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Below is the final list of candidates for the 2023 presidential election as published by INEC:

1. Imumolen Christopher – Accord Party (AP)

2. Al-Mustapha Hamza – Action Alliance (AA)

3. Sowore Omoyele – African Action Congress (AAC)

4. Kachikwu Dumebi – African Democratic Congress (ADC)

5. Sani Yabagi Yusuf – Action Democratic Party (ADP)

6. Tinubu Bola Ahmed – All Progressives Congress (APC)

7. Umeadi Peter Nnanna – All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)

8. Ojei Princess Chichi – Allied People’s Movement (APM)

9. Nnamdi Charles Osita – Action Peoples Party (APP)

10. Adenuga Sunday Oluwafemi – Boot Party (BP)

11. Obi Peter Gregory – Labour Party (LP)

12. Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso – New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)

13. Osakwe Felix Johnson – National Rescue Movement (NRM)

14. Abubakar Atiku – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

15. Abiola Latifu Kolawole – Peoples Redemption Party (PRP)

16. Adebayo Adewole Ebenezer – Social Democratic Party (SDP)

17. Ado-Ibrahim Abdumalik – Young Progressives Party (YPP)

18. Nwanyanwu Daniel Daberechukwu – Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)

Announced3:
Obi ti luleeeeeeee piiiiiii

3 million ipob Jews were grilled

Fake news

Less than 60 days to Nigeria’s Presidential election fixed for 25th of February, 2023, there are growing concerns over the level of support the All Progressives Congress (APC) is enjoying from the President, Muhammadu Buhari, who was elected twice on the party’s platform.

Insider source in the party has revealed that the party’s Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu has not received the kind of support expected from the Buhari Presidency despite loud public claims that the President will campaign for candidate.

The views expressed by some Chieftains of the party indicate that the Presidency may not be too keen to display elaborate open support for the APC Presidential candidate.

The debate began to grow in the polity in recent times over Buhari’s real stand in Tinubu’s Presidential ambition, following what seemed an aloofness by the chief occupant of the Aso Rock Villa over his party’s candidate.

The belief in many quarters is that Buhari originally had a candidate, but that his inability to lay his card on the table on time, was why the matter went out of his hand, resulting in the emergence of Tinubu.

The President, it is said, has been struggling to come over the shock and now appears to have been caught between the devil and the blue sea.

Many analysts and commentators had, in the last few days, alleged that the body language of Buhari was not pointing towards any support for Tinubu.

Last month in London, the United Kingdom, after meeting King Charles III, President Buhari, had during an interview, urged Nigerian voters to “vote for whoever they like from whichever political party.”

In his published opinion in a national newspaper, headlined: ‘Will Buhari vote for Tinubu?’ Lasisi Olagunju, said: “A president who said this is not likely to hop from jet to jet campaigning for someone. He has repeatedly promised that he would not be anybody’s fool or tool of interference in the coming polls’ processes. He has said so everywhere he has been in the last couple of months to the sorrow of those banking on presidential sleight of hand to win. I am not surprised that the South-West APC is not at ease at all. They daily read Abuja’s lips and steps and exchange furtive glances.

“They sigh. Even Buhari’s recent currency change is being seen as a vital component of his war against politics – and against those who won’t succeed him.

“In the London interview cited above, Buhari vowed that he wouldn’t allow any candidate to intimidate voters or buy them with dirty money. He explained why he approved the introduction of new naira notes: ‘My aim is to make sure that Nigerians believe that we respect them as an administration…Nobody will be allowed to mobilise resources and thugs to intimidate people in any constituency. That is what I want to go down in Nigerian history for as a leader.'”

Olagunju further said: “Candidates who have mobilised armadas of bullion vans of raw cash for the polls have real reasons to be worried. The old currency notes expire on January 31, 2023 – twenty five days to the presidential election.”

Some observers have also insinuated that Buhari is more likely to throw his weight behind Atiku Abubakar of the PDP than he would behind the APC Candidate, Tinubu.

Olagunju said: “I will be shocked if I am the only person who wonders where Buhari belongs between PDP’s Atiku Abubakar and APC’s Bola Tinubu, two bosom friends fighting over the president’s seat. You know Atiku’s party and Bola Tinubu’s party and the zero-sum ground they hold. The two were part of a national coalition that made Buhari’s presidency possible in 2015. There are persons who vow that for that reason, undergirded by reasons of region and religion, Atiku may in 2023 get Buhari’s vote or, at worst, get him not to lift a finger for the APC and its Èmi l’ókàn candidate. Very interestingly, Buhari clocked 80 on Saturday and Atiku, candidate of the main opposition party, not only issued a statement to celebrate the APC president, he instructively placed newspaper advertisements for him. So, what is happening?”

