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APC has more thinking people than the PDP – Iyabo Obasanjo writes

Reactions have continue to trail erstwhile Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Charles Soludo’s article published few days back.
Iyabo Obasanjo, former senator and daughter of ex Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo has deemed the article as the best she has read recently on the real situation politically and economically in Nigeria.
Below is her writeup on Vanguard newspaper. Titled: Soludo, Fayemi and Fani-Kayode: My takeaway:

1. Professor Soludo’s article on the elections in Nigeria is the best writing I have read recently on the real situation politically and economically in Nigeria. The well-articulated response from Dr. Fayemi compared to the abuse infused response from Femi Fani-Kayode on the PDP side is a great example of the contrast of the status-quo compared to the alternative.

2. Whatever the case and I don’t expect miracles from APC but right now they have more thinking people than the PDP. As a Yoruba person, Dr. Fayemi’s response is how we expect our educated elite to take up issues and not the mad ranting’s of Fani-Kayode.

3. I agree with most of his premise but I do not think they (APC) can take up a massive public works program in a period of “famine” i.e. low oil prices.

4. During the great depression when Roosevelt used public works to help provide jobs, it was the stock market that failed i.e. Government revenue was affected from tax income but income from exportation which was then mainly agricultural goods was not affected.

5. The government could use money from its coffers to create jobs and provide skills and training, which people could then use in the private sector.

6. The best part of Dr. Fayemi’s response is that it is not elite focused. Nigerian governance as I saw it was not a democracy but an elitocracy. Govt of the elite by the elite for the elite and even if you grew up in near death poverty once you left those circumstances you forgot where you came from and concentrated on your immediate family and matters affecting the wellbeing of the elite.

7. Changing this perspective to make the elite understand that their wellbeing was in fact dependent on the wellbeing of the masses will be APC’s challenge.

8. They are sourcing from the same pool of elite talent that every Nigerian government has to source from and it is this pool that essentially has to be different or we will find ourselves again at precipice as usual.

admin2020January 29, 2015, 3:34 pmJanuary 29, 2015 0 262

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Ambode or Agbaje? Watch 'The Truth' on The battle for Lagos.

For most of us who missed the pre-election debate‎ between Akinwunmi Ambode of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Jimi Agbaje of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). You can watch it on The Truth segment of Olisa Adibua- the host of the event’s TV.

Click on the link below:‎

LINK: http://olisa.tv

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admin2020January 28, 2015, 7:53 amJanuary 28, 2015 0 323

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Dele Momodu shows off his APC branded shoes.

That renowned wri‎ter and publisher of Ovation Int’l magazine, Dele Momodu is a stalwart of the All Progressive Congress (APC) party, is like stating the obvious.

His posts on social media especially during this pre-election period is a testament to this fact. The politician showed off a pair of stylish men’s shoes branded with the APC logo.

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Press Statement by General Muhammadu Buhari on his school certificate issue.

All Progressive Congress presidential aspirant, General Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR has cleared the air on his School Certificate issue.‎ His press statement below:

Good Morning , Gentlemen of the Press.

I only consented to address you this morning because of the genuine concern expressed by many supporters and other well-meaning Nigerians that the issue be addressed. Otherwise, I would have dismissed it for what it is—sheer mischief and would not have considered it an issue worth the nation’s while.

I had assumed all along that all my records were in the custody of the Military Secretary of the Nigerian Army. Much to my surprise, we are now told that although a record of the result is available, there are no copies of the certificates in my personal file.

This is why I formally requested my old school the Provincial Secondary School, Katsina [which is now known as Government College, Katsina] to make available the school’s copy of the result of the Cambridge/West African School Certificate. This will be made available to the press the moment this is available.

However, before we obtain that, let me say for the record that I attended Provincial Secondary School, Katsina. I graduated in 1961 with many prominent Nigerians, including General Shehu Yar’adua, former chief of staff at the Supreme Headquarters, and Justice Umaru Abdullahi, a former President of the Court of Appeal. We sat for the University of Cambridge/WASC Examination together in 1961, the year we graduated. My examination number was 8280002, and I passed the examination in the Second Division.

And although the ruling party may want to wish this away, the issue in this campaign cannot be my certificate which I obtained 53 years ago. The issues are the scandalous level of unemployment of millions of our young people, the state of insecurity, the pervasive official corruption which has impoverished our people and the lack of concern of the government for anything other than the retention of power at all costs.

Thank you very much.

General Muhammadu Buhari

admin2020January 21, 2015, 1:19 pmJanuary 21, 2015 0 319

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APC Primaries: Kenny Saint Best loses out.

Gospel singer, Kenny Saint Best has lost her bid to represent Ikeja 01 Constituency at the House of Assembly primaries of the All Progressive Congress (APC). She lost to Folajimi Mohammed, son of APC chieftain Lai Mohammed.

