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Nigeria’s election marred by suppression, vote buying
United States authorities on Thursday alleged that Nigeria’s 2023 general election was marred by different irregularities.
US Department of State in a report on human rights practices said instances of voter suppression and violence were targeted at specific ethnic groups during the Nigerian election.
It said independent observers documented reports of vote buying, campaigning at polling stations, lack of ballot secrecy, and violence during the presidential, legislative, and state-level elections.
“National elections were widely reported to have reflected the will of voters, despite technical and logistical difficulties, and some irregularities,” the report said.
“Many independent observers assessed the results of the presidential, legislative, and state-level elections during the year reflected the will of voters, despite reports of voter suppression and vote buying, campaigning at polling stations, lack of ballot secrecy, violence, and intimidation.”
The report also details alleged intimidation tactics employed by supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the March 18 state election in Lagos State.
It also claimed that APC allegedly intimidated and suppressed voters in Igbo-dominated areas, noting that these areas heavily favoured Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, an Igboman.
“During the March 18 state election in Lagos, All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters reportedly intimidated and suppressed voters in Igbo-dominated areas, which Labour Party presidential candidate and ethnically Igbo Peter Obi won in the February 25 national election. Viral videos on social media showed APC supporters in Ojo threatening to attack ethnic Igbo voters presumed to be pro-Obi,” it added.
According to the report, a similar incident also emerged from Eti-Osa, where journalists were attacked and polling stations were shut down, allegedly preventing non-Yoruba voters from participating.
The report also attributed intances of property destruction and physical obstruction of voters in Amuwo-Odofin to APC supporters.
Citing videos posted on social media during the election, the report said police officers witnessed the attacks on voters but failed to intervene.
It added that there was no evidence that the perpetrators of these irregularities have been arrested or prosecuted.
Nigeria – U.S. Report Alleges APC Voter Suppression in Lagos Governorship Election
In its ‘2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Nigeria,’ the U.S. Government alleges that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Bola Tinubu, orchestrated voter suppression tactics in Igbo-dominated areas of Lagos during the March 18, 2023 governorship election.
The report claims that APC supporters intimidated and hindered Igbo voters from casting their ballots, favoring incumbent governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s reelection bid over Labour Party candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
Instances of violence, voter intimidation, and attacks on journalists were cited, with reports indicating that APC supporters in Ojo threatened to assault ethnic Igbo voters, and in Eti-Osa, they obstructed non-Yoruba voters from accessing polling stations.
Furthermore, the report highlights videos on social media depicting police officers failing to intervene in electoral malpractices. These allegations raise significant concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the protection of voters’ rights in Nigeria.
Group of top male footballers ‘are planning to come out as GAY
According to the German news portal Preussische Allgemeine Zeitung, a group of professionals from throughout the country will openly reveal their sexual orientation.
The day in question is particularly significant because it is the International Day Against Homophobia.
The historic event would take place during the German domestic season, with the final weekend of Bundesliga play, the country’s premier level, falling on that weekend.
It is thought that all of the clubs where the mentioned players play are aware of the intended ideas.
According to Preussische Allgemeine Zeitung, certain professional football players are still hesitant to confess their homosexuality and may change their minds.
Care For The Poor, Obi Urges Wealthy Nigerians
Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate Peter Obi, has called on affluent Nigerians to increase their support for the less privileged, particularly in the provision of water and education.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Obi highlighted that 70 percent of Nigeria’s wealth is controlled by about one percent of the population, emphasizing that if even a fraction of these wealthy individuals directed their resources towards meeting the basic needs of the poor, significant improvements could be made.
He urged governments at all levels to prioritize resource allocation aimed at enhancing the living conditions of the impoverished and lifting them out of poverty.
Obi shared insights from his recent humanitarian visits to various regions, expressing concern over the dire situation faced by many Nigerians, especially in rural areas.
To address the immediate water needs of the poor, Obi announced the completion of ten boreholes in several Northern states, advocating for similar initiatives from wealthy Nigerians to tackle water scarcity.
In the realm of education, Obi underscored the potential he observed among almajiri children in Quranic schools in the North, stressing the importance of providing adequate support to nurture their talents and contribute to national development.
He emphasized the need for a concerted effort to alleviate poverty and enhance education, stating that these measures are crucial for addressing the root causes of insecurity and other societal challenges.
