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Presidential, NASS Elections: Salahu Leads Ibagun Ward To Deliver Bulk Votes For APC

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The Special Adviser on Strategy to Kwara State governor, Alh Saadu Salahu, on Saturday, led Ibagun ward in Ilorin East local government area to once again delivered the highest votes in the local government to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The APC won with landslide in the presidential, senate and House of Representatives elections, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came distant second and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) came third.

Salahu voted at the polling unit 001 GDSS Amule, Okelele amidst cheers from the people of the community in appreciation of his love for them.

APC polled 244 in the presidential election, 228 in the Senatorial election and 160 in the House of Representatives election in Salahu’s polling unit.

PDP came second with 90 votes in the presidential, 93 in the Senatorial and 98 in the House of Representatives while SDP came third with 19 votes in the presidential election, 34 in the senatorial election and 89 in the House of Representatives election.

Salahu also delivered the polling units in his Ayegbami residence to the APC. At the polling unit 031 in Ayegbami APC scored 64 in the presidential election, PDP scored 33, SDP scored 0 while NNPP scored 4 votes.

In the Senatorial election, APC scored 55, PDP scored 34, SDP scored 6 while NNPP scored 5.

In the House of Representatives, APC scored 52, PDP scored 35, SDP scored 9 while NNPP scored 4 votes.

Overall results from Ibagun ward showed that the APC polled 6,066, PDP scored 2,702 while SDP – scored 933 votes in the presidential election.

For the Senatorial election, APC polled 5,731, PDP polled 2,791 while SDP scored 1,548 votes.

Also in the House of Representatives, APC scored 4,138, PDP scored 3,091and SDP scored 2,912

Speaking with journalists after the announcement of the election results in Ibagun ward, Salahu expressed his gratitude to the people of Okelele and the entire people of Ibagun community for choosing Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as their preferred political leader and the APC as their preferred political party.

The Special Adviser on Strategy specifically thanked the women, youths, political leaders, community leaders, traditional rulers, decampees from PDP and YPP in Ibagun ward in particular and Ilorin East in general for their support and loyalty to Governor AbdulRazaq.

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Olododo rounds off campaign in home country, Ibagun amidst resounding reception

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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency, Hon. (Dr) Abdulganiyu Saka Cook-Olododo has concluded his campaign rallies across the 23wards of the Federal Constituency, amidst resounding reception across board, with assurance of victory from indigents, residents, traditional rulers, stakeholders and community leaders.

In a statement by the Director Media and Publicity of Ganiyu Saka Cook-Olododo Campaign Council (GSCCO), Ibrahim Sheriff, the campaign which kicked off on Sunday 12th February, 2023 at Akanbi wards 1 & 2 of Ilorin South LG, rounded off at Aare ward 1 and Okelele in Ibagun ward, the country home of Kwara SDP Gubernatorial candidate- Alh. Hakeem Lawal and that of Hon. Olododo, respectively, on Tuesday 21st February.

The venue of the final campaign rally in Ibagun was filled to the brim, with thousands of people chanting “Ododo”, attesting to the impactful representation and public service of Hon. Olododo.

In his address, the Governorship candidate of SDP, Lawal said Olododo is a good ambassador of the SDP and his impactful and people oriented representation is a reflection of what the people would enjoy if the party’s candidates are elected, across board. He also thanked the people for giving SDP Olododo, noting that he has done incredibly well.

Olododo in his remarks thanked the people for the overwhelming love and support they have shown him. He noted that “in my public life, I am always guided by the imperative of making my people proud and I am glad I’ve not disappointed you. By the grace of God, we shall succeed and I will never disappoint you.

“They will come to hoodwink you with money and tell lies to you because they have nothing good to offer. Stand firm with your resolve to vote SDP candidates. don’t sell your votes to political scavengers. The election is not just about me, it is about the development of our constituency. Go out early on Saturday with your PVC and cast your vote for me, white horse is our party’s logo. That’s where to vote”, he added.

Before proceeding to the various campaign rallies, Olododo in company of the SDP gubernatorial candidate – Lawal had visited the courts of the Magaji Aare – Alh. Shuaib Subair and Baba Isale of Ilorin – , as well as the Alangua of Ibagun and Baale of Dada for royal blessings and presentation of a compilation of Olododo’s stewardship in political offices, titled ‘So far, So Good’.

The Magaji Aare and Baba Isale in their separate remarks prayed for the success of the SDP, noting that the party’s candidates are known illustrious sons of soil whom they believe would not disappoint them if elected into public offices.

In their separate remarks, the Alangua of Ibagun and Baale Dada, Mallam Sakariyah Iyanda (Ilufemiloye) and Alh. Abdulrahman Ajadi attested to the impactful representation of Olododo, which has fetched the community a police station, roads and water projects, public lavatory among others.

