Presidential Election: Buhari’s Govt Insists No Going Back On February 25

February 22, 2023

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All are set for the Presidential election scheduled for this week’s Saturday, February 25 across the country, as the Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari insisted that there is no going back.

At the end of a crucial meeting today, presided over by President Buhari, the National Security Council (NSC) unanimously resolved that February 25 D-Day for the scheduled polls.

At the meeting, the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Inspector General of Police (IGP), all the Service Chiefs, including Department of State Service (DSS), the Nigeria Intelligent Agency (NIA), the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Ministry of Justice and others spoke about their readiness to conduct peaceful, free and fair election.

Speaking to newsmen separately after the meeting at the Presidential villa, Justice minister, Abubakar Malami; IGP, Baba Alkali Usman and others, recalled the previous meetings by the President with vital segments of the Nigeria on the preparation for the conduct of the election.

Such segments, according to Malami, are the Federal Executive Council meeting (FEC), the Council of State that is made up of past Presidents and leaders.

“Now out of desire to further consolidate and appraise the comprehensive and general preparation of the system, relating to the conduct of the election, this meeting, which is third in series of appraising and reviewing the state of preparedness is called upon by the President, which is the National Security Council meeting.

“At the National Security Council meeting, briefings were made by security agencies generally and service chiefs. National Security Adviser made submission; Chief of Defense Staff made one; Chief of Army Staff made submission; Chief of Naval Staff made submission, Chief of Air Staff did; Inspector-General of Police, who incidentally is equally addressing you, made submission; Director-General, State Security Service did; and indeed DG NIA and CDI all made submissions.

“The summary and conclusion of all submissions was to the effect that the system is wholeheartedly ready for the conduct of the election and arising there from, the position of the government, the position of the President is to the effect that the election is holding of the 25th day of February, 2023 and Mr. President and the National Security Council are happy with the preparations on the ground and wholehearted arrangements are put in place in that direction.

“So we have been mandated, arising from the conclusions of the Security Council meetings to now brief you accordingly, but the summary of it, the conclusion of it, the resolution of the Council, is to the effect that the elections are holding and there is no going back about it.”

This was even as the IGP Baba Alkali said that the Council is satisfied that the Nigerian Police, leading other security agencies and also the members of the armed forces and intelligence community, are all prepared towards providing the umpire.

“We were able to inform Mr. President that security-wise we’ve been able to … this country in terms of threat analysis in terms of what we expect, what we need to do during, before and after the elections and the military have also pledged their commitment to support the process by providing the needed support at their own level, which requires different kinds of assistance in terms (because they may not be actually policing the election, but they are to ensure that no adversary, by whatever means, comes out to disrupt the process).

“The INEC has also told us that it has everything in its custody, the Chief of Air Staff has confirmed his continuous commitment to making sure that where his assistance is needed, everything that requires his assistance in terms of deployment of materials will be done. So also, the Chief of Naval Staff, who’s going to give the same support in the riverine area and we, on our part, are going to provide security like I briefed this press sometime last week that we expect we will be able to cover every polling station in this country with our men and we also expect to provide a motorized patrol to ensure that no adversary comes by any way to disrupt the electoral process.”

Buhari To Contestants: Respect Voters’ Choice, Accept Outcome of The Polls

Editorial staff

February 22, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed Presidential candidates contesting elections at all levels to respect the choice of voters and accept the result of the elections as would be announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The President, who witnessed the signing of the Second Peace Accord for the 2023 Presidential elections today, February 22, in Abuja, reminded the political class and their supporters that INEC is the agency empowered by law to announce the results.

”Any aggrieved candidate should resort to the established judicial processes, and we must have the confidence to trust our legal systems.

”I once again ask the candidates to abide by the spirit and letter of the Accord they have signed today.

”Let me remind all Nigerians not for the first time that this is the only country we have, and we must do everything to keep it safe, united and peaceful.

”There should be no riots or acts of violence after the announcement of the election results. All grievances, personal or institutional, should be channeled to the relevant courts.”

