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2023: Major Tinubu’s Phrases That Have Become Nigerians’ Slang [Videos]
As the 2023 election approaches, Nigerians have been after the presidential candidates in the race and Bola Tinubu, the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) seemed to be the most talked about.
Before his emergence as the APC presidential candidate to when he clinched the party’s ticket, there have been many events in which Tinubu’s comments have been memorable.
At some of these events, some of his phrases have become household content in Nigerian parlance while some have become a prayer point.
Some of them are listed below:
“Eleyi”
In the build-up to the APC presidential primary, Bola Tinubu had referred to the governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun as “Eleyi” meaning “even this”.
Since Tinubu made the comment, the governor has always been referred to as “Eleyi of Ogun state”.
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“Emi lokan”
Also in Ogun state, Tinubu, while speaking in Yoruba, said he has been supporting the likes of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Dapo Abiodun and others for over 20 years and now, “emi lokan”.
Based on the context, what Tinubu meant by “emi lokan” is that it is time for them to support him too and it appeared that they don’t want to but was misinterpreted as claiming right to Nigeria’s presidency.
However, the phrase later become a household slogan among Nigerians as individuals now used it to identify themselves with goodness.
“Agbado”
Tinubu’s supporters are today referred to as Agbado supporters by the opposition members because the APC presidential candidate had earlier posited that Nigerian soldiers should be fed with farm produce.
Speaking on insecurity at a colloquium to mark his 69th birthday in December 2021, Tinubu urged the federal government to recruit 50 million Nigerian youths to strengthen national security and they should be fed with “cassava, agbado (maize) and yam”.
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“Bala Blu, Blu, Bulaba”
This is another Tinubu’s phrase that is fast becoming dominant in skits and memes making in the Nigerian space.
Tinubu made the phrase while describing his town hall in Imo state as compared to the noisy and unorganised one that he referred to as “bala blu, blu, bulaba”, a term that can be interpreted as hullabaloo.
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Politics
2027: Wike Refuses To Confirm Or Deny Chinda’s Governorship Bid
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to reports that a federal lawmaker, Okey Chinda, has obtained forms to contest the Rivers State governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Speaking during a media chat on Wednesday, Wike neither confirmed nor denied the reports about Chinda’s alleged ambition.
However, he maintained that the PDP in Rivers State will participate in the upcoming election.
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Responding to Dax George-Kelly, who is also said to have obtained a governorship nomination form under the All Progressives Congress, APC, Wike said George-Kelly is a member of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State.
He stated that the coalition will collectively decide which candidate to support when the time comes.
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Peter Obi Meets US Consul General, Hopes For Credible Polls In 2027
Chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi on Tuesday held a meeting with United States Consul General, Mr Rick Swart.
Obi made this known via his X handle.
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He said “This morning, in Lagos, I met with the U.S. Consul General, Mr Rick Swart, where we discussed strengthening the bilateral relationship. We focused on promoting credible elections in Nigeria, ensuring they are free from interference, and fostering a space where all political parties, especially opposition parties can thrive, and contribute.
“We also discussed trade and business opportunities between our countries. Accompanying me to the meeting was Dr Adefolaseye Adebomi Adebayo.
“The discussion was very productive, and we are hopeful that, moving forward, Nigeria’s elections will be even more credible and transparent.”
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BREAKING: 17 ADC Reps Follow Join NDC
About 17 African Democratic Congress, ADC, lawmakers in the House of Representatives have defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC.
This was disclosed by Speaker Abass Tajudeen on the floor of the House on Tuesday.
Tajudeen also announced the defection of Leke Abejide from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
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Lawmakers who defected to the NDC include Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, George Ozodinobi, Lilian Orogbu, Oluwaseyi Sowunmi, Peter Aniekwe, Mukhtar Zakari, George Oluwande and Munachim Umezuruike.
Others are Emeka Idu, Jesse Onuakalusi, Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Afam Ogene and Abdulhakeem Ado.
This comes barely a day after former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso defected from the ADC to the NDC.
Obi and Kwankwaso have pledged to continue their pursuit for a better Nigeria in the NDC.
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