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Atiku Formally Seeks PDP Presidential Ticket, Meets with Party Leadership
Atiku..ready to take on Buhari
By Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has officially flagged off the move to pick the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by meeting with the national leadership of the party in Abuja.

Speaking yesterday in Abuja at a meeting with the PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus, and members of National Working Committee, Atiku said with the level of improvement so far recorded in the rebranding of the party, reclaiming power in 2019 is a mission accomplished.

“I believe that if we sustain the feat recorded during the governorship primary in Ekiti State in other primaries that will come, this party is destined to reclaim its role and retrieve power generally through our electoral process. If there was anything that really affected the performance of this party, it was the way and manner primaries were conducted and how candidates were selected but with the precedent you have set, we are on our way to reclaiming power in 2019.

“This meeting is not intended for anything other than my desire to seek the presidential ticket of the party. I am here to put you on notice and I believe that I should do this before reaching out to other organs of the party. I want thank you and look forward to working with you,” he said.

Atiku also cleared the doubt about his loyalty, saying, “whether as presidential candidate or not, you can always expect me to fulfill my obligations as a loyal member”.

In his remark, Secondus said leadership of the PDP was determined to return the party to its original vision of the founding fathers.

He said that it was for this reason that the leadership’s first agenda was to rebrand and reposition the party. “We have removed all those impediments of imposition, of impunity, from the dictionary of the National Headquarters of our party.

“I promise you, that by the grace of God, that there will be free, fair, transparent primaries, and as you noted that we did well in Ekiti State, we will do more because we have no choice so as to restore the confidence of Nigerians because Nigerians are yearning for the return of PDP, and the best we can offer is to be free and fair to all aspirants.”

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/06/23/atiku-formally-seeks-pdp-presidential-ticket-meets-with-party-leadership/amp/

THE CONTROVERSIAL PRESIDENT HAS COME OUT AGAIN!

Nigerians from all spheres of life were eager to listen and watch their president sign the much awaited 2018 appropriation bill into law in Wednesday 20th June, 2018 in a joyous and appropriate manner that the whole world will for once again remember and accord our Dear Country a respect.

Unfortunately, our name calling President Buhari as usual goofed again, by telling Nigerians and the entire world that he was arm twisted to sign the 2018 appropriation bill into law. I am sadden, disappointed and felt seriously ashamed to listen to this president called Buhari passing blame as usual. I am surprised ever than before this time around because I discovered from the president's speech that he is uneducated, uninformed, uncivilized and lack experience in piloting a democratic state. In that president's speech, Buhari revealed to the world and Nigerians that he does not have the information about separation of powers, rule of law and the contents of the Nigerian Constitution which he sworn to abide, rule with and protect on 29th May, 2015.
From the president's speech I also discovered these other loopholes:

1. President Buhari is not aware that the National Assembly is empowered to scrutinized a presented bill in order to make necessary adjustments and corrections. For President Buhari sees these as tempering, padding or trespassing by the people elected Legislators.

2. President Buhari sees the lawmakers as bunch of idiots, zombies, or dafts who does not possess any knowledge, experience or skills that could make them discovered any short comings in the presented appropriation bill.

3. President Buhari shows the world that he is very rude, proud and having a domineering spirit in him and that was why he was expecting the legislators not to amend any aspect of the presented bill and was hoping to received an approved budget the same way it was presented to the National Assembly.

4. I discovered also that President Buhari was crying wolf where there is non by saying that he was not willing to sign but was compelled to ( I don't know those ruling or controlling or forcing him to sign now). That false alarm is a sign that our President is not a good leader by training, experience and personal ability, for a good leader must be calm and cool headed even in difficult time.

5. Again, President Buhari shows the world and observing Nigerians that his blametocratic and demonizing of opposition and National Assembly members is one of his topmost priority. Or what should we call placing of constituency projects into budget a crime ? Are those constituency projects not meant for Nigerian masses? Or is proposing good projects for someone constituency now corruption in this present government?

