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Breaking: INEC Presents Certificates Of Return To Kogi State Governor-Elect, Usman Ododo, And Deputy Joel Salifu (Details)
In Lokoja, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) handed certificates of return to Kogi State Governor-Elect, Usman Ododo, and his Deputy, Joel Salifu, at the INEC headquarters on Friday. The ceremony was accompanied by joyous celebrations from a large crowd of supporters…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Usman Ododo, representing the All Progressives Congress, secured victory in the off-season governorship election held on November 11 in Kogi State, garnering 446,237 votes. His triumph was marked by a significant lead over Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party, who secured 259,052 votes, while Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party received 46,362 votes.
Following the presentation of his certificate, Governor-Elect Ododo affirmed his commitment to fulfilling campaign promises, building on the achievements of Governor Yahaya Bello, and maintaining the unity of the state. Expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support received, he pledged an inclusive administration that prioritizes youth and women empowerment, employment opportunities for the youth, and a focus on education.
Governor Yahaya Bello, present at the ceremony, urged the people of Kogi State to collaborate with Governor-Elect Ododo in advancing the development of the state. He emphasized the need to build upon the unity achieved during his administration.
The presentation of certificates was conducted by the Kogi State Resident Electoral Commissioner, INEC, Gabriel Longpet, who stated that Usman Ododo met all constitutional requirements for receiving the certificate.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it is part of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Thursday, NNPP National Secretary Ogini Olaposi said the party is not affiliated with the ADC and has no plans to join or merge with the coalition.
He clarified that the involvement of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and members of the Kwankwasiya Movement in ADC activities does not represent the NNPP as a political party.
Olaposi also claimed that only a minority of Kwankwasiya supporters followed Kwankwaso, insisting that many of them have since joined the APC.
He further accused Atiku of misinformation, stressing that NNPP remains an independent political party focused on contesting elections on its own platform.
According to him, any previous association with the Kwankwasiya Movement ended after the 2023 general elections, adding that Kwankwaso and some associates had already been expelled from the party.
The NNPP maintained that it respects other political parties but has no interest in joining the ADC coalition.
National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has said the 2027 presidential election would be concluded by 12 noon if a Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket emerges under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Tanko made the remark during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, while reacting to comments by ADC chieftain Dele Momodu, who had suggested a possible Atiku–Obi alliance.
Momodu had argued that a pairing of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi could perform strongly in the election, citing their past collaboration in 2019 and Obi’s 2023 electoral performance.
Responding, Tanko questioned the logic of choosing a candidate who might win a primary but lose the general election, insisting that the Obi–Kwankwaso combination would be more formidable.
He further warned that if the ADC fails to zone its presidential ticket to the South, the party risks losing the 2027 election.
Tanko maintained that with Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso on the same ticket, victory would be decisive and swift.
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, would be seen as “working for President Bola Tinubu” if he leaves the ADC coalition after failing to secure its 2027 presidential ticket.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Okonkwo made the remark during an interview on Channels Television, reacting to speculations that Obi may exit the coalition if he does not clinch the party’s presidential ticket.
He argued that such a move would suggest that Obi is compromised and indirectly aiding the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to him, any presidential aspirant who leaves the coalition over internal disputes would be “working for Tinubu,” insisting that loyalty to the ADC project should be absolute.
Meanwhile, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he would step down for any candidate who wins the ADC presidential primary, including Peter Obi, if he emerges victorious.
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