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  • Kwankwaso’s defection to PDP a fallacy – nPDP

    The new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) bloc in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the purported defection of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as fallacy and figment of the author’s imagination.

    The leader of the group, Alhaji Abubakar Baraje, stated this in his reaction to the purported defection of the former Kano State governor to PDP.

    Baraje said nPDP would soon adopt a new name, adding that the bloc remains intact.

    He maintained that the group would make public its position on the continued membership of APC on Thursday or Friday.

    He said Kwankwaso played active roles in the decisions of nPDP and would continue to play such roles as a key leader of the group.

    “We are all still in APC but the nPDP will come up with a lot of changes. nPDP is likely to change its name as a splinter group from APC,” he added.

     

     

  • 2019: You will lose election in your ward, Ganduje replies Kwankwaso

    Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has  declared that his predecessor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso will not win election in his own village in 2019, talk less of defeating President Muhammadu  Buhari.

    Ganduje who was reacting to Kwankwaso’s claim that he can defeat President Buhari should the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) give him ticket in 2019, said Kwankwaso’s political structure has been squarely dismantled in Kano so much that he has lost grip of the realities of Kano politics.

    In a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba and made available to journalists on Sunday, Ganduje described Kwankwaso as, “a political fugitive who does not have the platform, the intellectual capability and mental ability to manage the affairs of Nigeria.”

    “Senator Kwankwaso’s latest utterances have confirmed the fact that he is now a confused politician who is grabbing every opportunity to re-launch himself back to relevance.

    “For over three years, he has been sleeping at the Senate without sponsoring even a bill that will positively impact on the lives of Nigerians. This is a clear indication that he has nothing to offer. He is just being boastful.

    “For over three years, Kwankwaso has been at the Senate, he has not visited Kano Central, his senatorial district. He has not executed any tangible constituency project for his people.

    “Since then,  he has not been around and we have been here in Kano playing the game of politics the way it should be done. The good people of Kano are appreciating our modest achievements and they have expressed confidence in us.”

    The statement further stated that, “Senator Kwankwaso’s dream to get the PDP presidential ticket remains a tall one that can never see the light of the day because those he is going to meet there are familiar with his antics. They have not forgotten in a hurry, the role he played in destroying the same PDP.

    “I am surprised that Kwankawso is now talking about people like Malam Ibrahim Shekarau,  a man he persecuted and betrayed in many occasions. I am surprised he is talking about the PDP,  a party he destroyed and betrayed many of the chieftains who are still there today to pay him back with his own coin.”

    Ganduje insisted that Kwankwaso is no longer relevant in Kano politics, pointing out that,  “all his political structure has been completely dismantled.”

    “Those who know him will understand that he is overrating himself and cannot be seen as a major contender in the 2019 presidential election. He is a usurper who wants power by all means. Here in Kano, the support for President Buhari and the APC is non-negotiable” Ganduje stated.

  • Kwankwaso shun APC convention, hold closed door meeting with Atiku

    Former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Saturday stayed away from the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to hold a closed meeting for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at his Asokoro, Abuja residence.
    The former Kano state Governor who is a delegate to the convention b6 virtue of being a former Governor and a serving Senator was one of those whose absence at the convention was quite noticeable.
    He has been having a running battle with his former Deputy and current governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
    The Nation learnt that Kwankwaso who arrived Atiku’s residence at about 8.30 pm may have discuss issues relating to 2019 presidential race and his possible defection back to the PDP.
    Details of their meeting which lasted about 45 minutes were not available, but it was gathered from a source close to the meeting that the visit of Kwankwaso was to pay Sallah homage to Atiku who was not in the country during the Eid El Fitr celebrations.
    The source said that both leaders also used the occasion of the visit to discuss the state of the nation.

  • PDP raises panel to discuss name, bring back Saraki, Tambuwal, Kwankwaso

    The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a contact committee for the purpose of aligning with other political parties ahead of the 2019 general elections.

    The committee, which is headed by a former governor of Cross River State, Mr. Liyel Imoke, will also explore the possibility of tinkering with the name and insignia of the PDP.

    Some key stakeholders, particularly prominent chieftains of the PDP that defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, are said to have insisted on a change of name, as one of the conditions to rejoin the PDP.

    Prominent among the APC chieftains being wooed by the leadership of PDP include the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki; former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; his Sokoto State counterpart, Aliyu Wamakko; and former Gombe State Governor, Danjuma Goje.

