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#NigeriaElection2023: Peter Obi Floors Tinubu, Atiku In Benue Govt House Polling Units
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has defeated the candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Sen. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar at the two Benue House Gate Polling Units in the just concluded Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections.
In the results from the Government House Arts Theatre Polling Unit 011, as announced by the Presiding Officer, Bosede Benson, Obi got 137 votes, while Atiku pooled 8 votes and APC scored 59 votes.
Also, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, who is the Benue North West Senatorial District candidate of the PDP, won in the two Polling Units, same as Benjamin Mzondu of the PDP.
In the Senatorial election, the LP candidate Mark Gbilah garnered 53 votes, the PDP candidate, Gov Ortom, polled 87 votes, and the APC candidate, Titus Zam, scored 74 votes.
In the House of Representatives elections, Benjamin Mzondu of the PDP polled 80 votes, the APC candidate, Dickson Tarkighir, garnered 80 votes, and the LP candidate, Jerry Agbe, scored 52 votes.
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Also, at the Government House Protocol Polling Unit 022, the result, as announced by the Presiding officer, Chindo Jamila, indicated that the LP presidential candidate scored 42 votes, APC 16 votes and PDP 6 votes.
In the senatorial election, the PDP candidate garnered 25 votes, LP got 15 votes, and APC polled 22 votes.
In the House of Representatives election, the LP polled 17 votes, PDP got 24 votes, and the APC scored 20 votes.
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.
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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.
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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