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2023: Ex-SGF backs Fintiri for second term

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Mr Babachir Lawal, Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), says Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deserves a second term in office.

This is contained in a statement issued by Lawal on Monday in Yola.

Lawal urged the electorate to vote peacefully in the March 11 Governorship and State Assebly elections

“Many people have been urging me to provide guidance as to my preferred candidate for governor in Adamawa for the next four years.

“It is with this in mind that I urge all the citizens of Adamawa to come out massively and cast their votes for a second term for Gov. Fintiri, because he deserves this,” he said.

He also called on the citizens to ensure that their votes are counted before they leave the polling centres.

Lawal wished citizens a safe, violence-free and successful outing on March 11.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2023 governorship elections will be held for state governors in 31 out of 36 States of the Federation.

All but three elections will be held on Marc 11, concurrent with elections to every state house of assembly, two weeks after the presidential election and National Assembly elections while the Imo State, Kogi and Bayelsa elections will be held on Nov. 11.

NAN reports that all states have a two term limit for Governors which makes 18 incumbent governors ineligible for re-election.

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INEC Disowns Labour Party National Convention

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned Wednesday’s Labour Party (LP) National Convention in Anambra.

Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday.

Oyekanmi said that the conduct of the convention was not monitored by INEC, declining to state further why it was not monitored.

NAN, however, reports that the LP had on Tuesday shifted the convention from Umuahia in Abia to Nnewi, Anambra State.

Speaking on the change in venue, Mr Kehinde Edun, the LP National Legal Adviser, told newsmen that the party had duly informed INEC about the change in venue and date.

“No, it is holding in Anambra. Nnewi, to be precise, not Umuahia in Abia State again. In fact, Umuahia was not even the first venue we chose. Benin was the first choice before we changed to Umuahia and now Nnewi.

“So, we are at liberty to pick any venue of our choice. We only need to inform INEC about the change in venue and time,” Edun said.

Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 states that political parties shall give INEC at least 21 days notice of convention, congress, conference or meeting.

This includes the convention or meeting convened for the purpose of “merger” and electing members of its executive committees, other governing bodies or nominating candidates.

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Labour Party Reserves 2027 Presidential Ticket For Peter Obi

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Emerging from its National Convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday, the Labour Party (LP) has made a decisive move regarding its 2027 presidential ticket.

According to a Communiqué issued after the convention, the party reserved the presidential ticket for its presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi and offered Governor Otti of Abia State the right of first refusal.

The decision was signed by the re-elected National Chairman of the Labour Party, Comrade Julius Abure, and National Secretary, Umar Faruk Ibrahim.

By reserving the ticket for Peter Obi, the Labour Party said it aims to position itself for a strong and competitive showing in the 2027 polls.

Peter Obi, a seasoned politician and former Governor of Anambra State, brings a wealth of experience and political acumen to the table, a
according to the party.

The party also said Governor Otti’s potential candidacy adds depth and diversity to the party’s electoral strategy, potentially broadening its appeal to voters nationwide.

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