Regarding infrastructure development, Obi asserted that his administration would prioritize fixing existing roads before embarking on new projects, emphasizing the importance of ensuring connectivity across the country.
Responding to criticisms about his tenure as Governor of Anambra State, Obi defended his record, citing significant improvements in education and overall development during his tenure. He argued that his focus was on revitalizing existing infrastructure and enhancing the quality of education rather than constructing new facilities.
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How APC Demobilised Itself From Being Progressive Party, Former National Vice Chairman Speaks
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been urged to increase accountability to function as a stronger political party
- Former APC national vice chairman, north-west, Malam Salihu Lukman said the ruling party has demobilised itself from being a progressive political party
- Lukman said the APC must admit that what it has as of today is anything but progressive politics
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FCT, Abuja – The immediate past national vice chairman, north-west of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Malam Salihu Lukman, said the ruling has demobilised itself from being a progressive political party.
Lukman said many APC leaders who would have enforced accountability and ensured that the party prioritises the delivery of its campaign promises have turned down the responsibility for appointments into government.
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APC requires increased accountability to function stronger
He said there has to be increased accountability for the APC to function as a stronger political party.
The APC chieftain urged the ruling party to prioritise delivering its campaign promises based on provisions of the ruling party’s manifesto.
Lukman made this known in a statement made available to Legit.ng on Thursday, April 25.
“Given all the political realities confronting the APC and its leadership, and especially against the backdrop of falling short of meeting public expectations and delivering on campaign promises in the last nine years, it is important that President Asiwaju Tinubu can push APC leaders to initiate processes of renegotiating the party.”
APC does not practice progressive politics
He said the ruling party must acknowledge that what the ruling party have today is anything but progressive politics
Lukman added that renegotiating the APC should be about reinventing progressive politics in the country.
He said although, at the beginning of 2013, APC presented a strong potential of becoming a progressive party, unfortunately, all that has been lost.
He said the APC having President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should translate to an advantage to reform the ruling party into a truly progressive one.
“It will require the capacity to put in place the orientation of equal partnership in APC for the party to return to its founding vision of becoming a progressive party. Only through equal partnership can the APC reinvent progressive politics in Nigeria based on which issues of accountability and being responsive and representative to the interest of Nigerians can be stronger.”
Lukman faults APC’s NWC for backing Ganduje over suspension
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Lukman faulted the position taken by the members of the APC’s National Working Committee (NWC) over the suspension of the national chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Lukman said both the party and Ganduje mismanaged the political opportunity.
He also decried a video in circulation, which showed Ganduje addressing his supporters in Hausa, claiming that President Tinubu affirmed that he (Ganduje) remains the national chairman of the APC.
Source: Legit.ng
Reps member, Iyawe doles out food items to constituency – The Sun Nigeria
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The member representing Oredo federal constituency, Hon. Esosa Iyawe, today doled out foods items to members of his constituency to cushion the effects of the current prevailing economic hardship in the country.
The distribution exercise which took place at his constituency office in Benin, saw over 2500 beneficiaries in attendance.
Addressing Journalists in Benin, during the distribution exercise, Iyawe said that the project christened “Hon. Esosa Iyawe Food Bank” is just beginning and that he hopes to sustain it throughout his tenure in office
Iyawe said that the Food Bank Initiative programme can only be stopped if the economic situation of the country gets better.
He said what the citizens of the country need at the moment is a helping hand adding that other lawmakers in the 36 states and the federation can emulate what he is doing as that is the only way to reduce the economic hardship on the masses.
The lawmaker who said the project is not a federal government project but his personal project, said his desire is to put smiles on the faces of people that is why the distributions of the food items cuts across the political party divides.
Speaking also on the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Olumide Akpata, he said that he is the youngest among all contestants from other political parties.
He said the governorship candidate of the party while he was the president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), he ran an open door policy noting that he still has the ability to replicate same if he eventually becomes the governor of the state.
He added that he is full support of the candidacy of Olumide Akpata and that he is ready to deliver him for Peter Obi because if Labour Party wins Edo State, it is a plus for Obi and for the party.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Philo Osayomwanre, thanked the donor for his kind gesture.
She said remembering them at this difficult times is what they can never forget just as she prayed that God should continue to bless him in all ramifications.