The traditional leaders therefore enjoined the people to show appreciation to Olododo and the SDP in the coming elections, with fervent prayers that the party’s candidates emerge victorious.

Community representative, Alh. Saka Karufi in his submission said “We thank you, Olododo for making us proud and not bringing us shame as a people. We are indeed proud of you.

“You have not abandoned us for once as your own people and we will not abandon you in the coming election. We indulge our people to vote massively for our son who has made us proud on Saturday”, he added.

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Ilorin East/South 2023: YPP adopts SDP Candidate, Olododo as House of Representatives Flagbearer.

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The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has endorsed Hon. Saka Cook Olododo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the upcoming 2023 general elections in Kwara State.

Hon. Olododo who is vying for a seat at the House of Representatives for Ilorin East and Ilorin South Federal Constituency was adopted by YPP after a series of consultations — finalised this week.

According to the State Chairman, Chief Dele Ogunbayo for the Young Progressives Party, Hon. Olododo was chosen from a poll of other aspirants due to his impeccable track record and alignment with the party’s vision for Kwara State.

“In Hon Olododo, we see a passionate politician, and relentless builder who shares the spirit of our party and is committed as we are, to seeing Kwara transition from a State of immeasurable potential to a prototype of outstanding civilisation.”

“We, therefore encourage all our members, supporters and every Kwaran interested in our beloved State’s prosperity to vote for him at the polls come February 25th.”

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2023: I will prioritize Judicial reform if elected – Kwara ADC guber candidate, Manzuma

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The Governorship candidate of Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) in kwara State, Barr. Issa Manzuma has said that if elected, he will prioritized judicial reform.

He said, judicial deficiency has become necessary, because a good court system, no doubt facilitates foreign investment, aside from appropriate dispensation of justice.

According to him, ” the first thing which foreign investors often consider while establishing a business interest is how effective is the judicial system and what type of dispute resolution mechanism is operational in a state.

“Therefore, the fact remains that a good court system is indispensable in the social, political and economic development effort of a nation”.

Speaking with newsmen in Ilorin, today, the ADC candidate said his administration will ensure conducive resource allocation to the sector to enable efficient and effective judicial system in kwara State.

He said if given the opportunity to govern, the state will experience full implementation of Nigeria’s constitution requirements as regards the operation of the judicial arm of government.

Manzuma assured that his government will achieve effective administration of justice, as it will create most conducive atmosphere for the court system.

” I will ensure conduciveness of the judges and other judicial personnels including massive renovation of the courtrooms and provision of modern facilities”, he reiterated.

The ADC governorship flag bearer who emphasized the need to make the court to truly serve as the last hope of the masses, appealed to electorates in the state to vote for ADC and ensure his victory in the forthcoming governorship poll.

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NOA charges leaders on good governance … as NHRC organises townhall meeting with guber candidates on human rights in Kwara

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Elected and appointed leaders have been admonished to committedly provide good governance for a better Nigeria.

The NOA State Director Mr Olusegun Adeyemi said this on Friday at the Gubernatorial Town Hall on Human Rights and the 2023 elections organized by the National Human Rights Commission in Kwara State.

The NOA Director, while delivering a goodwill message at the event noted that Nigerians deserve the best and elected officials must justify taxpayers money to deliver dividends of democracy for a better nation.

The Executive Secretary of the commission, Mr. Tony Ojukwu, who spoke at the programme, said NHRC had the mandate to promote and protect human rights of every person in Nigeria.

Ojukwu, represented by Mrs Dorothy Amah Deputy Director Legal and Head Complaints Registry said the right to participate in the governance process, including voting and standing for elections, was central to a democracy.

Also speaking, Barrister Jumoke Olaoye the NHRC State Coordinator emphasised that before, during and after 2023 elections, fundamental human rights have to be protected.

The rights, according to her includes freedom of association, right to peaceful assembly, right to freedom of movement, right to freedom of information and the right to freedom of opinion expression.

In their presentations, the Kwara State Gubernatorial candidates of Labour Party, Mallam Basambo Abubakar, People’s Redemption Party Mallam Mustapha Abdulkareem; Action Alliance, Mr Mogaji David and Africa Action Congress Ahmed Aliyu were unanimous in their call for an improvement in governance and administration.

 The candidates took turns to explain how their administration would prioritize agricultural revolution through which thousands of unemployed youths could be meaningfully engaged.

They also promised to maximize the human and natural resource, defend human rights and prioritize gender issues as well as provide an enabling enviroment for business to thrive.

There were goodwill messages by the Nigeria Police Force, NSCDC, Media, CSOs and others in attendance.

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2023: Court declares Ex-NBA Chair, Manzuma Kwara ADC Guber Candidate

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A High Court sitting in Ilorin has declared former Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Kwara State Branch, Barrister Issa Manzuma as the gubernatorial candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Kwara State.