    Overtures are also being made to woo the Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. Tambuwal had defected from the PDP to the APC at the tail end of his tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Investigation further revealed that the high-profile politicians are being wooed with tickets for choice offices, including the presidential slot.

    But the heavy baggage of corruption trailing the PDP has made it difficult for prospective defectors to cross over from the APC and other political parties.

    A prominent chieftain of the PDP confided in our correspondent yesterday that the major task of the committee is to make wide consultations regarding the propriety or otherwise of name change.

    The source, who did not want to be named said, “Yes, we are seriously concerned about the issue of name change, as being demanded by some of the intending returnees.

    “But I must let you know that not all of them are assisting on name change because they can see through the veil of deception in the APC government’s anti-corruption campaign”.

    Our correspondent further gathered that the leadership and key stakeholders in the PDP may have narrowed the search for the party’s presidential flag bearer to only two individuals -a serving governor and a serving senator from the same geopolitical zone.

    The two politicians are believed to have enough political clout to challenge President Muhammadu Buhari’s pre-2015 cult-like followership, particularly among the masses in the Northwest geopolitical zone.

    While inaugurating the committee yesterday, the National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, said the party would do everything within the confines of the law to regain power in 2019.

    Secondus said the past three years of President Buhari’s administration had convinced Nigerians of the need for a credible alternative in 2019.

    The party chair tasked members of the committee to reach out to Nigerians and groups on the need to forge a common front for what he described as the “political salvation” of the country.

    Secondus said: “Just as your name connotes, you are to deploy your well-versed network to help open the space and allow into our party, all those whose union with us can help in rescuing this country.

    “Like we always say in this party, this umbrella is big enough to accommodate all people of patriotic ideals”.

    Imoke promised to work tirelessly to deliver on the mandate, stating that the situation in the country had become too dangerous for well-meaning Nigerians to fold their hands in resignation.

    Other members of the committee include former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido; his Niger State counterpart, Babangida Aliyu; and former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam.

    Others a former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Dr. Paul Orhii; former Aviation Minister, Kema Chikwe; and a former National Chairman of the PDP, Bello Haliru Mohammed, among others.

  • ‘N18.08b fraud’: EFCC raises team to probe Kwankwaso, Wammako

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has raised a team to probe two key leaders of the All Progressives Congress, ex-governors Rabiu Kwankwaso and Aliyu Wammako over alleged theft of N18.08billion during their tenure.

    The team will soon invite the two former governors for interrogation on the issues raised against them.

    Ex-Governor Wammako will be quizzed for alleged theft and laundering of state funds amounting to N15billion.

    On his part, Kwankwaso is to account for how the 44 Local Government Areas in Kano State were allegedly forced to contribute the N3.08billion to his presidential bid in 2014.

    Each of the LGAs allegedly paid N70million to the campaign for the presidential primaries of APC by Kwankwaso.

    These details are contained in the fact-sheet which was obtained from the anti-graft commission.

    The fact-sheet said: “Several petitions were received against Wammako for alleged theft and laundering of state funds amounting to N15billion.

    “One of the petitions came from the Movement for the Liberation and Emancipation of Sokoto State signed by the Chairman of the group, M. D. Sirajo Saidu and Secretary, Mudasiru Umar Alasan. The petition was dated August 10, 2015.

    “The EFCC in the last three years took time to look into some of the petitions and verified a few facts. Investigation so far has traced N1.5billion to the personal account of Wammako which was deposited by individuals (suspected to be staff of the Government House, Sokoto) who are yet to be traced.

    “The cash deposit was made between 2012 and 2015. The ex-governor will be invited any moment from now for interaction.”

    Regarding Kwankwaso, the EFCC said he is being investigated for alleged N3.08billion.

    The document said: “Several petitions were received alleging that Kwankwaso diverted state funds to personal use. One of the petitions, against Kwankwaso was received from Barrister Mustapha Danjuma and Co and it was dated May 27, 2015.

    “The complainants are Engr. Abubakar Ali Maishani and Alh. Najume Garba Kabo. Through their counsel, the petitioners sought from EFCC a “proper and in-depth investigation into the financial impropriety of funds belonging to the 44 Local Government Council of Kano State by the outgoing (former) Governor of Kano State, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

    “The EFCC stopped action initially because Kano State Government went to court but this commission later got a judgment to continue with the investigation of the case.

