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Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Ventura1: 9:30am On Oct 08, 2014 |
APC presidential hopeful shifts declaration to Oct 15 Saraki to head campaign organisation As the battle for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gathers momentum, former Lagos State Governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, has intensified lobby for the emergence of former Head of State, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, as the party’s candidate. Sources told New Telegraph that Tinubu had stepped up efforts in recent days to ensure that Buhari would get the APC ticket at the December 2 national convention of the party. He is said to be mobilising the party structures and providing the initial funding in the pursuit of Buhari’s aspiration. In return, it was learnt that Buhari had agreed that should he win, Tinubu would pick his running mate for him. In preparations for his possible emergence as the party’s candidate, Buhari, it was also learnt, had begun putting together his campaign organisation, which will be headed by former Kwara State Governor, Dr. Bukola Saraki, now a senator. Buhari has also shifted the formal declaration of his presidential ambition from today until October 15. According to the sources, Tinubu, an influential leader of the APC, had on several occasions, met with Buhari in Lagos and Abuja to fine-tune the arrangements while associates of the APC presidential aspirant had held strategic meetings with Tinubu in Lagos and London on the Buhari presidential project. It was learnt that the former governor is providing logistics and rallying the party structures behind the former military ruler who has contested the presidential elections three times – 2003, 2007 and 2011– based on the belief that he is the best candidate for the party to defeat the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its adopted candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan. It was learnt that though the Tinubu’s camp was not discountenancing the candidacy of Buhari’s major challenger and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, it was uncomfortable with Atiku emerging the standard bearer of the APC for the February14, 2015 presidential election. “We have the right to support our choice of the presidential candidate. We are working towards the emergence of Buhari as the APC candidate. We are not considering Atiku at all. He has the money, but we have the party structures. What Buhari lacks in finance, we will provide for his campaign. “Don’t forget that we provided Atiku with the platform in 2007, but shortly after the election, he jumped ship and moved to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). When he had issues with President Olusegun Obasanjo, we provided six Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to defend him. But what did we get in return? Nothing. So, we can’t take the gamble on Atiku again. We have pitched our tent with Buhari and we will ensure that he wins the election,” an associate of Tinubu, who is a member of the Board of Trustees of the APC told New Telegraph. As part of the plan, the Buhari/Tinubu camp is assembling a team that will reach out to delegates to the national convention. “We have the structures. We will move round the states to ensure that the delegates do our bidding. In the end, Buhari will emerge as the candidate,” another source said. An aide of Tinubu confirmed to New Telegraph that the former governor has been engaging APC governors and other stakeholders on the need to have Buhari on the ballot rather than Atiku. In the permutations of Tinubu, Buhari is the only person that can confront Jonathan in the 2015 elec-tion. This is hinged on his electoral strength as demonstrated in the 2011 presidential election. In the 2011 election, Jonathan won in seven states, comprising Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba and Adamawa, out of the 19 states in the north. Buhari, as the presidential candidate of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change (CPC) one of the legacy parties of APC, defeated the president in the 12 northern states of Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Borno, Sokoto, Yobe and Zamfara. Jonathan, as an incumbent, polled 22, 350, 242 votes to defeat Buhari, who got 11, 914,953 votes. Most of Jonathan’s votes came from the South. “We are not ruling out other APC presidential aspirants, but we have cast our lot with Buhari. We consider Buhari above others as an asset to the APC in its quest for the presidency,” the source said. Earlier before New Telegraph learnt of the position of the Tinubu camp, APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, had said the party would provide a level playing ground for all the aspirants. However, it was learnt that Tinubu had not been able to get the full commitment of all the party’s governors in the South-West to the Buhari presidential project. It was gathered that while Governors Rauf Aregbesola (Osun) and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) are rooting for Buhari, their counterparts in Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola; Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi and Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, were undecided between Buhari and Atiku. There is also a report of a division in the Tinubu’s camp as to who should emerge the running mate. Some of the former governor’s associates are backing Fayemi while Tinubu is considering former Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, for the position. Osinbajo, a professor of Law and a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), is being considered to balance the religious equation. Tinubu who had been widely rumoured to be nursing a presidential ambition, had to back off following growing resent-ment in the party against a Muslim-Muslim ticket of Buhari and Tinubu. It was also learnt that Buhari has concluded arrangements to appoint Saraki as the Director General of his campaign organisation. At present, a former PDP National Chairman, Chief Audu Ogbeh, is holding forth as the campaign coordinator. A source told New Telegraph that Buhari had met with Saraki in Abuja in the past few days and the duo agreed to work together. “At the meeting, Buhari