6. The last strike that broke the horse back was the statement from President Buhari that he was not sure about implementing the much talked about and much anticipated budget. Mind you, this frightening statement will definitely frightens investors and we can be rest assured of its negative impact on our economy. Alas, since the President is not certain definitely the development, progress and promotion of Nigeria for 2018 is uncertain. What a government under President Buhari!

To round up, I decided to put up this write up to let Buhari and his admirers to know that not every Nigerians belong to the fools category. I know by training, by reading, by experience, by information and by the present economic hardship, how a government ought to be run and what a head of state and government should say and character he should, by my scale you failed in all. I am not among the cowards who are afraid to speak the truth, stand for the truth and stand by the truth, for the truth is bitter and must be said by someone who knows it's value. To you reading this my write up, do remember that if you are afraid to speak out against tyranny and injustice, YOU ARE STILL A SLAVE!

Comrade Oluwafemi Timilehin Nweke
Writes from Igbara OKE, Ondo State.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156857939472841&id=595332840

Xander85:
You're sounding more crafty by the minute!

So b'cos the ethnic grps you mentioned are either not aware of you lots bigotry and avarice, or are aware but decide to keep quiet for whatever reason, then it therefore means i and other Igbos should keep quiet abi? That's what you want and this is why you and yours despise Igbos so....them 'pesky inyamiris' just wouldn't shut da fuc/k up and accept the 'slave status' you designated for them after the uncivil war!

Should Igbos now react to issues based on what the ethnic grps you mentioned do or don't do?

In all other spheres and endeavours (sports, academics, entertainment, technology, diasporan achievements, etc) Igbos excel, but when it comes to your useless Nigeria with its cheating, quota-system and bad-belle, what do we see? We see that Hausa/Fulani greedily cornering all the 'juicy' appointments or are disproportionately represented to the disadvantage of the others!

Remind me again, do we have three major ethnic groups or not? If we do, what are their names, and are they being treated equally...esp' in your Buhari gov't?

Dude, it's ok to admit that Igbos are being shown pepper for daring to give Buhari a miserable 5% in 2015 (though i think his hatred for Ndigbo is much more complicated than that), i'll accept it and move on! You need to own your bigotry and hate...stop pretending to be fair-minded and neutral b'cos you're not!

Stop engaging that kid he will only give you stomachache with his infantile rantings. Avoid engaging him, thanks though for the schooling.

koboko69:
Shut up..!!!!!.and tell Atiku to go to Amelica.
Na so una shout say Bubu nor fit go Uk, US...until he shame una...
Let Atiku shame us too...is that too hard for him to do?

Bubu will probe Atiku when its time...
We nor wan hear the mumu rhetorics of witch wanting now.

Thank you!

You Buharists will not cease to daze me with your gross stupidity that is so much you wanna measured them in exabytes. If you are the true son of your father then try your threat on Atiku with your megalomaniac god, Buhari. Rubbish souls messing up the polity.

id911:
Remember that before your lord and saviour Mohammedu Buhari became president, the US embassy in Nigeria denied him Visa several times because they suspected he was a Muslim fundamentalist. Non of us made an issue out of it because it's irrelevant. The embassy has absolute right to issue or deny anyone Visa at their discretion. So what is the noise about?

Did anyone make it compulsory for Donald Trump to visit Nigeria before becoming US President? Una mentality tire person self

Stop educating that Gravel dude he will always continue to give you headache and stomache with his infantile prattling and monotonic ringing tone you got a DM check your message

State Of The Nation: Nigerians May Stone Buhari In Next 6 Months – Apostle Suleman

Auchi-based preacher and senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministry, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has predicted that Nigerians may be forced to hurl stones at the incoming president, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.

The fire-spitting preacher stated that in frustration, people may resort to stoning the President-Elect elect if they did not see the highly publicized change by the new government.
It could be recalled that Suleiman had predicted the emergence of the All Peoples Congress, APC, candidate but warned that he may not be allowed to rule.