The President acknowledged that deep concerns have been raised about the conduct of the 2023 general elections and the outcomes they may throw up.

He, however, assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to do the utmost to deliver a free and fair election.

”Since my assumption of office, we have worked so hard to ensure that we pass on a legacy of free, fair, credible, safe, and peaceful elections.

”We will continue to act with neutrality and allow the rule of law to take precedence over political expediency.

”We have demonstrated that with the off-circle elections in Edo, Ondo, Anambra, Ekiti and Osun States. We allowed Nigerians to decide who should govern them. We are committed to that legacy in this administration.”

President Buhari therefore assured INEC, security agencies and all relevant institutions saddled with responsibility of conducting the elections, of his administration’s continuous support.

He asked them to be firm and courageous, abiding by the laws and constitutional provisions in conducting the elections.

”We must constantly improve our electoral process using technology and all the positive elements it brings to consolidate the integrity of the elections.”

The President thanked the Chairman and members of the National Peace Committee, led by General Abdulsalami Abubakar, for their commitment and sacrifices to support peaceful elections in Nigeria.

He recalled that in September 2022, the Chairman had respectfully asked him to deliver a goodwill message in support of issue-based and peaceful campaigns and political rallies devoid of insults and personal attacks.

”I readily agreed because this is my personal belief and conviction; that we need to dwell more on issues that are fundamental to Nigerians.

”Despite having no financial support from the government, the Peace Committee has remained steadfast, working with relevant agencies to provide moral compass and serve as an independent agency for alternative dispute resolution on the electoral process.

”I commend the Committee’s commitment and loyalty not only to the electoral process but to peace generally in Nigeria,” President Buhari said, adding that the ”committee has made a name for itself, at home and abroad.”

The President pledged that Federal Government would give the Peace Committee all the necessary support needed to make their work more impactful and successful.

He called on all other agencies and the International Development Partners to give them all the support in facilitating peaceful elections in the country.

Saturday’s Elections: The World Is Watching – U.S Reminds Nigeria.

Editorial staff

February 22, 2023

The United States of America has reminded Nigeria that the whole world is watching as Nigerians elect their next President this week Saturday, February 25.

In a 58 minutes video by Antony Blinken, United States Secretary of States; Samantha Power, USAID Administrator and Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, which was made available to news men today, February 22, by the U.S. Mission Nigeria, the U.S. advised that the election should be peaceful.

The US expressed the willingness to continue supporting Nigeria’s democracy, advising that during this election, Nigerians have a chance to make their voices heard and to choose their future.

Blinken said: “Your vote matters. This election matters – not only to Nigerians but the rest of the world.”

They stressed that the U.S. does not support any individual candidate for office but strongly supports a peaceful election that reflects the will of the people of Nigeria, adding that free and fair elections in Nigeria, help create a freer and fairer world for everyone.

“We are investing in your success. Our shared democratic futures depend on it,” said Greenfield.

They urged Nigerians to go out and vote for their preferred candidates.

The United Kingdom had on Tuesday threatened to sanction whoever is planning to subvert democratic processes in Nigeria.

EFCC Set To Seize, By Court Order, 14 Properties, Firms, Linked To Kogi Govt

Editorial staff

February 22, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the approval of the Federal High Court, Lagos to temporarily seize 14 properties and firms in Lagos, Abuja, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) linked to some Kogi State government officials.

The 14 properties affected by the order include Plot No. 1160, within Cadastral Zone CO3, Gwarimpa II District, Abuja; No. 2, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa Street, Asokoro Abuja; Block ‘D’, Manzini Street, Wuse Zone 4 Abuja; Plot A 02/176 Block 488B, Lome Street, Wuse 1, Abuja; Fair Plus International Limited at No. 2 Kubwa Resettlement Area Cadastral Zone E1, Abuja; Fair Plus International Limited, at No 41 Ikorodu Road, Jibowu, Mushin, Lagos State; Fair Plus International Limited at No. 2 Bisi Odunsanya Street, Agege Motor Road, Agege Lagos State; Plot No. 1773 Guzape District, Abuja; and No B13 Citiscape-Shariff Plaza, lying, being and situate at plot 739 Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2 Abuja.

