₦airaland Forum

MikoB:
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/04/22/ahead-of-presidential-primary-osinbajo-begins-second-nationwide-consultation-to-meet-with-party-delegates-gaya-emerges-support-groups-dg/

This guy no sabi Politics

2023: A Look At The APC’s 7,800 Delegates And Tinubu’s Unanimous Support
~ By Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah

“Tinubu doesn't take up an impossible assignment nor romance failure. He will shock opportunists and pessimists.”
- Chief Bisi Akande

Everything is now in place for the mother of all conventions, which will determine the presidential candidate for Africa's largest political party, the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The party has tentatively set the convention date for May 30/31 2022.

Of course, the APC would prefer an electoral process in which delegates from the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory would choose the party's representative or a consensus arrangement where the President alongside the Governors and party stakeholders including the contestants would arrive at a consensus candidacy.

As it stands what are the chances of the various aspirants who have indicated an interest in the presidency under the APC.

The names of aspirants who have expressed interest in the party's ticket are listed below.

Bola Tinubu, David Umahi, Yemi Osinbajo, Rochas Okorocha, Rotimi Amaechi, Yahaya Bello, Sani Yerima, Orji Kalu, Chris Ngige, and Ogbonnaya Onu.

Now let us take a quick look at the national delegates according to their geo-political zones.

North West: 1, 924 delegates…, South West: 1,568 delegates..., North Central: 1,278 delegates

North East: 1, 212 delegates..., South East: 838 delegates..., South South 927 delegates.

Total = 7,800 Delegates.

A quick rundown from States is as follows:

Kano 465 delegates; Katsina 384; Borno 324; Osun 308; Lagos 304; Oyo 292; Jigawa 266; Niger 251; Ogun 248; Nasarawa 245; Abia 154, Adamawa 184; Akwa Ibom 165; Anambra 163, Bauchi 202; Bayelsa 79; Benue 180; Cross River 194; Delta 170; Ebonyi 154; Edo 168; Ekiti 216; Enugu 131; Gombe 134; Imo 236, Kaduna 234; Kebbi 213; Kogi 222; Kwara 195; Ondo 200; Plateau 185; Rivers 151; Sokoto 193; Taraba 146; Yobe 222; Zamfara 169 and FCT 53.

For the sake of space, we'll confine our litmus test to the top ten states for a comprehensive examination.

The top 10 in order of importance are listed below.

1. Kano 2. Katsina 3. Borno 4. Osun 5. Lagos 6. Oyo 7. Jigawa 8. Niger 9. Ogun 10. Nasarawa.

1 Kano:
If the body language of both Ganduje and Shekarau is anything to go by, Kano State is a no-go zone for other hopefuls. As we all know, the Governor of Kano State is a staunch Jagaban supporter. Ganduje is the only governor who can be regarded to be as close to Tinubu as he is.

Shekarau has stated numerous times that Kano State is sure for Tinubu.

2 Katsina.
HE Aminu Bello Masari is without a doubt Tinubu's most ardent supporter; he has always stated that when Tinubu leads, others will follow. His devotion to Tinubu is evident on a daily basis. Katsina State would undoubtedly be delivered by Aminu Bello Masari.

3 Borno State.
It may be of interest to you to know that Prof Zulum and Kassim Shettima, the predecessor to Prof Zulum, are renowned supporters of Tinubu's candidacy. Borno State is like Tinubu's Bourdillion residence.

4 Osun State
Other aspirants should avoid Osun, which has 308 delegates. We all saw how the Jagaban's close buddy Oyetola trounced Aregbesola in the recently concluded APC primaries in Osun State, and the delegates are unanimous in their support for Tinubu.

5 Lagos State
Lagos has four fewer delegates than Osun, with 304. Should we waste time debating whether or not Sanwo Olu would deliver for Tinubu? Please allow me to take a bow on behalf of Lagos.

6 Oyo State:

Because the PDP controls the state, Tinubu can count on 70 per cent of the delegates from Oyo even if the state does not show up solely for the Jagaban.