The newspaper columnist considered as strange Buhari’s refusal to canvass for votes for Tinubu. “Two months to a presidential election, Buhari is not canvassing votes for his party; he is asking Nigerians to vote for any candidate they fancy. That is strange. We saw President Barack Obama with candidate Hillary Clinton throughout the Democratic Party’s campaigns of 2016.”

But BusinessDay also authoritatively gathered that the APC Presidential candidate is, however, comfortable with the current arrangement, following the protests that rocked the Plateau campaign flag-off, allegedly caused by the President’s Security operatives

It was gathered that the President’s security operatives had disorganised the initial security arrangements which resulted in the chaos noticed at the campaign venue during the flag-off in Jos.

A member of the party, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told BusinessDay that the party’s campaign Council has “reached an arrangement to continue with the current arrangement to avoid further clash between the President’s security operatives and the local security arrangements made by the campaign Council.

According to the source, “We actually were not expecting that the President will attend that flag-off since he was away in London for his regular medical check-up. So, the security arrangements were done without him in mind.

“You can understand why those who we invited to the rally had to embark on serious protests at the stadium when his security men prevented them from having access into the stadium.”

He also expressed the hope that there would be better security arrangements, while previous lapses will be addressed before the President joins future campaigns to “avoid future reccurrence of the Jos’ ugly incident.”

This is coming on the heels of the assurances by the Presidency last week, “that President Muhammadu Buhari is ready to campaign for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates for the elections next year.

In a statement by Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, the Presidency said the President “is ready at all times to campaign for the Presidential candidate and all party candidates with full energy and conviction.”

It will be recalled that the President attended only the Jos Campaign Flag off rally since the APC Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu began his state-wide campaign.

Garba, who must have sensed the uneasiness within the party, said the “statement is to dispel expressed concerns in certain quarters that the President has not featured in campaigns since the national launch in Jos, Plateau State and to stress that while he remains committed to party politics, the functions and duties of the President will equally be upheld at times.”

Garba noted that the Nigerian community in Washington DC was also recently assured by President Buhari of his plans to campaign for Tinubu when he stated that “he is ready to campaign for the party’s victory in the general elections next year.”

The Presidency noted that the APC campaigns have so far been the most aggressive in recent history. “They have been impressive and of a high voltage,” compared to the opposition that seems to be playing catch-up.

But BusinessDay gathered that some party chieftains who had expected the President to use a similar strategy adopted under former President Olusegun Obasanjo when he went around the entire country campaigning for his successor, the late President Umaru Yar’Adua, are unhappy with the seemingly cold feet approach by the current administration.

Reacting to the development, the APC National Publicity Secretary ( NPS), Felix Morka, who spoke with BusinessDay however, dismissed the existence of tension in the APC camp over the President’s absence in the campaigns.

Morka, who noted that the “campaigns are proceeding according to plans,” added that “We had envisaged that this is going to be one of the longest campaign periods and arranged that the President will join us towards the last lap.

“Remember too that the President still has other responsibilities to the country and that he had assured that governance must not suffer due to engagements in campaigns

“We still have two months and he has promised that he will support our campaigns. So, we want Nigerians to look out for more vigorous campaigns early next year, before the elections.”

While also assessing the APC campaigns so far, Morka noted that the party has had the most vibrant and focused campaign, with strong supports across the states of the country.

“We are amazed at the outpouring of support for our candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, unlike the PDP’s candidate who lacks focus. Their campaigns have been lackluster.

Even those of Obi and the Labour Party, the only thing that they have on their trail is massive corruption.

“How can a party who could not do a proper due diligence check on those they are appointing as campaign Director General (DG) before making such appointment, want to change Nigeria? Change Nigeria with crooks?”

Morka also dismissed those claiming that Tinubu may be too old for the office of the President, adding that “There is a reason why the Constitution did not specify maximum age limit, but only stipulated the minimum age limits.

“Age is not a relevant considerations. Asiwaju is the one doing most of the movements across the country, engaging with Nigerians. His opponents have nothing to say that is why they dwell on frivolities.

“What is it that the PDP and Labour parties are offering to Nigerians? You can’t win an election by talking; what about what the APC has or has not done. They should tell Nigerians what they have to offer.”

Also speaking on the issue, the Secretary of Logistics and Support Services, of the APC Campaign Council, Abdulrazak Namdas, noted that the President has given the Council all the support needed to succeed ahead of the election.