In an interview with Punch, the cleric said: “Let me say this to you. In the next six months, people may stone Buhari. The reason I’m saying this is because the expectation is too high. Nigerians expect Buhari to put gold on their tables. Two, the large chunk of followership Buhari has are youths and young people and they are impatient. Young people don’t believe in progressive change, they want change. When they say change, they see a new picture. And Buhari has been talking from the two sides of the mouth. During campaign, he told us Boko Haram would be a thing of the past. Now, you are President-elect, you are saying people shouldn’t expect a miracle. Are you a pastor? If I wanted a miracle worker, won’t I bring a Mallam or a miracle worker? When you were being voted for, we were not voting for a pastor, so don’t tell us about miracles.

“Like I said, Jonathan will be seen as a hero very soon because that’s the Nigerian story. Anybody who they feel is not doing well, get him out. The next few minutes, they miss this person. If by September, there is still a blink in power, people will start abusing Buhari. You said you were going to do this. Two, who are Buhari’s footmen, the large chunk are ex-PDP people and of course you know, many are still defecting. Nigerian politicians are the most shameless people (I know); they can’t bear hunger. They are defecting now to lobby for offices. If you should check the people around the man, it gives you an idea of where the man is heading.”

Suleiman also shed light on the implications of President Jonathan’s concession, said, I saw him a month before the election and we talked one on one. All I told him was that he wouldn’t win. I personally told Jonathan to concede defeat. I told him he would save a lot of heads if he conceded defeat and left. I saw not less than half a million people without their heads.

“We have a President who has had two problems– he is politically naive and he doesn’t understand the concept of power. We have had a President who has a media team that doesn’t understand what they call ceasefire. I told the President one on one that his media team didn’t manage him well. I told him, he would not come back. I said the other people had not just got the will of the people, they had got the will of some ministers of God in the place of prayer and few of them had contacted certain ministers of God and we had sat down and discovered we needed change”.


http://newsbreakng.com/2018/06/19/state-nation-nigerians-may-stone-buhari-next-6-months-apostle-suleman/

Blue3k:
Lol this thread died out quick. The front page wouodnt change that fact. It'll just be one of those threads that bearly eaks out 2 pages.

Does anyone know what's needed to get this plant back online. The author didn't give a monetary amount. This seems like another zombie company governments budgets noney to maintain with nothing of interest going on. Lastly the train opperation date keeps shifting 2019 or later is when im expecting it.

Personally I have bo hope in government getting job done. Its the FG fault these plants don't work. Im just wondering if NASS is serious about not allowing it to be concessioned or sold by FG. That bill made it's 2st reading with veto proof majority in house. Lets see if the can keeo that same energy in both houses.

This Mumu government of Buhari actually voted or projected an $8 billion estimate to bring the steel plant back to life but up till date, no show

Such a big shame we had previous governments who couldn't see beyond their noses and fix this great investment for the progress and development of this country in the area of massive steel production which would have made us a Giant in the production of steels and it's by products to the global market. Unfortunately, a lying government came onboard promising heaven on earth through the revamping of this great investment and up till date, we are yet to see anything working. Shame on previous governments and biggest shame on the Buhari's kleptomanic government of empty boasters.

lonecatt:
jonathan is your ex president a GCFR GCON
supporting a coup plotter is in your DNA ,every statement you make against atiku is mere wishful thinking and if he wins PDP ticket maybe you will jump into the lagoon.

Honestly speaking that dude is sounding too childish lately with his "darkened font" which doesn't present him intelligent. I think you have given him the best response. Just watch the dude misbehaving again.

GavelSlam:
So your latest lingo " Witch hunt " would rent the air.

Atiku is a criminal and he's been fingered in more than 1 fraudulent caper.

Why can't a man who owns a home in Maryland, USA put his critics to shame by taking a trip there?

Don't you know how much voters he would swing by this singular act?

Unfortunately, he can't.

I don't see you as someone who will ever learn in life you sound so unbelievable most times and that without any intelligence. You are sounding too monotonous lately on this Atiku ish and it is not helping your intelligence at all. Perhaps you are a kid. Bring your evidences where Atiku was indicted or forever shut your trap. If you like shout from now till eternity on your ranting, that man (Atiku) is your next President!

