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This was obtained from his official Twitter account and confirmed by Dele Momodu

2019 will be interesting
All we are interested in is sending Baba back to Daura

The Governorship Aspirant of SDP and former deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore debunks alleged rumors concerning his planned support of PDP candidate.
He wrote on his twitter account;
I must thank everyone who supported the Restoration Agenda for their commitment and work. This is the core of the democracy we seek. We have won the electoral battle in way hitherto unheard of in the state.
You have all done well and I thank you. We shall continue in our demand for good governance, accountability and human dignity. My commitment to this remains total without any prejudice to the next steps we collectively workout.
Our people’s votes have again been manipulated through vote buying, and exploitation of the hunger in our land. Only good governance and committed leadership can drive out this hunger. The quest for this continues.
We shall continue to invest on democratic education and political awareness of our people, so vote buying is totally eliminated in the most peaceful and democratic ways.
The SDP shall not leave the Osun state to corrupt wheeler dealers but shall continue to commit to social justice and equity until we can be assured that our electoral processes are sanitized and give us the state of our dreams
I thank you all.
Please disregard all rumour of any alliance talks with any party/candidate for now. Osun will be great again.
I am delighted that our message of good governance and dignity has reached every corner of the state. Over the past four months, I have worked with committed people who have given time and resources to our shared agenda for restoration.
I am confident that while we might appear to have lost an election, we have won the greater victory; the clarion call by all our people for good governance and accountability. We have positively impacted on electoral campaigns and elections in Osun state.
The SDP campaign was factual, informed and inclusive. Our manifesto presented to the people an Agenda for Restoration of Good Governance and Human Dignity. Its five pillars spoke to our needs across all sectors, promoted access that would leave no one behind.
The reaction was swift albeit as a ploy to win votes.Our campaign prompted payment of salaries, a commitment to push back on common uniforms and questionable mega schools.We have called attention to patronage driven public sector management.

Source: https://naijapolitico.com.ng/omisore-denies-allege-alliance-with-pdp/

In my layman's opinion, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was wrong in declaring the Osun Gubernatorial election as inconclusive because the votes in certain polling units were cancelled.

The decision of INEC to cancel the election in those areas after voting had taken place, means that INEC had already excluded the votes in these areas from the election process and therefore those units should have no place in the overall results.

My opinion would have been different if the election in the affected units did not take place at all, may be as a result of malfunctioning of the card readers or unavailability of the electoral materials. However, because the voting took place and was cancelled, only the courts can reverse the initial decision by INEC to cancel the votes in these areas.

That is why I call on our party and its candidate to seek further legal interpretation on this decision by the electoral body. One cannot but wonder whether if places were reversed, and the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), was the one leading in the election, if INEC would have taken the same decision that it has taken now.

At this point, it is necessary to also call on INEC to display courage, boldness, independence, neutrality and patriotism so as to send signals to the world at large that the Nigerian electoral system has come of age and that our democracy has matured. The electoral body needs to re-assure all and sundry that the 2019 election and other elections will be free of manipulations and undue interference.

INEC should note that the Osun gubernatorial election is not only about that South-western state. It is about our country and the entire world is watching. Our national interest is at stake. The integrity of our electoral system is at stake. The reputation of the electoral body is at stake. The future of our democracy is on the line. The way INEC conclusively handles the Osun election will determine global expectations from our political process. It should therefore ensure that the wish of the Osun State electorate eventually prevails.

I praise the dedication and hard work of PDP supporters and the candidate of the party, Senator Ademola Adeleke. They have remained steadfast, resilient, focused and determined.

Let me also commend all the other contestants in yesterday's election for their gallant efforts. This is because it is clear they are all working for the same objective from different perspectives and platforms to ensure that the era of mis-governance, pain, injustice and insensitivity to the plight of the common people comes to an end. It is our hope that they will all co-operate with Senator Adeleke to ensure that Osun State witnesses a development-oriented era.

Let me remind our party supporters and the good people of Osun State that this INEC decision constitutes only a delay of the victory of Senator Ademola Adeleke and the PDP in the Osun Gubernatorial election — as our triumph will come either through the judiciary or further balloting.

I thank PDP supporters and the general public in Osun State and note that we got to this point after many months of hard work, determination and focus. We should not despair and not lose our focus and determination to ensure that the final results reflects the will of the Osun people.

