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Why LP Zoned 2027 Presidential Ticket To S’East – Abure

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5 months ago

February 17, 2025

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure on Sunday said he has no regret zoning the presidential ticket of LP again to the South-East ahead of the 2027 election.

Abure also pledged that the party is still available to support Ndigbo to realise the ambition of ruling the country in future.

The party’s national chair disclosed this at a rally organised by LP members from the South-East ahead of the Abuja Area Council election slated for next year.

While assuring the aspirants who came in their numbers that the party would not impose candidates on them, Abure tasked the zonal leaders with the need to realign with other sections of the country and prioritise unity if they hoped to win the presidential election in 2027.

“Before the 2023 general election, I used to believe erroneously that South East people were not united. But when Peter Obi joined the party, and I had the privilege of campaigning for him across Nigeria, I discovered that the Igbos are the most united, industrious, hardworking and fearless.

“That is why today, I have no regrets that despite all odds, we zoned the presidential ticket of our party to South East. We powerfully and courageously did that in the 2023 general election. But I think that the Igbos must also go back to the drawing board.

“The Igbos need more realignment with the other sections of the country.

“I also think that they should be strong, firm and united with leadership. I want to assure you that the Labour Party is still ready and available to support Ndigbo to realise the ambition of ruling the country in future.”

Continuing, Abure vowed that the party has no anointed candidate and assured the aspirants that the primaries will be credible, free and fair.

According to him, the coming election in the Federal Capital Territory will be between the Labour Party and ‘others.’

He said, “The reason why Nigeria and other political parties are in trouble is because leaders always want to subvert the wishes and aspirations of the people. As the National Chairman of LP, I stand to discourage that in our party.

“So in this coming election, only members of the party will be the ones that will determine who becomes the candidates of the party.”

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PHOTOS: Kwankwaso Welcomes APC Defectors Into NNPP

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3 hours ago

July 25, 2025

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Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 elections, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has welcomed thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into his party in Kano State.

Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, disclosed this on Friday via his official X handle, noting that the event was held at his residence in Kano.

He further stated that the NNPP’s growing political influence and distinguished leadership style in Kano continue to attract new members, encouraging others to join without hesitation.

“Yesterday was a momentous occasion, as I received thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP),” he stated.

“Speaking during the event at my residence in Kano, I welcomed the new members into our party and I promised them equitable treatment and cooperation.

“The distinguished leadership style in Kano and our political leadership keep attracting more people into our fold, and I encourage those considering joining to do so without any hesitation.”

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Lawmaker Wants Bill Banning Public Servants’ Children From Private Schools To Include Politicians

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4 hours ago

July 25, 2025

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Rep. Kayode Akiolu (APC- Lagos ) says he will support a bill that will ban children of public servants from attending private schools, if it includes politicians.

The lawmaker said that such a bill should make everybody put in their best interests for national development.

He made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Lagos.

Akiolu represents the Lagos Island II constituency of Lagos state in the 10th National Assembly.

NAN recalls that the House of Representatives passed for first reading, a bill seeking to prohibit public and civil servants, including their immediate families, from patronising private schools and healthcare facilities in Nigeria.

The bill was sponsored by Mr Godwin Ogah, lawmaker representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia.

Akiolu said: “First things first, I hold a balanced view; what I mean is a balanced view on both sides.

“We are creating a democratic country, which is open, freedom of association, and freedom of movement.

“However, on the other side, it is presently a proposed bill; maybe the benefit of the bill is to make sure that civil servants put in all the best.

“Also, if I am to support the bill, I would also want it to include all public servants, which includes us, the politicians.”

According to him, that is when the country’s education will be top-notch, world-class, saying, “Because my child is there, the Bank Secretary’s child is there, the President’s child is there.

“We have nowhere but our country. If they amend it to include children of politicians, I am in support 100 per cent,“ he said.

He said that the support also included visiting the country’s hospitals, saying the nation’s healthcare required investing in, to arrest medical tourism.

“We need to go back to the good old days when Saudi Arabia and some other countries sent their people to Nigeria, including the Saudi royal family.

“In the 60s, and 70s, the Saudi royal family were coming to invest in Ibadan to get treatment. Later, there was a brain drain, and they decided to take our doctors over to Saudi Arabia, in the 80s and mid-90s.

“There is always a reversal; the way people go to India, and different countries of the world, is the way they will start coming to Nigeria.

“So, I think its high time we looked inwards, into our country, “ Akiolu said.

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JUST IN: Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, Others In Attendance As APC Holds Crucial NEC Meeting

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1 day ago

July 24, 2025

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President Bola Tinubu is currently attending the 14th National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, taking place at the State House in Abuja.

The meeting, which commenced at about 2:10 pm, has in attendance members of the party’s NEC, including governors, former governors and leaders of the National Assembly.

Some other ranking and foundation members of the party are also part of the NEC.

Besides Tinubu, others participating in the ongoing meeting include Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu.

Also in attendance are the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF, and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as well as several other governors.

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the acting National Chairman, Ali Bukar Dalori, are also present.