    “Although Kano State Government went on appeal but the appellate court did not issue any order for a stay of execution of the judgment.

    “In the course of investigation, some vouchers were recovered from some Local Government Councils showing that each of the 44 local governments contributed N70million towards the presidential primaries of ex-governor Kwankwaso totaling N3.08billion.

    “One of the vouchers was retrieved from Tofa Local Government Council with PV No. 288, Head 2004A and dated  December 11, 2014.

    “The said voucher said: “being payment to contribute to the presidential aspirant

    “Investigation is ongoing in order to trace where these funds were deposited during the campaign.”

  • Kano: Can Kwankwaso beat Ganduje-backed Buhari?

    Associate Editor, Sam Egburonu, examines the battle for the political soul of Kano State and how it would play out if former governor of the state and current senator, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is pitched against President Muhammadu Buhari

    THE importance of Kano State in the 2019 presidential battle is no longer in doubt. This is primarily because of the large population and the fact that it came handy in 2015 as the swing vote that ensured President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory.

    So, as the northern aspirants file out for 2019 Presidential Election, the issue of who would mop up Kano votes is considered very critical. Shortly before Buhari’s recent declaration to seek re-election on the platform of All Progressives Congress, Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, reemphasised this fact when he boasted of his capacity to “mobilise and return five million votes for Buhari in 2019.”

    Although many critics, especially Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have taken up the governor over the comments, it remains a confirmation of the interest and dependence on a repeat of the magic Kano votes played in the victory of the president in 2015. It would be recalled that the state gave Buhari the highest votes of 1,903,999 million votes in 2015. Although Peoples Democratic Party sympathizers cried out then, alleging that the figure was manipulated, it made the difference for Buhari as it ensured his victory.   Considering that Kano, whose registered voters for the 2015 general elections was only 4,943,862, and that today, it is said the state has about 10million registered voters, the strategic importance of Ganduje’s assurances to Buhari cannot be dismissed with a wave of the hand. The Nation investigation shows that both Buhari supporters and the opposition PDP are not taking the battle of Kano lightly. While PDP supporters are calling on the party leadership to monitor how Kano votes are counted, we learnt that Buhari’s relationship with Governor Ganduje is becoming even more robust as 2019 elections draw nearer.

    The leader of the Northwest caucus in the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, admitted that much when he said Buhari’s popularity in the traditional areas of the North remains intact.

    Cephas Adamu, Secretary-General of Numan Collective, a socio-political group based in Adamawa State, however confirmed that the challenge for BUhari would be if Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is contesting against him in Kano. He, like many other observers, is of the view that for Buhari to retain the Kano vote, he would need to handle the former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, with care to further boost his chances in the north. “The former Governor’s Kwankwasiyya Movement,” he said, “is widespread in the region and should not be ignored by the ruling party. He must realise and accept that especially among northern youths on the streets of Kano, Kaduna, Minna and Dutse, Kwankwaso is a cult figure. APC must try its best to keep him in the party.”

    As the scenario unfolds daily, and the political rivalry between former Governor Kwankwaso, the leader of the popular Kwankwasiyya Movement and his estranged political godson, Governor Ganduje deepens, observers are curious how Kano votes would be shared, especially if Kwankwaso eventually flies the presidential flag of a strong political party against Buhari and his party, the APC. Already, there is allegation that Kwankwaso may be the choice of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Third Force. If this allegation turns out to be true, and if powerful northern leaders like former Military President Ibrahim Babangida and former Minister of Defence, General T. Y. Danjuma, who openly criticized Buhari, lend him support, it would be interesting to see how far he can tackle a Ganduje-backed Buhari, especially because Kano is generally known as Buhari’s second home.

  • Kwankwaso’s ex-chief of staff held

    The Department of State Service (DSS) has arrested Yunusa Adamu Dangwani, former Chief of Staff to former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

    A source said Dangwani was arrested while fleeing to Saudi Arabia through the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). He was trailed after the arrest of Capt. Umar Abdullahi (rtd).

    Capt. Abdullahi, who posed as a terrorist, was arrested after he allegedly sent an SMS to a prominent personality in Kano, threatening to make the state ungovernable like Somalia over some issues.

    He later confessed that Dangwani contracted him to carry out the threat.

    The added that a N1.5 million transaction between Abdullahi and Dangwani was traced by the operatives with a documented evidence of a bank deposit.

