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Babachir Lawal says Northern Christians Back Peter Obi.

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According to Babachir Lawal, a former secretary to the Government of the Federation, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, enjoys the backing of northern Christians.

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Obi has a better chance of winning the election than Bola Tinubu, the APC’s presidential candidate, according to Lawal, who was speaking with our correspondent.

When asked why he supported the LP presidential candidate, the APC leader claimed that government of Peter Obi and Datti Baba- Ahmed’s will bring Nigeria’s desired peace.

“We are realists and politicians. In order to address all the other variables in society, such as marginalization, insecurity, and inclusivity, we want to support a political party that has the capacity to win and reign.
So, if you take a close look, just four political parties are important enough for us to talk to, and we did.
Kwankwaso, for instance, would be a good president.
We spoke with him, but based on our criteria and his tendencies, his chances of winning the election are quite slim.

“We examined the Labour Party and believe the odds are excellent.
Nigeria would experience the desired peace if Peter Obi and Datti manage the government.
It will even help us wean ourselves off of this oligarch.
“We don’t need commitment (from Peter Obi). The issue is very simple; if you go to every single Christian village in Nigeria, they will tell you, there might be no other candidate for the other political parties, they’ll tell you we are doing (sic) Peter Obi. If you go to church, everybody is doing (sic) Peter Obi. “There are still some Christians who are hanging around the APC, of course; whatever is their reason, we don’t begrudge them. Some are in the PDP. Average Christian rank and file in the north, they are Labour Party.” According to Lawal, chances were that the election would go to a run-off, rather than a first ballot win. He further stated that the APC was not on the ballot, owing primarily to its Muslim-Muslim ticket, which, he said, had antagonised the Christians, adding that ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar would clear northern votes.
“In my opinion, Bola (Tinubu) won’t receive 25% in Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kano, Yobe, or possibly Borno.
Without a Hausa-Fulani state, it is ineffective.
He now loses because he has enraged the Christians.
As a result of affinity and the “it’s our turn” syndrome, he will receive the South-West.
Atiku will win the majority of the northern states, according to Lawal.
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‘We’re Going To Copy Amaechi’s Definition Of Brother For 2027 Election’ – Wike

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced that Rivers State’s political coalition will adopt Rotimi Amaechi’s past philosophy of “brotherhood” to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed claims by certain governors that the Rainbow Coalition will diminish President Bola Tinubu’s vote count in the 2027 elections, arguing that those critics simply lack electoral capacity. Speaking at a grand reception hosted by the coalition in Rivers State on Saturday, Wike asserted that the alliance will instead boost the president’s numbers and challenged the complaining governors’ past performance in 2023. Meanwhile, some APC governors have reportedly voiced concerns to President Tinubu that the coalition could fracture the ruling party’s support base and jeopardize candidates running for National Assembly seats.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Casual & Conversational FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has hit back at governors who claim his Rainbow Coalition will hurt President Tinubu’s chances in 2027, bluntly stating that anyone warning against it just doesn’t have the capacity to deliver votes. At a reception in Rivers State, Wike insisted the coalition will actually increase Tinubu’s support and told his critics to come learn how it’s done. Behind the scenes, however, some APC governors are reportedly worried the initiative might split the party’s votes and cause trouble for other candidates down the ballot.

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  • APC Governors Concerned: Despite Wike’s defense, several APC governors have reportedly expressed worries to the president that the coalition could split party votes and threaten National Assembly candidates.

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Haaland Keeps Rolling: Star Striker Fires Manchester City To Third Consecutive Victory.

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Manchester City maintained their 100% start to the Premier League campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Coventry City, courtesy of an Erling Haaland header. The match featured debut appearances for marquee signing Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Fulham to hand manager Pierre Sage his first victory, while Brighton salvaged a 1-1 draw against Leeds United thanks to a late Luka Vuskovic header. Tottenham Hotspur’s early-season struggles continued with a scoreless draw against Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland earned a late 1-1 draw with Brentford via an Enzo Le Fee penalty.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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  • Manchester City 1 – 0 Coventry City: Haaland’s header keeps City perfect as £125m signing Fernandez makes his debut.

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  • Sunderland 1 – 1 Brentford: Le Fee’s late penalty seals a valuable point for the Black Cats.

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