told Saraki about his intention to run for the presidency. The former governor also informed the presidential aspirant about his intention to run for the same office, but later agreed to support Buhari,” the source said. A former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, may also hold a sensitive position in the Buhari’s campaign organisation. “We are sure of winning the APC presidential ticket. So, we are working ahead. Saraki is on board. Sylva will either head the Logistics or Finance Committee of the campaign,” an aide of the former head of state told New Telegraph. It was further learnt that Rivers State Governor, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, is to provide the director of media for the campaign organisation. “He is looking towards picking a senior editorial staff of The Nation newspaper to fill the position,” the source added. Meanwhile, Buhari has shifted his formal declaration earlier scheduled for today until October 15. A statement yesterday by Ogbeh, said: “The formal declaration ceremony by General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) of his intention to contest the 2015 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been postponed by one week. “The declaration earlier scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, will now hold on Wednesday, October 15, at Eagle Square, Abuja. All earlier arrangements remain the same.” New Telegraph learnt that the long Sallah holiday informed the shift as necessary logistics could not be provided for the declaration. It was further learnt that pressure is being mounted on Kano State Governor, Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, to step down for Buhari. Kwankwaso has indicated interest in the APC presidential ticket. Source: http://newtelegraphonline.com/tinubu-lobbies-for-buhari/ 1 Like |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Civory(m): 9:48am On Oct 08, 2014 |
I think I like this development in the APC. Jonathan must go in 2015! I have had it up to here!!! 14 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by mperoakeem(m): 9:55am On Oct 08, 2014 |
waitin 4 fp., |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Kessyy2k4(m): 9:58am On Oct 08, 2014 |
i dont comment on thread that dont make FP |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by kagari: 10:07am On Oct 08, 2014 |
Thats good |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by BBQ5: 10:23am On Oct 08, 2014 |
I swear becoming a president in this country no be easy thing o. Just imagine after all this preparations he still goes on to be defeated at the national polls. Off to intensify work towards gaining relevance. I'll become the president of this nation insha Allah. 2 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by omoalaro: 10:28am On Oct 08, 2014 |
I must confess, up until now, i have been truly very scared of the Atiku challenge. Now I am so relieved. I pray for God's guidance so that there won't be any misunderstanding after the congress. We all need to work together to save this country. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by mandarin: 10:48am On Oct 08, 2014 |
If this story is true its gonna be tight in 2015.it will even be tighter if Professor Osinbajo becomes the running mate of Buhari because he will be a powerful, brilliant VP.People like Fashola, and Rotimi Amaechi should feature prominently in the government.if Fayemi, its all Tinubu shots and reaction to it will be key to the Ekiti people, it will swing votes in that state and its sister sates. Professor Osinbajo as VP will bring RCCG loyalists into the equation, it will make things difficult for PDP on religious divide.I think this Tinubu guy is a strategist.i pray it will be well with Nigeria 8 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by ShehuAba(m): 11:01am On Oct 08, 2014 |
I have always rooted and we'll continue rooting for Buhari come 2015. This is the man we need This is the change we want SAI BUHARI 2015 6 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by egift(m): 11:55am On Oct 08, 2014 |
I believe Atiku, Tinubu, Saraki and others at the background firing all canisters they will be a great victory for the APC. To God be the Glory! 2 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by omoalaro: 12:10pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
Buhari's 12 states in 2011 plus Nasarawa, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Lagos and possibly Adamawa. Things are looking good. 7 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by omoalaro: 12:14pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
APC should go all out to match voter turn out for voter turn out. The idea of 80-90% voter turn out in SS/SE compared to 35-40% voter turn out in other states must not be repeated. 1 Like |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Gboliwe: 12:24pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
And this one kwa bu news? Mcheeeeeeeeeeeeew. Very stale 3 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Nobody: 12:32pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
All these effort wil be spent to make Buhari the flagbearer of APC, only for him to fail at the general elections. What a waste! 6 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Nobody: 12:41pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
A welcome development. I am sure Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso will come onboard of Team Buhari. We shall put our might together to return Buhari to power in 2015. Atiku is only wasting his time and money, Ikimi's treatement awaits him 6 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by SEYIKP(m): 12:42pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
If Tinubu should like he should adopt/endorse Obama has is sole candidate, he's already a loser. They (apc) didn't have any candidate that can defeat Jonathan. We Nigerian are in dilemma. 7 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Nobody: 12:45pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
mandarin:I know that Tinubu is one bad strategist, he's a smart dude. Atiku bleeped up after 2007 poll otherwise, he'd have flown the ACN flag in 2011. As at not, it is GMB all the way. APC 2015 10 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Gbawe: 1:04pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