    Dangwani, on realizing Abdullahi’s predicament, attempted to abscond to Saudia Arabia but was arrested in the airport and taken to Abuja.

     

  • Why I fell out with Kwankwaso – Ganduje

    Why I fell out with Kwankwaso – Ganduje

    Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, said on Tuesday the problem between him and his predecessor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso was his resistance to external manipulation.

    The governor said he won’t succumb to such manipulation.

    He spoke with State House correspondents at the end of the high table dialogue on ethical values and national security held at the Old Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    Ganduje, who has been having a running battle with his predecessor, said it was “the attempt by somebody who had left office to decide what happened in the state” that was responsible for the face- off between the duo.

    He said: “Well, we conducted local government elections precisely on Saturday 10th February and it was very peaceful. Independent observers were there, the result was a 100 per cent APC.

    “The election is free and fair. So you can see that the insecurity was publicized outside Kano. People believe here that there is insecurity but in Kano, there is peace and stability.

    “A month ago, we had inter- faith dialogue between the Christians and Muslims and the Ulamas and the clergymen were all there. We had a resolution pertaining to the peace and stability in the state.

    “And since I came into office, there has not been any outbreak of instability in the state. Nobody has been killed and nobody has been injured as a result of political activities.

    “So you can see that the propaganda outside the state is that there is insecurity in the state, practically we have been showing that it is false.”

    On his relationship with Kwankwaso, he added: “Well, as you know we were very good friends. In fact my politics cannot be complete without Kwankwaso and the history of Kwankwaso politics cannot be complete without me.

    “But somewhere somehow things went wrong. But we believe in politics, you will get to a point you cannot rule and manage a state and then you are being controlled from outside, you know that one is very very difficult to happen if you look at the psychology of leaders.”

     

     

  • My partnership with Kwankwaso over, says Ganduje

    My partnership with Kwankwaso over, says Ganduje

    Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said yesterday that he has no plan to reconcile with his predecessor  Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

    Ganduje categorically stated that he was not under any obligation to strike a  deal with the Kwankwasiyya faction of the  All Progressives Congress (APC).

    At a function in Kano yesterday, the governor said he was completely disillusioned with the unfolding events in quick succession, as well as the level of  mudslinging against his leadership at the time  he mounted the saddle of leadership, as the duly elected governor.

    He regretted that his administration has been maligned as well as taken to task without  justification.

    Ganduje said: “We have had enough of such a vendetta, which had been raging with no end in sight. We have parted ways with Kwankwasiyya forever, even the red caps we are wearing had started changing its colour.  We  are on the road to shedding the red cap toga because we have realised the fact that we  have ruled out the possibility of compromise.

    “They have erroneously believed and telling people that we  are on the road to losing our seat in the 2019 general election. I find such a permutation laughable and a mere ranting of a wounded lion. We will never be moved and shaken by such a crafty conspiracy theory.  All we know is that the electorate will never succumb to such a blackmail.”

    The governor added: “We have fulfilled most of the promises we made during the 2015 gubernatorial campaign, knowing that it was a burden we must shoulder.”

     

     

     

     

  • OBASANJO’S COALITION :Mark, Makarfi, Lamido, others weigh options

    OBASANJO’S COALITION :Mark, Makarfi, Lamido, others weigh options

    •New group in secret plot against 11 APC states
    •Ahmadu Ali tipped as CNM chair
    •Anger in PDP over Obasanjo’s overtures to aggrieved PDP leaders
    •Foreign missions open desks

    Several presidential aspirants in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently assessing how the Olusegun Obasanjo-inspired Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM) might bolster their chances.

    In this category are  former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and Alhaji Sule Lamido, The Nation gathered last night.

    However, some PDP leaders and governors are angry with the former president for allegedly trying to lure into the CNM party members who are  aggrieved against the new leadership of the PDP headed by Prince Uche Secondus.

    Multiple sources said the coalition is already plotting against 11 APC states to pave the way for any presidential candidate it might adopt, and may pick a one time National Chairman of the PDP, Colonel Ahmadu Ali, to lead it.

    Apart from the likes of former Osun State governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and ex-Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, no politician of note has openly identified with the CNM since it’s unveiling in Abuja on Wednesday.

    Obasanjo, during his registration as a member of the coalition in Abeokuta on Thursday, said it was not yet a political party and that he would withdraw once it did.