Namdas, who is also a member of the House of Representatives, representing Mayo Belwa, Jada, Ganye, Tongo, Federal Constituency of Adamawa State, said that the President has never hidden his support for the candidature of Bola Tinubu.

“To be fair to the President, he has given us all the support we need to succeed and you must also understand that governance must continue, otherwise, our political opponents may use it to also campaign against us.

“People will look at it as if the President is being insensitive to the issues of governance. Even during the regime of former President Obasanjo, he did not attend all the campaign rallies of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua

“There is no doubt that the President has a cult followership at the grassroots, now, if you have that kind of cult followership, the supporters will naturally transfer such support to whosoever the President has anointed to become President after him.

“You will also recall that when some Northern elders came out to declare their support for Peter Obi, President Buhari came out openly to remind them that Bola Tinubu has been a strong supporter of the north.”

He further said: “There are 22 Governors working for the APC at the grassroots levels and they run the party machinery and they are on ground. The Governors are in charge and are working to ensure victory for the party in the 2023 elections.”

It is believed that whether the President participates in the campaigns or not, the coast is clear for the party to return to power at the centre, in 2023.

Kajaard:
Losing weight aged her in her face. She looks older now.

I actually prefer her before picture.

jeromestarks:
For some reasons, she looked better before than after.

jaeyking:
The before photo is actually someone's dream girl

Well it's your body

You look good on both ways

Rapuru14:
What's the relationship topic with what you just gibbered or is your system configured to allow abnormally and corruption because your party or tribe is involved?

And to make this happen, I strongly believe quality higher education and diasporal electoral participation will contribute to enable us have the Nigeria of our dream. A new Nigeria is POssible.

Ikpaitid:
Go to court or report Tinubu to Simon Ekpa.

Moh247:
Go on google and type Tinubu live interview

joyandfaith:
If Tinubu is a Christian or non- religious , northerners would still prefer him..North hate dubious people.

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has attracted more favour ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

There are claims that Obi has the support of the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo and some past leaders in the country.

A source that spoke with This Day disclosed that former president, Goodluck Jonathan has signed onto the Obi presidential ambition.

According to the source, others like Ibrahim Babangida and Theophilus Danjuma are sympathetic to Obi’s ambition.

The source noted that some people who are not talking are working behind the scene for Obi’s presidency.

The source speaking on Obi gaining more support ahead of the 2023 presidential election said, “There are also indications that others like Generals Ibrahim Babangida, and Theophilus Danjuma are sympathetic.

“The thinking is that Nigeria is in a deep hole and they don’t want people who will continue digging to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. So, there is a near consensus that Obi approximates the kind of leadership that Nigeria needs at the moment.

“Even those that are not talking are working seriously behind the scene, mobilising and reaching out to others who are yet to be fully convinced.

“Most of the G5 governors and even the other party leaders were mentored by these former presidents and they are watching their body language.”

CoronaVirusRelo:
You had all this accusation and cannot table your case in the court of law.

Do as it is done in saner climes. File a law suit

seunmsg:
Another nonsense write up from an IPOB writer. Tinubu is really giving these empty chest beaters a sleepless night. They will all choke on the hatred when Tinubu is declared president elect.

CoronaVirusRelo:
Oh! America is not a sane society!

Remind me Joe Biden’s age?

Thinkam:
Atiku is coming for the love of Nigeria.

As I wish you happy new year, I pray that 2022 will be the last full year that Nigerians will have the misfortune of living or dying under an APC regime for the foreseeable future.

CoronaVirusRelo:
Rubbish!

It would have been preferred if they burnt their houses.


They will have a lot of their personal belongings to burn when Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu becomes president

Moment Voters Burn Their Brooms, As Tinubu Drives Through The Crowd For A Campaign In Kastina

Some presidential candidates and their teams from various political parties are currently busy campaigning across the country ahead of the general elections in 2023. These candidates are running for office.

On the other hand, in a recent video that is currently making waves across a number of social media platforms, a large number of Nigerians were seen lighting their brooms on fire as the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Party, (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, drove through the crowd in Kastina State for a campaign event. It was also reported that the throng was chanting the name Atiku Abubakar. The remarks made by various members of social media are captured in the screenshots that follow.

CoronaVirusRelo:
Gibberish!

Definitely sure write up was born out of a faulty kidney or liver!

Bahamas95:
Even your Obi is not better than any of them, he's a fvcking pretender.

Bahamas95:
I would rather burn my PVC than vote for Tinubu or Obi.

