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Tinubu defeats Peter Obi, Atiku in Obasanjo polling unit

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In the voting district where former president Olusegun Obasanjo supported Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has triumphed.

Ateokuta North LG of Ogun State, Unit 2, Ward 11, Olushomi compound, Totoro – Sokori area, Tinubu received 56 votes, Obi received nine, and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seven.

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Only 91 of the 693 registered voters were eligible to vote.

Nobody in Ogun could depend on Obasanjo to become governor or a council member, according to Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the spokesman for the APC Presidential Campaign Council, after Obasanjo endorsed Obi last month.

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In a statement, Onanuga said: “From our records, President Obasanjo has not successfully made anyone win an election in Nigeria since then.

“Not even in Ogun State can anyone rely on his support or endorsement to become a governor or councillor.

“We pity Peter Obi as we are confident that Chief Obasanjo cannot win his polling unit and ward in Abeokuta for Obi in the coming Presidential election on 25 February 2023.”

Thugs snatched BVAS machines in Katsina, Delta — INEC Chairman

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Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines were stolen in Katsina and Delta states, according to Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

At a briefing on Saturday at the collation center in Abuja, Yakubu said that the electoral process had faced some difficulties nationwide, including logistical and security issues.
In most areas of the nation, the BVAS had operated flawlessly, according to Yakubu, and there had been few complaints about how it had performed.

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He did admit, though, that some locations had been difficult to open polling places at 8:30 am. Despite the commission’s best efforts, this was caused by logistical issues and insecurity.
Yakubu also reported that thugs had attacked a polling unit in Oshimili, Delta state, and stolen two BVAS machines
However, INEC replaced the stolen machines, restored security, and ensured that voting continued. Similarly, in Safana LGA of Katsina state, thugs attacked voting locations and snatched six BVAS machines, but INEC had been able to use spare machines and reinforce security for voting to continue. While security agencies have recovered three of the stolen BVAS machines, three are still in the hands of the thugs.

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Yakubu noted that the attacks targeted the BVAS machines and not the ballot boxes. In conclusion, he expressed optimism that the electoral process would continue smoothly, despite the challenges encountered so far.

Presidential election: Mass turnout of voters in FCT satellite towns

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In the Usuma ward of the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, there is a sizable turnout of voters.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, has reportedly started the accreditation process, according to TVN.

As they arrived at their polling places, the voters were observed taking numbers in groups.

Adeboye Moses, a voter, said the high voter turnout is encouraging.

He remarked, “The turnout is impressive, and I know our votes will matter in the end.”

Large voter turnout, especially among young people, at the majority of Kubwa polling places

One said, “I arrived at this location as early as 6.30 a.m., and I am eager to cast my vote for my preferred candidate.

 

Atiku Abubakar, votes in Adamawa State at his polling unit

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Atiku Abubakar, the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, voted in Adamawa State at his polling unit.

President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term ends on May 29. There are four front-runners vying to succeed him.

Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigerian People’s Party are the other three candidates (NNPP).

 

Presidential election: Mr. P responds as Wike persuades Obi’s supporters to work for Tinubu

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After some youths in the state, who were Peter Obi supporters, claimed that Wike persuaded them to vote for Bola Tinubu, Peter of P-Square sent a message to the residents of Rivers State.

In a widely shared video, the young people claimed that up until Wike told them to work for Tinubu, they were all obedient.

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Remember that Wike is also credited with convincing Peter Obi to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the Labour Party (LP) just before the primaries.

The PDP recently detailed how Wike expelled Obi, the LP’s presidential candidate, from the main opposition party.
Before the PDP leadership made the decision to open the primary to candidates from the North and the South, Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, was getting ready to run for president.

P-Square, a fervent supporter of Obi’s ability to change Nigeria for the better in response to the video, said, “My dear Rivers State/Portharcourt people:

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These are your coworkers’ enemies! Pay close attention because they claimed they were acting selfishly. You can only let these people down by taking your resentment to the voting booth and supporting @PeterObi of LP.

Gunmen abduct wife of Imo monarch, raze Houses of APC, LP chairmen

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Gunmen have kidnapped Ugoeze Umugborogu’s wife, the wife of the Amuro autonomous community’s traditional leader in the Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
The homes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP) chairs in the Amuro ward were also set on fire by gunmen.
Residents of the impacted neighborhood have fled their homes as a result of the development.

According to a source who spoke to Punch under the condition of anonymity, the attackers started setting the houses on fire as soon as they got to the compounds.

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The local Labour Party chairman and his family were reportedly not home when the shooters opened fire.

Adding that things are getting out of hand, he pleaded with the state government to save them.

According to the source, Ugoeze Umugborogu, the late king of the Amuro autonomous community’s wife, has been abducted.

“After taking the woman hostage, they destroyed Ifediora Umegboroagu’s home, the chairman of the Labour Party in the Amuro ward. When they struck, the man and his family were away.

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“They also demolished the ward’s APC chairman’s home. It’s getting out of control now. The government ought to step in and help us.

Jonathan: Obi, Atiku, Tinubu should accept defeat if they didn’t win

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Goodluck Jonathan, a former president of Nigeria, has urged all presidential contenders and political party leaders to respect Nigerians’ right to vote by conceding defeat if they do not win.
This was said by Mr. Jonathan during the signing of the third peace accord on Wednesday in Abuja, which was attended by all party leaders and their presidential candidates.

This is the time, according to Mr. Jonathan, who was represented by Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, for the candidates and party leaders to show goodwill.