ATIKU MEDIA OFFICE PRESS RELEASE
I did my beat as Vice President to Obasanjo – Atiku

Yenagoa, Nigeria, 19 June 2018: Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has explained that by the letters of the Nigerian Constitution, a Vice President is limited in his official powers to execute projects of his own initiative.
That, according to the former Vice President, limited his capacity to deliver even on some lofty projects designed for his own state in Adamawa while he served with President Obasanjo.

Atiku Abubakar made this statement on Tuesday while speaking to journalists on arrival at the Port Harcourt International Airport in continuation of his consultations to Bayelsa and Rivers States for his 2019 presidential bid.

He reminded that as Vice President he did not have the powers to initiate and execute projects of his own choice, but to engage the process. He stated further that it is on record that he creditably discharged tasks assigned to him as Vice President.

He regretted that apart from constitutional constraints, which limited the powers of the Vice President, the politics and political intrigues of that era also harmed the larger interest of the people of Adamawa, as some of its share of federal infrastructure including roads were deliberately discontinued on account of some political differences among several key players.

The PDP presidential hopeful said that the administration he served in as Vice President awarded contracts for the Mayo Belwa-Jada-Ganye-Tongo and Yola-Mubi-Maiduguri roads in Adamawa State in its first term. According to him, there was supposed to be a spur of the road linking Mambilla in Taraba State and thereby making it the shortest cut to Mambilla but execution of these were delayed and later truncated on the altar of politics.

Atiku said allegations that funds meant for road projects in the state were diverted to build the American University of Nigeria in Yola was being unfair to him, and that "it shows lack of understanding of how government runs on the part of the people making such allegations. Government does not run on such pedestrian level, it is a process."

He maintained that all the money used for setting up the first development university in Africa came from private sources.

"To set the records straight, no public funds were involved in all my investments in several sectors that have continued to provide jobs and enhance educational and socio-economic well being of Nigerians. I have always been contented with what God has given to me in all its ramifications and I thank Him for using me to better the lot of the people".

"Without being immodest, I was a successful businessman before going into politics and subsequently becoming the Vice President by Allah's Grace. I was not desperate to be in government in order to make money but to serve the people in my own little way and contribute my quota to its overall development".

Atiku Abubakar asserted that he was the most investigated Vice President in Nigeria, and challenged "anybody with evidence linking public funds to the AUN or any of his private investment to come forward to prove that".

Atiku lamented that some people do not appreciate individuals who create wealth by their personal initiative and resourcefulness but rather hold contrary views with the stigma of such possessing ill gotten wealth.

He said that it was wrong to assume that one can't succeed without stealing public funds, noting that it is well documented that he (Atiku) had made a success of his businesses before he was tapped as Vice President.

"If money was my motivation for seeking elective office, I would not have joined the presidential race at any point in time in my political career. My ability to make money through my businesses was established long before I was chosen as Vice President," he said.

He stressed that passion for service, and the desire to bring efficiency in the management of government affairs are the main reasons he wants to run for President.

He however affirmed that better days are ahead not only for Adamawa State but indeed for all of Nigeria when he gets the mandate of Nigerians to serve as President in 2019.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156853857287841&id=595332840

For me, I don’t think there is anyone that can intimidate me." - Obj

Mynd44:
But his number 1 fan here Tomakint said he will be in America on June 26 on this thread https://www.nairaland.com/4559867/breaking-atiku-visit-usa.

I wonder why people like posting fake news

I quoted a source to that right?

id911:
Let's starts from this. Please Sir, kindly enumerates the constitutional responsibilities of a VP aside delegated functions by the Principal. I'm waiting...

You are a god sir, stop engaging these lost ones see you physically at the HoG Awards my bro

GavelSlam:
Stop saying things you are unsure of.
Business is different from personal dealings.

ABTI is a business entity and has its own life form.

Atiku cannot step into the states but there is no international warrant out for his arrest.

