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Tinubu Engineered Buhari’s 2015 Win with ‘Premium Votes’ – Okech Fires Political Bombshell”
Former Voice of Nigeria (VoN) Director-General, Osita Okechukwu, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu was instrumental in securing the “premium golden block votes” that delivered victory for Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to NIVONEWS, Okechukwu made the remarks in a statement issued Thursday, countering recent claims by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, who argued that Tinubu played no decisive role in Buhari’s ascent to power.
“The reality,” Okechukwu stated, “is that President Tinubu laid the premium golden victory votes which ultimately made Buhari president in 2015.”
According to NIVONEWS, Okechukwu dismissed Mustapha’s assertion, suggesting the former SGF lacked the political background to assess Buhari’s journey accurately. He argued that Mustapha was not involved in the founding merger talks that birthed the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“There is no need for controversy,” Okechukwu said, “because my friend, Boss Mustapha, should be excused. He wasn’t with us in 2003 when Buhari’s political journey began. He was in the ACN but unaware of the realpolitik that shaped the merger. That’s why he’s relying solely on vote tallies instead of historical realities.”
Okechukwu recounted how Tinubu made a pivotal decision by backing Buhari’s presidential bid in 2015, bringing his vast political machinery and regional influence to bear.
“Tinubu pledged to support Buhari’s bid fully,” he explained. “When asked about his relationships with Atiku and Kwankwaso, he acknowledged them as friends but made it clear that Buhari was the man with the 12 million vote-bank.”
According to NIVONEWS, Okechukwu recalled that Buhari’s past electoral losses in 2003, 2007, and 2011 were largely due to failed alliances and rigging. “In 2003, we argued in court that Buhari won the majority. In 2007, one of the most flawed elections, he was robbed — even Yar’Adua admitted this.”
He noted that the collapse of a proposed alliance between Buhari’s Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and Tinubu’s Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011 led to yet another defeat.
“It wasn’t until we revived the merger with ACN that the tide turned,” Okechukwu recounted. “That alliance delivered the premium golden votes that took our principal to Aso Rock.”
As a founding member of the APC, Okechukwu said CPC delegates were instructed to engage only with the ACN during merger negotiations, sidelining other parties such as the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).
“I witnessed it firsthand,” he said. “When we met at Chief Tom Ikimi’s Maitama residence, we declined to negotiate with ANPP and others. It took several pleas and adjournments before we finally agreed on the APC merger in July 2013.”
He concluded by emphasizing that Tinubu’s role — especially the supplementary votes from the Southwest — was indispensable to Buhari’s eventual success.
“Without Asiwaju’s strategic input and premium votes, there would have been no two-thirds spread — and no victory,” Okechukwu said.
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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.
Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.
“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.
He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”
Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.
He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.
“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.
In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.
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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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