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Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Kingosytex(m): 6:49am On May 25, 2023 |
The candidates of Nigeria’s leading political parties in the February 25 presidential election risk jail terms if probed and eventually prosecuted over the contents and directions of their campaigns in the run-up to the fiercely-fought electoral contest. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/600391-atiku-peter-obi-tinubu-risk-jail-terms-over-religious-ethnic-motivated-campaigns.html
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Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Kingosytex(m): 6:52am On May 25, 2023 |
Like Peter Obi, like Bola Tinubu Mr Tinubu’s June 2022 “emilokan” outburst shocked many Nigerians. Ahead of the presidential primary election of the APC, the former Lagos governor addressed delegates at the Presidential Lodge in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. He said it was the turn of the Yoruba— and therefore his turn — to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. He said: “If not for me that led the war front, Buhari wouldn’t have emerged; he contested first, second and third times and lost. He cried on television that he won’t contest again. I went to his home in Katsina, I told him you would contest and win, but you won’t joke with the matters of the Yorubas. Since he has emerged, I have not been appointed a Minister; I neither get nor request a contract. This time, it’s Yoruba’s turn and in Yorubaland, it’s my turn.” At the event, Mr Tinubu alluded to a Robert Ogunde’s song, titled ‘Yoruba Ronu, a 1964 musical orchestra charging the people of the southwest not to politically betray one another. The historical allusion and Mr Tinubu’s outburst appealed to many Yoruba voters who then decided to rally around their tribesman rather than any other politician from another tribe. 5 Likes
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Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by loosecanon50(m): 6:54am On May 25, 2023 |
Tor, let's see whether the risk will become reality...but I highly doubt that. I don't see it happening because there are other pressing issues at hand. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by thesicilian: 6:55am On May 25, 2023 |
We all know that can never happen 19 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by wolesmile(m): 6:55am On May 25, 2023 |
Nibo la tun jasi bayii? Who wants to take them to court over these? 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Kingosytex(m): 7:00am On May 25, 2023 |
The northernisation of a political campaign by Atiku Abubakar Speaking at an interactive session of the Arewa townhall policy dialogue in Kaduna, in October 2022, a former vice-president of Nigeria and PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, said northerners needed a president like him, who hails from the north. Mr Abubakar urged northerners to trust him with their votes because he is one of them and therefore the most qualified to be president. "I have traversed the whole of this country,” he said. “I know the whole of this country. I have built bridges across this country. I think what the average northerner needs is somebody who is from the north, who also understands the other parts of Nigeria and who has been able to build bridges across the rest of the country.” He added that “this is what northerners need. He (northerner) doesn’t need a Yoruba candidate or an Igbo candidate. This is what the northerner needs. “I stand before you as a pan-Nigerian of northern origin.”
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Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by DMerciful(m): 7:01am On May 25, 2023 |
They need to mention Obi to sell newspapers. Clearly the writeup is about Obi but they don't wanna be seen as one-sided so they mention Atiku and Amoda Kingosytex: 34 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Kingosytex(m): 7:05am On May 25, 2023 |
‘Nothing wrong with campaigning along the religious line’ Amid the controversy over Peter Obi’s telephone conversation with Mr Oyedepo, a chieftain of the Labour Party and a professor, Pat Utomi, said there was nothing wrong with campaigning along religious lines. He said elsewhere, political parties are sometimes established to appeal to the interests of the people of a certain religion. Mr Utomi said this in a short interview with the African Independent Television (AIT). He further argued that every politician appeals to religious sentiments, stating that no politician seeking power has not gone to religious leaders for endorsements. 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Kingosytex(m): 7:06am On May 25, 2023 |