The UAE property is Hotel Apartment Community: Burj Khalifa, Plot 160 Municipality NO 345-7562, Sky View Building No 1, Property No 401, Floor 4, Dubai U.A.E.

Others include Plot No. 2934A, Cadastral Zone A06, also known as, No. 1 Ikogosi Spring Close, Maitama District, Abuja; Plot No. 1058, measuring about 1450.77sqm in Cadastral Zone AO8, Wuse 2, also known as No. 2 Durban Street, Abuja; Plot No. 1981, Maitama District, also known as No. 6 Dala Hills, Abuja and the sum of N400million allegedly recovered from Falala.

Justice Nicholas Oweibo granted the interim forfeiture order today following an ex parte motion by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel, Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN).

Justice Oweibo also authorized the EFCC to confiscate the sum of N400million recovered from one Aminu Falala in connection with the alleged fraud.

Oyedepo told the judge that the application followed the EFCC’s probe of “damning intelligence of monumental fraud allegedly perpetrated by some principal officers of Kogi State Government and their cronies.”

The senior lawyer alleged that through the fraud huge sums of money belonging to the Kogi State Government were fraudulently converted and used to either outrightly acquire properties or renovate already existing but dilapidated buildings.

He informed the judge in suit FHC/L/CS/301/2023 that the properties were reasonably suspected to have been derived from unlawful activity and intended to be used for the acquisition of Plot No. 1224 Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The judge directed the (EFCC) to publish the order in a national newspaper within 14 days for any interested party to show cause why the forfeiture order should not be made permanent.

He adjourned till March 28 for a report on compliance with the order.

The EFCC’s motion ex-parte dated February 17, 2023, sought a “preservation order of properties reasonably suspected to have been derived from unlawful activity pursuant to sections 9 and 10 of the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022 and Section 44(2)B of the 1999 Constitution.

Oyedepo backed the motion ex-parte application with an affidavit deposed to by an EFCC officer, Adekunbi Mojibola, who was part of the team that investigated the case.

Mojibola averred that the Kogi State government opened account number 1010662710 with Zenith Bank Plc named Kogi State Government House Admin.

She averred in her affidavit that the owner of the account between February 2016 and September 3, 2021, procured one Abdulsalam Hudu to make cash withdrawals of N46,039,579,919.38 (billion) from the account.

The deponent claimed that one “Comfort Olufunke was equally procured to make a cash withdrawal of N2,402,533,621.00 (billion) from the same account between March 23, 2016 and April 30, 2018.

She claimed that Hudu, between August 6 and September 29, 2019 “whilst fraudulently working in concert with his syndicate withdrew in cash the total sum of N612,650,000 (million) from an account known as Kogi State House Administration (operation) with account number 0793190623 domiciled in Access Bank.

She averred that between February 2016 and October 22, 2021, “Hudu in a desperate bid to conceal the proceeds of the several unlawful activities whilst working in concert with other principal officers of the state, made a cash withdrawal of N34,206,890,170.50 (billion) from the account known as Government House Admin Lokoja with account number 1003889575 domiciled in United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc).

The deponent further claimed that “a peep into the registers has revealed that about N7,900,000,000 (Billion) from the cash withdrawals made by Hudu and his cronies from the account of Kogi State Government were concealed in the care and custody of Murtala Maigari and his associates.”

Source: The Guardian.

2023: Peter Obi’s Labour Party Has No Agents In 41,732 Polling Units In Nigeria – INEC

Editorial staff

February 21, 2023

The Labour Party (LP) on which platform Peter Obi is contesting the Saturday, February 25 Presidential election has not registered 41,732 polling agents to man the 176,606 polling units.
This is according to the final record of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which scheduled February 25 for the election to pick the next Nigeria’s President.

INEC said that Nigeria has 176,846 polling units and that elections would not take place in 240 polling units which it said have no registered voters.

Based on the figures released on Monday by the electoral umpire, 18 registered political parties registered 1,574,301 polling units agents.

