2015 election

September 29, 2017

I will reveal why I lost in 2015 at the appropriate time – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he would speak on his defeat at the 2015 Presidential election at the appropriate time. Jonathan said this when he received a delegation of the former Speakers, State Houses of Assembly elected on the platform of the PDP in his office in Abuja on Thursday. What he said: He... Read More

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September 13, 2017

‘How the judiciary resisted attempts to stop Buhari from contesting 2015 election’

Outgoing Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Ibrahim Auta has said the judiciary resisted attempts to stop President Muhammadu Buhari from contesting in the 2015 elections. Auta said this while speaking at a special court session to usher in the 2017/2018 legal year, in Abuja on Tuesday. Auta said the court insisted that candidates... Read More

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September 10, 2017

Why I conceded power in 2015 – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed why he accepted defeat in the 2015 general election results that saw President Muhammadu Buhari emerge as winner. According to Daily Post, Mr Jonathan, while speaking at the World Peace Summit in Malaysia, said he took the decision in 2015 because of his desire to lead by his conscience.... Read More

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Nigerians decided their fate, the UK replies Jonathan

by Dolapo Adelana The British Government has refuted claims by former President Goodluck Jonathan that its former Prime Minister, David Cameron, connived with other world leaders to out him out of office. Jonathan in a new book, ‘Against The Run Of Play’ written by Segun Adeniyi had accused Cameron, former United States President, Barack Obama and... Read More

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I will soon provide true details of what transpired in the 2015 election – Jonathan

by Dolapo Adelana Immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan says he will soon give detailed accounts on what transpired during the 2015 elections. In a recent book, ‘Against The Run Of Play’ chronicling the events of the 2015 election written by Segun Adeniyi, the former president had blamed former US president, Barack Obama for being responsible... Read More

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You’re to blame for your defeat, Ijaw groups tell Jonathan

by Dolapo Adelana Prominent Ijaw groups and elders, Friday, said former President Goodluck Jonathan had himself to blame or his defeat in the 2015 Presidential election, The Nation reports. According to the leaders, Jonathan should stop heaping his woes on the north come clean on the issues that led to his ouster from the Presidency. The former... Read More

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Jonathan lost because his wife fought with his confidants – David Mark

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Senate President, David Mark has said ex-President Goodluck Jonathan may have lost the 2015 Presidential elections because his wife, Patience, fought with most of his confidants. Mark said this in ‘Against the Run of Play’, a book written by Segun Adeniyi. Mark said Jonathan and his wife turned Aminu Tambuwal, former... Read More

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How I warned Jonathan about Northern conspiracy against him – David Mark

by Dolapo Adelana Former Senate President David Mark has said he warned former President Goodluck Jonathan of a Northern conspiracy to remove him from office in the 2015 election. Mark, who made the allegation in Against the Run of Play, a book authored by Olusegun Adeniyi, the chairman of Thisday editorial board said he wondered why... Read More

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INEC

2015 election: EFCC indicts 202 INEC officials

by Azeez Adeniyi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the final report of an administrative panel set up to review the indictment of 202 of its personnel by the EFCC would be released next week. INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of the South-South, May Agbamuche-Mbu, said during a press briefing in Abuja on... Read More

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February 25, 2017

Why PDP lost 2015 presidential election – Makarfi

by Azeez Adeniyi Factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi on Friday said the party lost the 2015 Presidential election because it didn’t field a northerner. He said the North ‘ganged up’ against the PDP. He also stated that the party became too comfortable while also faulting imposition of candidates. He said,... Read More

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February 13, 2017

PDP’s 2015 election loss, a temporary setback – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed happiness at plans put in place by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to regain power at the central. He said this when he hosted stakeholders of the party at his Abuja residence on Monday. Jonathan said the loss experienced by the party in 2015 was a temporary setback. He said “PDP... Read More

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Ikpeazu

Why INEC had no reason issuing certificate of return to Ogah

The Abia State Government has refuted the claims of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that Samson Ogah was declared the governor of the state because it was not served Okezie Ikpeazu’s notice of appeal. Samson Ogah had obtained a court ruling nullifying Ikpeazu’s election as the governor of the state because he was allegedly... Read More

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January 12, 2015

Why I will never vote for Buhari – Seun Kuti

by Anike Jacobs Seun Kuti, son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has said he will vote against Buhari over what he did to his father 31 years ago. In a recent chat with the Nigerian Tribune, the father of one said: “Truth is that I have no reason to give my vote to any... Read More

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January 8, 2015

You are responsible for dividing Nigeria – APC tells GEJ

by Azubuike Azikiwe The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described President Goodluck Jonathan lamentation that Nigeria has become more divided along religious and ethnic lines, as nothing but the shedding of crocodile tears. In a statement released by the party through its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, on Thursday, January 8, the president was accused... Read More

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January 7, 2015

Permanent voters card: Make sure every Nigerian gets it – GEJ instructs Jega

by James Sambo On Wednesday, January 7, President Goodluck Jonathan ordered Attahiru Jega to make certain that all eligible voters get their voters cards before the 2015 general election. The President gave the directive to the Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, while also restating that no eligible Nigerian voter will be disenfranchised. He made the comments... Read More