He is a corrupt human being and this is known by many locally and internationally.

And yes you sound angry.

You have been schooled by namet and you still appear angry. Your brand of blind supporter of Buhari is too dark......check it you may grow old with this......Atiku is your next president.

Talknochip:
Buhari , Atiku , makarfi ,Dankwambo...... jus name dem... none of them can take Nigeria to the promised land!.... Nigeria can only make progress when it is RESTRUCTURED!!

Guess who has been championing the RESTRUCTURING cause among those names up there - Atiku!

Atiku speaks on restructuring at HoG awards


Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential hopeful, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is billed to address the issue of restructuring next weekend at the Hall of Grace, HoG, awards.


Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar
Indications to this effect emerged from a former Minister of Information, Chief Alex Akinyele.



Chief Akinyele, also the Grand Custodian of the HoG Awards, said: “I have personally signed off and approved the fact that Alhaji Atiku should speak to Nigerians through the platform of the HoG Awards holding on June 24 in Lagos.

“There is the need for every well-meaning Nigerian to support restructuring our Nation. We believe that the structure isn’t working the way we all expect it to. There is the urgent need to do this debate and make all Nigerians understand how restructuring will work, particularly our brothers and sisters from the North.”

On why the organisation chose the former Vice President to speak on the issue, Chief Akinyele said: “At HoG, we believe in sincerity.

“We have looked at those clamouring for restructuring and we have seen that the former Vice President is perhaps the most sincere.”

Distinguished Nigerians such as Atiku Abubakar, Ibrahim Dankwambo, Bukola Saraki, Ben Bruce and Shehu Sani will be honored at the event.


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/06/atiku-speaks-restructuring-hog-awards-2/

kingkakaone:
I laugh in Spanish.

Nobody knows tomorrow.

I can see conscience attacking someone already. Who talked about Ghana must go bag of cash?

Most people convert their opinions to revelations since time immemorial.

I doubt if you clearly understood what you read here.

BISHOP OLAGUNJU REVEALS WINNERS OF 2019 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, EKITI GOVERNORSHIP POLL

“Firstly, it is unfortunate that killing is going on in the state even before the election proper. If there is a clean, free and fair election, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Professor Eleka would defeat Fayemi hands down. People might be thinking on why should Fayemi contest again?

Yes, as Almighty God who knows the heart of man lives, Obasanjo will forgive and support Atiku for the presidency. And Atiku will defeat Buhari come 2019 Presidential Election.

“Notable Nigerians would support and root for Atiku come 2019. I am not campaigning for Atiku, whatever comes out of my mouth is based on revelation that I received from God. To me, it is idiotic and stupid for anybody to say I have collected Ghana-Must-Go from Atiku. Let us wait till 2019 and see.”

Read full story here http://dailypost.ng/2018/06/17/bishop-olagunju-reveals-winners-2019-presidential-election-ekiti-governorship-poll/

this guy is a clown, he don kill me since with his mumunalysis!

ElsonMorali:
You'd have thought Nigerians would have learnt their lesson by now.


A Yoruba was president for 8 years and there was no significant change in development in Yoruba land.


An Ijaw man was president for 6 years yet it took a Fulani man to even initiate the clean up of the oil spillage that has destroyed the habitat of the South-south.

The North has had four democratically elected heads of state from Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Umaru Yar'Adua, and now Buhari, yet the North is the poorest zone and least educated.

The Southeast produced the first president and has produced numerous Senate presidents, deputy Senate presidents and even vice President yet there's no significant change in the infrastructure of the Southeast.

Instead of clamoring for rotational government while not fight for regional government.

That's the only way Nigeria can develop.

I like the way you reason you truly belong to my age of "great thinkers"

Katier00:
Who warning epp

My sister trust me it will help this time around, already there is a paradigm shift from the status quo therefore, any attempted attempt to rig for APC by INEC will turn Nigeria upside down. People are fed up already with APC.

SternProphet:
How does this prove Atiku is not a thief? Why are you reasoning like a child.