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“Our country needs a stable and reliable democracy to be able to adequately address its challenges and provide the desired leadership that meets the expectations of our teeming populace. The world looks up to us to get our democracy right and become a force to be reckoned with in the leadership recruitment and governance process,” the former president explained.

He added, “We need peaceful elecions to give democracy a boost on the continent, especially in our sub-region where civil rule is threatened by a wave of unconstitutional change of government. I, therefore, call on all the presidential candidates, the party chairmen and members of all the political parties to please respect the voice of Nigerians and embrace the politics of peace.”

He recalled that in the build-up to the 2015 general elections, he and President Muhammadu Buhari signed a similar accord, committing themselves to be free, fair, credible and peaceful elections.

In the second Peace Accord, we made it very clear that we would respect the results of the votes. I thought that was the best way to advance our democracy, avert impending violence, and pacify our country,” declared Mr. Jonathan. Given the high levels of anxiety and tension that have been felt in the lead-up to the elections, there is no better time to make this commitment than right now.

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In addition to urging the police and other security agencies “not to compromise themselves in the course of carrying out their duties, now, during and after elections,” Mr. Jonathan urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to do its best to ensure the elections were free, fair, and credible.

PDP Update: Wike, Ortom, other persons punished for anti-party activities

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The five disgruntled governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have claimed that they are not concerned with being punished for alleged anti-party activities.
The party is reportedly focused on making sure that Atiku Abubakar wins the presidential election on Saturday, according to the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.
Ologungaba stated that the G 5—five governors who have endorsed other presidential candidates—are of less concern to the party than their actions.
However, he opted not to say what disciplinary measures the party would implement as a result of some G-5 governors publicly endorsing other presidential candidates.

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He said, “Our next action is to focus on the election. The issues before us are very important. We are focusing on what is important to us as a party. These are issues of serious concern for us and Nigerians, issues of insecurity, poverty, and human development. As we speak we have about 100m Nigerians living in poverty.

“So as a party, we are focused on the election because we want to rescue Nigeria from the misrule of the APC and we are following through with that.”

Remember how the G-5 governors—Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, Samuel Ortom of Benue, and Seyi Makinde of Oyo—insisted that the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, resign from his position and allow a southerner to replace him in order to balance the power.
Additionally, the governors resigned from the PDP Presidential Campaign Council and made the decision not to back the party’s nominee for president.

While Ayu refused to resign, Atiku has consistently rejected governors’ requests to pressure the national chairman to step down. The governors have since set up camp with their preferred presidential candidates after several failed peace efforts.

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While Ortom has since endorsed Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Wike is said to have urged his supporters to support Bola Tinubu of the APC. Ikpeazu and Ugwuanyi have not yet publicly endorsed Atiku or Obi, while Makinde is leaning in Tinubu’s direction.

Explosion rocks Atiku’s supporter media house in Rivers

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In Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, an explosion believed to have been caused by dynamite rocked a building housing two media outlets on Tuesday night.
According to information obtained that, Chinyere Igwe, a member of the House of Representatives and ardent supporter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, owns the two media companies.

Igwe confirmed the attack on the facility in a statement to reporters on Wednesday. He also mentioned that the explosion severely damaged the facility’s generator house.

The federal lawmaker continued by saying that he had reported the explosion to the police, and that a police unit had gone to the scene of the incident.

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He said: “We have informed the Police, some detachment of the police came and the DPO called to inform me today some bomb experts are coming for further investigations.”

Magnus Abe Escapes Assassination As Hoodlums Attack SDP Campaign Train In Rivers State
Recall that the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Abe, escaped assassination attempt after unknown gunmen attacked his campaign train at Akinima community in Ahoada-West local government area of the State.
Members of the campaign train could be seen running frantically for cover as the gunmen struck in a brief video.
Prior to traveling to Akinima, Senator Abe and his team were reportedly attacked with numerous gunshot wounds while visiting Ubeta and other nearby communities.

When asked about the assassination attempt, Abe had confirmed it, saying: “We went there and they went and used two vehicles to block the road so that we cannot get there.

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Nigeria is a democracy, so we all have the freedom to go to the populace and express our ideas. The populace ought to be content with you after seven years of your rule.
“If people are not happy with you it is because you are not doing well. Now, you are sending people’s children to come and block other politicians from talking to the people.”

New matchday for Chelsea vs Liverpool confirmed

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The English Premier League has set Tuesday, April 4, 2023, as the date for Chelsea and Liverpool’s unfinished match.
The new fixtures state that the game will take place at Stamford Bridge and that it will start at 8 p.m. BST.

It was recalled that the match had originally been slated to take place in September 2022 but was postponed as a result of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.

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Then, more than three games, including Chelsea vs. Liverpool, were canceled. Following the development, the Premier League released a statement explaining that it had been forced to postpone the remaining games until further notice after extensive consultation with clubs, the police, neighborhood Safety Advisory Groups, and other relevant authorities.

It was understood that this season has been tough for both Liverpool and Chelsea. While the Reds are currently sitting 8th on the league chat with 35 points, the Blues resides in 10th position with 31 points.
Real Madrid, a Spanish professional football team, recently defeated Liverpool in a UEFA Champions League game at the Anfield Stadium.
Madrid triumphed over their opponents 2-5 in the round of 16 first-leg match, sending them home happy.

Madrid defeated Liverpool in the last five years’ two UEFA Champions League championship games (2018 and 2022).

In front of their home supporters on Tuesday night, Real Madrid thrashed Liverpool once more thanks to goals from Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr.

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Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah scored the game’s first goals for Liverpool, but the Spanish team answered back with five goals of their own before the 90th minute.

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