MALIGNANTGuest:
I'm a Naturalist. I try to be Natural and not influenced by religion and culture because these things were created by Men for Men!

I question every thing I'm told whether through studies or verbally but the facts I see for myself and feel remain resolute.
Just like when I came across in the Holy Bible, how the Ghosts of animals go deep down to mother earth while that of humans go up to God, I smiled and asked myself.." who wrote this part in this Bible". Was it God? The answer is Big No. Who has seen Ghost b4 not to talk of that of animals?

How can a supreme being we are yet to identify now tell u what to write & how are u sure that was actually his voice & not otherwise.

NATURALISTS are realists that believe in what is obtainable in everyday's life and that's why I stand to say that ONE WOMAN can never be enough for a Man, since different men operate different libido and my statement is evidenced-based.
This is like telling a COCK to stick to a Hen or a LION to wed one lioness in Holy matrimony.

Yes! We are the highest in the class of mammals owing to our advanced intelligence but you can't also say other animals are not intelligent in their own ways.
After all, the BIRDS design their nests without your assistance.
ANTS build their homes and partition them too.
SNAILS gather all their meals in rainy reason while hibernating during the dry season.

So, let's appreciate what God has given us, enjoy stocks while they last, for our time on earth is ticking and limited rather than sitting down to brainwash a whole lot of people who can't think for themselves.

Bahamas95:
I wish another candidate from a less popular party could emerge winner apart from the three of them.

I don't have a favorite among them, I will vote for an unknown candidate on that day.

Blaze14k:
If g5 governors declare support for tinubu i will stop talkin about nigeria

Workch:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenationonlineng.net/anambra-floods-obi-offers-govt-house-to-displaced-persons/amp/

This is a proof that his Benue visit is not eye service

Mynd44
Lalasticlala

This is FP worthy

kingmaster2009:
Idiot...
It is because of some of these foolish Yoruba people we are doing all efforts to cover up your nonsense decision...
Now, they sold all kinds of political propaganda for you and you bought into it....do.you think an average Yiibo person like you....? Were they not the same wicked people that have been speaking badly about you for the past 8 years ago....suddenly, they made a calculation and presented One of their candidates that believes in Their Ethinic and tribal agenda to you and you are following sheepily for it....

We are here to cover up for all kind of nonsense from some. ignorant like you

Okoroawusa:
I read the article and it's neither here nor there. The writer was dancing a little to the left and a little to the right. A very opaque article I must say....

Donwilson88:
Yes!so many Nigerians are willing to join hands with you to free us from this spell!
Thank God i have my PVC

“Because I have seen capacity, faith, and hope, and I have seen someone who can bring the required equity, justice, and fairness that I have been pursuing since I became governor in 2015. If I were not in PDP, I would have been following you all over the place to canvass and vote for you.

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has openly backed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, urging Nigerians to vote him to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

Speaking while praising the former Anambra State governor for visiting the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) camps in the State on Christmas day, Ortom said the LP presidential flagbearer is the best person that can help deliver Nigeria from its challenges.

While praying that God would bless Obi’s presidential ambition, Ortom said the LP candidate has the capacity to bring justice, equity and fairness.

According to Ortom: “Several presidential candidates have come here, and none of them have chosen to visit those IDPs camps and look at their plight to see how they are doing and give them hope that when they win, they will bring them succour, help, and hope.

“For you to have chosen to visit the IDPs on a Christmas day that you should be celebrating with your family, for me as a Christian, I say God will bless you and your aspirations. My prayer is that God will bless your aspiration to be the president of this country.

“Because I have seen capacity, faith, and hope, and I have seen someone who can bring the required equity, justice, and fairness that I have been pursuing since I became governor in 2015. If I were not in PDP, I would have been following you all over the place to canvass and vote for you.

“But, because I’m in PDP, I’m telling Nigerians that this man can help deliver this country from its challenges.”

Meanwhile, speaking at the IDP camp, Obi said his visit is to celebrate the 2022 Christmas Day with them and show that he is sad about their five years of living in the camp due to the activities of suspected herdsmen.

The former Governor of Anambra State lamented that the displaced persons were forced to abandon their homes due to perversive insecurity, noting that he shared in their pains and losses.

Obi encouraged them to be patient and look to God for intervention, hence his decision to join them on a day like Christmas when many families share the love.

He challenged the Federal Government to resettle the displaced persons so that they will move on with their lives, saying that the next government will not tolerate its citizens living in IDP camps.

BATified2023:
U igbos should understand that inec will count votes n not insult or blackmail