I am sure you are the kid here if you can only read and understand

*Don’t take sides in 2019 elections, UK tells EFCC*

_*• as Southern, M ’ Belt leaders meet Friday to push for INEC chair removal*_

_*• foreigners including Chadians, Nigeriens being brought into Nigeria and registered by INEC to vote in 2019*_

_*• continue retention of northerners dominated Security Service Chiefs despite tenure's expiration was in plot to aid rigging for Buhari*_

_*• demands reports on underage voting in northern states*_

_*• says INEC with Buhari's blood relation as most powerful Commissioner, a compromise*_
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_June 14, 2018_
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The British High Commissioner to Nigeria , Paul Arkwright , has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission not to take sides with any political party ahead of the 2019 general elections.
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Arkwright also called on the EFCC to collaborate with the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure that there is no vote buying.
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The UK envoy said this when he visited the corporate headquarters of the EFCC in Abuja on Wednesday.
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He said , “INEC and EFCC should be there to preserve the integrity of the political process , including taking forward investigations without any prejudice on one side or the other , following the evidence and taking action where it is justified.”
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Arkwright further gave assurances of the British Government ’s support “both in technical assistance, in investigation and of course broadening support of this great independent institution of the EFCC.”
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The high commissioner commended the ant-graft agency for its recent achievements in tackling corruption .
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“We are pleased to see how the EFCC operates , and we are assuring you of the endless support of the British Government in the fight against corruption .
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“The UK and Nigeria have evolved and made progress in the fight against corruption , and the EFCC’s achievements have been impressive ,” he added .
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In his remarks, the acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, appreciated the British Government for its support , and assured him of the independence of the EFCC in the discharge of its mandate .
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He said , “I assure you that there is no political interference in what we do. We will continue to work with stakeholders like INEC who we have an agreement with to ensure that there is no interference to ensure free and fair elections in Nigeria and we will stop people using money to buy votes.”
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According to him , the EFCC operates international best practices, and “does diligent preliminary investigation .”
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Magu said , “We do not invite anybody here if he is not found to be involved in one offence or crime and that is why when you come here , it takes a lot of efforts to be off the chain .
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Whatever case that comes to the EFCC is investigated to a logical conclusion . We take the case to court which gives the final decision.”
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*Southern, M ’ Belt leaders meet Friday to push for INEC chair removal*
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Meanwhile , the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders ’ Forum will on Friday meet to discuss critical national issues , including its demand for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission , Prof . Mahmoud Yakubu .
The Joint Secretary of the forum , Mr . Yinka Odumakin , who disclosed this in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Wednesday , said the leaders would not back down on their demand for the removal of Yakubu and the service chiefs before the 2019 elections .
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The SMBLF, had at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday , called on President Muhammadu Buhari to remove the INEC chairman and the service chiefs .
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The forum had said that there were “accumulated indications ” that he might rig the 2019 elections in favour of Buhari .
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Odumakin , in the interview with our correspondent , said that the four geopolitical zones that constituted the forum had no confidence in Yakubu .
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He said , “The meeting is a continuation of our normal consultations on the issue of restructuring to have a just and fair Nigeria. Those issues continue to dominate our agenda . We have put our demand for removal of the INEC Chairman and the service chiefs as a cardinal issue .
We are not going to back down on them . We would continue to press on them . They would form part of the issues for discussion on Friday . ”
Faulting Buhari, Odumakin stated that 15 out of the 17 security chiefs were from the northern region.
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He said , “The impediments ( to the 2019 elections ) are so many . The major impediment is the security architecture in the country , the way the President has organised the security architecture , having 15 out of 17 service chiefs from his region.
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“The tenure of the service chiefs has expired , but he kept them . This is geared towards the 2019 elections . Again , the composition of INEC does not give us confidence about the elections .
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“The former acting Chairman of INEC , Amina Zakari, appointed by President Buhari happened to be his relation . Our information indicated that Zakari is more powerful than the INEC chairman . The nepotism that had crept into INEC does not give us confidence that there would be free and fair elections ,” the forum insisted .
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The forum observed that the alleged violence that attended the congresses of the ruling All Progressives Congress was an indication that the election might be turbulent.
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The forum , according to Odumakin , had learnt that foreigners including Nigeriens were being registered by INEC to vote in 2019, adding that the electoral commission had refused to release the report of its findings into underage voting in Kano .
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“We also learnt a lot of foreigners had been brought in from Niger Republic to register so that they can vote in 2019 and INEC has not responded to this .
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“Underage voters were registered in Kano and they voted and INEC set up a committee to look into it, but up till now , it has refused to release the report , why ? These are some of our fears for the election in 2019 and if they are not addressed , it is going be so turbulent ,” it noted .

