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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.
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Public Rebuttal: Theo Abu Agada, the NDC’s Director of New Media, publicly responded on Saturday, July 4, 2026, to a social media post by ADC chieftain Lauretta Onochie.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Point of Contention: The controversy stems from an infographic shared by Onochie that correctly identified the political parties of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar but omitted a party affiliation for Peter Obi.
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NDC’s Stance: In his reaction on , Abu Agada corrected the omission, explicitly stating that Peter Obi is the presidential candidate representing the Nigeria Democratic Congress, which he described as Nigeria’s main opposition party.
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Verification with INEC: The NDC spokesman confirmed that the party has successfully fulfilled its obligations by uploading the names of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.
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Direct Criticism: In his statement, Abu Agada characterized Onochie’s graphic as “poorly done” and challenged the suggestion that Obi lacks a political platform.
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Industry Disconnect: Nollywood actress Jaiye Kuti has expressed concern over a deepening lack of solidarity within the Nigerian film industry, noting that many colleagues fail to support one another during challenging times.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
- The “Everything is Fine” Facade: Speaking on the Oyinmomo podcast, Kuti observed that many industry members hide their struggles, choosing to project an image of normalcy despite facing identical problems.Financial Pressures: She highlighted the significant financial risks involved in film production and lamented that the public—and even peers—often fail to grasp the intense pressure producers face to recoup investments after cinema distribution.
Social Media vs. Reality: Kuti emphasized that social media often masks the true, difficult realities of an entertainer’s life, noting that public perception rarely reflects the behind-the-scenes struggles actors endure.
A Personal Example of Isolation: Recalling a time when her movie was removed from cinema schedules, Kuti stated that she received zero support from fellow actors who had previously experienced similar setbacks.
Broken Relationships: Due to this lack of communal support, Kuti noted that professional relationships are deteriorating. Consequently, she has stopped participating in social media birthday well-wishes, stating she no longer wishes to engage in such performative gestures given the lack of genuine industry camaraderie.
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Passing of a Matriarch: Chief Mrs. Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, mother of former Ogun State First Lady Olufunke Daniel, has passed away at 93 following a brief illness.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Timing of Death: She passed away on Thursday, July 2.
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Official Announcement: The announcement was shared on Sunday via a statement from Steve Oliyide, the media aide to Senator Gbenga Daniel, who served as the Governor of Ogun State from 2003 to 2011 and currently represents the Ogun East Senatorial District.
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Family Mourning: The Opawole and Daniel families are grieving the loss of their matriarch, who died peacefully.
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Background: Born on April 23, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Reverend O. Osoba of Olodo Village in Abeokuta and Mariam Ladigbolu of the renowned Oyo Kingdom family.
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Faith and Legacy: Known for her deep commitment to the Baptist Church and her Christian faith, she is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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Funeral Details: While friends and associates have begun offering their condolences, the family will provide information regarding funeral arrangements at a future date.
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