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How Peter Obi’s Supporters May Jeopardise His Victory – Northern Elders Spokesman

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How Peter Obi's Supporters May Jeopardise His Victory - Northern Elders Spokesman

By John Michael Ojo
As the 2023 presidential election draws nearer and campaigns by various political parties are in top gear, the supporters of one of  the leading candidates, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, have been admonished to avoid every form of behaviour which tends to de-market the former Anambra State governor among others contestants.

The call was made by the National Director of Publicity of the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who doubles as the elder brother to the vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed

Baba-Ahmed who warned that Peter Obi’s supporters might frustrate election in the Southeast where he is the strongest, advised Obi’s supporters who are often called OBI-dients  to reduce the level of violence in the Southeast because it might not favour their candidate during the presidential election.

He stated this while responding to a Twitter user who wrote: “If Obi gets involved in negotiating with IPOB then people will still say he is their sponsor.

READ ALSO: Peter Obi’s Supporters Lock Down Lagos

“We can’t take power from PDAPC by being passive or singing cumbaya, we need to be aggressive and I personally think we’ve not been as aggressive as we ought to considering what happened.”

However, while reacting to the post, Baba-Ahmed tweeted: “Supporters of Obi should help him lower the level of violence in East. They are human beings doing this. They are de-marketing him, creating the impression that he has serious local opposition. They could frustrate election where he is strongest.

“Now I am convinced YOU did not read the material. There were many reasons mentioned behind the violence in the SE. Obi will be the biggest beneficiary behind a more peaceful election.

“Parrallels btw SE & N do not make the problems easier. Are supporters waiting for Obi to have peace?

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“A lot of it. Insisting on parralles with 2015 and 2019 will hurt Obi more than others. His supporters are standing by tradition to see him President, waving the magic wand.

“I was hard on everyone but cannot comment on Obi’s challenges. There are some who see opposition in everything said.”

 

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BREAKING: Abacha’s Ex-chief Of Staff Oladipo Diya Dies

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Retired Lt.General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya, the former Chief of Staff in General Sani Abacha’s military government, is dead.

His death was confirmed by Prince Oyesinmilola Diya. He said the former military administrator of Ogun State passed on to glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023.

Born on the 3rd of April, 1944, Diya was military Governor of Ogun State after the Buhari-Idiagbon coup of December 31st, 1983.

Diya joined the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna and fought during the Nigerian Civil War.

He later attended the US Army School of Infantry, the Command and Staff College, Jaji (1980–1981) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.

While serving in the military, Diya studied law at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained an LLB degree, and then at the Nigerian Law School, where he was called to bar as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

He held other top military posts like GOC, 82 Division and finally the Chief of General Staff (military Vice President) to Gen Sani Abacha

The statement read: “On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; we announce the passing on to Glory of our dear Husband,Father, Grandfather,brother, Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (Rtd) GCON, LLB, BL, PSC, FSS, mni.

“Our dear Daddy passed onto glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023. Please keep us in your prayers as we mourn his demise in this period. Further announcements will be made public in due course.

“Barrister Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, on behalf of the family.”

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Breaking: Appeal Court Retains Adeleke As Osun Governor

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BREAKING: Adeleke Freezes Osun Accounts , Reverses Appointments After Swearing In As Governor
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has vacated the tribunal judgement that nullified the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.

The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, on Friday held that the appeal Adeleke lodged to challenge his sack by the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, was meritorious.

Aside from setting aside the judgement of the tribunal, the court, in its lead judgement that was delivered by Justice Mohammed Lawal, awarded N500, 000 cost against the All Progressive Congress, APC, and its candidate, Gboyega Oyetola

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BREAKING: PDP Suspends Anyim, Fayose

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Anyim and Fayose

Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; former president of the Senate, Pius Anyim; Prof Dennis Ityavyar and Aslam Aliyu were on Thursday suspended from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

The PDP made the suspension on Thursday after an extensive review of the affairs of the party, pursuant to the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).

The PDP also referred the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, to the National Disciplinary Committee over his reported involvement in anti-party activities.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.

“The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our party across the country to remain united and focused at this critical time,” the statement added.

 

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