A breakdown of the political parties and their polling units showed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has the highest number of polling agents with 176,588 with no agents for 258 polling booths.

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), registered 176,233, with no agents for 613 polling booths while the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) of Rabiu Kwankwaso has 176,200 polling units with no agents for 646 polling units.

Out of the big four, the Obi’s Labour Party came last with 134,874 polling agents without agents that will man 41,732 polling units.

According to INEC, all the political parties nominated 68,057 collation agents and 27 agents for the National Collation Centre.

State by state breakdown shows that Kano has the highest number of party polling agents with 145,393 due to the high number of local government areas, that is 44, which INEC said were agents of the PDP, APC and NNPP.

Lagos came second with 98,646 polling agents from three political parties of PDP, APC and Labour Party while Rivers had 79,795 polling agents.

The Labour Party’s inability to register agents to man the polling units is believed to have raised anxiety among some supporters of the party.

While they hope the assurance given by INEC that the election would be transparent, especially with the use of BVAS, the Chief Spokesman of the party, Yunusa Tanko said there’s nothing to worry about.

He said: “while we were trying to fill those agents with INEC, the time closed down on us.

“What we are trying to do is to have independent polling agents to man those units. So there’s no cause for alarm.”

T Y Danjuma, Zamani Lekwot, Lead Christian Elders To Endorse Peter Obi For President

Editorial staff

February 21, 2023

Ahead of Saturday’s presidential election, a former Minister of Defence, retired General Theophilus Danjuma and retired General Zamani Lekwot have led the National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF), to endorse the Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi.

The Forum also lauded the currency redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), noting its capability to prevent vote buying and Promotes election of competent leaders at national and States’ elections.

The endorsement was part of deliberations and resolutions reached at the forum’s meeting held on Sunday.

The communique read in partl: “These elections will afford Nigerians the opportunity to provide competent and capable leaders into national and state offices at the executive and legislative arms of government. The Elders pointed out that good leadership is indispensable to the well-being, peace, and prosperity of Nigerians.

“The Christian Elders commend the noticeable change in the attitude of many Nigerians towards the election of leaders for the country. From the North to the South, and from the East to the West, there is apparent shift from politics of religion and tribalism to endorsement of leaders based on merit and ability to perform.

“Nigerians are beginning to attach premium importance to capacity and integrity rather than the primordial emotional choices, which afforded unqualified and incompetent people access to leadership positions.

“NCEF commends the Federal Government for taking steps to curb vote buying during the 2023 elections.

“While the policy of currency change has brought some inconvenience to the people, the long-term benefit should be appreciated. It is crucial that vote buying must be prevented at all costs to hinder unqualified and incapable persons from bribing their way into power.

“NCEF also calls on the Federal Government not to spare efforts to prevent violence during the elections. The reports that some regions are preparing to unleash violence during the elections should not be taken lightly.

“NCEF calls on all Nigerians to shun politics of religion and tribalism and vote people into offices based on capacity, ability, integrity, and good health. A sick country requires healthy leaders.

“In view of the foregoing, NCEF reiterates the call to all Nigerians that the next elections should be about national integration, national reconciliation and national unity that will lead to social, economic, and physical infrastructural development for the benefit of all and generations coming behind.

“In view of the need to ensure that democracy survives in Nigeria and the culture of corruption, incompetency, lawlessness, and impunity, which assailed the country in the past 24 years is eradicated, NCEF encourages Nigerians to THINK NEW.

“Nigeria requires new leaders, new methods, new policies, and new political parties. In view of the above for equity, justice, inclusiveness, and unity to produce the preferred future for Nigerians, National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) is endorsing Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party as the Presidential candidate to be voted for.

‘Finally, NCEF encourages all Nigerians of voting age to exercise their civic duty and ensure that they vote for capacity, competency, integrity, and good health.”

