APC Presidential Primary Election Updates Written by Lekan Five aspirants to contest for ticket, none steps down Kwakwanso, Nda Isaiah, Okorocha present manifesto to delegates Buhari speaks General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) while addressing the delegates at the ongoing convention also urged them to change the present government and vote in APC. According to him, “We need change now. “We need real leadership to solve our problems. “I still live on my pension. “I owe no foreign account. “Failure does not deserve continuity. “We cannot afford another 4 years of PDP corruption.” Presidential aspirants, Okorocha, Nda Isaiah, Kwankaso, Buhari and Atiku at the Convention Photo Niyi Ade Atiku’s speaks to delegates Former vice president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar addresses delegates at the ongoing convention, assuring them of the change that will happen when APC takes over in 2015. He believes that Nigerians want change because they are tired of the bad PDP-led government. He said; “Nigerians are tired of the crashing level of employment. “Nigerians are fed up with dangerous PDP mathematics. “Nigerians are tired of the abuse of power and impunity “Nigerians are tired of plying death traps called roads “These are some of the reason why Nigerians want change “You came because you believe in change and a nation bound in freedom, peace and unity “The APC is offering something we have not heard for a long time. “Now Nigeria needs a leader who understands what it takes to create job and turn something around.” Tinubu addresses delegates All Progressives Congress national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his goodwill message at the convention, said Nigeria will change if APC is voted into office in 2015. He said:“Not only shall we hear the voice of change; we shall also hear the trumpet of victory come February 2015.” He urged the delegates to do what is right adding: “You were chosen as delegates because you were trusted to do what is right and what is just and not what they are doing in Abuja.” APC manifesto adopted @ convention The APC has adopted its manifesto with which it intends to govern the country,if elected into Presidency in 2015. Following a motion moved by its National Legal Adviser, Dr. Muiz Banire and seconded by another chieftain of the party, the manifesto was adopted through a voice vote by the delegates present. Gemade presented to delegates Former national chairman of the PDP, Chief Barnabas Gemade, was officially presented to delegates as a member of the APC. Gemade, who is now a senatorial candidate of the APC in Benue State, according to Oyegun, joined the APC because he agrees with the wind of change. Oyegun welcomes delegates The National chairman of the All Progressives Party, Chief John Odigie-Oeyegun, is welcoming delegates to the convention. In his speech, he advised that; “Though only one candidate will emerge, all our five aspirants remain flag bearers of the APC. “This is because the task at hand requires all good hands to be on deck. And in our aspirants, we have five good hands ready to rescue Nigeria. “With the candidate that we will produce here today, APC will end this era of inefficient leadership. Ours is a party with direction. Here tonight, we will adopt the manifesto that will guide Nigeria to greatness.” Fashola gives keynote address The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has just delivered his keynote address, urging delegates to choose aspirant that would champion the ” much expected” change in the country. Fayemi delivers welcome speech The Chairman, APC convention planning committee, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, is presently giving his welcome speech Buhari, Kwankwaso walk into convention venue Two presidential aspirants – former head of state, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have walked into the APC convention arena. The former head of state was the first to walk in, while Kwankwaso entered the arena few moments later. Tambuwal, Okorocha arrive The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal and the governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, have arrived the venue of the All Progressives Congress national convention. All aspirants still on ballot – Fayemi The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress National Convention Committee, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed reports that some presidential aspirants have withdrawn from the race. He stated in a chat with journalists at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, venue of the convention that all the aspirants are still in the race. Fayemi’s clarification followed speculations that Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso and his Imo State counterpart, Rochas Okorocha, have stepped down for former head of state, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), who is also in the race for the party’s presidential ticket. Election set to commence as delegates take seats By Musa Odoshimokhe The delegates started entering into the main arena around 6 pm to take their seats; the accreditation of delegates has been on since 3pm. The atmosphere has been calm and orderly as security officials frisk people coming into the venue. Music is blaring from loud speakers strategically located. National leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in a tweet said: “Make this APC convention one that will be forever remembered as the moment Nigeria turned from failure to move forward to its finest destiny. You came not just as party members or communities. You came here as representatives of a new Nigeria.” 