7 Jigawa State.
The Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, is a close ally of Tinubu, and so also is the former Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Saminu Turaki, who has accompanied the Jagaban on most of his recent visits around the Northern States. In Jigawa, Tinubu has a strong showing.

8 Niger:
Are you aware that Abubakar Sani Bello, the governor of Niger State, has since endorsed Tinubu's candidacy?

9 Ogun:
Should we give Osinbajo the benefit of the doubt since it is his state? If history is any guide, Osinbajo when in Lagos APC never won an election in his ward as a sitting Vice President.

Would Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun betray Tinubu or Osinbajo by delivering Ogun? This question would be validated over time.

10 Nasarawa State
Governor Abdullahi A. Sule once wore Tinubu's signature cap to a meeting of the State Executive Council. He is Tinubu's unrepentant ally.

So, with these ten states and Tinubu very certain to win the majority of delegates, it's time to think about the Federation's entire 36 states.

Let me now explain how a consensus works for people who believe a consensus is the best way to be on the party's ticket.

The first criterion for a consensus is that all of the contestants agree. The next criterion is who has the ability to defeat the opposition PDP, and the final criterion is who has the support of the majority of stakeholders.

The last item on the list clearly illustrates that if there is a consensus, the most likely aspirant to emerge is the one who has the support of the majority of the delegates.

So, when conducting your own research, have a look at the other candidates stated above and conduct a thorough examination vis a vis the 36 States.

Politics is a local game; it's not about feeling or how you feel about your favourite candidate; it's about who is best equipped for the task at hand

Source: iReporteronline.

Saxxon:
Learnt from which ambode? Are you saying that Osinbajo has been pretending to be ignorant for the past 7 years?? ?? ??

Who do us this thing??

Poverty
1914 'Amalgadeceitiation'
Hausa polygamy and population
South monogamy 3children creed
Polytheifcians
Add yours. Any subtraction, another deceit.

Nonpartisan1:
I though his online urchins said, he was Buhari's anointed candidate? That Buhari will simply direct everybody to adopt him as the consensus candidate. That they wont be any primary election .

Why is he campaigning and consulting again?

Yeye people.

Dis is Osinbajo and not Amaechi so don't say rubbish here, yoruba r not novice in Nigeria politics to believe president will be a consensus.....all candidate needs d president support tho

Akwamkpuruamu:
If there's still love, left in the heart of people for this Nigeria, either of Osinbajo or Peter Obi will make this country better.
Besides this two, the zoo is heading for an irreversible apocalypse

But if osinbande has the solutions to our problems... don't u think he would advised his master buhari or resigned??

So consensus candidates don't campaign and consult?

Nonpartisan1:
I though his online urchins said, he was Buhari's anointed candidate? That Buhari will simply direct everybody to adopt him as the consensus candidate. That they wont be any primary election .

Why is he campaigning and consulting again?

Yeye people.

olatuns2017:
This guy no sabi Politics

2023: A Look At The APC’s 7,800 Delegates And Tinubu’s Unanimous Support
~ By Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah

“Tinubu doesn't take up an impossible assignment nor romance failure. He will shock opportunists and pessimists.”
- Chief Bisi Akande

Everything is now in place for the mother of all conventions, which will determine the presidential candidate for Africa's largest political party, the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The party has tentatively set the convention date for May 30/31 2022.

Of course, the APC would prefer an electoral process in which delegates from the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory would choose the party's representative or a consensus arrangement where the President alongside the Governors and party stakeholders including the contestants would arrive at a consensus candidacy.

As it stands what are the chances of the various aspirants who have indicated an interest in the presidency under the APC.

The names of aspirants who have expressed interest in the party's ticket are listed below.

Bola Tinubu, David Umahi, Yemi Osinbajo, Rochas Okorocha, Rotimi Amaechi, Yahaya Bello, Sani Yerima, Orji Kalu, Chris Ngige, and Ogbonnaya Onu.

Now let us take a quick look at the national delegates according to their geo-political zones.

