Temidayo Akinsuiyi, Lagos

Immediate Past Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advised leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue States and the FCT to unite and work together as the success of the party in the next national elections depends on its ability to win across the North Central Zone.

Saraki while addressing delegates during the Zonal Congress of the Party in Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi, on Saturday Saraki noted that in all the past elections that PDP won at the national level, the party has always recorded sound victory in the North Central Zone and that the calculations has not changed.

“We have looked at the statistics for past elections since 1999 and projected into the 2023 elections, for PDP to return to control of federal power, the party needs to return to winning ways in this Zone.

“This is a party that started with controlling four of the states plus FCT in 1999 and at one time was in control of all the six states. Today, a situation where we now have only one State is partially responsible for our loss of federal power. Therefore our leaders in the Zone must make sacrifices, forget their differences and work together in national interest.

“With what is happening across the country today, it is also clear that the hope of rescuing, rebuilding and repositioning Nigeria to become greater depends on the PDP. That is why it is in the interest of Nigeria for the PDP to become stronger and united and the North Central has a key role to play in all these. Our Zone has always been a key factor in keeping Nigeria together and moving the country forward.”, Saraki stated to the admiration of delegates and leaders of the party.
Saraki further congratulated the leaders and delegates for the peaceful manner in which the congress went and the unity displayed in ensuring all the zonal officers were elected unopposed after intense deliberation and give and take arrangement.

“I congratulate Mr. Theophillus Shan who was returned unopposed as the North Central zonal chairman and all members of the zonal executives. As they work to strengthen our party in the Zone, they have our full support moving forward”, he said.

https://www.independent.ng/2023-north-central-crucial-to-pdps-success-says-saraki/

Saraki my hero. Chai...its been long I heard from this man.

i disagree. you need to win North-West. kano votes alone will dwarf all north-central votes

nairavsdollars:
i disagree. you need to win North-West. kano votes alone will dwarf all north-central votes

He is correct. North west votes is huge and important but truth be told, the zone cannot deliver overwhelmingly for PDP in 2023. For PDP to stand a chance at all, they must find a way to win North central.

Unfortunately, I don’t see how PDP will win the zone considering the fact that APC is in control of 5 out of the six states.

PDP failed as government they also failed as opposition. So what are we talking about,nothing like PDP in 2023

seunmsg:


He is correct. North west votes is huge and important but truth be told, the zone cannot deliver overwhelming for PDP in 2023. For PDP to stand a chance at all, they must find a way to win North central.

You're correct.

But the truth is PDP cannot win some part of North Central Currently.

Sammy07:


You're correct.

But the truth is PDP cannot win some part of North Central Currently.

APC has the advantage in the region. PDP’s plan to field another Fulani candidate in 2023 will even make things more difficult for the party. Despite all the noises and propaganda against APC, it is still the party to beat in the next election.

seunmsg:


He is correct. North west votes is huge and important but truth be told, the zone cannot deliver overwhelmingly for PDP in 2023. For PDP to stand a chance at all, they must find a way to win North central.

Unfortunately, I don’t see how PDP will win the zone considering the fact that APC is in control of 4 out of the six states.

states like Benue, plateau, FCT, Nassarawa/Niger would go to PDP in 2023 because of the Fulani Herdsmen issue which has affected them particularly

Don't forget these states have always been 50/50 and a major factor can tilt it

seunmsg:


APC has the advantage in the region. PDP’s plan to field another Fulani candidate in 2023 will even make things more difficult for the party. Despite all the noises and propaganda against APC, it is still the party to beat in the next election.

Well, i still believe they should field a South East candidate if they wanna win the next election.

But then, APC should change her ways if they also wanna win 2023 elections.
Because
If people overlook insecurities.
What about Cost of Food and Cost of Fuel?

Sammy07:


Well, i still believe they should field a South East candidate if they wanna win the next election.

But then, APC should change her ways if they also wanna win 2023 elections.
Because
If people overlook insecurities.
What about Cost of Food and Cost of Fuel?

PDP won’t field a SE candidate. Atiku or Tambuwal will be the party’s candidate.

I also hope APC can find a way to resolve the current high rate of insecurity.

seunmsg:


PDP won’t field a SE candidate. Atiku or Tambuwal will be the party’s candidate.

I also hope APC can find a way to resolve the current high rate of insecurity.

It is well with our country.

let them not resolve it. it will be a good reason to kick them out

seunmsg:


PDP won’t field a SE candidate. Atiku or Tambuwal will be the party’s candidate.

I also hope APC can find a way to resolve the current high rate of insecurity.

nairavsdollars:
i disagree. you need to win North-West. kano votes alone will dwarf all north-central votes

Nah u only need 30% to 35% from north west
40% to 50% from north east
60% to 65% of north central
80% of south east
70% of south south
45% of south west

Atiku failing to win 30% of north west cost him the election ...

Thank God you know.

And as we all know, the only zone pdp can win is the SE, even if na fulani be the party's flagbearer.

All other zones belong to APC.

Meanwhile, everything points in the direction of either jagaban or star boy.

Any son of 8 can go kill himself, nobody gives a fvck.

who told you Atiku didn't win 30 percent in north-west? even APC leaders admitted the election was rigged

Igbochief001:

Nah u only need 30% to 35% from north west
40% to 50% from north east
60% to 65% of north central
80% of south east
70% of south south
45% of south west

Atiku failing to win 30% of north west cost him the election ...

nairavsdollars:
who told you Atiku didn't win 30 percent in north-west? even APC leaders admitted the election was rigged

I mean official results ..

ok. i agree

Igbochief001:

I mean official results ..

That's Kogi, Niger, Kwara, Plateau, Benue and Taraba(I hope I am right about Taraba).

