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Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has faulted the party’s decision to zone the presidency, warning that it amounts to an endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid.
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‎Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, shortly after the PDP National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja, Olawepo-Hashim described the move as “unprecedented” in the history of the party.
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‎“Zoning the presidency to the south is a default campaign for the return of President Bola Tinubu. Because those who are mounting this campaign of zoning to the south are the same people who are saying we are in PDP, but we work for President Tinubu,” he said.
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‎He argued that the decision effectively weakens the PDP’s chances of producing a viable presidential candidate.

He added, “It’s a default campaign for the PDP not to have a viable candidate by those people. So this is a subtle campaign for an easy ride of Bola Tinubu’s re-election.”
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‎The PDP chieftain stressed that the party had never barred any region from contesting the presidency, citing past conventions as examples.
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‎“The PDP has never zoned the presidency before. In 1999, President Olusegun Obasanjo, who was then General Obasanjo, contested against Alhaji Rimi from Northern Nigeria and some other candidates, Dr Alex Ekwueme, etc.

“In 2003, as a sitting president in the villa, President Obasanjo had to contest again with Chief Barnabas Gemade from Benue, Alhaji Rimi from Kano. The party never shut the door against any zone,” he recalled.
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‎He maintained that the NEC of the PDP made a “big error” by adopting the zoning decision.

“I’m not saying that they didn’t do it by majority. They did it by a majority. It was quite democratic. All the organs of the party decided. But it made a big error,” he said.

AMINDA:
No gubernatorial candidate was on the ballot during the buy-election. Realistically, why should Obidients bother about senate/house of reps election when virtually all the candidates that got elected under the LP as a result of the Obi-wave have decamped to the APC because of juicy senate committees? If anything, APC has proven that all house of assembly members are willing to decamp to the ruling party in power if the motivation is right. Even governors elected under the platform of other parties now openly endorse Tinubu simply because he has taxed Nigerians and put more monies in their coffers for them to embezzle.

Nigerians have already rejected the coalition in this by-election, they didn’t make any impact. - Wike. pic.twitter.com/zahMDj3ejg

— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) August 19, 2025

esnbrutality:
The way these Ibadan based Tinubu supporters reason is so weak. Anyway, Gbegiri and ewedu with iyan can cause hallucinations.

Sustaining the Gains Against Terrorism and Banditry

I commend the Nigerian security agencies for their recent achievements in the fight against terrorism, kidnappings, and banditry. This is indeed a remarkable feat and a step in the right direction in our collective struggle against insecurity and in restoring peace to our dear country.

Our gallant officers and men in uniform have shown courage, often under very difficult conditions. Their sacrifices remind us that Nigeria can—and must—be safe for all its citizens. I salute their professionalism and urge that they be better equipped, trained, and motivated to sustain these gains.

However, beyond arrests, we must remain vigilant. Terrorism and violent criminality thrive when justice is not served, when those arrested are recycled back into society without accountability. Justice must take its full course so that impunity is not encouraged.

Let this victory remind us that security is the foundation of every meaningful development. A secure Nigeria is possible, and together we must support our security agencies with the right leadership, resources, and political will to end the reign of terror in our land.

A New Nigeria is Possible.
— PO

SeeWahala:
Hehehe 🤣😂 these people are just consoling themselves thinking Nigerians care about local government elections as much as presidential elections 🤡

Nukilia:
@Op, stop crying more than the bereaved. Look for something good to do with your time

A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has mocked former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi and ex-Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai over the loss of their parties during the Saturday’s bye-elections in their states.

Omokri said neither Obi nor El-Rufai has recovered from the defeat to wish former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida a happy 80th birthday.

Posting on X, he warned that Nigerians should expect rigging claims from the duo.

He wrote: “Neither Obi nor el-Rufai has recovered enough to wish General Babangida a happy birthday as he turns 84 today.

“These are people who previously marked IBB’s birthday. Today, they lost their voices. This loss really hit Tom and Jerry hard.

“Peter Obi has still not tweeted today. Nasir el-Rufai is still in hiding. This loss really hit Tom and Jerry hard.

“By tomorrow, after they must have recovered, expect claims of rigging from Peter Obi and his new sidekick, Nasir el-Rufai, the duo, also known as Tom and Jerry.”

Ttalk:
The outcome was brutal, many Obidients have been having migraine since on Saturday

INEC has declared Misa Musa Jauro of the APC as the winner of the Ganye state constituency by-election in Adamawa State.

APC: 15,923 votes

PDP: 15,794 votes.