North West: 1, 924 delegates…, South West: 1,568 delegates..., North Central: 1,278 delegates

North East: 1, 212 delegates..., South East: 838 delegates..., South South 927 delegates.

Total = 7,800 Delegates.

A quick rundown from States is as follows:

Kano 465 delegates; Katsina 384; Borno 324; Osun 308; Lagos 304; Oyo 292; Jigawa 266; Niger 251; Ogun 248; Nasarawa 245; Abia 154, Adamawa 184; Akwa Ibom 165; Anambra 163, Bauchi 202; Bayelsa 79; Benue 180; Cross River 194; Delta 170; Ebonyi 154; Edo 168; Ekiti 216; Enugu 131; Gombe 134; Imo 236, Kaduna 234; Kebbi 213; Kogi 222; Kwara 195; Ondo 200; Plateau 185; Rivers 151; Sokoto 193; Taraba 146; Yobe 222; Zamfara 169 and FCT 53.

For the sake of space, we'll confine our litmus test to the top ten states for a comprehensive examination.

The top 10 in order of importance are listed below.

1. Kano 2. Katsina 3. Borno 4. Osun 5. Lagos 6. Oyo 7. Jigawa 8. Niger 9. Ogun 10. Nasarawa.

1 Kano:
If the body language of both Ganduje and Shekarau is anything to go by, Kano State is a no-go zone for other hopefuls. As we all know, the Governor of Kano State is a staunch Jagaban supporter. Ganduje is the only governor who can be regarded to be as close to Tinubu as he is.

Shekarau has stated numerous times that Kano State is sure for Tinubu.

2 Katsina.
HE Aminu Bello Masari is without a doubt Tinubu's most ardent supporter; he has always stated that when Tinubu leads, others will follow. His devotion to Tinubu is evident on a daily basis. Katsina State would undoubtedly be delivered by Aminu Bello Masari.

3 Borno State.
It may be of interest to you to know that Prof Zulum and Kassim Shettima, the predecessor to Prof Zulum, are renowned supporters of Tinubu's candidacy. Borno State is like Tinubu's Bourdillion residence.

4 Osun State
Other aspirants should avoid Osun, which has 308 delegates. We all saw how the Jagaban's close buddy Oyetola trounced Aregbesola in the recently concluded APC primaries in Osun State, and the delegates are unanimous in their support for Tinubu.

5 Lagos State
Lagos has four fewer delegates than Osun, with 304. Should we waste time debating whether or not Sanwo Olu would deliver for Tinubu? Please allow me to take a bow on behalf of Lagos.

6 Oyo State:

Because the PDP controls the state, Tinubu can count on 70 per cent of the delegates from Oyo even if the state does not show up solely for the Jagaban.

7 Jigawa State.
The Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, is a close ally of Tinubu, and so also is the former Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Saminu Turaki, who has accompanied the Jagaban on most of his recent visits around the Northern States. In Jigawa, Tinubu has a strong showing.

8 Niger:
Are you aware that Abubakar Sani Bello, the governor of Niger State, has since endorsed Tinubu's candidacy?

9 Ogun:
Should we give Osinbajo the benefit of the doubt since it is his state? If history is any guide, Osinbajo when in Lagos APC never won an election in his ward as a sitting Vice President.

Would Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun betray Tinubu or Osinbajo by delivering Ogun? This question would be validated over time.

10 Nasarawa State
Governor Abdullahi A. Sule once wore Tinubu's signature cap to a meeting of the State Executive Council. He is Tinubu's unrepentant ally.

So, with these ten states and Tinubu very certain to win the majority of delegates, it's time to think about the Federation's entire 36 states.

Let me now explain how a consensus works for people who believe a consensus is the best way to be on the party's ticket.

The first criterion for a consensus is that all of the contestants agree. The next criterion is who has the ability to defeat the opposition PDP, and the final criterion is who has the support of the majority of stakeholders.

The last item on the list clearly illustrates that if there is a consensus, the most likely aspirant to emerge is the one who has the support of the majority of the delegates.

So, when conducting your own research, have a look at the other candidates stated above and conduct a thorough examination vis a vis the 36 States.

