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November 16, 2023

November 16, 2023 IFMNEWS

Support Kwankwaso In 2027 If You Want To Be Relevant — NNPP Tells Atiku

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has advised Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to align forces with Rabiu Kwankwaso and support him for the 2027 presidential race to maintain political relevance.

This recommendation follows Atiku's call for major opposition parties to form a coalition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.

During a meeting with a delegation from the national executive committee of the Inter-Party Advisory Council on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Atiku emphasized the necessity of robust opposition to prevent Nigeria from veering towards a one-party state. In a statement by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku expressed concerns about the APC's alleged move towards a one-party dictatorship, warning of adverse consequences for democracy if not countered.

However, the NNPP has characterized Atiku's suggestion of a merger as a belated remedy. Responding to the proposal, Yakubu Shendam, the National Publicity Secretary of the NNPP, stated that the party would only entertain Atiku's proposal if he threw his weight behind Kwankwaso's bid for the presidency in 2027.

Shendam remarked, "This is like medicine after death. If there is any future collaboration, it should not be as a result of emotions. We are going because we have a gladiator who can take over Nigeria." He emphasized the belief that Kwankwaso can lead the nation independently.

The NNPP clarified that it would not align with individuals influenced by emotions, expressing contentment with Kwankwaso as its national leader. Shendam conveyed, "We are calling on Atiku as an elder brother to close ranks with Kwankwaso if he wants to be relevant in 2027."

Meanwhile, the APC criticized Atiku's concerns about Nigeria slipping into a one-party state, dismissing them as "baseless and irrational." In a statement by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, the APC attributed Atiku's perspective to the repeated defeats of his party at the polls. Morka advised Atiku to rejuvenate his party and avoid involving the APC in what he termed "their combined predicament."

November 16, 2023

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 IFMNEWS

PDP Releases Timetable For Edo Governorship Election

The National Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed its agenda leading up to the Edo State governorship election, as outlined in a timetable released after a joint meeting of the Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee.

The timetable, signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, was unveiled on Thursday at the party's headquarters in Abuja.

Key dates from the schedule include the party's congress set for February 22, 2024, where the gubernatorial candidate will be selected. Aspiring candidates for the governorship position can obtain the nomination form for a fee of N21 million, with a notable 50 percent discount offered to youths aged between 25 and 30.

Registration of both old and new members is scheduled between November 16 and December 7.

The last date to submit ward registers to the Directorate of Organization and Mobilization is December 14.

Stakeholders’ consultative meetings with the National Working Group are slated for December 19 and 20.

All offices' sales of expression of interest and ad-hoc forms are set for January 10–16, with the final day for submission on January 17.

The National Working Committee is scheduled to screen governorship aspirants on January 18, 2024.

Sales of nomination forms for aspirants who have submitted their expression of interest forms will occur between January 19 and 25, with the last date for submission on January 27.

The governorship primary is scheduled for February 22, while February 24 is designated for the appeal process related to the governorship primary.

November 15, 2023

November 15, 2023 IFMNEWS

Court To Deliver Judgment In Rhodes-Vivour, Jandor’s Appeals Today

The Court of Appeal in Lagos is set to deliver judgment in the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran challenging the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

A notice sent out by the court to parties in the appeal indicated the judgment will be delivered today at 3 pm.

Exactly a week ago, on November 7th, the Court of Appeal panel led by Justice Yargata Nimpar had reserved judgment in the two appeals after listening to the arguments of the parties.

The court which has Justices Samuel Bola and Paul Bassi as members of the panel had said the date for judgment would be communicated to the parties.

November 15, 2023

November 15, 2023 IFMNEWS

Atiku Urges PDP, LP, Others To Unite Against APC

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the opposition parties in Nigeria to come together and form a formidable front to protect the country’s democracy.

Atiku, who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election, said this when he played host to the national executive committee of the Inter-Party Advisory Council Nigeria (IPAC), led by its National President, Yabagi Sani.

He lamented that the All Progressives Congress, APC is turning Nigeria’s democracy into a one-party system.

Atiku said if the situation is not challenged in unison, democracy in the country will suffer for it, and the consequences of it will affect the generations yet unborn.

He also accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC of conducting poor elections, including discrepancies in voter numbers.

The former Vice President also called for the National Assembly to prioritize constitutional and electoral reforms, in particular electronic voting reforms, to ensure transparent elections and protect our democracy.

A cross section of callers on our breakfast program, The Big Story reacted to the claim by Atiku.

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