Breaching the 2022 Electoral Act, risking jail terms But contrary to Mr Utomi’s claims, campaigning along ethnic, sectional and religious lines is a clear contravention of Nigeria’s electoral law and violators can be jailed if prosecuted. According to section 92(3) of the Electoral Act 2022, “places designated for religious worship, police stations, and public offices shall not be used for political campaigns, rallies, and processions; or to promote, propagate, or attack political parties, candidates, or their programmes, or ideologies.” Again, Section 97 of the same law forbids campaigns based on religion or tribe, stating that “any candidate, person or association that engages in campaigning or broadcasting based on religious, tribal, or sectional reason to promote or oppose a particular political party or the election of a particular candidate commits an offence under this Act and is liable on conviction — (a) to a maximum fine of N1,000,000 or imprisonment for a term of 12 months or both; and (b) in the case of a political party, to a maximum fine of N10,000,000.” When campaigns were about to kick off in 2022, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned candidates seeking offices to avoid campaigns in religious spaces or colouring their electioneering with inter-faith division. Reading out sections of the Electoral Act, Festus Okoye, INEC national commissioner in charge of publicity, said offenders risked imprisonment. Mr Okoye noted that the Act already has provisions for sanctions for violators, urging parties and candidates to adhere to the law and prioritise it. It remains to be seen if INEC would be able to muscle the necessary political will to prosecute Atiku Abubakar, Bola Tinubu, and Peter Obi for violating the Electoral Act in their campaigns. 1 Like |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Nobody: 8:48am On May 25, 2023 |
In Nigeria? Humor me |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Unfair(f): 8:49am On May 25, 2023 |
Ok 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by prinsam30: 8:49am On May 25, 2023 |
make dem jail all of dem sef, we don tire with their noises, make dem give us who dem want give us make we rest abeg, haba |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Obiedun(m): 8:49am On May 25, 2023 |
They should just be remanded for a month each |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by AntiChristian: 8:50am On May 25, 2023 |
Obi campaigned along religious lines particularly in Christian dominated places across Nigeria! Atiku directed his message to his people and party members! Tinubu directed his message to his party members! Emilokan will be awarded the GCFR today! 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Jh0wsef(m): 8:50am On May 25, 2023 |
CLOWNS |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Felabrity: 8:50am On May 25, 2023 |
Nonsense Even if them jail everybody, no human in Nigeria can jail the biggest criminal tinubu Him not being arrested for drug trafficking strong allegations even before the election just proved that he is bigger that every body in Nigeria. 2 Likes |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by simfrost90210: 8:50am On May 25, 2023 |
na for inside Nigerian film e for happen 1 Like |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Kundagarten: 8:50am On May 25, 2023 |
Except Atiku. He ran a clean campaign 1 Like |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by psychologist(m): 8:51am On May 25, 2023 |
Just open mouth waaaahhh |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by udemzyudex(m): 8:51am On May 25, 2023 |
Talk no sweet una go still dey talk am. |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by goodnessme1(f): 8:52am On May 25, 2023 |
Senseless talk. Do your Nigeria has law? |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by ojun50(m): 8:52am On May 25, 2023 |
Who won jail them, make una talk better tins abeg |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by DropsMic(m): 8:52am On May 25, 2023 |
Take note of their attempts to lump Obi, the sole candidate who conducted a campaign centered on issues, together with Atiku and BAT, the two most vacuous presidential candidates we’ve ever had in the history of Nigeria. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Sunshine34(m): 8:53am On May 25, 2023 |
Which jail? Who wrote this nonsense 😡 1 Like |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Enemyofpeace: 8:53am On May 25, 2023 |
Yinmu! Na who go jail dem? |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by LIGHTROOM: 8:53am On May 25, 2023 |
Animal talk |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Nobody: 8:54am On May 25, 2023 |
Illierate women being helped to vote. Gross election malpractice is the name of the Game. To think that these are the folks wailing Stolen Manhood! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpGBxX7ug-E/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_CVh6csijg |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by LagosG: 8:54am On May 25, 2023 |
Emilokan was referencing the winning the party's primaries and Yoruba ronu was referencing Dapo Abiofun and Yemi Osibanjonwho were displaying behaviors of saboteurs. 1 Like |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by Makaveli1166(m): 8:54am On May 25, 2023 |
simfrost90210:even inside Nigerian movie it can't even happen. |
Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by LIGHTROOM: 8:54am On May 25, 2023 |
For the record
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Re: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns by tuoyoojo(m): 8:54am On May 25, 2023 |
Ok |
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