Politics is a local game; it's not about feeling or how you feel about your favourite candidate; it's about who is best equipped for the task at hand

Source: iReporteronline.

Bitter truth, even to the so called Aso Rock cabal who dragged the Tinubu Political School Student Association leader against his MASTER.

Could it mean Mr Betrayal failed to secure thier support in the first instance

NaijaCowFarm:
Watch as Tinubu will start theirs also ... a sign of reactionary and fire- brigandage. No thoughts of its own only following.

Libya returnee comment. Jagaban have done that before declaration of your 'thatman' . If he does that again, its a follow-up.

Anyway
Nigeria Presidency is a ‘court’
You can’t be President by chance.. not even by ‘votes’
Not by the party you belong either..
There are ‘king makers’ .. and watch; wherever they sway per time that’s where the ‘globe tilts’
You may be Abiola with ‘good intent’ , popularity, money bags and votes ..if you are not in good book of the ‘afobajes’ you are just wasting time
(We are old enough to tell some stories)
You can’t be President without the support of people like Babangida, Obasanjo and past Presidents..

Just watch how the ‘political space’ will tilt towards their preferred candidate..

‘We are watching…’

Saxxon:
How anyone can dissociate Osinbajo from this government's monumental failures still buggles my head! Are you saying that this man knows or knew the solutions to our problems all this while and he kept quiet? Why are some nigerians so wicked?? Must Osinbajo succeed Buhari at the expense of this country's survival? Spaghetti of 130 is now 400. Sardine of 180 is now 700. Noodles of 35 is now 100. Soft drinks of 100 are now 150/200/250, Cabin biscuit of 150 is now 400, Peak Milk of 170 is now 350, when will we have sense?? Is it that we have short-term memory in this country or are we cursed? How can anyone in their sane minds be wishing Osinbajo good luck I understand that we don't like Tinubu, but should we then crown a serial failure because we want to spite Tinubu that's already a billionaire? Who will loose at the end? Why can't nigerians think? We have fresh minds like Peter Obi, Fela Durotoye and co. Why then do we have to narrow down our options to a proven failure and an aged crook?

Though Osibanjo may be good, but he can't succeed PMB CRA remay the most experienced and qualified to take over from PMB

Moferere:
Still looking forward to see how project Osinbajo will fly. Tinubu seems to be way ahead of him in the APC.

Even you, do you see Tinubu as better option at this crossroad we found ourselves?

MikoB:
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/04/22/ahead-of-presidential-primary-osinbajo-begins-second-nationwide-consultation-to-meet-with-party-delegates-gaya-emerges-support-groups-dg/

Politics 101

Ajaarabuka Visit

I heard that Professor Osinbajo is meeting with the Oyo State delegates today in Ibadan. This is so hilarious and laughable. Let me tag this visit 'esinmirin visit'. Abi make we call am 'ajaarabuka visit' ni?

Did you know that, in the last seven years that Osinbajo became the Vice President, he has never deemed it fit to liaise with any APC party leader or member in the Southwest on ways to move the party forward. Ask those who know. They will tell you.

Let us assume that that he claimed naive of party politics in 2015, was he still naive in the 2019 general election? What Osinbajo should have started in 2019 is what he is running helter skelter to do in 2022.

[quote author=AriyaTV post=112165433]You are mad the problem with Nigeria is a politician should be well know before we can vote in and he must know how to share money it is time to comot from this wrong direction sharing 5000 and use it to collect 5million from each person

Nonpartisan1:
I though his online urchins said, he was Buhari's anointed candidate? That Buhari will simply direct everybody to adopt him as the consensus candidate. That they wont be any primary election .

Why is he campaigning and consulting again?

Yeye people.

Yoruba's spreading love their usual way

BeardGangJnr1:
But if osinbande has the solutions to our problems... don't u think he would advised his master buhari or resigned??

Does Buhari look like someone who can hear advice? Haven't you heard he has ear froblem?

