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Ken Pela Reacts After Datti Said LP Defeated A Combined 47yrs Of Presidential Election Experience

Ken Pela, the governorship candidate of the Delta State Labor Party, has responded to the revelations made by Yusuf Datti Baba Ahmed, the vice presidential candidate of the Labor Party. In a widely circulated video, Datti explained how their party was able to overcome the combined 47 years of presidential election experience held by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Alhaji Waziri Atiku Abubakar, and Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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Ken Pela Reacts After Datti Said LP Defeated A Combined 47yrs Of Presidential Election Experience

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I Am Pained To See Nigeria Pass Through All These, Peter Obi Cried

According to PunchNews, Labor Party (LP) presidential candidate for 2023 Peter Obi has condemned renewed attacks on several communities in the Plateau State's Mangu Local Government Area. Punch reported that a member of the House of Representatives, Solomon Marren, revealed that no fewer than two hundred people had been killed in the municipal council in the past three days.

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I Am Pained To See Nigeria Pass Through All These, Peter Obi Cried

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Court nullifies Alex Otti’s candidature, LP candidates in Abia, Kano.

The election of Dr. Alex Otti, the incumbent governor of Abia State, and all other candidates running on the Labor Party's ticket in the states of Abia and Kano has been declared invalid by a Federal High Court sitting in Kano and presided over by Justice M N Yunusa.

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Court nullifies Alex Otti’s candidature, LP candidates in Abia, Kano.

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Alex Otti; Abia State Governor-Elect And Other Labour Party Candidates Are Been Disqualified

The election of Dr. Alex Otti, the incumbent governor of Abia State, and all other candidates running on the Labor Party's ticket in the states of Abia and Kano has been declared invalid by a Federal High Court sitting in Kano and presided over by Justice MN Yunusa.

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Alex Otti; Abia State Governor-Elect And Other Labour Party Candidates Are Been Disqualified

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The Will Of Abia People Will Stand- Labour Party Reacts As Court Nullifies Alex Otti's Candidature.

The election of Dr. Alex Otti, the newly elected governor of Abia State, and all other candidates running on the Labor Party's ticket in Kano and Abia states has been declared invalid by a Federal High Court sitting in Kano and presided over by Judge MN Yunusa.

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The Will Of Abia People Will Stand- Labour Party Reacts As Court Nullifies Alex Otti's Candidature.

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The LP Came Because Other Parties That Are Supposed To Play The Opposition Role Failed-PDP Chieftain

Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna lawmaker and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that the Labor Party (LP) gained prominence as a result of the failure of the opposition party to fulfill its role as an effective opposition. Speaking at the Good Governance Summit organized by the Labor Party for elected senators, members of the House of Representatives, and state House of Assembly members, Sani expressed his views.

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The LP Came Because Other Parties That Are Supposed To Play The Opposition Role Failed-PDP Chieftain

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Breaking News: Labour to appeal Kano Court ruling invalidating Otti's candidacy

According to The Punch, the Labor Party appealed the Kano Federal Court decision quashing the candidacy of Alex Otti, Abia state governor-elect, in the 18 March gubernatorial election. The Court's decision was based on Mr Ibrahim Harun Ibrahim's complaint against the Labor Party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ref.

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Breaking News: Labour to appeal Kano Court ruling invalidating Otti's candidacy

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Alex Otti Is Votes A Wasted Vote, LP Has Not Complied With The Electoral Act- Justice Yunusa

The election of Dr. Alex Otti, the newly elected governor of Abia State, and all other candidates running on the Labor Party's ticket in Kano and Abia states has been declared invalid by a Federal High Court sitting in Kano and presided over by Judge MN Yunusa.

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Alex Otti Is Votes A Wasted Vote, LP Has Not Complied With The Electoral Act- Justice Yunusa

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Alex Otti Will Be Sworn In As The Governor Of Abia State, No Power Or Force Can Stop Him' - Ubani

The election of Dr. Alex Otti, the newly elected governor of Abia State, and all other candidates running on the Labor Party's ticket in Kano and Abia states was thrown out by a Federal High Court sitting in Kano and presided over by Justice MN Yunusa. The Justice determined that Dr. Alex Otti's ascension and the candidates' candidacies did not follow the election legislation.

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Alex Otti Will Be Sworn In As The Governor Of Abia State, No Power Or Force Can Stop Him' - Ubani

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Moment Obidients Were Playing Music & Dancing Outside The Court While Pre Hearing Was Ongoing Inside

A video that has gone viral on social media shows supporters of the Labor Party playing music and dancing outside the Court of Appeal in Abuja. This event occurred during the pre-hearing of the presidential election petition case between the Labor Party and the ruling party, which was taking place inside the courtroom.