In its consent judgement, the court held that all the reliefs sought by the Claimant, Barrister Manzuma were granted.

According to the court, “pursuant to the agreement between the Claimant and the Defendants it is hereby agreed that a consent judgment be entered in favour of the Claimant in respect of all the reliefs claimed in the Originating Process”.

The Claimant, Barrister Manzuma had filled a suit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), his party, ADC and One Mr. Ayo Joel to challenge his exclusion from the list of Kwara State Gubernatorial candidates in the 2023 general election.

According to the Manzuma, Mr. Ayo Joel whose nomination was accepted by INEC was not validly nominated and presented as a candidate of the ADC, having not participated in the primaries of the party conducted on 4th June, 2022 and 6 August 2022 at the party’s Secretariat, opposite Latara Event Centre, Ajase-Ipo Road, Ilorin, Kwara State.

Manzuma contended that his name was supposed to be forwarded to INEC by his party, having been elected unopposed at the primary of the party, monitored by INEC on 6 August 2022.

He added that the signing of INEC Nomination Form (EC9) by Mr Ayo Joel as Gubernatorial Candidate of ADC in Kwara State and subsequent submission of same to INEC violated the provision of Section 115(1) (K) of the Electoral Act 2022 and that the Defendant is liable for prosecution under the same law.

He, however, sought for a declaration that the Defendant was not validly nominated as a Gubernatorial Candidate of the party for the 2023 Kwara State Governorship Election and that INEC was wrong to have accepted his nomination as a candidate for Kwara State 2023 Gubernatorial Election.

He prayed for an order of mandatory injunction directing the INEC to remove from its list of nominated or sponsored candidates eligible to contest election in the election scheduled for 11th March, 2023 for the office of Governor of Kwara State or any other list, ballot paper or elections records or materials bearing the name of Mr. Ayo Joel as the sponsored candidate submitted by his party to INEC to contest election for the office of the Governor of Kwara State.

Also, an order of the court declaring him as the duly nominated candidate of ADC for the 2023 Governorship election in Kwara State having been duly elected unopposed at the primary election held on 6 August, 2022 at the State Secretariat and is entitled to be recognized by the INEC as the only candidate of the party for the 2023 Kwara State Governorship Election.

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INEC announces new dates for 2023 elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new dates for the 2023 elections.

This was announced by the National Chairman of the commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu at a news conference in Abuja, the Federal capital.

According to him, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday, February 25, 2023, while governorship and state houses of assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023.

Yakubu explained that the new date is to allow for conformity with the provisions of the Electoral laws which stipulates that elections notice be published at least 260 days to the elections.

The INEC boss also said the Electoral guidelines will also be published in due course.

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2023: US based singer declares interest to run for Nigeria’s President

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A United States of America-based singer and nurse, Joseph Faduri, aka Fadojoe, has declared his interest to run by for Nigeria’s president comes 2023.

Speaking from his base in the US weekend, Fadojoe, who hails from Ipetu, Osun State, maintained that his presidential ambition is anchored on his belief that he can solve the country’s numerous problems.

He said, “I am running for president in 2023 to fix the numerous problems in our country, Nigeria.

“I studied Sociology at the Ambrose Ali University, Edo State, but after my graduation, I could not secure a job for about five years. In 2007, I relocated to New York City in search of a better life. Since then, I have been visiting Nigeria regularly.

“However, I noticed that anytime I came to Nigeria, the country always seemed to be getting worse. Here in America, I am a licensed nurse and I am doing well. But, whenever I see the level of hunger and insecurity in the country, I have a burning desire to help people who are suffering.”

On what would be his priority if he succeeds in his quest to be president, Faduri said.”My first priority would be to fix the problem of unstable and inadequate electricity. That is because any nation that wants to succeed must have constant electricity. Without steady power supply, there cannot be any meaningful development in a nation.”

The singer also maintained that he did not need to be a politician before having the skills to salvage the country. He said, “I don’t need to be a politician before I fix the problems in Nigeria. It is just a matter of common sense. All I need to do is change the system that is not working. I am not contesting the presidency because I am hungry or I have no job. I am going there because I want to serve the people of my country and our problems.”

Speaking on how he would support the entertainment industry if he achieved his ambition to be the number one citizen of the country, Fadojoe said, “As entertainers, we offer a lot but get peanuts in return.

If I am elected as the president, piracy would be treated like the serious crime it is.”

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2023: Kwara for Kwara Movement sets up consultation committee… To consult stakeholders across political divides

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The Kwara for Kwara Movement has yesterday inaugurated a consultation committee which is saddled with the responsibility of consulting with relevant political stakeholders, elder statesmen among others.