Backstabber oshi

Akwamkpuruamu:
Does Buhari look like someone who can hear advice? Haven't you heard he has ear froblem?

I just think we should try someone who's not part and parcel of this evil regime...cus everything is just so annoying....sugar I used to buy 250 naira, yesterday I but for 500
Omo d thing pain me Eeeenh...

olatuns2017:
This guy no sabi Politics

2023: A Look At The APC’s 7,800 Delegates And Tinubu’s Unanimous Support
~ By Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah

“Tinubu doesn't take up an impossible assignment nor romance failure. He will shock opportunists and pessimists.”
- Chief Bisi Akande

Everything is now in place for the mother of all conventions, which will determine the presidential candidate for Africa's largest political party, the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The party has tentatively set the convention date for May 30/31 2022.

Of course, the APC would prefer an electoral process in which delegates from the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory would choose the party's representative or a consensus arrangement where the President alongside the Governors and party stakeholders including the contestants would arrive at a consensus candidacy.

As it stands what are the chances of the various aspirants who have indicated an interest in the presidency under the APC.

The names of aspirants who have expressed interest in the party's ticket are listed below.

Bola Tinubu, David Umahi, Yemi Osinbajo, Rochas Okorocha, Rotimi Amaechi, Yahaya Bello, Sani Yerima, Orji Kalu, Chris Ngige, and Ogbonnaya Onu.

Now let us take a quick look at the national delegates according to their geo-political zones.

North West: 1, 924 delegates…, South West: 1,568 delegates..., North Central: 1,278 delegates

North East: 1, 212 delegates..., South East: 838 delegates..., South South 927 delegates.

Total = 7,800 Delegates.

A quick rundown from States is as follows:

Kano 465 delegates; Katsina 384; Borno 324; Osun 308; Lagos 304; Oyo 292; Jigawa 266; Niger 251; Ogun 248; Nasarawa 245; Abia 154, Adamawa 184; Akwa Ibom 165; Anambra 163, Bauchi 202; Bayelsa 79; Benue 180; Cross River 194; Delta 170; Ebonyi 154; Edo 168; Ekiti 216; Enugu 131; Gombe 134; Imo 236, Kaduna 234; Kebbi 213; Kogi 222; Kwara 195; Ondo 200; Plateau 185; Rivers 151; Sokoto 193; Taraba 146; Yobe 222; Zamfara 169 and FCT 53.

For the sake of space, we'll confine our litmus test to the top ten states for a comprehensive examination.

The top 10 in order of importance are listed below.

1. Kano 2. Katsina 3. Borno 4. Osun 5. Lagos 6. Oyo 7. Jigawa 8. Niger 9. Ogun 10. Nasarawa.

1 Kano:
If the body language of both Ganduje and Shekarau is anything to go by, Kano State is a no-go zone for other hopefuls. As we all know, the Governor of Kano State is a staunch Jagaban supporter. Ganduje is the only governor who can be regarded to be as close to Tinubu as he is.

Shekarau has stated numerous times that Kano State is sure for Tinubu.

2 Katsina.
HE Aminu Bello Masari is without a doubt Tinubu's most ardent supporter; he has always stated that when Tinubu leads, others will follow. His devotion to Tinubu is evident on a daily basis. Katsina State would undoubtedly be delivered by Aminu Bello Masari.

3 Borno State.
It may be of interest to you to know that Prof Zulum and Kassim Shettima, the predecessor to Prof Zulum, are renowned supporters of Tinubu's candidacy. Borno State is like Tinubu's Bourdillion residence.

4 Osun State
Other aspirants should avoid Osun, which has 308 delegates. We all saw how the Jagaban's close buddy Oyetola trounced Aregbesola in the recently concluded APC primaries in Osun State, and the delegates are unanimous in their support for Tinubu.

5 Lagos State
Lagos has four fewer delegates than Osun, with 304. Should we waste time debating whether or not Sanwo Olu would deliver for Tinubu? Please allow me to take a bow on behalf of Lagos.

6 Oyo State:

Because the PDP controls the state, Tinubu can count on 70 per cent of the delegates from Oyo even if the state does not show up solely for the Jagaban.