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Moment Obidients Were Playing Music & Dancing Outside The Court While Pre Hearing Was Ongoing Inside

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Where DId Apapa Get The Money To Engage The Services Of A SAN?- Akin Osuntokun

Akin Osuntokun, the director general of the Labour Party's presidential campaign council, has accused the ruling All Progressive Congress of orchestrating the crisis that is roiling the Labor Party. The All Progressive Congress, which is currently in power, has been charged of creating the crisis that is dividing the Labor Party, according to Akin Osuntokun, director general of the Labour Party's presidential campaign committee.

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Where DId Apapa Get The Money To Engage The Services Of A SAN?- Akin Osuntokun

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Photos: I Am Pained To See Nigeria Pass Through All These, Peter Obi Cried

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labor Party (LP) for the 2023 elections, has expressed his distress over the recent attacks on communities in Plateau State's Mangu Local Government Area. He condemned the killings and acts of terrorism, emphasizing that they must be condemned by all Nigerians.

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Photos: I Am Pained To See Nigeria Pass Through All These, Peter Obi Cried

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Judge Stops SAN From Representing Peter Obi At Presidential Tribunal

After being suspended by the party, Ramidi Apapa assumed the position of Labor Party leader following Abre's administrative leave order by the Supreme Court for the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja in April. News source: Premium times Tensions rose on Wednesday when Apapa and Akin Ostokun, the general director of the Peter Obi presidential election commission, engaged in a heated altercation during a court session.

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Judge Stops SAN From Representing Peter Obi At Presidential Tribunal

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Some Clowns Are Trying To Claim An Order That Court Hasn't Given- Kenneth Okonkwo

Popular actor and Lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo spoke with the media after the Tribunal court sitting and talked extensively about Yesterday's happenings. He said what the judge said last time is that he has the jurisdiction to hear the matter nothing else, adding that some clowns are trying to claim an order that the court hasn't given and it's disturbing.

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Some Clowns Are Trying To Claim An Order That Court Hasn't Given- Kenneth Okonkwo

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I Would Have Died In Court If Not for God'- Lamidi Apapa Opens Up After Escaping Lynching

Lamidi Apapa thanked God for saving her life after being bullied at the Court of Appeals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, during a proceeding at the Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC), Politics Nigeria reported.

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I Would Have Died In Court If Not for God'- Lamidi Apapa Opens Up After Escaping Lynching

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I Confronted APC On Why It Failed To Field Vice-President, Osinbajo Instead Of Tinubu – Peter Obi

While celebrating Dele Momodu's 63rd birthday, a prominent businessman and publisher, Peter Obi, the Labor Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, shared his perspective on the political landscape. He said Bola Tinubu, often considered the "president-elect," would have been a prime candidate 20 years ago if he had assumed the presidency then.

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I Confronted APC On Why It Failed To Field Vice-President, Osinbajo Instead Of Tinubu – Peter Obi

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APC spokespersons keep saying that we will miss Buhari, as if they are handing power to the LP- Sani

During an interview with the AriseTV morning show, the former lawmaker and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Shehu Sani, says that the All Progressive Congress (APC) spokesperson keeps saying that we will miss the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, as if they are handing power to the labor party.

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APC spokespersons keep saying that we will miss Buhari, as if they are handing power to the LP- Sani

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Moments Apapa And His Teams Were Prevented From Taking Over Seats Reserved For LP In Court Today

The internal turmoil the Labour Party has been experiencing for some time is no longer breaking news. Remember that Lamidi Apapa and his supporters were expelled from the party a few weeks ago after seizing the Secretariat by force? Also to be recalled is the fact that Labor Party state chairs from all 36 states have publicly distanced themselves from Apapa while reaffirming their devotion to and loyalty to Julius Abure.

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Moments Apapa And His Teams Were Prevented From Taking Over Seats Reserved For LP In Court Today

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They Are Unable To Accept The Fact Of A Majority Vote Unless It Is Their Majority—Sam Omatseye

Sam Omatseye, a well-known Nigerian novelist, recently revealed on his verified Twitter account that supporters of Labor Party presidential candidate Peter Gregory Obi are unwilling to acknowledge the fact of a majority vote unless it is their majority, or reality unless theirs is reality. He said Peter Obi's supporters were misled by the reality that the majority of votes in the presidential election did not go to their candidate.

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They Are Unable To Accept The Fact Of A Majority Vote Unless It Is Their Majority—Sam Omatseye

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No cause for alarm, my inauguration ongoing as planned – Otti

Dr. Alex Otti, the incoming governor of Abia, has advised the people of Abian state not to panic over his alleged dismissal by a Federal High Court in Kano, further stating that there is no reason to worry about the kangaroo judgment made. Otti, according to a report from Vanguard newspapers in Abia, claimed that preparations for his inauguration on May 29 were proceeding according to schedule and that the actions of opponents of democracy could not thwart the wishes of Abians.

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No cause for alarm, my inauguration ongoing as planned – Otti