Even you Saraki was flushed out Kwara. Your stooge lost the Governorship seat, your stooges and you lost three Senatorial seats, 6 House of Reps seat and 39 State Assembly seats. You only have just one Assembly member. Now, you are telling others to go and dislodge Yahaya Bellow, somebody that almost killed Dino Melaye. Or is it IBB and Abdulsalami's Niger State where Abdulsalami's son-in-law is governor? Craze dey worry you.

Saraki is a fine, refined and intelligent gentleman.

No wonder zombies hate him.

Those cretins are addicted to old senile men. Reason they projecting Tinubu, another 80 years old vegetable, to take over from the vegetable in Aso Rock.

Like Kperogi rightly captured intelligently in his column, the only time you think Tinubu intelligent is when his sophisticated media team issue statements on his behalf. All other times that Tinubu has opened his mouth to speak, it has been disastrous; exposing his intellectual deficiency and mental frailty.

Everything these cretins accuse Saraki of, Tinubu has done it quadruple times but they still convulse.

Saraki na man you be abeg.

Nigeria’s political Maradona.

Atiku/Obi2023. Should Malami succeed in deporting Atiku to Cameroon...

Then Saraki/Obi2023.

Tinubu cretins can now hyperventilate.

seunmsg:


He is correct. North west votes is huge and important but truth be told, the zone cannot deliver overwhelmingly for PDP in 2023. For PDP to stand a chance at all, they must find a way to win North central.

Unfortunately, I don’t see how PDP will win the zone considering the fact that APC is in control of 4 out of the six states.

He is not correct.north central gives marginal votes.even if pdp wins the north central,apc will get at least 40% and win southwest which will neutralize it.the best way for pdp is to win ss and se massively, win north central and get 35% in nw/ne.apc can just win Nigeria with an overwhelming victory in nw/ne and narrow defeats in ss/nc

garfield1:


He is not correct.north central gives marginal votes.even if pdp wins the north central,apc will get at least 40% and win southwest which will neutralize it.the best way for pdp is to win ss and se massively, win north central and get 35% in nw/ne.apc can just win Nigeria with an overwhelming victory in nw/ne and narrow defeats in ss/nc

Are we not saying the same thing?

nairavsdollars:
who told you Atiku didn't win 30 percent in north-west? even APC leaders admitted the election was rigged

who is the so called APC leader? No name?

Penguin2:
Saraki is a fine, refined and intelligent gentleman.

No wonder zombies hate him.

Those cretins are addicted to old senile men. Reason they projecting Tinubu, another 80 years old vegetable, to take over from the vegetable in Aso Rock.

Like Kperogi rightly captured intelligently in his column, the only time you think Tinubu intelligent is when his sophisticated media team issue statements on his behalf. All other times that Tinubu has opened his mouth to speak, it has been disastrous; exposing his intellectual deficiency and mental frailty.

Everything these cretins accuse Saraki of, Tinubu has done it quadruple times but they still convulse.

Saraki na man you be abeg.

Nigeria’s political Maradona.

Atiku/Obi2023. Should Malami succeed in deporting Atiku to Cameroon...

Then Saraki/Obi2023.

Tinubu cretins can now hyperventilate.

vote your own and I vote my own. No fight!

PDP by his grace, will win 2023 presidential election. Why am saying this is because no other political party can wrestle power from the APC. I just pray that the likes of this frustrated APC don't come to light come 2023

Igbochief001:

Nah u only need 30% to 35% from north west
40% to 50% from north east
60% to 65% of north central
80% of south east
70% of south south
45% of south west

Atiku failing to win 30% of north west cost him the election ...

Atiku did not fail to win.

INEC announced the wrong guy.

Atiku won 2019 elections but Buhari is in power.

Mikecold:
states like Benue, plateau, FCT, Nassarawa/Niger would go to PDP in 2023 because of the Fulani Herdsmen issue which has affected them particularly

Don't forget these states have always been 50/50 and a major factor can tilt it

Why did it not go to pdp in 2019? Upon all the so called killings in Benue,buhari almost won Benue.Niger has never been 50 50.it is totally apc

nairavsdollars:
who told you Atiku didn't win 30 percent in north-west? even APC leaders admitted the election was rigged

Which apc leaders admitted so?

Penguin2:


Atiku did not fail to win.

INEC announced the wrong guy.

Atiku won 2019 elections but Buhari is in power.

Based on what evidence? Was atiku ever leading buhari at any stage? Did he win his unit?

garfield1:


He is not correct.north central gives marginal votes.even if pdp wins the north central,apc will get at least 40% and win southwest which will neutralize it.the best way for pdp is to win ss and se massively, win north central and get 35% in nw/ne.apc can just win Nigeria with an overwhelming victory in nw/ne and narrow defeats in ss/nc

What if APC loses SW?

What if APC lose NC too?

And PDP gain reasonable percentage of vote in NW and NE,

And then win massively in SE and SS?

garfield1:


Based on what evidence? Was atiku ever leading buhari at any stage? Did he win his unit?

But he won his state abi?

And do you truly believe INEC has no server?

Igbochief001:

Nah u only need 30% to 35% from north west
40% to 50% from north east
60% to 65% of north central
80% of south east
70% of south south
45% of south west

Atiku failing to win 30% of north west cost him the election ...

Pdp can never get 80% in se again.anything short of 80% in ss is a disaster.they can only get that with federal might.with a sw candidate,pdp won't get up to 60% in sw.

What cost atiku is the ss and se failing to turn up like pre 2015 to match the core north and his failure to win nc or at least get 45% in his ne

Penguin2:


But he won his state abi?

And do you truly believe INEC has no server?

He won narrowly.infact buhari won more lgas than him.the server isuue was a foolish issue