Tag: ADESINA

“I didn’t say I’m running for President in 2027” –  AfDB President, Adesina

Aminu Imam
AfDB Adesina

…Rules himself out of race The AfDB president said his recent interview was misinterpreted and misrepresented in several Nigerian media reports. President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, has debunked reports associating him with the race for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027. Adesina was reported to have given a hint that he would be contesting for the presidency in 2027 following a recent interview. However, the AfDB president has denied the media reports, stating that he never said that he wanted to contest for president. In a post clarifying…

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Buhari to address 77th UN General Assembly

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
President Muhammadu Buhari addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to depart Abuja on Sunday to attend the 77thGeneral Assembly of the United Nations (UNGA77). He will address the UNGA on Sept. 21, his media aide, Mr Femi Adesina stated in Abuja on Saturday. Aside his National Statement, the president will also participate in high level meetings and side events including the Nigeria International Economic Partnership Forum (NIEPF), he stated. The forum is convened by Nigeria in partnership with the Business Council for International Understanding. Adesina added that the president would also participate in the…

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Electoral Act: Buhari delaying to have a near perfect law – Presidency

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Muhammadu Buhari is delaying signing the Electoral Act Amendment before him because he wants to have a near perfect law in place. Senior Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity Femi Adesina made this assertion while appearing on a national television breakfast show Tuesday, 22 February. Adesina said no one can stampede the President to sign the act, making reference to civil society organizations plan to embark on nationwide protest tagged a day of action. The media said the President will sign the act in hours before the…

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