2023: Vote Based On Conscience, Apostolic Church President Tells Christians
The national president of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Sampson Igwe, has called on Nigerians, especially Christians to participate actively in the forthcoming general election and vote based on their conscience.
Igwe made the call during the inauguration of the new leadership of The Apostolic Church Nigeria FCT Field led by Pastor Ime Udoinyang, at the 19th national convention of the church which began
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday suspended all electoral matters involving their gubernatorial primary in Imo State.
According to the party, it has suspended all matters relating to the governorship primary election in Imo State until after the 2023 general elections.
The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon Debo Ologunagba stated this in a statement saying that the decision
The Northern Christian Women Coalition (NCWC) Support Group has declared that they will work hard to ensure that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate Atiku Abubakar wins the 2023 election.
The 414 women from the 19 Northern States and FCT who gathered at the Women Development said they are moving into the villages to ensure that all the Northern Christians vote for Atiku.
The women who described Atiku as a detribilised Nigerian, said everyone in the country on Wednesday, November 23, and ended on Sunday, November 27 with special prayers for the country.
The cleric also called on voters to critically examine all the candidates and their manifestos, while making their choice devoid of any form of religion or ethnic sentiments.
“As the 2023 election approaches, it is for us as Nigerians to vote with wisdom and conscience. Christians should know that this is the time to play their role as Christians in the general was part of issues deliberated and resolved during their meeting.
According to him, the suspension of some local government chapter chairmen in the state is null and void, adding that no member of the party should be suspended, sanctioned, intimidated or victimized on account of legitimate and lawful democratic expression or association within the ambit of the provisions of the constitution of the PDP.
It further said that the list for the Imo State chapter of the presidential campaign will be safe with the PDP government.
Speaking, the National President, Northern Christian Women Coalition (NCWC) Support Group, Princess Leah Solomon, said Nigerians should be happy to have a great unifier in Atiku Abubakar adding that by 2023, the Northern Christian Women will ensure Atiku win the presidency.
She said her target is the unity of the country, adding that many people are not happy with the division, hunger while Children cannot go to school.
“414 women leaders in the North attended this Programme. We want Atiku and elections.
“I know many Christians are not happy with the way things are going presently in the country, but they cannot continue with that thought, they should go and vote according to their conscience for the person they believe in making this nation better and that will give us the result we need,” he said.
He tasked the new leadership of FCT Field to towards improving on the development of the church and ensure unity among the members. council should be referred to the National Presidential Campaign Council for review to ensure greater inclusiveness of party members in Imo State in compliance with the guideline set up by the party.
It affirmed that proper democratic processes should be implemented during the Imo State governorship primary election to guarantee a free and fair process for all members interested in participating in the process.
It said the two contending aspirants should have a private meeting and discuss how we will work for him. We have to prove this because experience is the best teacher and Atiku has the experience,” she said.
A former first lady of Adamawa State, Zainab Boni Haruna, said they are supporting Atiku because everyone including the Church will be happy having him as the President.
Zainab, whose Husband Boni Haruna was Atiku’s running mate and became the governor after Obasanjo picked him as Vice President, said Atiku don’t discriminate.
“The Northern Christian Women have risen for Atiku because some people wanted The new FCT field superintendent, Pastor Ime Udoinyang assured the members of a just and fair leadership, calling on them to collective support to move the church forward.
In the face of the economic challenges in the country, Udoinyang advised Nigerians to be patient and prayerful for things to change for the better in Nigeria, saying that God can change things for this nation if everyone is prayerful. to ensure a smooth, united and cohesive presidential, national and state assembly elections campaign for the 2023 general elections.
It also directed the VicePresidential candidate to meet with critical leaders for further discussion and resolution of all issues in the Imo State chapter of the party.
The NWC commended the Imo State stakeholders for their openness at the meeting and urged them to further unite and forge a formidable front for the tasks ahead. to deceive them. As we saw the Obidient movement, we have told our rural women to know that there is hope with Atiku. He will not play politics of ethnicity.
“We have been working with him and we are confident in Atiku. Issues that concern Northern Christian Women will be addressed. Everybody would be carried along.
Also speaking, the former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu said Nigerians especially the women should ensure they deliver their votes to Atiku adding that he will address the challenges bedeviling the country.
The Acting Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Sani Magaji Tambawal has assured the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) National Assembly chapter of his commitment and adequate attention to their welfare.
Tambuwal made this commitment at the opening ceremony of PASAN Week 2022 at the National Assembly on Monday when he declared the Week open.
“I wish to reiterate that as an ardent advocate of staff welfare, I am assuring you of my commitment and adequate attention to the welfare of the National Assembly staff by the will and grace of God the Almighty.
He also assured the staff that he will operate an open-door policy and hope that this will be “reciprocated with a high sense of responsibility in tabling issues concerning staff”.
“I promise to ensure that no PASAN member is unnecessarily discriminated against or made to suffer injustice in our quest to make working in the National Assembly the best in Nigeria”.
In the same vein he made a special appeal to all our staff “to support our Principals i.e., the legislators to enable them to achieve their aspirations for the Nigerian people. This is because it takes two to tango.
“Let’s support and contribute
The Labour Party candidate for Ohafia South State Constituency, Hon Kalu Mba Nwoke has said it is retrogressive against that against the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi.
Nwoke spoke to LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, yesterday saying despite their antics and plans to hold the country back the will of the people will prevail.
His words: “Unfortunately for them Nigerians have had enough of their activities and want the country to move forward along the demands of the time.
He said what the citizens want now is an administration that will be accountable to them just as it will provide the basic responsibilities of government at minimum cost. to their success as their success is ours and our success is theirs. This support should also be extended to the National Assembly Service Commission for obvious reasons. There is also the need for support to all critical stakeholders in the legislative business of our dear nation.
‘In the interest of career development, better welfare for our staff, peace, order and good governance of our dear country”, the new Clerk urged the staff to “join hands to move the National Assembly to an enviable height”.
Tambuwal was highly delighted to be part of the opening ceremony of PASAN, which was his first public engagement since he was appointed as acting Clerk to the National Assembly about two weeks ago.
This year’s PASAN Week is has the theme “Labour, Unionism, and Industrial Harmony in the National Assembly” was described as “not only timely, but apt and reflects the happenings and developments in the National Assembly” by the Acting Clerk.
“The role of labour, unionism, and the quest for a credible legislative process in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized, taking into consideration our struggles and sacrifices to uplift the National Assembly at all times,” he said.
“If Obi is given the opportunity in 2023, I am sure he will replicate his performance as governor of Anambra State and the citizens will definitely be better-off than they are today.”
The former councilor for Ohafor Ward and leader of Ohafia Legislative Council expressed confidence that he will win the election in a landslide because his antecedents speak for him.
“My legacies are there and verifiable. I want to add value to the lives of people. For me the narrative of the constituency must change. The people are eagerly waiting to give me the nod.”
He argued that under successive administrations, the constituency is yet to understand the meaning of democracy dividends, adding that if elected, “I will make them know and feel it.”