It would be recalled the group, had at its widely publicized press conference held at NUJ few weeks back had promised to set up a Youth-centric committee that will, after due consultation come up with a pro-masses and youth-bias path to take come 2023 elections.

Announcing the composition of the committee after it’s meeting at its GRA, Onikanga secretariat, the Convener Alh. Ishola Moshood popularly known as Pascal said “The movement has set up a 9 man consultation committee with the mandate to interact, consult and weigh various political options on the table for the Kwara youth and young professionals.

“They’re mandated to meet with various political parties with the aim of determining which can best accommodate the political vision, mission and aspiration of the Kwara youth and young professionals.

“Meet with societal opinion moulders, statesmen and all relevant political and apolitical stakeholders, towards ensuring the movement takes a well informed, popular and bankable political move towards rescuing the State from the present (mis)managers.

“Come up with the political options, alternatives and realities open to the Kwara youth, with heavy reliance on SWOT Analysis of all variables.“

The Committee is to be chaired by Comr. Issa Mutolib Ayobami, a tested and trusted conscientious youth of the ABU zaria egalitarian school of thought, he is from Ilorin East local government area of Kwara State.

Other members of the committee includes, Comr. Ibrahim Sheriff Gold, Comr. Benjamin Adekunle, Felix Apole, Almajiri Umar Farouq, Musa Yunusa Ubandawaki among others.

The group has three (3) months to submit its report to the movement, for deliberation and considerations in line with the preparations for the fast approaching 2023 elections.

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2023 Guber: PDP Victory Agenda advocates Kwara Central candidacy

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A group within the opposition Party, Peoples Democratic Party Victory Agenda (PVA) has advised the leadership of PDP not to risk the chance of adopting a Kwara North candidate in 2023 against the incumbent governor, otherwise the party will be giving the incumbent governor a free ride to victory in the 2023 governorship election.

The group gave the advice during a Press Conference held on Monday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Ilorin, Kwara State.

It recommended that the party must fly an acceptable, competent and reliable candidate in the Kwara Central to serve a term of four years to stabilize the state. Then, Kwara North should be considered for equity and justice in 2027 when PDP must have returned to power in Kwara State.

According to a speech delivered by the group’s Chairman, Dr. Babatunde Salami, “considering the political opportunity at this critical period, the PVA suggests that the party should consider the Kwara Central candidacy to harness and utilize the opportunity of block votes from the district to the PDP’s advantage.

“Base on population and polling units, there is no controversy over the Kwara Central’s opportunity of having the highest number of electorate in the State. Also, Kwara Central has a political leader who can give political direction. Lastly, the Senatorial District has the advantage of delivering a block vote if they so desire, especially if the candidate is of Ilorin emirate origin”.

Speaking on the political strength of Districts, Dr. Salami said that the voting strength of Ilorin emirate cannot be undermined in the coming elections. With the recent creation of more polling units across the nation by the Independent National Electoral Commission in May, 2021, the Ilorin emirate now has a total of 1,207 polling units, plus another 142 polling units advantage of Moro Local Government Area in the Kwara North which is a member of the Ilorin emirate. Making a total of 1,349 units in Ilorin emirate. Meaning 67.6% of the polling units in the two senatorial districts.

According to him, “the Kwara North has 785 polling units. Out of this, 142 polling units of Moro Local Government Area belong to the Ilorin emirate. Therefore, only 643 polling units belong to the Kwara north. Making 32.4% of the total polling units in the two Senatorial Districts.

“As we approach the electioneering year, the preparations and permutations for 2023 is gaining momentum and political gladiators are now moving closer to the track. Moreover, the two prominent political parties in Kwara State have just concluded their State Congresses.

“Thus, the agitation for Kwara North candidacy in the forthcoming governorship election is now occupying the political space in Kwara State. The agitators have the political right but do not consider the winning calculation at this political challenging time for the PDP in Kwara State.

“It is pertinent to share the political analysis of the two competing Senatorial Districts in Kwara State (Kwara Central and North) in the governorship election with the PDP stalwarts, electorate and the public for political justification and consideration for election victory for the PDP.

“The PDP Victory Agenda and a group of professional Strategy Planners and Executors have painstakingly studied the Kwara State political scenario in preparation for the 2023 general elections and specifically between the Kwara Central and Kwara North Senatorial Districts on the governorship candidacy, and arrive at an empirical analysis and submissions as here presented.

“With humility and utmost respect to the PDP national leader, Dr. Bukola Saraki, the Kwara State PDP Chairman, Rt. Honourable Babatunde Mohammed, and PDP stalwarts, I wish to share the outcome of PVA findings on the subject matter to complement the efforts of the leader (Dr. Bukola Saraki) and the party in general while taking decision on the governorship candidate and also convincing the party stalwarts on where the PDP governorship flagbearer should emerge in the next election”, Dr. Salami said.

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