7 Jigawa State.
The Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, is a close ally of Tinubu, and so also is the former Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Saminu Turaki, who has accompanied the Jagaban on most of his recent visits around the Northern States. In Jigawa, Tinubu has a strong showing.

8 Niger:
Are you aware that Abubakar Sani Bello, the governor of Niger State, has since endorsed Tinubu's candidacy?

9 Ogun:
Should we give Osinbajo the benefit of the doubt since it is his state? If history is any guide, Osinbajo when in Lagos APC never won an election in his ward as a sitting Vice President.

Would Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun betray Tinubu or Osinbajo by delivering Ogun? This question would be validated over time.

10 Nasarawa State
Governor Abdullahi A. Sule once wore Tinubu's signature cap to a meeting of the State Executive Council. He is Tinubu's unrepentant ally.

So, with these ten states and Tinubu very certain to win the majority of delegates, it's time to think about the Federation's entire 36 states.

Let me now explain how a consensus works for people who believe a consensus is the best way to be on the party's ticket.

The first criterion for a consensus is that all of the contestants agree. The next criterion is who has the ability to defeat the opposition PDP, and the final criterion is who has the support of the majority of stakeholders.

The last item on the list clearly illustrates that if there is a consensus, the most likely aspirant to emerge is the one who has the support of the majority of the delegates.

So, when conducting your own research, have a look at the other candidates stated above and conduct a thorough examination vis a vis the 36 States.

Politics is a local game; it's not about feeling or how you feel about your favourite candidate; it's about who is best equipped for the task at hand

Source: iReporteronline.

I stopped reading when u said tinubu already have Zulum in the bag lol,even as a small boy that I am I know zulum is nursing his ambition as Vice President so u think zulum don’t want to be in aso rock as Vice President to PYO or ameachi lol very funny, zulum only bet is for a Christian southerner to win the primaries,as for tinubu presidential hope the odds against him is too much in a very delicate Nigeria Muslim Muslim ticket won’t fly,his presence alone in edo state election made obaseki loose I benefited from tinubu detribalise Lagos state but the truth is if u travel to the east and south south region of Nigeria tinubu is hated because of the fear that tinubu will pocket Nigeria the whole summary is that tinubu have the biggest obstacle to climb than any other presidential candidates,let’s even forget about the eastern candidate that are just joking with this whole president something they know they can’t get it

preacherz:
Fair is Fair
Tinubu Camp should tune down d bitterness.
This Man didn’t call himself, time and chance did.

Obi is better though.

Nah. His stomach and femi Ojudu called him..lolz

I think osinbajo has worked faster than tinubu in this consultation thing. The man just remain cool. He has started all the way he has visited babaginda, oyo, visit uyo, bayelsa etc..

Tinubu have not really seen big move than his political foot soldiers in southwest and some campaign which I see is not yet necessary until u get the tickets. Like the southwest youth campaign for me is unnecessary. Take note that most likely non APC govern state will likely determine the winner. Which have seen PYO visit over and over.

Darkcloud11:
I stopped reading when u said tinubu already have Zulum in the bag lol,even as a small boy that I am I know zulum is nursing his ambition as Vice President so u think zulum don’t want to be in aso rock as Vice President to PYO or ameachi lol very funny, zulum only bet is for a Christian southerner to win the primaries,as for tinubu presidential hope the odds against him is too much in a very delicate Nigeria Muslim Muslim ticket won’t fly,his presence alone in edo state election made obaseki loose I benefited from tinubu detribalise Lagos state but the truth is if u travel to the east and south south region of Nigeria tinubu is hated because of the fear that tinubu will pocket Nigeria the whole summary is that tinubu have the biggest obstacle to climb than any other presidential candidates,let’s even forget about the eastern candidate that are just joking with this whole president something they know they can’t get it

You are just hoping that these things happen while Jagaban is already sealing agreements and fortifying bridges. Please, do not even mention Amaechi cos even his Rivers state delegates will be divided cos of Magnus Abe.

olatuns2017:
This guy no sabi Politics

2023: A Look At The APC’s 7,800 Delegates And Tinubu’s Unanimous Support
~ By Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah

“Tinubu doesn't take up an impossible assignment nor romance failure. He will shock opportunists and pessimists.”
- Chief Bisi Akande

Everything is now in place for the mother of all conventions, which will determine the presidential candidate for Africa's largest political party, the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The party has tentatively set the convention date for May 30/31 2022.