Efforts to get a response from INEC on the alleged registration of foreigners proved abortive as the Director for Publicity and Voter Education, Oluwole Osaze - Uzzi , neither responded to three telephone calls nor to a text message on Wednesday .
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Explaining the concern of the SMBLF , the secretary , Odumakin , stated , “Even the way the APC has been conducting its congresses does not give us confidence that they will conduct credible polls . They are killing people in their own party , what will they do when they face the opposition ?”
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Copyright PUNCH

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http://punchng.com/dont-take-sides-in-2019-elections-uk-tells-efcc/

*Don’t take sides in 2019 elections, UK tells EFCC*

_*• as Southern, M ’ Belt leaders meet Friday to push for INEC chair removal*_

_*• foreigners including Chadians, Nigeriens being brought into Nigeria and registered by INEC to vote in 2019*_

_*• continue retention of northerners dominated Security Service Chiefs despite tenure's expiration was in plot to aid rigging for Buhari*_

_*• demands reports on underage voting in northern states*_

_*• says INEC with Buhari's blood relation as most powerful Commissioner, a compromise*_
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_June 14, 2018_
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The British High Commissioner to Nigeria , Paul Arkwright , has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission not to take sides with any political party ahead of the 2019 general elections.
.
Arkwright also called on the EFCC to collaborate with the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure that there is no vote buying.
.
The UK envoy said this when he visited the corporate headquarters of the EFCC in Abuja on Wednesday.
.
He said , “INEC and EFCC should be there to preserve the integrity of the political process , including taking forward investigations without any prejudice on one side or the other , following the evidence and taking action where it is justified.”
.
Arkwright further gave assurances of the British Government ’s support “both in technical assistance, in investigation and of course broadening support of this great independent institution of the EFCC.”
.
The high commissioner commended the ant-graft agency for its recent achievements in tackling corruption .
.
“We are pleased to see how the EFCC operates , and we are assuring you of the endless support of the British Government in the fight against corruption .
.
“The UK and Nigeria have evolved and made progress in the fight against corruption , and the EFCC’s achievements have been impressive ,” he added .
.
In his remarks, the acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, appreciated the British Government for its support , and assured him of the independence of the EFCC in the discharge of its mandate .
.
He said , “I assure you that there is no political interference in what we do. We will continue to work with stakeholders like INEC who we have an agreement with to ensure that there is no interference to ensure free and fair elections in Nigeria and we will stop people using money to buy votes.”
.
According to him , the EFCC operates international best practices, and “does diligent preliminary investigation .”
.
Magu said , “We do not invite anybody here if he is not found to be involved in one offence or crime and that is why when you come here , it takes a lot of efforts to be off the chain .
.
Whatever case that comes to the EFCC is investigated to a logical conclusion . We take the case to court which gives the final decision.”
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*Southern, M ’ Belt leaders meet Friday to push for INEC chair removal*
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Meanwhile , the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders ’ Forum will on Friday meet to discuss critical national issues , including its demand for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission , Prof . Mahmoud Yakubu .
The Joint Secretary of the forum , Mr . Yinka Odumakin , who disclosed this in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Wednesday , said the leaders would not back down on their demand for the removal of Yakubu and the service chiefs before the 2019 elections .
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The SMBLF, had at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday , called on President Muhammadu Buhari to remove the INEC chairman and the service chiefs .
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The forum had said that there were “accumulated indications ” that he might rig the 2019 elections in favour of Buhari .
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Odumakin , in the interview with our correspondent , said that the four geopolitical zones that constituted the forum had no confidence in Yakubu .
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He said , “The meeting is a continuation of our normal consultations on the issue of restructuring to have a just and fair Nigeria. Those issues continue to dominate our agenda . We have put our demand for removal of the INEC Chairman and the service chiefs as a cardinal issue .
We are not going to back down on them . We would continue to press on them . They would form part of the issues for discussion on Friday . ”
Faulting Buhari, Odumakin stated that 15 out of the 17 security chiefs were from the northern region.
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He said , “The impediments ( to the 2019 elections ) are so many . The major impediment is the security architecture in the country , the way the President has organised the security architecture , having 15 out of 17 service chiefs from his region.
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“The tenure of the service chiefs has expired , but he kept them . This is geared towards the 2019 elections . Again , the composition of INEC does not give us confidence about the elections .
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“The former acting Chairman of INEC , Amina Zakari, appointed by President Buhari happened to be his relation . Our information indicated that Zakari is more powerful than the INEC chairman . The nepotism that had crept into INEC does not give us confidence that there would be free and fair elections ,” the forum insisted .
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The forum observed that the alleged violence that attended the congresses of the ruling All Progressives Congress was an indication that the election might be turbulent.
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The forum , according to Odumakin , had learnt that foreigners including Nigeriens were being registered by INEC to vote in 2019, adding that the electoral commission had refused to release the report of its findings into underage voting in Kano .
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“We also learnt a lot of foreigners had been brought in from Niger Republic to register so that they can vote in 2019 and INEC has not responded to this .
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“Underage voters were registered in Kano and they voted and INEC set up a committee to look into it, but up till now , it has refused to release the report , why ? These are some of our fears for the election in 2019 and if they are not addressed , it is going be so turbulent ,” it noted .

