Today's Headlines: PEPT: Why Tinubu will never be my president – Aisha Yesufu; Obi makes emotional call to fans
Why Tinubu will never be my president – Aisha Yesufu
A social rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has explained why President Bola Tinubu will never be her president.
Yesufu, a supporter of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi in the just-concluded General Election made this known in a ‘Mic On’ podcast titled, ‘The PEPC Judgment: Hopes met or dashed’ hosted by Channels TV presenter, Seun Okinbaloye, on Saturday night.
Yesufu was quoted as saying that Tinubu allegedly rigged his way into the presidency and on that basis will never be seen as her president.
“Tinubu did not win the 2023 presidential election and will never be my president because he rigged his way to be declared the one with the majority votes. And as for me, that is a political coup. That is a civilian coup and it is the mandate of the people that was stolen.
“My focus and other Nigerians now is to ensure getting the mandate back.”
She added that even the Presidential Election Petition Court that gave the verdict that President Tinubu lawfully won the election held on February 25 was wrong, adding, “I stayed for over 13 hours in the court and I heard all the judgement read by the Supreme Court justices. It was all a movie.”
Obi makes emotional call to fans
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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25 election, Mr Peter Obi, yesterday, made an emotional call to members of the ‘Obidient family’ and the generality of his supporters not to give up over Wednesday’s ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, what upheld the election of President Bola Tinubu.
Obi, who has signalled his intention to appeal the PEPC verdict at the Supreme Court, appealed to all those who share his vision of the possibility of a new Nigeria to remain focused because the dream remains alive and is only deferred. He spoke in a message to the Obidient family and his numerous Supporters at home and in the diaspora on Saturday.
The presidential candidate noted that most of them must be feeling forlorn and disheartened but said this was not the time to despair.
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Niger gov urges stakeholders to key into agenda
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has urged the stakeholders in the state to remain ambitious and key into his ‘New Niger Agenda’ to enhance the required growth and development.
Bago gave the advice during a grand reception in honour of the newly elected and appointed Ministers and National and State Assembly members, held at the Justiće Idris Kutigi International Conference Centre, Minna, the state capital, on Saturday.
He said that the gathering was aimed at fostering unity and collaboration, among all and sundry, to be on the same page in achieving steady progress.
The governor added that the event was adopted as a policy to be observed every quarter to provide a platform for meaningful discussions on issues that affect the state.
War: Russia Attacks Ukraine’s Capital, Kyiv With Drone
Source: Daily Post
The Russian forces have attacked Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv, with drones on Sunday morning.
According to CNN, witnesses heard at least five blasts but scale of attack has not yet been ascertained
Russia carried out an overnight aerial attack in the city as loud blasts were heard in the Ukraine’s capital.
The attack, which happened early on Sunday, was said to have lasted for two hours.
Drone debris was seen falling on several central districts of the city.
Ukrainian media also showed a number of cars damaged in the attack.
However, the scale of the attack is not yet known and no immediate injuries were reported.
The drones were also said to have come ‘in groups from different directions’ according to military official.
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