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2023: Atiku Assures Nigerians Of Tackling Insecurity, Hunger If Elected

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3 years ago

January 21, 2023

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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has assured Nigerians that if voted in the forthcoming general elections, insecurity and hunger among other challenges would be adequately tackled.

Atiku, who stated this during his presidential campaign rally in Minna, Niger State, said in 2015, Nigerians voted the All Progressives Congress, APC, against the PDP in their desire for change.

He argued, however, that today, instead of bringing about their desired change, the APC only succeeded in plunging the nation into a myriad of problems such as insecurity, hunger, and infrastructural decay among others.

Atiku said, “you said you wanted change in 2015, and you voted the APC, but, today, the party has brought insecurity, hunger and much suffering. This is the time to change the change for things to change by voting the PDP in the general elections at both national and state levels.”

He also told the mammoth crowd that the Atiku/Okowa ticket, if elected, would complete the Baro Port project for the good and progress of the state.

The PDP presidential candidate further said, “we would ensure unity and safety in most of your education system, hospitals and roads will be restructured.”

The vice presidential candidate, and Governor of Delta State, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, in his remarks urged people of Niger to campaign for the party at the state and the grassroots from village to village to ensure it wins at both state and national levels.

Earlier, the Director General, Campaign Atiku/Okowa Organization, and Governor of Sokoto State, Alh. Aminu Tambuwal, had accused the Muhammadu Buhari-led government of deceiving the people of Niger by commissioning the Baro Port project which is currently not functioning while urging people of the state to elect their leaders wisely and not to be deceived again in the elections.

Speaking, former Niger State Governor and Chairman Presidential Campaign Committee in the state, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu, appealed to the people to vote for the party to ensure it succeeds in the elections.

According to him, “I have brought a candidate that has experience and will help Niger state. Let us correct our mistakes which we mistakenly made. If, you trust me, vote Atiku as president and Kantigi as governor in the elections”.

Similarly, the state party chairman, Bar. Tanko Beji, in his welcome address, pledged the commitment of the party to ensure the PDP emerges victorious at all levels.

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JUST IN: Former APC National Youth Leader Dumps Party

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2 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Sadiq Abubakar, a former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leader has announced his decision to dump the ruling party.

Abubakar who disclosed this in an interview with Newsmen in Bauchi on Wednesday, explained that his decision was unconnected with the hardship faced by many Nigerian homes due to difficult policies and programmes by the APC.

According to him, the move was also driven by an objective of securing free and fair victory in future election primaries so as to continue to serve the people with strength and integrity.

He stated that his decision followed a series of consultations with family, friends, political associates and stakeholders saying this was after a careful reflection on recent developments within the party structure and internal arrangements.

“It is high time to adopt a party with a more clear vision and the compassion to help the common man.

“The APC processes are not working, the party is not just and fair. I’m leaving the party because there is no fairness in the electoral processes of the party as well as the consensus.

“And I know that they are not going to be fair in the forthcoming primaries but they will only use the power of incumbency.

“Also, what the party is doing to every family is becoming something else as it’s becoming too hard to put a three square meal on the table,” he said.

The Former APC National Youth Leader however, affirmed that he would soon reveal the new political party of his destination in no distant time.

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Defection: Peter Obi Simply Looking For ‘Food Is Ready’ Party – Wike

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent defection.

Speaking during a media parley on Wednesday, Wike said Obi is looking for a ‘food is ready’ political party.

The minister said, “Obi was in APGA, he couldn’t build APGA. He went to Labour, he ran away again from Labour. All he’s looking for is food is ready political party.”

Recall that Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, on Sunday officially joined the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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2027: Nobody Wants Fubara – Wike

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9 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that there is widespread support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to return in 2027.

Speaking during his monthly media parley on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike suggested that Fubara can’t claim to enjoy unanimous backing from the public.

He explained that the political crisis in Rivers State had earlier been addressed through the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, particularly during impeachment proceedings initiated against Fubara.

According to Wike, the President advised all parties to embrace peace, leading to the withdrawal of the impeachment move by the State House of Assembly after agreements were reached.

Wike, however, alleged that the governor failed to fully adhere to the terms agreed during the arbitration process.

Reacting to claims that the people were urging Fubara to seek re-election in 2027, Wike rejected the assertion, insisting that such narratives were misleading.

Wike maintained that appearing before the President for arbitration required respect for the outcome, noting that all parties were expected to uphold their commitments.

He said: “The President, intervened in the impeachment proceeding. I said withdraw, let their be peace. And the governor said, look, I’m ready for peace. Look, I’m no longer interested for this. I will not do this. The Assembly went and withdrew the impeachment.

“Having withdrawn the impeachment, he is now too smart on what you agreed before the President. It’s like when you go on arbitration.”

Wike continued, “This one is what I don’t like. Nobody wants anybody. Please, don’t tell me that. Excuse me.

You can go and tell that to the market people or children. Two years that people say he should come out. Who told you that?

“Which politician will say that I was sleeping they came and woke me? Even if people people come to wake you, can’t you say, no, I won’t do it. I’m not prepared for it.

“That you appeared before a President of the country on arbitration, the two parties on arbitration, and these people respected Mr. President, and have done their own part.”