori Adeleye.

Arogbofa expressed confidence in Aiyedatiwa’s leadership and encouraged him to follow the values and legacy of Chief Adekunle Ajasin, Ondo State’s first governor. “Afenifere stands firmly behind your mandate… Strive to make Ondo State great again,” Arogbofa said.

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Oba Adeleye, speaking on behalf of traditional rulers in Akoko South West Local Government Area, also endorsed Aiyedatiwa, citing his masses-focused policies and the governor’s initiative to allocate five percent of local government funds to traditional institutions as a demonstration of his commitment to their welfare.

“The Council of Obas has decided that Governor Aiyedatiwa is our candidate,” Oba Adeleye stated, pledging their support for Aiyedatiwa’s election campaign.

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