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Why Our Talks With Obi, Kwankwaso Failed — PRP Chairman Breaks Silence.
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said that a potential political alliance involving former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso collapsed over conditions attached to their proposed entry into the party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that Baba-Ahmed made this known during a Hausa-language political programme on DITV Kaduna, where he explained that both politicians initially engaged the PRP in talks about possible collaboration, with discussions even reaching the stage of setting up a committee to continue negotiations.
According to him, the major disagreement arose when both Obi and Kwankwaso allegedly requested to be handed the party’s presidential ticket without internal competition, a demand the PRP leadership rejected.
He said the party insisted that any aspirant must first become a registered member and adhere strictly to its constitution and internal democratic processes before contesting for any position.
Baba-Ahmed stated: “They came and said they wanted to join the PRP, but when we sat down and discussed with them, there were certain demands they made.
“Before they joined, they told us that they were the presidential candidates, meaning they should be given the ticket. We told them no, this is PRP; we do not practice that kind of politics.
“I told them: first come into the party. After joining, you can then tell me, ‘I am Obi and I want to run for President,’ and ‘I am Kwankwaso and I want to be his running mate.’
“But for you to come even before a decision is made and ask us to guarantee you the ticket without opposition if you are truly strong contenders, then why fear competition?”
He added that while the PRP recognised the political influence and support bases of both figures, the party could not bypass its constitution or internal democratic rules.
Baba-Ahmed further revealed that their camps also requested a significant number of party positions, citing the supporters they would bring into the party structure.
According to him, the PRP maintained that leadership positions could only be discussed after formal entry into the party.
He also noted that concerns over the PRP’s listing on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal, as well as internal disputes within the party, contributed to the breakdown of the talks.
Baba-Ahmed said both sides eventually parted ways on friendly terms, stressing that there was no conflict between them.
Nigerian singer Chike Ezekpeazu has revealed that he is not currently interested in getting married, although he already envisions having a daughter in the future.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports indicate that he made the disclosure during an interview with Chude, where he spoke about his views on relationships and his approach to meeting and understanding women.
The singer explained that he often pays attention to a woman’s upbringing, particularly whether she grew up with her father present in the home, saying it is one of the factors he considers when getting to know someone.
According to him, the presence of a father during childhood can significantly influence how relationships develop later in life, and this belief shapes some of the questions he asks women he meets.
Chike added that one of his early questions in conversations with women often relates to their relationship with their father.
In his words, he said he is not planning to walk down the aisle anytime soon but already knows he wants a daughter. He also explained that he believes women who grow up without a father figure may sometimes experience challenges in their romantic relationships, which is why he tends to ask about it early on.
His comments come amid ongoing online discussions linking him to rumours involving media personality Frank Edoho and his former wife, Sandra Onyenucheya.
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“Emotional Scene!” – Uche Jombo Storms Alexx Ekubo’s Home To Comfort His Wife After His Passing.
Nollywood actress Uche Jombo has assured the wife of late actor Alexx Ekubo that she will not be left alone following his passing.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports indicate that the actress shared the update on Instagram, revealing that she joined close friends and colleagues in visiting Alexx’s home, where they spent time with his wife and reflected on memories of the late actor.
She noted that the gathering was deeply emotional, with moments of grief mixed with laughter as those present recounted Alexx’s personality, his impact, and the memories they shared with him while he was alive.
According to Uche Jombo, Alexx Ekubo lived a very intentional life and was known for careful planning and meaningful relationships. She said attendees spoke about the lessons, conversations, and love he shared with them over the years.
She added that she believes the late actor is now at peace and free from suffering, while reassuring his wife that she would continue to receive support from his close friends and colleagues.
In her words, she described the moment as both painful and comforting, noting that even in grief, there was a sense of celebration of the life he lived.
An All Progressives Congress (APC) Abia South senatorial district aspirant, Prince Paul Ikonne, has said that the Igbo people are not interested in a president who would serve only a single four-year term.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Ikonne made the statement during a media interactive session in Abuja on Thursday while reacting to a pledge by Labour Party presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, to serve just one term if elected.
He dismissed the promise, arguing that when it is finally the turn of the South East to produce a president, it should be for the standard two-term tenure of eight years, like other geopolitical zones in the country.
According to him, political stakeholders in the South East, including governors such as Abia State Governor Alex Otti, are supporting the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Ikonne claimed that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has also established a mobilisation team tasked with sensitising Igbo communities nationwide to support Tinubu’s re-election bid, including door-to-door and market-to-market campaigns.
He insisted that the expected votes for Tinubu in 2027 would come from Igbo populations across the country, not just those in the South East region.
The APC aspirant further argued that the idea of a one-term presidency for the South East is not acceptable, stating that such an arrangement would shortchange the region. He maintained that when the opportunity arises, the Igbo presidency should last the full eight-year cycle.
He also criticized Obi’s four-year promise, questioning its practicality and suggesting that it would waste time in governance processes.
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