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PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by iwaeda: 9:49am On Feb 17, 2023
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his reassurance on credible, free and fair elections, and for the cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).


The PDP Presidential Campaign Council’s Spokesman, Mr Charles Aniagwu, stated this at a press conference on Thursday in Asaba while reacting to Mr President’s address on the naira redesign policy and state of the nations ahead of the 2023 elections.

Aniagwu said that the President’s approval for the old N200 notes to be reissued for a period of 60 days alongside the newly redesigned notes, was a move in the right direction to cushion the sufferings of the masses, due to scarcity of cash in banks.


He said it was obvious that those who had stockpiled money would have done so with the N500 and N1,000 denominations.

The PCC spokesman called on Nigerians to be patient with the government, adding that the cashless policy had the capacity to address issues of kidnapping, insecurity, inflation and exchange rate volatility in the county.

He said that some politicians in the opposition were attacking the President and the CBN cash policy, just to trigger a crisis and disrupt the elections.


“We must agree with Mr President that we appreciate the pains that Nigerian are going through on account of the scarcity of the naira following the redesigning of our currency, particularly the N200, N500 and N1,000 denominations.

“We believe that it is important that CBN takes steps to ameliorate the sufferings of the people and what Mr President did today is a pointer to the fact that government is desirous of solving the challenges of Nigerians who approach the banks for their money.

” So, the decision of the President to authorise the release of the old N200 notes into the economy for a period of 60 days, is a welcome development.



“We also agree that the cashless policy is important to curb corruption, address issues of vote buying, and deal with issues of insecurity and kidnapping which the policy to a great extent has addressed.

“We want to plead with our people to exercise patience with the government.

“We have it on good authority that certain politicians from the opposition party are trying to take advantage of the present situation and sufferings of the people, to trigger a crisis, so as to derail the elections.

“You have seen what happened in Warri and Udu areas of Delta, some of the protesters are burning shops and destroying billboards which has nothing to do with the redesigned naira notes,” Aniagwu said.

He said that those who burnt banks were also inflicting pain on Nigerians who work at the banks, adding that the bank workers may lose their jobs if the banks remained closed.


“So, we are pleading with the people of Delta and other Nigerians not to fall prey to the antics of those who are already jittery because they know they would lose the election and want to cause mayhem to undermine the election,” he said.

He, however, expressed concern that those who stuffed the old N500 and N1,000 notes in homes may undermine the assurances of Mr President, to trigger violence, not because they are fighting for the masses.

“Since the cashless policy came in, we have it from intelligence agencies that the spate of kidnapping for ransoms has stopped and it does appear that the naira is also stabilising at the foreign exchange market.


“So, what needs to be done is to fine-tune the policy and not to kill it. And we must commend Mr President for restating his commitment to free, fair, credible and transparent elections.

“He has continuously made it clear that he is determined to leave a legacy of making votes of Nigerians count.”


Aniagwu appealed to Nigerians to make themselves available to vote during the elections, adding that PDP was not depending on stashed monies to win the elections.

On his part, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, also appealed to the judiciary to live up to their billings, and help protect the country from derailing in the hands of ambitious politicians.

He noted that those who were challenging the cashless policy of the CBN were from the same political party (APC).


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/02/pdp-lauds-buharis-commitment-to-credible-elections-cashless-policy/

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by PointZerom: 9:49am On Feb 17, 2023
grin

El-Rufai and Ganduje will cry to death because the old naira notes they stole will be useless in their hands.

Buhari knows that Tinubu is a criminal, a man that never believe in the unity of NIGERIA cannot rule NIGERIA.

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by inoki247: 9:51am On Feb 17, 2023
Ok you people should continue I hope if you guys loose out massively u will be able to bare the breakfast....


Cos the breakfast go touch everybody....

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Urheadmaster(m): 9:51am On Feb 17, 2023
In that case kudos to buhari

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by bonechamberlain(m): 9:53am On Feb 17, 2023
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Nigerians must support the CBN policy. The implication of money politics in Nigeria would be more deadly than boko haram.

Every politicians would begin to steal and loot massively in order outspend other contestants. Which means more underdevelopment for Nigeria.

Lagos as the commercial hub of Nigeria with over 40 billion igr might always determine who would win party tickets and federal elections as they have massive money to loot, spend and waste than other states who can only dream of such spending.

The worst of candidate would always emerge as the winner due to massive funds. Just like we have in APC.

