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2023 Election: I Joined LP To Recue Nigeria From Failed Governance – Obi
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi had announced that he took a significant decision that could potentially impact the country’s political landscape.
He revealed that he had joined the Labour Party alongside other patriotic Nigerians with the goal of rescuing the nation from a litany of leadership and governance failures on 27th of may 2022.
He said “On 27th May 2022, I took a most important decision in my life to join great and patriotic Nigerians in Labour Party to rescue our dear country Nigeria from litany of leadership and governance failures.”
Peter Obi made this announcement on his Twitter handle yesterday, as a way of marking the end of his Obi-datti presidential campaign ahead of the election.
According to Peter Obi, he was elected with great honor as the Presidential Candidate to lead the movement for a New Nigeria.
He expressed his gratitude towards the members and leadership of the Labour Party, as well as other committed Nigerians such as Professor Pat Utomi who played a crucial role in making this possible.
After deep reflection, Peter Obi expressed his eternal gratitude to God for his decision to join the Labour Party and offer himself to serve and lead a movement for a New Nigeria.
Peter Obi went on to say that during his campaign around various states, he alleged that multi-dimensional poverty, undeserved unemployment, and poor living conditions during his time in Nigeria was observed.
He also witnessed decaying and unavailable basic infrastructure, avoidable crises, accidents, deaths, and unchecked criminal activity.
He further appreciate his supporters known as “Obedient” Across the country for their unwavering support since his campaign.
Peter Obi expressed his condolences and offered prayers for the repose of the souls of Nigerians, particularly his supporters, who lost their lives during the struggle for a New Nigeria.
Peter Obi acknowledged the loss of notable supporters, including Mallam Lawal Garba, the Zonal Party Chairman in Kaduna, who died in a ghastly motor accident in October 2022.
He also mentioned Mrs. Victoria Chimtex, the Labour Party Women Leader in Kaduna State, who was tragically murdered in Kaura, Kaduna State in November 2022.
Peter Obi also acknowledged the loss of Mr. Christopher Elehu, the Labour Party’s candidate for Onuimo Local Government Area constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, who was killed in December 2022. He also mentioned Mr. Isaac Dauda, the Labour Leader in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, who passed away in January 2023.
Peter Obi promised to build agricultural dams and support every state in Nigeria to plant 10 million economic trees, which would generate an additional N300 billion per state every year. This, he believes, will help eradicate poverty and enhance the human capital development of Nigeria’s children and youth.
He reiterated his commitment to a New Nigeria, stating that farmers must return to their farms to feed the country. He emphasized that he and Datti Baba-Ahmed were committed to providing leadership towards a New Secured, United and Prosperous Nigeria with their.
He said “We will build agricultural dams and support every state in Nigeria to plant 10, million economic trees to generate additional N300,000,000,000 (Three Hundred Billion Naira) per state every year to eradicate poverty & enhance the human capital development of our children & youths.”
“Our farmers must return to their farms to feed Nigeria. That is the New Nigeria that Datti Baba-Ahmed and I offer to provide and lead. With our soul, mind, and body, we pledge and deeply commit to A New Secured, United and Prosperous Nigeria! So, help us God.” He added
Peter Obi also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct the upcoming elections with the utmost professionalism and impartiality.
He emphasized the importance of timely delivery of election materials and adherence to agreed guidelines. Above all, he stressed the need for the choice of Nigerians to be respected and allowed to prevail.
“We equally call on INEC to conduct the elections with utmost professionalism and impartiality. Election materials must be delivered on time and conducted strictly in line with agreed guidelines. The choice of Nigerians must be respected and allowed to prevail.” He said.
Peter Obi implored all Nigerians of goodwill to turn out in large numbers on Saturday, February 25th, to cast and protect their votes for the Labour Party (LP- Mama, Papa, Pikin) in order to bring about a New Nigeria.
“We implore all Nigerians of good will to troop out on Saturday 25th of February to cast and protect their votes for Labour Party (LP- Mama, Papa, Pikin) to birth a New Nigeria” He added.
Following his observations that ‘the momentum was strong’ Matt Gaetz whom 47th POTUS elect, Donald Trump nominated for Attorney General has withdrawn.
Biztellers reports that this follows his meeting with Senate and the feedback, which included two women, represented by their attorneys, who accused him of having paid for sex.