Our party is ahead, despite the irregularities. Our people must remain resilient to see this through to the finish. Now is the time to re-strategize, reach out to all the other candidates and their supporters, build on our lead, and bring this election home.

Our supporters and the entire people of Osun State should remain calm and maintain peace as we move forward to see the successful completion of the electoral process.

Once again, I thank all supporters of the PDP and the people of Osun State who stayed up all night, both physically and on social media to monitor the numbers and protect our votes. We remain undeterred, and we all remain determined to ensure that Senator Ademola Adeleke becomes the next Governor of Osun State.

Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, CON
President of the Senate and Chairman, PDP Presidential Council on Osun Gubernatorial Election.

Source: https://naijapolitico.com.ng/inec-wrong-in-declaring-osun-inconclusive-saraki/

The Osun State Governorship Election took place as planned on 22nd September, 2018. As widely testified by Independent Observers and many candidates, the election proceeded smoothly.
Election materials arrived on time, voters were very orderly and polling units opened at the designated
time of 8:00am. In fact, most of the reports received by the Commission indicate that about 98% of the 3,010 Polling Units opened on time, which surpassed the situation in all previous elections organized by the Commission.
Clearly, this has been one of the most keenly contested elections in Nigeria in recent times. We congratulate the Osun State voters for their keen interest in the polls, as shown in the large turnout, their orderliness and their respect for the rules governing the process.
We also thank all stakeholders,including the political parties and candidate, election observers, security agencies, traditional rulers, for their unprecedented cooperation before, during and since the election.
Notwithstanding the successful conduct of the elections, the Returning Officer, Professor Joseph Adeola Fuwapet Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, has communicated to the Commission his inability to make a return in accordance with the legal framework and INEC Guidelines.

This is as a result of areas where results were cancelled, there was no voting or there were disruptions. The affected areas are as follows:

AREAS AFFECTED
1.Orolu LGA
Reason for Cancellation: Disruption
Number of Polling Units: 3
Voters Affected: 947

2. Ife South
Reason for Cancellation: Malfunction of SCR
Number of Polling Units: 2
Voters Affected: 1314

3. Ife North
Reason for Cancellation: Over voting
Number of Polling Units: 1
Voters Affected: 353

4. Oshogbo LGA
NO VOTING TOOK PLACE
Number of Polling Units: 1
Voters Affected: 884

Total: 7 Polling units Affected
3498 Voters affected

Based on the results collated by the Returning Officer, the margin between the two leading candidates is 353 which is lower than the number of registered voters in the affected areas.
Extant law and INEC Guidelines and Regulations provide that where such a situation occurs, a declaration may not be made.
In the light of the foregoing, the Commission met and decided that it will remobilize and return to the affected polling units on Thursday, 27th September. 2018 to Rerun the elections, conclude collation and make a Return.
We appeal to all stakeholders and particularly the people of Osun State to continue with the maturity and peaceful manner they have so far approached
the elections. The Commission wishes to reiterate its pledge that it is only the votes of the electorate in Osun State that will determine who becomes the
next Governor of their State.

PRINCE Solomon ADEDEJI SOYEBI
National Commissioner Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee
Sunday 23rd September, 2018

Source: https://naijapolitico.com.ng/inec-speaks-on-osun-election/

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and current Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Tambuwal Begins a tour of the nation in the hope of actualizing his dreams of being the party flag bearer.

He is currently in Ebonyi State were he met party delegates

He wrote on his Twitter handle.

Great Nigerians, Today I begin my tour of the country to meet with my PDP family. I am in Ebonyi State, with a message of hope that a Greater Nigeria is possible.

I met with the Ebonyi State PDP delegates today at Government House, Abakiliki to share the vision of a United Nigeria, where everyone would live in any part of the country without fear, marginalization or intimidation.

We are almost sliding into another recession, the economy is not working and they have inculcated borrowing as the only way. All we require to reverse this trend is a leadership that listens and is able to bring the best team together, irrespective of tribe, religion or gender.

Nigeria has no reason to be poor, all that we need is a leadership that has the CAPACITY to harness our abundant human and natural resources. I am fully persuaded that a Greater Nigeria is possible, with my humble self leading the nation on the right path. The Future Is Now, He said.

Source: https://naijapolitico.com.ng/we-are-sliding-back-into-recession-tambuwal/

Kundagarten:
Frog eye is finished.

Frog eye kwanu

Lagos APC Governorship Aspirant, Hon Jide Sanwo-Olu is currently having a press conference today in Lagos.