Efforts to get a response from INEC on the alleged registration of foreigners proved abortive as the Director for Publicity and Voter Education, Oluwole Osaze - Uzzi , neither responded to three telephone calls nor to a text message on Wednesday .
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Explaining the concern of the SMBLF , the secretary , Odumakin , stated , “Even the way the APC has been conducting its congresses does not give us confidence that they will conduct credible polls . They are killing people in their own party , what will they do when they face the opposition ?”
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Lame excuses just to tarnish Atiku's image, N100 million as bribe to Atiku? Niggur please......he was the head of the National Economic Team already where access to mega bucks were at his becks and calls not one miserable, drowning Dariye with his cohorts trying to soil Atiku's name who had cleared his name from any criminal allegations while in service. Atiku was not poor when he joined politics.

Okoroawusa:
is this thread actually about Atiku?


Am confused

It is solely on Atiku forget those "Romancers" in our midst they are trying to settle some scores not needed here.

CSTR1003:
Evening newspaper.

no wahala.
As long as she can give a good head.
I will pay her well.

You and ArchangeLucifer should stop this your charade on my thread please you guys are derailing.

Anything to make Buhari sellable for 2019 is all what I see........comedians

diltstwoods:
Are you sure this is not a deliberate trap set by the FG and US government for Atiku? We all know he wouldn’t go for that event. Another high point for the APC to run down his presidential ambition. We all await June 24th patiently. May God keep us all till then

Atiku is no kid to fall for one mumu trap from Buhari and his goons

midolian:
When you know they are lying but you don't want to burst their bubble because they are good at crying as well...

I still remember the way you got ass whooped by a little girl on the other thread when you thought you know how to look for trouble beware don't try to derail this thread just stay in the side lines and be civil, she might come for you here again and I don't want that on this thread

ArchangeLucifer:
Wow! Good news!!

Now let's see if the rumours are true or whether he'll chicken out.


This news is synonymous to "Pocohantas To Stop Cheating".

I am not just supporting Atiku to become President because of perks, never, I am supporting this man because of his political, business and civil service wealth of experience! Atiku is it!