Of course, the APC would prefer an electoral process in which delegates from the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory would choose the party's representative or a consensus arrangement where the President alongside the Governors and party stakeholders including the contestants would arrive at a consensus candidacy.

As it stands what are the chances of the various aspirants who have indicated an interest in the presidency under the APC.

The names of aspirants who have expressed interest in the party's ticket are listed below.

Bola Tinubu, David Umahi, Yemi Osinbajo, Rochas Okorocha, Rotimi Amaechi, Yahaya Bello, Sani Yerima, Orji Kalu, Chris Ngige, and Ogbonnaya Onu.

Now let us take a quick look at the national delegates according to their geo-political zones.

North West: 1, 924 delegates…, South West: 1,568 delegates..., North Central: 1,278 delegates

North East: 1, 212 delegates..., South East: 838 delegates..., South South 927 delegates.

Total = 7,800 Delegates.

A quick rundown from States is as follows:

Kano 465 delegates; Katsina 384; Borno 324; Osun 308; Lagos 304; Oyo 292; Jigawa 266; Niger 251; Ogun 248; Nasarawa 245; Abia 154, Adamawa 184; Akwa Ibom 165; Anambra 163, Bauchi 202; Bayelsa 79; Benue 180; Cross River 194; Delta 170; Ebonyi 154; Edo 168; Ekiti 216; Enugu 131; Gombe 134; Imo 236, Kaduna 234; Kebbi 213; Kogi 222; Kwara 195; Ondo 200; Plateau 185; Rivers 151; Sokoto 193; Taraba 146; Yobe 222; Zamfara 169 and FCT 53.

For the sake of space, we'll confine our litmus test to the top ten states for a comprehensive examination.

The top 10 in order of importance are listed below.

1. Kano 2. Katsina 3. Borno 4. Osun 5. Lagos 6. Oyo 7. Jigawa 8. Niger 9. Ogun 10. Nasarawa.

1 Kano:
If the body language of both Ganduje and Shekarau is anything to go by, Kano State is a no-go zone for other hopefuls. As we all know, the Governor of Kano State is a staunch Jagaban supporter. Ganduje is the only governor who can be regarded to be as close to Tinubu as he is.

Shekarau has stated numerous times that Kano State is sure for Tinubu.

2 Katsina.
HE Aminu Bello Masari is without a doubt Tinubu's most ardent supporter; he has always stated that when Tinubu leads, others will follow. His devotion to Tinubu is evident on a daily basis. Katsina State would undoubtedly be delivered by Aminu Bello Masari.

3 Borno State.
It may be of interest to you to know that Prof Zulum and Kassim Shettima, the predecessor to Prof Zulum, are renowned supporters of Tinubu's candidacy. Borno State is like Tinubu's Bourdillion residence.

4 Osun State
Other aspirants should avoid Osun, which has 308 delegates. We all saw how the Jagaban's close buddy Oyetola trounced Aregbesola in the recently concluded APC primaries in Osun State, and the delegates are unanimous in their support for Tinubu.

5 Lagos State
Lagos has four fewer delegates than Osun, with 304. Should we waste time debating whether or not Sanwo Olu would deliver for Tinubu? Please allow me to take a bow on behalf of Lagos.

6 Oyo State:

Because the PDP controls the state, Tinubu can count on 70 per cent of the delegates from Oyo even if the state does not show up solely for the Jagaban.

7 Jigawa State.
The Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, is a close ally of Tinubu, and so also is the former Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Saminu Turaki, who has accompanied the Jagaban on most of his recent visits around the Northern States. In Jigawa, Tinubu has a strong showing.