“My name is Jide Sanwo-Olu, I am 53years old”

As a PROPER Lagosian, I believe we can make our Lagos a better place where we can improve the lives of our people

Our Government will be a Government that LISTENS, LISTENS and LISTENS

I will communicate properly when we will do a formal declaration, where my people will receive me officially

Asiwaju Tinubuis a true bred democrat, he wants democracy to work, he would allow this primaries to go on peacefully through direct primaries

Saying Asiwaju Tinubu will call me to back down will not happen, he is a Democrat, he wants democracy to work, he is our Leader, he is the National Leader, he believes in democracy.

I will run an inclusive Government, we will ensure that we have a participatory Government, we will always listen to our people

I will not be a Governor of Lagos Island or a Governor of Lagos Central, Lagos East, I will be a Governor for all.. The whole State will be my Constituency

Our Government will be a Government that listens more and talks less, our Govt will run an open-door policy

Our Official Declaration will be Sunday 16th September, Police College Compound, Ikeja, Time 12:00pm

Source: https://naijapolitico.com.ng/tinubu-wont-stop-supporting-me-jide-sanwo-olu/

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Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and his wife, Senator Toyin Saraki, join other world leaders to pay their last respects to the former United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, today in Ghana.

Source: https://naijapolitico.com.ng/saraki-joins-other-world-leaders-to-pay-his-last-respect-to-kofi-annan/

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel receives Nigeria’s Sports Governor of the Year 2017 Award from Mr. Kayode Idowu, Executive Director, Nigeria’s Sport Award.
This award was presented to him based on the fact that he was the Governor who supported Sports the most in the year 2017 in Nigeria.

The ceremony took place today at Government House, Uyo.

Source https://naijapolitico.com.ng/akwa-ibom-state-governor-becomes-nigeria-sports-governor-of-the-year/

Johnnyessence:
oshiomole, when are you going to impeach speaker Dogara.

Lmao
Oshomiole will order dss invasion soon sir
Your request has been noted

PDP has the Senate President,The Deputy Senate President and The Speaker
APC is a sinking party and if Ambode loses primary, ge will work with PDP and not just that APC will lose Presidential election.
Let us remember Lagos has the second largest population after lamp

Pili d Pee
Power

Abeg check my signature jare

The All Progressives Congress said on Thursday that it was not disturbed by the effective defection of Speaker Yakubu Dogara to the Peoples Democratic Congress, saying the top lawmaker has no political value to be considered a loss.


“We have read your report online that he has picked up PDP nomination form,” APC spokesperson Yakubu Nabena told PREMIUM TIMES by telephone Thursday morning, hours after the newspaper broke the news that the speaker had quietly purchased form to run on the platform of the major opposition party. “It is not a surprise to us, we already know that he has been working with the PDP.”

Our report Wednesday night was based on insider details supplied by both the speaker’s associates and top officials at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja. Several media outlets started running follow-on stories that confirmed the development shortly thereafter.

The news came a day after Mr Dogara assured his constituents at a rally in Abuja that he would run for a fourth House term, but he did not disclose under which party and no political party’ logo was visible on the placards unfurled by his supporters at the gathering.

Mr Dogara did not formally announce his resignation from the APC or defection to the PDP before picking up the form, an arrangement that some political observers told PREMIUM TIMES Thursday morning was rather unusual for a high-profile politician of his status.

“We now have to be patient and see what exactly informed his decision to take such a high-profile move in such a low-profile manner,” said political analyst Shola Olubanjo.
Mr Dogara has long been expected to leave the APC like scores of federal lawmakers who were locked in bitter and prolonged political rivalry with their governors across the country. More than 50 senators and representatives defected to opposition parties at the height of the wave in July, an exercise that proportionately benefited the PDP.

Senate President Bukola Saraki also defected at the time, a decision that seriously angered the APC and exposed him to impeachment and removal threats.

Although both the party and President Muhammadu Buhari dismissed Mr Saraki’s defection as inconsequential — and that it was, in fact, a desirable result of a deliberate strategy aimed at driving out “corrupt elements” within its ranks — the party still threatened to sue the former Kwara State governor for a slew of anti-party offences.


Mr Nabena said the APC would not expend much energy on Mr Dogara because it might not be worth it.

“He is not a loss to us. Even if we give him the ticket he would lose on ground. He is not even on ground in the first place,” Mr Nabena said. “Those kinds of people we call them Abuja politicians.”

