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Ondo Election: 17 Parties, Candidates Sign Peace Accord For Credible, Peaceful Polls

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1 year ago

November 8, 2024

Seventeen political parties and their governorship candidates in Ondo State have signed a peace accord ahead of the gubernatorial election set for next Saturday.

The event, held in Akure, was organized by the National Peace Accord Committee, led by former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar.

General Abubakar emphasized that the peace accord aims to ensure a credible and peaceful electoral process, urging candidates and their parties to uphold the principles of peace and democracy. “The signing of this peace accord commits gubernatorial candidates and party leaders to support a peaceful and credible election,” he said.

Addressing party leaders and candidates, Abubakar called on them to accept the results of the election if they are deemed free, fair, and credible, and to pursue any grievances through lawful and peaceful means. “It is our hope that the Ondo election sets a positive example for other off-cycle elections in the country,” he added.

General Abubakar also commended INEC for its preparations and praised the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for their efforts to maintain peace in Ondo State. He encouraged the security personnel to remain vigilant in averting any threats of violence, as the election draws near.

In his remarks, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu expressed appreciation for the Peace Accord Committee’s role in promoting peaceful elections across Nigeria. He noted that based on the success of similar accords, the National Peace Committee had expanded the signing of peace agreements to include governorship elections, given the heightened tensions surrounding these races.

Yakubu confirmed that there have been no major incidents reported in Ondo, and he shared confidence that the proactive measures taken by INEC, security agencies, traditional leaders, and civil society organizations would contribute to a peaceful election. He assured the public that INEC has addressed logistical challenges, including special arrangements for remote and riverine areas in Ondo State.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, reassured the public of a neutral and vigilant security presence during the election, ensuring a level playing field for all parties and candidates.

Ondo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, also pledged to uphold the peace accord. He assured the committee of the safety of all stakeholders and expressed hope that the atmosphere of peace would be sustained before, during, and after the elections.

The peace accord signing ceremony concluded with a call for all political actors to respect the principles of democracy and sportsmanship, reinforcing the commitment to a free, fair, and peaceful election in Ondo State.

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JUST IN: Former APC National Youth Leader Dumps Party

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21 minutes 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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6 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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7 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.”