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January 5, 2015

2015: Tunde Bakare wants elections postponed by 6 months, here’s why

by Anike Jacobs Er, the Convener of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) Pastor Tunde Bakare has called for the postponement of the 2015 general elections by six months. According to him, this will help the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) review the election timetable as well as the imminent disenfranchisement of Nigerians following its inability... Read More

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January 3, 2015

Toyosi Akerele, Jude Imagwe, others make list of Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 campaign team

by James Sambo The list of coordinating officials of the campaign of President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 general election has been released. The formal inauguration of the campaign organisation officials would be done on Saturday, January 3, at the presidential villa in Abuja. Below is the full list which includes Toyosi Akerele and... Read More

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December 31, 2014

If you love poverty, vote for Jonathan – Prof. Osinbajo tells Nigerians

by Kolapo Olapoju According to Professor Yemi Osinbajo, only the lovers of poverty and penury will vote for Goodluck Jonathan to be re-elected as president in 2015. The running mate to the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, said there must be a change of government at the federal level to save Nigerians from the... Read More

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December 21, 2014

@Simonkolawole: Dear Buharists and GEJites, may we now discuss the issues, please?

by Simon Kolawole I am one of those Nigerians who cannot be easily moved by political slogans. I love the music of “change” as rendered by the APC, but talk is cheap. What we need to know now is the content of this “change”. Jonathan has said we should move “forward” not “backward”. Now that... Read More

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November 22, 2014

@Adekoyabee: Very soon, #Nigeria will be dead

by Adekoya Boladale In a few months time, Africa most populous nation, Nigeria will be heading to the polls to elect its political representatives in an electoral exercise that has been predicted to be the fiercest yet political battle in the history of the country and a great decider to the unity and continuous existence... Read More

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November 15, 2014

@Delemomodu: @APCNigeria is the way forward, let us join hands and support

by Dele Momodu Let’s all join hands and make this dream realisable even if we won’t be the direct beneficiaries at the end of the day. That is the reason kingmakers are often more relevant than the king. Fellow Nigerians, let me state my interest in APC very clearly and urgently in order to clear... Read More

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November 13, 2014

Forget Religion: Politicians never keep to their promises | @TundeFashola gives six more reasons NOT to vote

by Anike Jacobs While addressing a large gathering at the monthly draw of the Lagos Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme on Wednesday, Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, advised Nigeria against voting based on religious or ethnic sentiments in the 2015 general elections. We bring you highlights of his speech at the event: Nigerians should be careful... Read More

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October 26, 2014

Opinion: If Buhari is easy to defeat, why the fear?

by Ola’ Idowu This is one question I’ve been asking myself since the last article I wrote in support of Muhammadu Buhari’s presidential ambitions. Prior to writing the article we’ve had a Special Adviser to the President on Media, Doyin Okupe, saying Buhari is a serial loser. I’ve monitored so many other articles and interviews with... Read More

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September 7, 2014

Change is inevitable: Singer, 9ice unveils campaign banner for ‘house of representatives’

by Kolapo Olapoju If you still had any iota of doubt that 9ice was going into politics, this will totally convince you. The famous ‘Gongo Aso’ singer says he wants to represent ‘Ogbomosho north/south/Itire constituency in the lower chamber of the National assembly at the 2015 elections. He has shared a photo of his campaign... Read More

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August 21, 2014

‘Mr President, the Lord is with you: Trust me, I will help you in 2015’

by Kolapo Olapoju Well, its election season, and absurdity will begin to reign supreme! We happened to stumble on this wide-banner with its caption saying in part, “Fear not Mr President, Lo, I am with you. I am your God. Trust me, I will help you in 2015.” And then an image of Jesus Christ... Read More

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August 11, 2014

Julius Agwu is serious | This is why he wants to be governor of Rivers (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju If you think Julius Agwu is joking about wanting to be the next Governor of Rivers State, have a swift rethink! The ace comedian, who has already released a campaign banner on the internet is serious about running for governor of Rivers in 2015. In an interview with Vanguard, he explained... Read More

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Goodluck Jonathan will run in 2015 – Anenih confirms

by S’ola Filani Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Part (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), Mr. Tony Anenih, has confirmed that in 2015, President Goodluck Jonathan will run for presidency for the second term. Speaking during the tour to the South-South held in Calabar yesterday, Anenih said he was happy that the party was growing stronger by the... Read More

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Femi Aribisala: Why Jonathan will win the 2015 elections by a landslide

by Femi Aribisala However, in the case of Nigeria, my contention is that the re-election of Jonathan in 2015 is going to be easy. Jonathan will defeat his APC challenger convincingly. He is also likely to obtain the requisite one third of the votes in virtually every state of the federation. Goodluck Jonathan is... Read More

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Waziri Adio: Ekiti and Osun States as political battlegrounds

by Waziri Adio Of the two however, President Jonathan carries the lower risk. With the Labour Party-controlled Ondo State an ally of PDP, a win by his party in one of the two states will significantly brighten Jonathan’s chances in the zone and might even create a bandwagon effect in the second. Losing both states... Read More

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Opinion: Dear APC, allow me to introduce the man for the job in 2015

by Tunde Samuel Like every human being, Fashola is NOT a saint, he has his flaws. In politics there are no saints, but it is the duty of every political party to put their best foot forward at all times. Can we just pause for a bit, and imagine a political debate between Governor Fashola... Read More

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