Tag: Abdulsalami Abubakar

AbdulSalami Abubakar leads ECOWAS delegation to Niamey amid reports of mutiny

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A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by former Nigerian leader, AbdulSalami Abubakar has arrived in Niger Republic’s capital, Niamey. The delegation arrived a day after the bloc’s defence chiefs said they were ready to intervene to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Niger’s governing military council confirmed the arrival of the ECOWAS representatives, amid reports that the delegation did not stay long in the capital following unconfirmed reports of mutiny by soldiers over unpaid salaries. The reports claimed that Niger’s military strongman, General Abdourahmane Tchiani fled…

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2023: ‘Nigerians worried elections may be inconclusive, violent’ — Gen. AbdulSalami

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The Chairman of the National Peace Accords Committee, General AbdulSalami Abubakar (rtd), has revealed that Nigerians are highly disturbed, and are entertaining the fear that the forthcoming general elections may be marred by violence.  General Abubakar, represented, by the Head of the Secretariat, Peace Accords Committee, Reverend Father, Attah Barkindo, during the signing of the peace accord by eight gubernatorial candidates, disclosed that there was palpable fear amongst citizens which should be doused by the relevant agencies, hence the need for Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)and other security agencies to…

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Obasanjo, AbdulSalami, Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, for Lar’s biography book launch

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All is now set for the 2022 Public Presentation of the official Biography and launching of the Solomon Lar Leadership Institute today, Thursday, in Abuja. According to the chairman, Planning Committee of the event, and former Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. Mike Omeri, eminent Nigerians across the political spectre, including former leaders – Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), Gen. AbdulSalami Abubakar (rtd), and notable presidential candidates: Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi and chieftains of the political parties, business and family associates, have…

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2023: AbdulSalami-chaired National Peace Committee mandates Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, spokesmen to sign peace accord

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The National Peace Committee, (NPC), led by former military Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar, has mandated political parties and their candidates in the 2023 presidential election, as well as their spokespersons to sign peace accords that will commit them to issue-based campaigns when proper electioneering campaigns begin on September 28. In an invitation letter extended to parties and their candidates, the Peace Committee said they were invited to sign the first peace accord on September 29 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The letter, which made specific reference to the…

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“Communities shifting loyalties to vigilantes, independent security outfits”, AbdulSalami-led Peace C’ttee raises alarm

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The National Peace Committee (NPC), yesterday, raised the concern over the shifting loyalties from the States and constitutionally-recognised security outfits, saying that local communities are now depending on informal security networks and vigilantes to protect them. The NPC Chairman, former Head of State, Gen. AbdulSalam Abubakar (rtd), raised the alarm in Abuja, during a 2-day multi-stakeholders’ meeting on the peace and inclusive security initiative organised by the Nigeria Governors Forum, (NGF), in partnership with the Center for Democracy and Development, (CDD). Represented at the event by the Team Lead of…

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2023: Nigeria doesn’t need ‘leaders with walking stick’ – Abdulsalami

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Nigeria’s former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) has stated that the nation doesn’t need “leaders with a walking stick”, hence, the younger generation should be allowed space and opportunity to govern the country. He spoke during the weekend, at his hilltop country home, Minna, when a presidential hopeful, Prince Adewale Adebayo, paid consultation to him ahead of the 2023 general election. The ex-leader reasoned that governance has gone digital now compared to their time, noting that the younger ones who understand the times, would better the society…

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“Abiola died after falling ill, wasn’t killed” – General Abdulsalami

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…Says he advised Obasanjo not to go into politics Former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, (rtd), has revealed that the Late Moshood Abiola, acclaimed winner of the June 12 1993 Presidential election in Nigeria, died after falling ill. Speaking during a television interview, he said Abiola died but was not killed. He explained that this was contrary to insinuations that Abiola took tea that was allegedly poisoned before he passed on. Abubakar explained that during the incarceration of Moshood Abiola, except his personal doctor, to his knowledge, no…

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Anambra Decides: Abdulsalami predicts peaceful poll, as candidates sign peace accord

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Former Head of State and Chairman, National Peace Committee, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has called on the resident of Anambra State to maintain peace to ensure success in the November 6 governorship election. Abdulsalami, in company with the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Kukah, gave the charge in an interview with newsmen after a visit to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in the Government House, Asaba, yesterday. He said that they were returning from Awka, the State capital, after signing a peace accord with governorship candidates for the poll; he charged…

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State of the Nation@61: ‘Only equity, justice can silence secessionist agitators’ – AbdulSalami

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Former Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar, (rtd), has said that the only sure way to solve the problem of agitations for succession in the country is for the government to ensure equity, fairness and justice in appointments and distribution of the commonwealth. The former Head of State stated this while speaking to newsmen in Minna, to mark the 61st Independence Day Anniversary of the nation. According to him, “The nation has come a long way together as an indivisible united entity, it cannot break up despite agitations for succession…

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“I was pressurised by politicians to stay in office” ? General Abubakar

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Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, (rtd), has said that his transition programme to civilian rule about 22 years ago would have been truncated if he had succumbed to pressure from some Nigerians, particularly politicians, who pressurised him to extend his stay in office. Answering questions from newsmen in his uphill residence in Minna, Niger State, the former Head of State said there was no pressure from any quarters to hurriedly hand over to the civilians but that rather, there were pressures mounted on him to elongate his stay…

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