Education would continue to be destroyed and neglected to ensure the people can't think, reason clearly and are susceptible to bribery and corruption.
Etc.

Support the CBN cashless policy, vote wisely(LP) for a better Nigeria and for your unborn children.

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Nobody: 9:57am On Feb 17, 2023
If only the masses knew about the billions hidden by elrufai, Ganduje , yahaya bello and the rest kicking against this old naira ban ehn una go appreciate Buhari for a job well done. The trillions Tinubu distributed to these governors and other northern core APC stakeholders is unimaginable. Money full everywhere for north now so tey all parties dy tap from Tinubus benevolence. But I can assure you that they are indirectly working for Atiku . Buhari is very aware of tinubus plan and has vowed to halt it.

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by html14java(f): 9:57am On Feb 17, 2023
Very good. I support the policy.

That PDP guy, Yakubu Mahmud on Channels TV this morning unraveled a lot of sense.

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by TOPCRUISE(m): 9:58am On Feb 17, 2023
Now I know Buhari's head has Gbabode.
That man is under a spell. sad

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by paskal16: 9:58am On Feb 17, 2023
Kudos

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Dengoh(m): 9:58am On Feb 17, 2023
Don't be like Buhari

Always do the right thing at the right time

No good intention is worth destruction of lives and properties.

Nothing like temporary loss of life.

Elections in crisis situations can never be free and fair.
Be safe out there!

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Bopabe51: 9:58am On Feb 17, 2023
Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Triangles1(m): 9:58am On Feb 17, 2023
PDP dey play with feeding bottle.

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by benuejosh: 9:59am On Feb 17, 2023
Confused people

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Coolsperm: 9:59am On Feb 17, 2023
Although Atiku is far better than Tinubu but we prefer Peter Obi

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Tflex01: 9:59am On Feb 17, 2023
If Buhari have sense as a politician, this is even enough for him to have a rethink.

But he's too dull. He will be happy the opposition is praising him few days to election. grin

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Mindlog: 9:59am On Feb 17, 2023
APC has become both the government in power and the opposition in government....😆😆

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by humility33(m): 9:59am On Feb 17, 2023
I love this response.

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Massiveglory: 10:00am On Feb 17, 2023
Killings and kidnappings have been going in the north and south west,Elrufai . ganduje, tinubu and their likes did not cry out.

Their embezelled election funds have been made almost useless. Now they are shouting.

This men are not after the affairs of the common man. They are all after how to grab power.

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by sofeo(m): 10:00am On Feb 17, 2023
Alright
Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Adrian98(m): 10:00am On Feb 17, 2023
Very funny times. His own party is fighting him. His opponents are supporting him.

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by HIGHESTPOPORI(m): 10:01am On Feb 17, 2023
Say no to vote buying.

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Fiscus105(m): 10:01am On Feb 17, 2023
Only in Nigeria will election around the corner, that opposition will be praising govt policies while party in govt attacking such policies.



Anyway, Tinubu (will learn if not) have learned his lesson in hard way.

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Jamiubond009(m): 10:01am On Feb 17, 2023
angry
Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Nobody: 10:02am On Feb 17, 2023
grin

These Meeennn grin grin grin

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Bizibi(m): 10:02am On Feb 17, 2023
It shows were his support goes to....na em know.

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Tochi3(m): 10:03am On Feb 17, 2023
grin

Naira redesign introduced to curb vote buying by APCshit bullion van thieves..

You can not love Nigerians few days to the General election after almost 8 yrs of silence from the devilish fraudsters...

Urchins must get sense by fire by force

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by IgOga(m): 10:03am On Feb 17, 2023


Let's make life unbearable for Nigerians....let many Nigerians die.....let Nigerians go hungry because we want to stop vote buying.....let the poor perish and the rich make noise......let those who have money in their account be denied access.....it's good because we are going cashless.....


The PDP will even loose more support.......May 29 is far o.....the pain will go round.....so no worries.......if una still dey myopic to be following Obi or Atiku na you sabi.......the winner will still win

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by ARAS(m): 10:03am On Feb 17, 2023
Salary earners be like: Buhari did the right thing.. however, you dare not reject the 500, 1000 naira notes in my area. TINUBU will reverse this policy.

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Re: PDP Lauds Buhari’s Commitment To Credible Elections, Cashless Policy by Nobody: 10:03am On Feb 17, 2023
Adrian98:
Very funny times. His own party is fighting him. His opponents are supporting him.

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