“He is not a problem as far as I am concerned. Yakubu Dogara has no electoral value in the APC,” the spokesperson emphasised.

A spokesperson for the speaker, Turaki Hassan, declined PREMIUM TIMES’ requests for a reaction to Mr Nabena’s charges Thursday morning.


Mr Dogara’s exit would be celebrated by supporters of Governor Mohammed Abubakar in Bauchi State, with whom the speaker has been having political confrontation for about two years.

Although Bauchi heavily leans towards the APC, the top lawmaker is expected to easily retain his seat, spurred by unique demography of his Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency, which has a high population of Christians in a Muslim-majority state.


Source: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/283413-apc-speaks-on-dogaras-defection-to-pdp.html

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SolutionMee:
Is that a crime?

No Sir

To see the full gist https://naijapolitico.com.ng/just-in-bukola-saraki-visits-the-oba-of-benin/

SolutionMee:

U are always rushing to be ftc
I just wish Saraki will clinch PDP Ticket with the support of other aspirants but only if wishes were horses

The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki paid a visit to the Oba of Benin kingdom,HRM Omo N’oba N’edo, Oba Ewuare N’ogidigan

In his remarks, he thanked His Royal Majesty Omo N’oba N’edo, Oba Ewuare N’ogidigan and His Court for the warm reception that he and his delegates received.

This is not unconnected to his Presidential Aspirations.

From there, he met with State party delegates and executives where he reiterated his determination to grow Nigeria out of poverty, stimulate the growth of SMEs and create wealth and opportunities for all Nigerians in a message titled “Grow Nigeria

Source: https://naijapolitico.com.ng/just-in-bukola-saraki-visits-the-oba-of-benin/

Adam Garba, a Presidential Aspirant under the platform of APC has backed out from contesting in APC due to the high cost the Presidential form is sold.

He wrote on his Twitter handle;

Fellow Nigerians, I write to notify you that I was unable to pick the nomination form for my party, the All Progressive Congress. In good conscience, I cannot justify legitimizing such a huge sum of money just to participate in the party primaries for the coming 2019 election.

Reasons:

I consider taking such a step to set a bad precedent for the future of young people contesting positions in political parties, specifically the APC. Many of which currently are disenfranchised, not for lack of competence, character or capability, but on the monetary ground.
We deem it fit to go in solidarity with other young people, who due to over monetization of the political space in Nigeria, we’re finding it hard to participate. We take this as a direct plan to sideline majority of Nigerians, particularly the youth in the coming 2019 election

In a country where 92% of the population is living below N60,000.00 a month & 87 million people in extreme poverty, 6 people get to extreme poverty level per minute, we consider such amount to be insensitive to the feelings of most Nigerians, currently going through hard times

My conscience does not reconcile with the fact that we put such amount in a country that needs consideration for the poor, encouragement for the youth to participate in politics and, a progressive party that will bring about inclusive governance based on capacity, not money.

We understand that the party needs to generate fund to carry on with its obligations, but parties generate fund from other sources, like memberships, etc not from the candidate. Such practice will eventually encourage public servant to be corrupt prone, once in office.

We’re still conducting a nationwide consultation from all stakeholders. We’ll let our supporters know our next line of action in due cause. However, know that the journey to make Nigeria great is an unceasing one. We will continue as soon as we are through with consultations.

Thank you so very much for your continued support as we keep marching Forward for Progress


But come to think of it, even the president could not purchase the form. A group of people whose sources of income wasn’t scrutinized bought the form for him or is it all a charade as exposed by Senator Shehu Sanni. This government signed Not Too Young To Run bull but what we were not told is that “The Youth will be too Poor to afford just the nomination form”

The ruling party should as a matter of urgency review downward the cost of its nomination forms

Source: Naija Politico

Apc

The People Democratic Party has charge the EFCC to prove the strength of its integrity by investigating and prosecuting the All Progressive Congress leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, over allegations of tax fraud by Alpha Beta, a company linked to him.

Failure of EFCC to invite and question Asiwaju Tinubu over this allegation of N160B tax fraud by Alpha Beta will not only suggest that the EFCC has become corrupt under Buhari Presidency, but also exposes the level of rot in the All Progressive Congress administration.

