Month: February 2023

Governor Ortom defeated in senatorial election by APC candidate

Governor Samuel Ortom of the Peoples Democratic Party has lost his senatorial bid to Titus Zam of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate.

Rufus Shaato, the returning officer for Benue north-west senatorial election, announced on Monday, February 27, that Zam raked in 143,151 votes to defeat Ortom who got 106,882 votes. Governor Ortom was part of a five-member group of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) “G-5 governors” who are at loggerheads with the national leadership of the party.

Ortom had also said earlier that he is ready to lose his senatorial bid to ensure Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) wins the 2023 presidential election.

Abia speaker loses House of Reps election to Labour Party candidate

Chinedum Orji, Speaker of Abia House of Assembly has lost the House of Representatives election for Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency to a Labour Party candidate.

Orji, who is the son of the former Governor Theodore Orji, contested on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, but lost to the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Obi Aguocha. The Returning Officer, Uma Oke, said the LP candidate polled 48,199 votes to defeat Mr Orji of the PDP, who scored 35,196.

Ogbonnaya Obilor of APC had 4,042 votes, while Ogbonna Abariukwu of APGA got 2,758. Obinna Nwosu of ADC scored 2386, while Friday Chimaobi of YPP polled 1013 votes. Patience Okorie of NNPP got 644 votes; Christian Ibekwe Christian of NRM got 68 and Nnamdi Ogbuagu of APP scored 347.

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63 polling units results canceled in four Kogi LGAs

INEC cancels the results of 63 polling units in Kogi which were plagued by thuggery and failed BVAS during Saturday’s elections.

Among the affected Local Government Areas (LGAs) were Okehi, Umala, Ulama-Boro, and Ibaji. Okehi LGA was hit the hardest, as the State Government had recently dug up some of its roads to prevent criminal activity in the area. During the collation of results at the Kogi Collation Centre, Dr. Emeka Oguju, the Okehi Collation Officer, revealed that the results of 31 polling units across four wards were cancelled due to thuggery, with political thugs stealing voting materials and carting away ballot boxes, resulting in the cancellation of 12,037 votes. “In most affected polling units, there was violence caused by political thugs, who invaded the units and disrupted the entire process,” he lamented. Dr. L. Adang, the Collation Officer for Umala Local Government Area, also reported to the State Collation Officer at the Situation Room at INEC State Office that 16 wards were impacted by thuggery. As a result, 9,558 votes in the affected polling units had to be cancelled. Similarly, Dr. Adamu Wakili, the Collation Officer for Olama-Boro LGA, revealed during his results presentation that 3,582 votes in five polling units had to be cancelled due to thuggery and non-functional BVAS. “Aside from the activities of political thugs that affected the election in our area, we had an issue with one BVAS which couldn’t function because of the remoteness of the community it was taken to. “We tried to see whether it could work, but we couldn’t and only five units in that community were affected. We have reported that to the REC,” he said. Additionally, Prof. Dauda Tanko, the Collation Officer for Ibaji Local Government Area, reported that due to incidents of thuggery, the results of 11 polling units in the region were cancelled. Tanko did not disclose the exact number of votes impacted by the cancellations but indicated that the activities of political thugs affected four Registration Areas.

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Why I have been silent about 2023 elections — Burna Boy

Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy, breaks silence on why he has been silent on the ongoing 2023 presidential elections.

This comes following the announcement of some collation results of some states in Nigeria; the highlight of it being Peter Obi’s win in Lagos State. Burna Boy who has been condemned earlier for keeping silent and not lending his voice to his desired candidate opens up to say that he believes in none of the politicians or their parties. In an Instagram story, Odogwu wrote; “I dunno why it’s such a big deal to some Nigerians that I’ve not been vocal about the elections. Personally I don’t have a candidate that I believe in. “I’ve never supported any political party or candidate in my life beacause I don’t want to make you vote and then blame me when the person fucks up as usual. That being said, I hope all votes count and the best man wins.” Burna pressed on to share some reactions from his followers who ridiculed his justifications. A social media user rubbished him for not pointing out a party for his fans to support. “If it is who will show you who to vote for ur looking for, please look up to someone else,” he wrote in response.

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Tinubu breaks silence following Lagos loss to Peter Obi

2023 Elections: Tinubu breaks silence following Lagos loss to Obi

The presidential candidate of the Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, speaks on maintaining order following the loss of Lagos State to Peter Obi.

This comes after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), as the winner of the presidential election in Lagos state. In reaction to violence in some parts of the state, Bola Tinubu urges Lagosians to maintain civility and avoid violence of any form. “The fact that the APC narrowly lost Lagos State to another party should not be the reason for violence. As a democrat, you win some, you lose some. We must allow the process to continue unhindered across the country while we maintain peace and decorum,” he stated.

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“Sanwo-Olu is shaking right now” – Beverly Naya reacts to Peter Obi defeating Bola Tinubu in Lagos

Popular Nollywood actress, Beverly Naya has reacted to Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi flooring the APC candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos.