Every Nigerian, not into self-deceit, will admit that Buhari is the choice of those truly desirous of progress. Buhari is one of the few politicians in Nigeria today with no vested interest at all and no interest in material wealth or the creation of a private jet-owning Oligarchy while the average Nigerian wallows in abject poverty. This is why the talakawas love the General dearly and view him, year in and year out, as an eternal symbol of hope who leads by example and proves that "charity begins at home". The same cannot be said of GEJ, Atiku et al. Buhari is one of the few who will be able to consistently act in the best interest of Nigeria against destructive elements he has nothing in common with and has no use for i.e AGIPs (any government in power) and lootocratic cabals. All Nigerian Presidents since 1999 have been self-serving individuals who led Nigeria, to various extents, on behalf of the AGIPs and cabals destroying us rather than dedicate themselves to doing what is best for the average Nigerian. Nigeria should not miss this chance. 13 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by major466(m): 1:14pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
I smell confusion soon. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Acidosis(m): 1:16pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
ahahahaha The fraudulent goon wants to acquire Abuja Metropolis the same way he acquired the expensive real estates in Lagos without paying N1 No vacancy come 2015! GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN till una paymasters get sense! 4 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by donphilopus: 1:19pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
Gboliwe: Why wouldn't the news be stale to you?! You can never see anything good in APC because your mind has been made up. Meanwhile, this' is great news for the Buhari's camp. With the likes of Timipre Sylva, Amaechi, Saraki, Fayemi, Aregbesola and hopefully Kwankwaso, et al, with Buhari, then victory is sure. To even see them heading his campaign organization, then I'm very certain that Buhari will smile come December 2nd. It's becoming clearer that Atiku is gonna lose the primaries to Buhari. Ikimi that would have delivered the ticket to Atiku if he had won the Chairmanship slot is gone. Kudos to Tinubu the master planner. I'm very sure if Oshiomole decides not to contest, APC Delegates from Edo State are gonna vote Buhari come December 2nd. I can't imagine voting out somebody who said corruption ain't stealing, and voting in a corrupt fellow irrespective of his party affiliation. There's never a time that Atiku has got votes more than Buhari in an election. So, he should know that people are tired of him! 4 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Acidosis(m): 1:20pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
etunoman76: 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by donphilopus: 1:23pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
SEYIKP: Go back to school. It's obvious that you're a product of Jonathan's failed educational system! 5 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by egift(m): 1:23pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
SEYIKP: www.nairaland.com/attachments/748691_PJGS_Billboard_jpg142ecbf94282095db41ac01e5d0067ba 9 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Arch1: 1:24pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
General Mohammodu Buhari and Professor Yemi Osinbajo is a perfect combination if APC should make the mistake of fielding Atiku Abubakar as their presidential candidate, they'l lose woefully 3 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by nzeobi(m): 1:25pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
How can APC continue doing same thing and then expect a different result. can't they present younger candidates. I even think the best time for them to target the presidency is in 2019 1 Like |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Nobody: 1:35pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
omoalaro: The famed 80-90% voter turn out in the SE and SS was a phantom issue.......It was massively jerked up and votes wickedly rigged because the opposition parties didnt have presence in those places 2015 will be way different |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by anonimi: 1:36pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
donphilopus: Is that saying => Show me your FRIENDS and I will know who you are no longer valid CORRUPTless indeed 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Acidosis(m): 1:37pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
Arch1: ahahaha Asifraudju wants to take advantage of redeem church Asifraudju will fail woefully come 2015. The so called pastor will eventually bring shame upon Redeem and his congregrations. I urge Pastor Adeboye to disassociate himself from this political pastor before he brings shame upon his Church. 4 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by philantoxx(m): 1:41pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
even if its a buhari/tinubu ticket.its doomed to fail. 1 Like |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by Gboliwe: 1:41pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
donphilopus: No, I won't laugh at your hopes and expectation. It could break and turn you to something else so unfit for the society. So, I won't laugh. For those of us who "observed" the merge between ACN, CPC and the others, we already knew it was an unwritten pact that the bloodthirsty crying General will be the number one choice with Tinubu handpicking the running mate which many felt should be Fashola. The mumu Atiku was never in the horizon and the sooner he is shown the lesson of his life, the better for him. For you to now make a list of names and say for certainty what will be achieved makes me want to laugh, but I won't. Its still an old news ke. Ehen, what happened to that American company that was contracted to help promote the useless party? Haven't heard about it again. #justasking? 2 Likes |
Re: Tinubu Lobbies For Buhari by honeric01(m): 1:42pm On Oct 08, 2014 |
Storm is gradually fading away, i can see the light and the light is coming fast! 2 Likes |
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