Why I Quit PDP, Presidential Primary – Peter Obi
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2023 presidential aspirant and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has explained that “recent developments” within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, were responsible for his resignation from the party and withdrawal from its presidential primary slated for end of May.
The former governor, however, in a statement addressed to Iyorcha Ayu, the National Chairman of the PDP, explained that the recent developments won’t make it possible for him to make “constructive contributions”.
The Anambra-born politician was one of the 15 PDP presidential aspirants cleared by the Senator David Mark-led Presidential Screening Committee last month.
CBN Denies Emefiele’s Sacking
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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has denied the sack of Mr Godwin Emefiele, its governor, describing the report as an unfounded rumour.
It was rumoured on Wednesday morning that the Governor has been sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari, purportedly for his presidential ambition.
Several papers have quote Mr Osita Nwanisiobi, CBN’s Spokesman denying the report, saying, “I heard it just the way you got it too. As far as I am concerned, it’s a rumour. I’m not aware of any sack.”
Tambuwal Will Be Fair To All Nigerians
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Yemi Arokodare, a former member of the Representatives, has assured Nigerians that 2023 presidential aspirant under the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, will defend Nigeria’s diversity and repair the broken trust in the country if elected as President.
The former lawmaker also expressed confidence in the ability of Governor to assemble the best of Nigeria to transform the country.
“Let us give Governor Tambuwal the electoral opportunity to bring together the best of the East, West, South and North to salvage Nigeria,” he said.
Speaking further he said, “He is a competent leader, and he has what it takes to defend Nigeria’s diversity and unite the country for the common purpose of ensuring the security and welfare of the people.