9ice on stage thrilling Gongo Aso crooner, Abolore Akandepresently thrilling the crowd at Teslim Balogun stadium…. Buhari’s open letter to delegates The All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, General Mohammadu Buhari (rtd) has urged delegates to cast their votes with best judgments and a patriotic conscience. The APC presidential aspirant, who pleaded for the votes of the delegates, said his presidential ambition is borne out of the desire to salvage the country from multiple crises and not for personal ambition. In the letter he personally signed, Buhari said: “As you gather for our convention, please remember that history, change and the hopes of Nigeria are there with you. They are there to ask you to perform according to your best judgment and patriotic conscience. I also ask you to do the same.” He further maintained that he would not offer any delegate cash to purchase supports because “the fate of Nigeria is not up for sale” He added: “We seek a new Nigeria. It starts with us. It starts today. I have placed myself before you seeking your help to nominate me as your standard bearer for our progressive party, APC. “Nigeria is our home, let us now turn it into the great nation we know it can and should be.” APC presidential primary’ll be transparent, says Fayemi By Musa Odoshimokhe The chairman Planning Committee of the 3rd National Convention Presidential Primary Election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Ekiti State Dr. Kayode Fayemi has said that the party is determined to conduct a Presidential primary that is democratic and transparent. Fayemi said this during his tour of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, venue of the convention. He said this during his tour of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, venue of the convention. – See more at: vanguardngr/2014/12/apc-national-convention-well-conduct-transparent-credible-election-fayemi/#sthash.9B2W55yQ.dpuf He said this during his tour of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, venue of the convention. – See more at: vanguardngr/2014/12/apc-national-convention-well-conduct-transparent-credible-election-fayemi/#sthash.9B2W55yQ.dpuf He said what matters to the party, is not who emerges as the Presidential candidate but the process through which he emerges. He said, “APC is trying to enrich Nigeria’s democracy by ensuring that the presidential candidate of the party will emerge through a democratic process that will not be like a coronation being carried out in Abuja by the PDP. “The party has made all arrangements to ensure that the candidate of the party is elected through a transparent primary election which will be done at the full glare of the entire world. Also speaking, former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola said his expectation is that whoever emerges as the Presidential candidate of the APC is going to be the next President of the country. He said the APC is going to produce a Presidential candidate that had the capability and carriage to cause a very positive change for our dear country. Also speaking, the Senator Ganiyu Solomon said the arrangement for the convention was in order, saying nobody has laid any complaint. Chairman of Presidential Primary Election, Ex-Governor Kayode Fayemi and other members inspecting the venue on Wednesday Hotels patronage increases in Lagos Some hoteliers in Lagos on Wednesday said the All Progressives Congress conventions in the state had increased the patronage of their businesses. The hoteliers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that though the conventions were not usually beyond two days but business had been good. The APC Presidential primaries began on Dec. 10 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, with 8,000 delegates across the country. “It has boosted our patronage but only for a short period of time of two days and then they are gone. “So many politicians are from outside Lagos and a lot of hotel rooms around Surulere are also fully booked. “It’s good for Surulere because if they had picked Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), what would have happened is that hotels on the Island would have had that patronage. “So, really it helps us,’’ the Vice-Chairman, Rita Lori Hotels, Mr. Meyiwa Ogbebor said, pointing out however, that the patronage had not caused an upward review of room rates. “The rate we gave is what we always give; we didn’t change it.’’ He said that though hoteliers looked forward to favourable patronage during the electoral period, some had become apprehensive of the public conduct of some politicians. “I personally wasn’t going to allow politicians come into our hotels because we are a bit worried about fighting, but we were assured that everybody who came here would be of their best behaviour. “So, we’ve taken a chance, and if we see that this chance we’ve taken goes well, then we will like them to return. Mr. Stephen Johnson, the General Manager, Lyntex Suites, said the hotel had been fully booked since last week Sunday. The Administrative Manager, Stadium Hotel, Lagos, Mr. Odeniran Olaniyi, told NAN that
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