Consequently, Gaetz placed on record his full commitment to seeing “that Donald J. Trump is the most successful President in history.”
His withdrawal according his statement on micro-blogging site, X, was based on his conviction that “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle”.
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In is view, “Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1”.
Gaetz wrote, “I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback – and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition. There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1.
“I remain fully committed to see that Donald J. Trump is the most successful President in history. I will forever be honored that President Trump nominated me to lead the Department of Justice and I’m certain he will Save America.”
His backers have promptly encouraged to take his seat in the House of Representatives, having been elected to the house under the flag of the Republicans to represent Florida.
The Executive Governors from Nigeria’s South West have unanimously nominated Senator Ademola Adeleke as the chairman of the zone on the National Economic Council (NEC).
Adeleke is the Executive Governor of Osun State, southwest, Nigeria.
This, according to the Spokesperson to Governor Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, transpired on Thursday, at a meeting of the NEC.
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He noted that the meeting reviewed the state of Nigeria’s electricity sector and resolved to engage subnational structures to address current challenges in the sector.
“The meeting particularly sought to build on the devolution of the electricity sector and its movement into the concurrent legislative list which empowers state governments to regulate the sector in their respective areas,” he stated.
Consequently, the NEC, therefore set up an ad hoc committee to review actions in the sector by state governments and explore ways to ramp up activities through coordination, Rasheed highlighted.
The full list of members of NEC’s Ad-hoc Committee on National Electrification:
- Governor of Cross Rivers State, Bassey Out – Chairman, South-South
- Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda – Chairman, North-West
- Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya – Chairman, North-East
- Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke – Chairman, South-West
- Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma – Chairman, South-East
- Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang – Chairman, North-Central
- Hon. Minister of Finance, Wale Edun
- Hon. Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu
- Special Adviser, NEC and Climate Change, Rukaiya El-Rufai
- Special Adviser, Power Minister, Hon. Bolaji Tunji
- MD/CEO Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu
- MD/CEO Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije
- Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazak
- NEC Secretariat
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has announced its decision to back Northern candidates in the 2027 general elections, citing the urgent need to address the worsening socio-economic and security challenges facing the region.
In a communique issued after its National Executive Council meeting in Kaduna on Wednesday, the forum expressed deep concern over the economic state of Northern Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, attributing the region’s struggles to flawed governance and poor policy decisions.
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The ACF criticized the Federal Government’s economic policies, describing them as detrimental to the livelihoods of Northern citizens.
According to the communique, signed by the forum’s National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the policies have compounded the already dire economic conditions in the region.
The statement reads, “Arewa people remain at a great disadvantage, being already worse off economically compared to other parts of Nigeria. While economic reforms are indeed desirable, they should not impoverish the same people they are meant to serve. Policies must have a human face.”
The forum noted that the North faces chronic food insecurity, limited educational and vocational opportunities for youth, and a heavy reliance on small-scale economic activities.
“Livelihoods are currently dependent on micro activities. The region faces acute and chronic food insecurity; its youths lack education and skills training. Daunting as these may be, they can be reversed. The time to think big is now,” the communique emphasized.
The ACF also addressed the pervasive insecurity in the North, warning that the situation has begun to erode public confidence in the government.
“Security is an irreducible minimum of human existence. In this regard, insecurity in its various manifestations remains the most worrisome challenge of Arewa people, that has even started to corrosively undermine the authority of government,” the forum stated.
It condemned the government’s response to the crisis, arguing that the Federal Government has failed to meet its primary duty of safeguarding lives and property.
“That those whose responsibility it is to provide security will be saying they are doing their best is unacceptable,” the communique said. “The minimum duty of government is to safeguard life and property, and doing anything less is a failure.”
The ACF faulted what it described as the “flawed leadership selection process” under the Tinubu administration, claiming it has elevated individuals without the requisite competence or experience to key positions.
It urged the Federal Government to “review, reassess, reevaluate, and re-order the direction of its economic policies with a view to giving it the needed human face.”
Looking ahead to the next general elections, the ACF pledged its support for Northern politicians who demonstrate a clear commitment to addressing the region’s challenges and fostering national development.
“Notwithstanding the parlous state of Arewa’s glaring economic conditions, the policies of the current Federal Government have continued to make matters much worse,” the communique stated.
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