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JONATHAN’S COMEBACK BLOCKED! Electoral Body Rejects Controversial Nomination For 2027.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted assertions made by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it successfully submitted a list of candidates for the 2027 general elections via manual means. The list purportedly included former President Goodluck Jonathan as the faction’s presidential flagbearer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
INEC emphasized that all political parties are mandated to submit candidate nominations exclusively through the commission’s designated electronic portal. This requirement casts significant doubt on the faction’s claim that, after being allegedly denied access codes for the platform, it subsequently completed a valid manual submission.
Victoria Ita-Messi, INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, addressed the faction’s claims during an interview in Abuja on Friday. While she could not confirm whether physical documents had been received by the commission, she unequivocally stated that any manual submission of candidate lists contravenes established electoral procedures.
“I am not in a position to confirm that to you, but can only tell you that there are procedures for submitting the names of political parties’ candidates to the INEC portal,” Ita-Messi stated. She further questioned the logic of the faction’s position, asking, “If the faction claimed that they were denied access to the code, how did they submit the list of their candidates to the commission?”
INEC’s response follows a press conference held by the Turaki faction in Abuja on Thursday, where it announced the purported submission of its 2027 candidate roster. The faction asserted that this list contained the names of former President Goodluck Jonathan for the presidency, alongside various governorship and National Assembly candidates.
The faction alleged that INEC withheld the necessary access codes to upload their candidates to the online platform, forcing them to resort to manual submission. National Publicity Secretary of the faction, Ini Ememobong, maintained that this manual filing process was in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
Furthermore, Ememobong accused INEC of bias in the ongoing PDP leadership crisis, alleging that the commission has failed to maintain neutrality and disregarded pertinent facts and court rulings regarding the party’s internal dispute.
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SHOCKING REVELATION: Top Cleric Claims People Around Tinubu Are Painting A Fake Picture Of Nigeria!.
Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, has stated that numerous individuals surrounding President Bola Tinubu are misleading him regarding Nigeria’s actual economic conditions. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ program on Friday, Onaiyekan reflected on a meeting between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and the President at the State House in Abuja, noting that Tinubu dismissed the bishops’ warnings about the nation’s hardships.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Expressing a lack of surprise at the President’s negative reception, the cleric emphasized that many advisors present an overly optimistic view of the country. Despite the tense interaction, Onaiyekan stressed that the clergy has a moral obligation to convey the unvarnished truth to leadership, stating that they painted an honest picture of a struggling nation regardless of whether it was welcomed.
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SALUTE TO THE PRESIDENT: Yahaya Bello Applauds Tinubu’s Decisive Action In Saving Kidnapped Oyo Pupils!.
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Bello Praises Tinubu: Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello commended President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu for their leadership in improving national security and adopting an intelligence-led approach.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Key Security Successes: Bello highlighted the successful prevention of a school abduction in Kogi State and the rescue of abducted pupils in Oyo State as evidence of better coordination and professionalism among security agencies.
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Tribute to Personnel: The former governor paid tribute to the security officers who lost their lives during the rescue missions, honoring their ultimate sacrifice for the country.
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Call for Collective Action: Following his meeting with NSA Ribadu in Abuja, Bello urged all Nigerians to support security forces by remaining vigilant and sharing timely information to help defeat criminal activities.
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Ondo Assembly Crisis: The leadership turmoil within the Ondo State House of Assembly intensified as 24 out of 26 lawmakers backed the impeachment of Speaker Olamide Oladiji, citing allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of office.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Key Allegations: Lawmakers, speaking through Olawunmi Fayemi-Obayelu, accused the Speaker of unauthorized actions regarding a N44 million budget reordering for the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) and concerns over the O’Datiwa Meter Distribution Programme.
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Speaker’s Response: Speaker Oladiji denied all allegations, asserting that the removal attempt is politically driven by members frustrated over 2027 election calculations and ticket concerns, a claim rejected by Assembly spokesman Olatunji Fabiyi.
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Intervention and Next Steps: While Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders stepped in to broker a reconciliation period, the aggrieved legislators indicated their commitment to proceeding with the removal once the peace window lapses.
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