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Naja’atu Reveals What Tinubu Told Her On Tackling Insecurity In North – Naja’atu Mohammed
A former All Progressives Congress, APC, Campaign Director on Civil Society Organization, Naja’atu Mohammed, has disclosed what the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu told her about insecurity in the North.
Naja’atu disclosed that Tinubu told her he had no blueprint for tackling insecurity in the North during a meeting in London.
She disclosed this while alluding to why she resigned from the ruling APC.
On Arise Television’s programme, Morning Show, Naja’atu said: “I met with Tinubu in the North and he told me “I don’t have a blueprint for tackling insecurity in the North; if I have I might be killed.
READ ALSO: Why I’ll Not Support Peter Obi– Naja’atu Mohammed
“Having a blueprint for tackling insecurity in the North would mean I will be stepping on so many toes.
“He has been urging me to take the appointment and I refused.”
A few days ago, Naja’atu resigned her appointment with the APC and Tinubu’s campaign team.
However, Tinubu’s campaign team claimed she was sacked for being a mole.
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.
READ ALSO:How Wike Rescued Me From Political Oblivion — Oshiomhole
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.
Politics
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.
READ ALSO:NDC Speaks On Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Joining Party
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.”
Politics
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.
READ ALSO:JUST IN: Why I left ADC For NDC With Kwankwaso – Peter Obi Opens Up
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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