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admin2020December 2, 2014, 5:00 pmDecember 2, 2014 0 251

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Actor, Desmond Elliot wins APC ticket for Lagos State House Of Reps.

Nollywood actor turned Politician, Desmond Olusola Elliot

‎who just emerged candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Lagos State House of Assembly election in 2015. He is representing Surulere Constituency 1.

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admin2020December 2, 2014, 2:39 pmDecember 2, 2014 0 244

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#Osundecides: Full text of Rauf Aregbesola's election victory speech

After an unnecessarily tense, tortuous and even traumatic process, the Independent National Electoral Commission this morning declared me as the winner of the Osun state governorship election on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC). On behalf of my party, we are delighted to claim victory for our hard work, focus and dedication in this election. I thank the Almighty God for our triumph at the polls, against all odds.

To the good people of Osun State goes our unflinching gratitude. We salute your steadfastness, courage, loyalty, commitment and fierce determination to defend your sovereign rights and the integrity of our nascent democracy. You have demonstrated in this election that in a democracy, power truly belongs to the people. I am humbled and honoured by your trust and abiding faith in me and my party. I pledge that your confidence in us shall never be betrayed or taken for granted.

Ordinarily, this should be a moment of joy and celebration consequent upon the hard earned triumph of the people’s will. However, this election shows that democracy is still gravely endangered in Nigeria. We witnessed gross abuse of power and, of due process before, during, and even after the actual voting process. It is so sad and unfortunate that what should be a normal, routine process was maliciously allowed to snowball in to a needless virtual war by the Federal Government and the PDP.

Osun state was unduly militarized in an unprecedented manner through criminal intimidation and psychological assault on our people. This election witnessed an abuse of our security agencies and amounted to a corruption of their professional ethics and integrity.

The security agencies were unprofessionally utilized in Osun state to harass, intimidate and oppress the people whose taxes are used to pay their salaries and provide their arms. Hundreds of leaders, supporters, sympathizers and agents of our party were arrested and detained. Also, hundreds of other innocent citizens including women and the aged were harassed, brutalized and traumatized. In spite of this condemnable repression and abuse of human rights, the unflagging spirit of our people triumphed.

Our victory is due to the steadfastness and resolute determination of our people to assert and defend their rights. The PDP obviously did all it could in a most desperate manner to steal the people’s mandate. A critical analysis of the elections shows a trend of general low voter turnout largely because of the atmosphere of deliberate tyranny and fear caused by the excessive militarization of the state. Despite our victory, it is pertinent to condemn and also point out the fact that the number of accredited voters in most local governments was less than half of registered voters. Against this trend, it is curious that the bulk of the PDP candidate’s votes came from only four Local Governments- namely Ife Central, Ife East, Ife North and Ife South. This suggests an inexplicable large turnout in his stronghold which is a curious departure from the general trend of voting across the state.

The outcome of this election, once again, shows the unswerving determination of our people to ensure that democracy triumphs in Nigeria. We have sent a strong signal to all and sundry that no might is powerful enough to thwart the will of the people. This should always strengthen our resolve to ensure that as from now on, every vote must not only be counted but must count in this country. Nobody or party must ever exercise power unreasonably at any level except in accordance with the will of the people to whom sovereignty belongs.

Let me assure the good people of Osun state that I appreciate that this victory is a reward for our hard work and commitment to the welfare of our people. I promise that we shall not rest on our oars but shall be spurred to work even harder with all well meaning people of the State of Osun and the generality of Nigerians to continue to enjoy your trust and support. You can be assured that we will leave no stone unturned in our continued effort to transform Osun into a land of progress, prosperity and peace for all with renewed fervour. I realize that this victory and the challenges we went through is a call to greater service and sustained commitment to our people. I pledge a rededication of myself to the service of our people and the strengthening of democratic values in Osun and Nigeria generally. Our country remains in political bondage and we must set her free.

admin2020August 10, 2014, 8:19 pmAugust 10, 2014 0 300

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Photo: Actor, Yemi Solade vies for Senate seat

Seasoned Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade has also joined the growing list of celebrities delving into politics. The fair-skinned actor has pitched his tent with the All Progressive Congress (APC) and he’s currently vying for a seat at the House of Senate in Abuja, Nigeria in 2015.

admin2020June 3, 2014, 10:48 amJune 3, 2014 0 215

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APC has more thinking people than the PDP – Iyabo Obasanjo writes

Ambode or Agbaje? Watch 'The Truth' on The battle for Lagos.

Dele Momodu shows off his APC branded shoes.

Press Statement by General Muhammadu Buhari on his school certificate issue.

APC Primaries: Kenny Saint Best loses out.

Actor, Desmond Elliot wins APC ticket for Lagos State House Of Reps.

#Osundecides: Full text of Rauf Aregbesola's election victory speech

Photo: Actor, Yemi Solade vies for Senate seat