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Kalu says presidential aspirants running to Buhari are unserious

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The chief whip of the Nigerian Senate chief Orji Uzor Kalu on Wednesday declared that all those running to President Muhammadu Buhari to declare their ambition to run for presidency on the platform of the Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are not serious.
He said they are all pushing, but they are unserious as they failed to wait for the party to decide on where to zone the presidency to.
Kalu who is also a former Governor of Abia State spoke to newsmen at the foyer of the National Assembly just before the plenary on wednesday.
The chief whip had visited the president on Tuesday where he said he discussed issues of national importance such as security, electoral act and national well being.
When asked whether he also told the president about his plan to contest for presidency he threw back asking whether the party has zoned the 2023 presidency to the South East.
 “I told you before that when the party zones it officially to the south. I told you the only two zones that have not tasted the presidency are the south east and the Northeast, once they zone it to anyone of them I have the capacity and the capability I will roll and I will rock like a hurricane.
Asked why he is still waiting for the party to zone it to south East when every other aspirant is declaring to run for Presidency he said
“Well they are pushing but they are not serious, a serious minded person will like to be fair to Nigeria, fair to the society and to be fair to the atmosphere, because the party is not owned by me or you the media.
“This party is owned by Nigerians and the APC members. It is only APC that can decide like at the forth coming convention where the Presidential ticket will be zoned to.
“If they zone it to the south east I have everything it takes to make a good president”
Asked what he will do if the party decides not to zone it to the South East he said he will come back to the Senate and seat in the Senate as he is sitting.
When asked whether he believes in Ibo Presidency? he said “I don’t believe, I believe in Nigerian President of Ibo extraction.
However he believes it is the turn of the Ibo, saying it is over due, “I believe that we should produce the next President and it is going to happen. I don’t need to push, I have to push along with the other regions.
Asked whether he is consulting he said no, because it is not yet the time.
On the convention date of February 26th as confirmed by Governor of Yobe Mai Mala Buni, he said
“I am expecting very good convention, very good atmosphere we are going to make Nigerians proud after the convention on February 26th, 2022.
On what he think is the body language of the President when it comes to his successor and the electoral act?
He said, “The President’s body is the body language of Nigerians. His body language is for Nigeria and Nigerians.”
On the essence of his visit to the presidency he said
“This is not the first time I go to see the president, Presidency is place where people go in the afternoon, I went in the night to avoid the media.
“I go there regularly its a family affair and I went there to discuss national issues, issue of security, issue of well being of our country and issue of the electoral act.
“The discussion was very fruitful and it was held in the night”
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Obi, Kwankwaso Helped Tinubu In 2023, Will Do The Same In 2027, Says Nigerian Activist

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Deji Adeyanju, a Nigerian activist and lawyer, has made explosive claims regarding the 2023 presidential election, suggesting that former Labour Party (LP) candidate Peter Obi and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso secretly supported President Bola Tinubu’s campaign.

In a post shared on his 𝕏 page Thursday, Adeyanju contended that Obi, who ran against Tinubu, would likely continue to support the president in future political endeavors.

He expressed certainty that Obi would decline any efforts to form a coalition aimed at challenging Tinubu in the next election.

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“I’m 100% convinced that Obi worked for Tinubu in 2023 and will do so again. I might be wrong, but I’m convinced in my mind about this,” Adeyanju wrote.

“Once a businessman, always a businessman. Those still in doubt will see the clear handwriting before 2027. He will refuse to join the coalition,” he continued.

Additionally, Adeyanju accused Kwankwaso of working in favor of Tinubu during the previous election.

He emphasized that for any opposition coalition to succeed in the 2027 race, figures like Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar—another presidential hopeful—must step aside.

“For the coalition to succeed, all the self-centered politicians like Atiku & Obi should promise not to run and allow neutral folks to run against Tinubu,” Adeyanju proposed. “This is how to put the interest of the nation above personal interest,” he added.

The activist went on to criticize the culture surrounding Nigerian politics, describing it as an industry driven by opportunism.

He lamented the presence of “merchants” surrounding top politicians, accusing them of putting personal gain ahead of the country’s well-being. “The biggest industry in Africa is politics,” Adeyanju said.

“And those around popular politicians are all merchants. Once politics is around the corner, they are in business. Con men and women who just want to cash out.”

 

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Ibas Makes First Appearance At NEC Meeting As Rivers Sole Administrator

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Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, attended his first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting today at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Ibas was appointed to the position by President Bola Tinubu following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in March 2025.

READ MORE: Tinubu Swears In Ibas As Rivers Sole Administrator

The NEC meeting, which is being presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, gathered a number of state governors and deputy governors from across the 36 states of Nigeria to discuss important national economic issues.

Among the notable figures in attendance was Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress.

Governor Oborevwori led the opening prayers at the meeting on the instruction of Vice President Shettima.

Other state governors present included Rev. Fr. Hycinth Alia of Benue State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak of Kwara, Monday Okpebholo of Edo, and Bassey Otu of Cross River, along with several deputy governors.

 

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JUST IN: Political Earthquake In Delta As Gov Oborevwori Defects To APC

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending his long-standing association with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under which he was elected in 2023.

The switch was confirmed on Wednesday  after a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba.

According to his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the decision came after extensive deliberations.

READ ALSO: Edo LP Senator, Neda Imasuen Set To Join APC

“This move followed wide consultations with political stakeholders and is in the interest of Delta’s long-term development,” Ahon stated.

Oborevwori was welcomed into the APC by senior party figures, marking what observers are calling a calculated political maneuver with potential ramifications for the 2027 elections.

 

 

 

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