The thespian said that the people of Lagos turned up for those who had died in the ENDSARS protest. According to her, Lagos residents never forgot about the incident which happened on the 20th of October 2020.

She added that Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is also a candidate of APC, is shaking over the results. She tweeted: “Lagosians showed up and showed out, this is for 20.10.20. We didn’t forget and will never forget. Sanwo Olu is shaking right now.”

Beverly BOLA defeating Lagos Naya Obi PETER Reacts SanwoOlu shaking TINUBU

Mr. Macaroni reacts to Peter Obi defeating Bola Tinubu in Lagos state

Popular skit maker and actor, Mr. Macaroni has reacted to the report of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, defeating All Progressives Congress presidential candidate and two-term Governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu, in the state. The former Governor of Anambra state polled a total of 582,354 votes to defeat his closest rival, Bola Tinubu who polled 572,606 votes. Reacting to Obi’s victory, Mr. Macaroni stated that Labour Party triumphed in spite of the violence and intimidation unleashed in Lagos. He also said that people should know that power is in their hands. He tweeted; “Despite all the violence and intimidation unleashed in Lagos, Peter Obi has won Lagos State!!! The margin should be way more!!! I just want the people to know that the power is in our hands!!! They said no structure!! They said it is internet noise!!! LESSONS!!!!!” Despite all the violence and intimidation unleashed in Lagos, Peter Obi has won Lagos State!!! The margin should be way more!!! I just want the people to know that the power is in our hands!!!
They said no structure!! They said it is internet noise!!!
LESSONS!!!!! — MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) February 27, 2023 In another tweet, Mr. Macaroni noted that the margin would have been wider if some people were allowed to vote. He further revealed that in his polling unit, 300 people were unable to vote. He added; “INEC, in my polling unit alone over 300 people did not vote!! And there are reports of same in many PU’s!! Violence and intimidation!!! If this election was conducted better, the margin of victory for the LP will be way more!!! DO BETTER @inecnigeria. “They underestimated the power of the people!!! They said that we are only online that we are not grassroots!! They didn’t realize that the suffering touch everybody! Na all of us be grassroots now!! Nigerians, the power will always be yours anytime you are ready to take it!!!” INEC, in my polling unit alone over 300 people did not vote!! And there are reports of same in many PU’s!! Violence and intimidation!!!
If this election was conducted better, the margin of victory for the LP will be way more!!!
DO BETTER @inecnigeria — MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) February 27, 2023 They underestimated the power of the people!!!
They said that we are only online that we are not grassroots!!
They didn’t realize that the suffering touch everybody!
Na all of us be grassroots now!!
Nigerians, the power will always be yours anytime you are ready to take it!!! — MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) February 27, 2023

BOLA defeating Lagos Macaroni Obi PETER Reacts State TINUBU

PDP spokesman, Dele Momodu applauds Labour Party’s turnout in Lagos

The PDP presidential election spokesman, Dele Momodu applauds the supporters of the Labour Party for their turnout in Lagos as Peter Obi takes lead.

Following the collation of results released in Lagos State, the LP presidential candidate led with 32,657 votes while results from three local governments in the state are still pending. Addressing the result, Dele Momodu applauded the winning party for the remarkable polls despite not being a member of the party. “Labour Party put up a spectacular display in Lagos and I must salute them even though we are not in the same Party” the PDP spokesman stated. Watch the video below …

Applauds Dele Labour Lagos MOMODU partys PDP spokesman turnout

Peter Obi leads Tinubu in Lagos, 3 LG’s results pending

According to the latest report, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), is currently leading Tinubu in the presidential elections held in Lagos on Saturday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared results for 17 local governments, with the collation adjourned until 10:00 am. So far, Obi has garnered 449,088 votes, while Tinubu has received 416,431 votes. However, Tinubu has won in 10 local governments, while LP has won in 7 of the 17 LGAs declared. Tinubu’s wins include Agege, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, and Surulere, while Obi’s wins include Eti-Osa, Amuwo Odofin, Ikeja, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, and Somolu. The results for Alimosho, Ojo, and Mushin are still pending.

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Kolawole Ajeyemi dissociates himself from wife, Toyin Abraham

Popular Nollywood actor, Kolawole Ajeyemi dissociates himself from his wife, Toyin Abraham, amidst the backlash trailing her political party affiliation in the 2023 elections.

Toyin Abraham who is a stern supporter of the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu has since been faced with backlash over her choice of party. Despite the attacks from opposition party supporters, she carried the flag of APC unperturbed. In a recent post via Instagram, Kolawole Ajeyemi addressed trolls coming for him and his children while emphasizing that he had nothing to do with his wife political stance.

“Good day everybody, it’s not like I asked anyone of you to vote for any candidate or campaigned for any party and the fact that my wife is supporting a specific party doesn’t mean that I’m supporting her. So, those of you laying curses on my children I rebuke it all and I wish you all the same. And I repeat I did not campaign for any candidate,” he wrote.

ABRAHAM Ajeyemi dissociates Kolawole Toyin WIFE