Nigerians can now see how the same Magu-led EFCC, which rushes to pounce on, arrest and lock up innocent Nigerians, particularly, perceived political opponents of Buhari, without investigation, has practically gone frozen because a member of the APC cabal is involved.

Does it not smack of hypocrisy that President Buhari, who boasted of jailing more looters, is now looking the other way, after a whistle-blower alerted that Tinubu’s Alpha Beta, allegedly swindled Nigerians to the tune of a whopping N160 billion in tax fraud?

Is it not equally hypocritical that under the same Buhari’s watch, where the FIRS has threatened to block the bank accounts of tax evaders, a leader of his party had been dragged before the EFCC, yet Mr President is pretending to be unaware?

If President Buhari is as clean as his handlers would want Nigerians to believe; if the Presidency is not complicit of corruption, the PDP challenges Mr. President to allow an investigation and prosecution of Alpha Beta, in an open court, just as his government has been harrassing the members of the opposition, as well as perceived opponents.
Nigerians can recall that when President Buhari declared that he will jail more
looters, the PDP welcomed him and challenged him to start with looters in the APC and the Presidency and we insist that, in line with the promise President Buhari made to Nigerians, Alpha Beta should be charged accordingly.
The PDP also insists that President Buhari cannot be approving the hounding of innocent opposition members or his perceived enemies on allegations of corruption while at the same time always shielding and defending his party members openly accused and indicted for corruption, in addition to certificate forgers and national youth service corps deserters, holding top positions in his government.
Finally, Mr. President should note that Nigerians are still waiting for his response regarding alleged stealing of N9 trillion at the Nigeria Natidnal Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) under his watch; the alleged NIA trillion oil subsidy fraud involving officials at the Presidency; the alleged diversion of NI.I trillion worth of crude oil in 2017 by APC interests; alleged stealing of N18 billion Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) funds; the alleged stealing of over N25 billion National Health Insurance Fund (NHIS}, which investigation was stalled by the Presidency, among others for which his Presidency has practically turned into a citadel of iniquity and corruption.

Signed:
KolaOlogbondiyan
National Publicity Secretary

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Source: Naija Politico

The People Democratic Party PDP, has revised the earlier published date for their Primaries.

PDP Presidential Primary To Hold October 5th and 6th, 2018.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says its Presidential primary and
National Convention still hold on Friday October 5th to Saturday,
October 6th, 2018 as earlier scheduled.
In the same vein, the party’s governorship primary across the states of the federation holds on Thursday, September 27th, 2018.
This will be preceded by senatorial primary on Friday, September 28th,
while House of Representatives primary will hold on Sunday, September 30th, 2018.

The party had also approved Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 for House of Assembly primary across the states of the federation.
This clarification is sequel to enquiries from the public and vast
majority of Nigerians who are now rallying on the platform of our
repositioned PDP to vote out the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All
Progressives Congress (APC) and return our nation to the path of
national cohesion and economic prosperity, come 2019.
Signed:
Kola Ologbondiyan
National Publicity Secretary

Source: https://mobile.twitter.com/OfficialPDPNig/status/1039587843981692933

Source: Naija Politico

The South East should better goan collect their pvc ooo.
Later they will start shouting marginalization if their candidate dont win.
We need every vote and every pvc.
It is damn important.
None should be left with inec

Get the full gist here https://naijapolitico.com.ng/know-the-total-number-of-eligible-voters-registered-newly/

Continuous Voter Registration came to an end on the 31st of August.
Naija Politico got access to the final number of registered voters in each state and in Nigeria at large
Peruse through it and know how best to play 2019 politics

Source: Naija Politico

Livefreeordieha:
i really pity for atiku..

Why do u pity him

So all these form buying have all been political charades

So sad for our democracy

Visit my signature and help a hustling nigga

ufuosman:
No group buy for her

Lolx
You never can tell
Tomorrow na she go say na Association of market women na dem buy am for am

When family's business is politics

Abeg view my signature and visit pls.
No forget to subscribe ooo

Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of Bola Tinubu just picked lagos APC senatorial Form

amaniro:
sai baba you know

What about others, who do they know
Definitely not sai baba

Get the full gist here https://naijapolitico.com.ng/crowd-welcomes-atiku-abubakar-as-he-visits-jigawa/

Former Vice President and Presidential Aspirant under PDP Alhaji Atiku Abubakar visited Jigawa state with an impressive turnout of PDP stakeholders and delegates
Will he clinch the PDP Ticket?

Source: Naija Politico