Dated February 19, 2023 and signed by Chairman and Secretary, Dr Samuel Danjuma Gani and Bosun Emmanuel, the listed some members of the Forum to include a former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Danjuma; Dr Saleh Hussaini, Vice Chairman (North); Elder Shyngle Wigwe, Vice Chairman (South); Mrs. Osaretin Demuren, Prof. Joseph Otubu, Dr Kate Okpareke, Dr Ayo Abifarin, Gen. Zamani Lekwot (retd), Hon. Justice James Ogebe (retd), and Elder Moses Ihonde.

Others are Hon. Justice Kalajine Anigbogu (retd.), Elder Nat Okoro, Solomon Asemota (SAN), Elder Matthew Owojaiye, DIG P. L. Dabup, Sir John W. Bagu, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Dame Priscilla Kuye, Prof. Deborah Ajakaiye, His Royal Majesty Oba Dokun Thompson, and Dr Taiwo Idemudia.

Source: Thewill News:

Saturday Presidential Poll: Federal High Court Judges Proceed On 5-Day Holiday

Editorial staff

February 21, 2023

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has declared a five-day break for judges. The break is to allow the senior judicial officers participate in Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections.

The judges will halt proceedings after Wednesday’s sitting and resume duty on February 28, three days after the polls.

“Your lordships are by this circular letter permitted to observe a short break in order to perform your civic duties,” Tsoho’s directive reads.

The Court advised administrative judges in the Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt Judicial Divisions to assign urgent matters during the period.

They are to ensure that a judge is designated to cater for the North, South-West, South-South and South-East geo-political zones.

Oil Theft, Sabotage Of Gas Assets Pose Danger To National Economy, Security – Osinbajo

Editorial staff

February 21, 2023

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is worried that oil theft and sabotage of oil and gas assets have posed danger to the Nigeria’s economy and national security.

“Not only do they pose a serious threat to oil exploration and our energy economy, but they also impact negatively on revenue accruals to the Federation and the business prospects of investors in the oil sector.”
Speaking today, February 21, as Special Guest of Honour at a Stakeholders Conference on Oil Theft and Losses in Abuja, Osinbajo stressed that crude oil theft and sabotage has been a major concern for the President Muhammadu Buhari’s Government and that those in charge must be accountable because, “besides economic consequences, institutional and personal reputations are at stake.”
Vice President Osinbajo said: “so grievous a crime cannot simply be a subject of summitry; people must do their jobs and if they are unable to do them, then there must be an accounting for such failures. Institutional and personal reputations are at stake.”

He said that the Federal Government prioritized the development of the Niger Delta, as well as the protection of oil assets, but that “the theft of crude oil and the accompanying attacks on our energy infrastructure, especially in the Niger Delta, have since the inception of our administration, been of utmost concern.”
Against the backdrop of huge production cuts and revenue losses, the Vice President also highlighted the work done by the National Economic Council, which he chairs.
He said that the Council set up an Ad-hoc Committee to ascertain the magnitude of oil theft and losses in Nigeria and recommend appropriate remedial measures.
“Most of the recommendations of the Ad-hoc Committee informed the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 and are being implemented. Even so, acts of vandalism of oil and gas infrastructure, oil theft as well as low production yields are still being reported in damaging and unacceptable proportions.”
Professor Osinbajo said that President Buhari had enacted the Petroleum Industry Act of 2021 aimed at revitalizing the oil and gas industry.
“Among other things, the Act stipulates elaborate provisions to accommodate the needs of the Host Communities in the oil and gas producing areas. The aim of these provisions is to assuage their sensibilities, give them a sense of belonging and foster unity of purpose with oil companies for the mutual benefit of all.”
Speaking on the theme: ‘Protecting Petroleum Industry Assets for Improved Economy’, the Vice President said: “this administration is confronting these acts of economic terrorism on multiple fronts and with a range of tools.
“We have invested significantly in scaling up our maritime security architecture. In June 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari flagged off the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure Project otherwise known as the Deep Blue Project – a collaborative multiagency effort involving the armed forces, the police and the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency (NIMASA), jointly led by the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Defence.
“The project provides air, naval and land assets for surveillance, policing, and search and rescue operations in our coastal waters and our exclusive economic zones.”
The Vice President commended the National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno, for his dynamism, and the Chairman of the Special Investigative Panel on oil thefts and losses, Major General Barry T Ndioumu as well as members of the Panel for organizing the Conference.