8 Niger:
Are you aware that Abubakar Sani Bello, the governor of Niger State, has since endorsed Tinubu's candidacy?

9 Ogun:
Should we give Osinbajo the benefit of the doubt since it is his state? If history is any guide, Osinbajo when in Lagos APC never won an election in his ward as a sitting Vice President.

Would Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun betray Tinubu or Osinbajo by delivering Ogun? This question would be validated over time.

10 Nasarawa State
Governor Abdullahi A. Sule once wore Tinubu's signature cap to a meeting of the State Executive Council. He is Tinubu's unrepentant ally.

So, with these ten states and Tinubu very certain to win the majority of delegates, it's time to think about the Federation's entire 36 states.

Let me now explain how a consensus works for people who believe a consensus is the best way to be on the party's ticket.

The first criterion for a consensus is that all of the contestants agree. The next criterion is who has the ability to defeat the opposition PDP, and the final criterion is who has the support of the majority of stakeholders.

The last item on the list clearly illustrates that if there is a consensus, the most likely aspirant to emerge is the one who has the support of the majority of the delegates.

So, when conducting your own research, have a look at the other candidates stated above and conduct a thorough examination vis a vis the 36 States.

Politics is a local game; it's not about feeling or how you feel about your favourite candidate; it's about who is best equipped for the task at hand

Source: iReporteronline.

I don't need to argue with you. Osinbajo will be the apc's flag bearer because he has all the supports that are needed, you might not believe this but no problem,I have been saying it over many months now, that he has more governors than any other aspirant and now the support of the president, and you are still arguing!

gaskiyamagana:
Party, machinery of APC or that of RCCG?

The joke is on you.

Oga forget ur wishful thinking , u dash am machinery ?

MikoB:
You think so? He has the president and the party machinery now. Just watch out!

Codepain:
Pastor Osinbajo has proven to be Muslim-hater loyal only to his RCCG people.
Muslims constitute a large voting bloc in this country.
Looking forward to seeing how he will convince people he hate passionately to vote for him.

Buhari does not read propaganda news!

God with you Yemi
People with you OSINBAJO
Nigerians helping you in all directions.
You are the next president
In Jesus name
Insah allahu.

Saxxon:
How anyone can dissociate Osinbajo from this government's monumental failures still buggles my head! Are you saying that this man knows or knew the solutions to our problems all this while and he kept quiet? Why are some nigerians so wicked?? Must Osinbajo succeed Buhari at the expense of this country's survival? Spaghetti of 130 is now 400. Sardine of 180 is now 700. Noodles of 35 is now 100. Soft drinks of 100 are now 150/200/250, Cabin biscuit of 150 is now 400, Peak Milk of 170 is now 350, when will we have sense?? Is it that we have short-term memory in this country or are we cursed? How can anyone in their sane minds be wishing Osinbajo good luck I understand that we don't like Tinubu, but should we then crown a serial failure because we want to spite Tinubu that's already a billionaire? Who will loose at the end? Why can't nigerians think? We have fresh minds like Peter Obi, Fela Durotoye and co. Why then do we have to narrow down our options to a proven failure and an aged crook?

That is why it’s called democracy. Everyone have their choice of president (Some might even want Kwankwaso, while another random person might want Peter Odili). Their choices’ might be baffling but it’s democracy.
Learn to live with it and stop this lamentations.

MikoB:
Buhari does not read propaganda news!

Lmao,
If you believe Buhari will endorse him. You're high on some supplies.

Mandate2023:
Bcoz his igbo?

What makes obi better than Osinbajo, is it education or experience?

Did this Government Fail??
Is Osibanjo d no. 2 man in this Government??

U ll b saying Osibanjo is a terrible person if u blv he has d solution of this Country and hid it from his master.

U get d point now

and some illiterates can not even write the VP name well just to tell u how stupid they are

Codepain:
Lmao,
If you believe Buhari will endorse him. You're high on some supplies.

He has done that already,trust me, but for people like you have to wait for the confirmation through the dailies.