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Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by ruffhandu(op): 6:53pm On Mar 08, 2023
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Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial district, Ibrahim Shekarau has insisted that he will not accept the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Senatorial seat.

The former governor was reacting to his declaration as winner of Kano Central Senatorial district on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party by the Independent National Electoral Commission after the February 25 presidential and parliamentary elections.

The former governor of Kano State who didn’t show up to receive the Certificate of Return issued to Senators-elect at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Tuesday further clarifies that he has since left the NNPP.
His Media aide, Sule Y. Sule made the clarification to journalists on Wednesday that his principal wouldn’t collect the Certificate of Return.

“We have already made our position clear on the issue. Senator Shekarau is not interested and will not collect the certificate of return. As a matter of principles and personal conviction”, Sule said.

Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC declared the former governor winner of the Senatorial election under the NNPP, following the February 25 by the Returning Officer in Kano.
https://naijanewshouse.com/senate-seat/
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by ruffhandu(op): 6:54pm On Mar 08, 2023
These are the kind of people we need in the new Nigeria.
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by dagomia: 6:54pm On Mar 08, 2023
First of it kind. Glad this is happening in our time
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by Mercyes: 6:55pm On Mar 08, 2023
ruffhandu:
These are thekind of people we need in the new Nigeria.
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by ruffhandu(op): 6:56pm On Mar 08, 2023
dagomia:
First of it kind. Glad this is happening in our time
I tell you. Rare politician. Now I just respected the man like I respected late President Yaradua.
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by muykem: 7:01pm On Mar 08, 2023
Respect to this man. This has been my stand on the issue that he must be a man enough to reject that position under NNPP.
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by Helpfromabove1(m): 7:07pm On Mar 08, 2023
This one is very rare
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by ORIAYO70(m): 7:09pm On Mar 08, 2023
ruffhandu:
These are the kind of people we need in the new Nigeria.
He's looking for bigger picture not as if he don't want it
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by Beremx(f): 7:15pm On Mar 08, 2023
All na shakara. Las las he will still collect the certificate. Wasn't he sure of leaving NNPP before he ported to another party? 😂😂
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by wanimo: 7:18pm On Mar 08, 2023
LP from top to bottom on Saturday
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by abobote: 7:19pm On Mar 08, 2023
Very rare
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by Dentidon: 7:19pm On Mar 08, 2023
cheesy
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by omowolewa: 7:20pm On Mar 08, 2023
That is integrity

But he should respect people's mandates.
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by BeardedmeatR(m): 7:25pm On Mar 08, 2023
He knows it's a landmine. Once in, it's difficult to get out unlike before.
I'm sure he will approach the courts.
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by JAMO84: 7:29pm On Mar 08, 2023
They should give the certificate to Senator Rufai Hanga, he has since replaced Shekarau as NNPP candidate, but INEC refuse to recognize him.
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by ruffhandu(op): 7:30pm On Mar 08, 2023
ORIAYO70:
He's looking for bigger picture not as if he don't want it
for him to reject this means he is different. Have you ever seen a Nigerian politician do this in history? Please tell. The Nigerian politicians I know will enter there first, then try to twart the story in court.
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by yinkus6750(m): 7:30pm On Mar 08, 2023
That means NNPP has no candidate for the election.
Then INEC will decide on the next line if action.
Tho , the ticket belongs to the party
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by Penguin2: 7:30pm On Mar 08, 2023
He’s a man of honour👍
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by babyfaceafrica: 7:35pm On Mar 08, 2023
ruffhandu:
for him to reject this means he is different. Have you ever seen a Nigerian politician do this in history? Please tell. The Nigerian politicians I know will enter there first, then try to twart the story in court.
Shekarau is different? Do you even know the guy? Jumping from apc to pdp to NNPP, then back to pdp
. How is he different?
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by DMCA: 7:36pm On Mar 08, 2023
Threat to life grin
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by Kasdat5(m): 7:38pm On Mar 08, 2023
Are we sure this guy is a Nigerian huh
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by Mindlog: 7:38pm On Mar 08, 2023
For this Nigeria?😆😆😆

The man is really principled.
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by Kasdat5(m): 7:39pm On Mar 08, 2023
babyfaceafrica:
Shekarau is different? Do you even know the guy? Jumping from apc to pdp to NNPP, then back to pdp
. How is he different?
He refusing the seat made him unique .
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by Mindlog: 7:40pm On Mar 08, 2023
babyfaceafrica:
Shekarau is different? Do you even know the guy? Jumping from apc to pdp to NNPP, then back to pdp
. How is he different?
At least on this issue, that is principled stand
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by LibertyRep: 7:42pm On Mar 08, 2023
When did he leave the party? Before or after the elections?
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by Brendaniel: 7:42pm On Mar 08, 2023
muykem:
Respect to this man. This has been my stand on the issue that he must be a man enough to reject that position under NNPP.
And yet you are supporting a man who went to steal his own certificate....
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by iLoveYouToo(m): 7:52pm On Mar 08, 2023
ORIAYO70:
He's looking for bigger picture not as if he don't want it
What bigger position can he want in the NNPP? Kindly enlighten us
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by telleyway: 7:54pm On Mar 08, 2023
ruffhandu:
https://naijanewshouse.com/senate-seat/
He knows the certificate will be returned that's why he act in this way to avoid shame.
When he left NNPP, the party sent a replacement which inec insisted on him.

The senatorial certificate of return is for NNPP.
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by ruffhandu(op): 8:10pm On Mar 08, 2023
babyfaceafrica:
Shekarau is different? Do you even know the guy? Jumping from apc to pdp to NNPP, then back to pdp
. How is he different?
This act alone shows he is different.
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by tjfulloption(m): 8:47pm On Mar 08, 2023
iLoveYouToo:
What bigger position can he want in the NNPP? Kindly enlighten us
Maybe the whole national chairman. grin
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by Racoon(m): 8:48pm On Mar 08, 2023
Highly commendable and rare of an average Nigerian politician.
Re: Newly Elected Nigerian Lawmaker Refused To Collect Certificate Of Return by iLoveYouToo(m): 10:08pm On Mar 08, 2023
tjfulloption:
Maybe the whole national chairman. grin
grin
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