Tag: Tinubu

2027: Ex-CPC chairmen deny endorsing Atiku, affirm support for Tinubu

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Ex CPC chairmen

Former state chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change (CPC) have rejected reports linking them to the endorsement of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential race. The Forum of CPC State Chairmen said only a handful of its members visited Atiku recently and insisted that the move was misleading. According to them, the gathering was stage-managed to create a false impression of “widespread support.” This was contained in a statement signed by leaders of the Forum. They explained that while some members had shifted allegiance, the majority…

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2027: “Voice of devil not far from voice of God” – Kukah cautions Jonathan  

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Kukah cautions Jonathan

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has warned former President Goodluck Jonathan to exercise extreme caution as calls mount for him to return to the presidential race in 2027. Kukah, who spoke at the ‘Democracy Dialogue of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation’ in Accra, Ghana, drew on the biblical and historical imagery of temptation, cautioning Jonathan that “the voice of the devil is not so far from the voice of God”. He urged him to discern carefully between genuine national interest and the selfish ambitions of those pushing him…

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Idoma traditional council nullifies Tinubu, 4 others’ chieftaincy titles

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Idoma council Tinubu

The Idoma Area Traditional Council has declared as ‘null and void’ the chieftaincy title conferred on President Bola Tinubu and four others at the Igede Agba Yam Festival, in the Oju local government area of Benue State. The title, received on behalf of the President by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, was bestowed by the Adiharu of Igede, His Royal Highness CP Oga Ero (rtd), during yesterday’s celebration. Four other dignitaries were similarly honoured at the event. But, in a statement issued on Monday,…

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2027 Election: Primate Ayodele sends strong warning to Tinubu

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Primate Ayodele

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Tinubu that introducing the proposed 5% fuel tax could damage his chances of securing a second term in office. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele said the policy risks being misinterpreted by Nigerians and may be viewed in the same light as the controversial fuel subsidy removal, potentially sparking public backlash against the government. According to the cleric: “Tinubu should look into the five percent fuel tax well. They will misinterpret it,…

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Tinubu blocks Rivers emergency rule extension 

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…Orders Ibas to submit handover note President Bola Tinubu has reportedly ordered the end of the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State, paving the way for the return of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the 32-member House of Assembly on September 18, 2025. This decision follows a closed-door meeting between the President and the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (rtd). According to sources, Tinubu instructed Ibas to submit a comprehensive handover note detailing all financial transactions during his tenure. This report is expected to account for…

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2027: “No Igboman’ll contest presidency against Tinubu” – – Ohanaeze 

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo

…Says Igbos to wait till 2035 Igbo apex group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said that no Igbo person will contest president in 2027 against the incumbent President, Bola Tinubu, saying that the possibility of the South-East producing the president of Nigeria can only be achieved in 2035, not 2027. In a statement in Abakaliki at the weekend, signed by Deputy President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo faction, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and the National Spokesman, Chief Thompson Ohia, they stated that the decision was taken after a crucial meeting with South-East political leaders,…

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2027: PDP cautions members backing Tinubu

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PDP cautions

…Threatens sanctions The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has cautioned members against endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second-term, warning that such actions amount to anti-party activity and will attract stiff sanctions. In a statement yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party expressed concern over the conduct of some prominent members whose public support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its 2027 presidential candidate violates the PDP Constitution. The NWC cited Section 10(6) of the party’s Constitution, which prohibits members from aligning…

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Igbo women slam Umahi for saying Tinubu is fair to S’East

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Igbo women slam Umahi

Igbo women, under the aegis of Igbo Women Assembly, (IWA), have expressed their disgust over a statement by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, claiming that President Tinubu has been very fair to the South-East geo-political zone. Recall that Umahi had, in a statement on Monday, stated that the Presidency was not realisable for the South-East in 2027, advising Ndigbo to rather support President Tinubu in 2027 elections. However, the Igbo women, in a statement on Tuesday, expressed their disappointment over the position by Umahi, dismissing his view as…

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“S’East must give Tinubu 90% votes to secure ‘future’ presidency” – Umahi

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Umahi on 2027

Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State governor, Senator David Umahi, has urged the South-East region to deliver at least 90% of its votes to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating that such overwhelming support is essential if the region hopes to produce Nigeria’s president in the future. Recall that during the last election in 2023, Labour Party candidate Peter Obi got overwhelming support across all states in the region. The former governor is expected to contest again in 2027. However, in a statement, Umahi argued that…

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2027: “No governor likely to challenge Tinubu” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on Asiwaju

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani says no governor may challenge President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027 because of his support for government at the sub-national levels. He said no President in Nigeria’s history has given as much support to state governors and local government administrations as President Tinubu is doing. Sani made this known yesterday, during the opening ceremony of the two-day conference organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) to strengthen engagement between government and citizens. The event was held at the Arewa House in…

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