2023: NCC Dedicates Toll-Free Number 622 For Presidential Election Incident Hotline

Editorial staff

February 21, 2023

Ahead of the Saturday Presidential election across the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dedicated its Consumer Toll-Free Number 622, to serve as 2023 Presidential Election Incident Hotline.

In a special statement today, February 21, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, said that the Hotline will enable voters and members of the public across Nigeria to report any issues that may affect them, or others, during the Saturday Presidential election.

“This step is to support the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its patriotic commitment, towards the conduct of hitch-free elections in Nigeria.

“The Toll-Free Number 622 is the second-level complaints centre through which consumers of telecommunications services are allowed to make calls directly to the Commission, to resolve issues concerning their telecommunications services which the service providers are unable to do.”

Professor Danbatta said that in consideration of the critical nature of this election and to alleviate emergent issues that may arise at the voting centres, or any parts of Nigeria thereof, the Commission has considered it expedient to dedicate the Toll-Free Number 622 to accommodate all types of complaints on election day.

“This is with a view to resolving such issues by contacting and conveying such to relevant agencies, authorities, or organisations for timely resolution.”

According to the NCC boss, the 622 Election Incident Monitoring Centre will be manned by top Management officials of the Commission, adding that the hotline will be open to the public from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. during the Presidential and National Assembly elections.

Professor Danbatta invited to take advantage of the Election Incident Monitoring Centre Hotline, 622.

How Buhari Refused To Choose Running Mate For Me, Tinubu Tells Lagosians

Editorial staff

February 21, 2023

Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, has told a large crowd of supporters at the grand finale rally of his Presidential campaign in Lagos that when he won the party’s primary, he requested President Muhammadu Buhari, as leader of the party, to nominate a running mate for him but he turned such request down.

Asíwájú said today, February 21 that President Buhari told him: “you know better, you are very experienced and you know the kind of person who will assist you to run the country. So pick that person.”

The Presidential candidate said that before the primary, President Buhari had asked all of those who were interested to go and contest.

“After I was picked overwhelmingly by the delegates, he didn’t ask them to change the results because of my tribe or religion or because I’m not from Daura like him. He accepted me and celebrated with me, telling me ‘you are almost there now’.

“Thank you Mr. President. You gave me the courage, the confidence and the will to pick right.”

Asiwaju Tinubu said that he chose as running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima who he described as a most knowledgeable and independent-minded person.

He said that Shettima has shown determination and grit to perform and be different, describing him as a dependable, reliable and courageous man.

Turning to President Buhari who was physically present at the rally, Asíwájú Tinubu said: “as you worked hard for me, I will work hard for Nigeria. All the plans set out in our Action Plan for Renewed Hope for Nigerians will be pursued rigorously.”

The rally was attended by an unprecedented crowd who had besieged the Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere venue of the rally from as early as 8 am, while another large number lined the streets from the Presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja where President Buhari’s and Asíwájú’s planes landed to Surulere in a long convoy of vehicles.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu thanked the people of the state for turning out in large number to receive President Buhari and Asíwájú Tinubu and to also attend the rally.

He said that with the massive turn out, they had shown their love for the ‘City Boy,’ and asked them to go further on Saturday February 25, 2023 and vote Asíwájú for president.

Those who addressed the rally also included APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, Director-General of the Tinubu-Shettima Campaign and Plateau State, Governor Simon Lalong and the wife of the APC candidate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

Also present at the rally were Senate President Ahmed Lawan, House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima, and Governors Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Abubakar Sani Bello (Niger), Mohammed Inuwa (Gombe), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Babagana Zulum (Borno).

Others included former governors Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) and Adegboyega Oyetola (Osun) as well as former House of Representatives Speaker Dimeji Bankole, National Woman Leader, Beta Edu, Youth and Sports Minister, Chief Sunday Dare and Adamawa APC Governorship Candidate, Hajiya Binani.

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