    It was gathered that some politicians who have an eye on the presidency in next year’s election are considering how they might profit from the coalition.

    But they are waiting to see how it evolves and what influence it could wield.

    Known friends of Obasanjo, including Ahmed Makarfi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Sule Lamido are treading cautiously in their attitude to the CNM.

    Former Senate President, David Mark, is said not to be keen in joining forces with the  coalition.

    Sources said he might drop his presidential ambition.

    A source familiar with the situation said: “I can tell you that some APC governors like Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and PDP leaders, including presidential aspirants like ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Sule Lamido, Ibrahim Shekarau and others are really weighing options before pitching tent with the CNM whose direction is still confusing a year to an election.

    “It is only Shekarau who has told Obasanjo that he cannot leave PDP under any circumstance for CNM. Obasanjo had invited Shekarau penultimate Wednesday to his place and the ex-governor spent a night with him.

    “By Thursday morning, Shekarau made it clear that he would not be part of CNM no matter the bait.

    “He however restated his respect for the ex-President. But he told Obasanjo his readiness to seek the presidential ticket of PDP and pleaded for the support of the statesman.

    When contacted last night, a close source to Shekarau said: “Our principal will remain in PDP; he won’t be part of Obasanjo’s coalition at all.”

    A trusted strategist of Kwankwaso also said: “In as much as Kwankwaso is in favour of a mass movement, he still prefers shifting base to a stronger party like PDP if President Muhammadu Buhari shows interest in APC presidential race. But Kwankwaso has no problem working with Obasanjo, who is his hero.”

    A source in Atiku’s camp said: “Our focus right now is on PDP primaries. If there is need for alignment later with anyone or movement; when we get to the bridge, we will cross it. Don’t forget that APC was also a product of a mass movement and realignment; Atiku will never be opposed to such if it is desirable.”

    A source in Makarfi’s group said: “We are expecting the PDP governors and leaders to appreciate the worth of our principal and concede the party’s presidential ticket to him.”

    A strategist of Tambuwal said: “While we appreciate Obasanjo as a statesman, it is not yet time for politics or joining any movement.”

    A reliable ally of Lamido said: “The ex-Governor of Jigawa State is a party man; he will stick to PDP no matter the outcome of PDP presidential primaries. In 2015, Obasanjo did his best to woo Lamido to APC but he refused. So, I don’t see him joining this movement. “

    Findings also revealed why PDP leaders and some APC governors had been cautious.

    A top source added: “What is not helping matters with CNM is the hidden agenda of the coalition of Obasanjo.

    “Some PDP leaders were told by a few sympathizers of CNM that the ultimate plan is to rely on PDP structure as the main opposition party, woo some APC governors, Senators and members of the House of Representatives, and foster alliance with a few parties to apply for a change of name from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the new merger party. The name will reflect a combination of PDP and others.

    “Having torn PDP membership card, some of the leaders cannot understand why Obasanjo will seek to use its coalition to lure its leaders and members. The CNM wants to destroy PDP and build a new one from its rubbles.

    “The CNM has a dangerous game-plan which will lead to the hijack of PDP from the governors of the party led by Nyesom Wike and the new generation of leaders.”

    A member of NWC said the party’s leadership believes the “CNM will not work”

    The source added: “What is painful is that in forming the coalition, Obasanjo has drawn some aggrieved PDP leaders to himself instead of those in the leadership of the party who he refused to contact. Instead in his letter to President Buhari, he was accusing the party of procuring judgment at the Supreme Court.

    “From ex-Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola (who was removed as PDP National Secretary) to ex-Governor Donald Duke, we learnt he has been trying to poach our former National Chairman, Sen. Ahmadu Ali, ex- Deputy President of the Senate, Ibrahim Mantu, ex-Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, a former Minister of Education, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, Kashim Ibrahim Imam, Prof. Rufai Alkali, Sen. Barnabas Gemade, Sen. Gadi, Arc. Bunu, Shehu Gabam and others.

    “As a party, we are keeping records of what the CNM is up to with our leaders. We believe in reconciliation and we are working towards it. But if some of these leaders prefer CNM, good luck to them.”

    Some CNM leaders were shocked that the coalition took off on a shaky note because of last minutes change of mind by some PDP leaders and APC governors who had assured Obasanjo of their support.

    The affected subscribers to CNM had a rethink and stayed away from the maiden launch in Abuja because most of them were unsure of how the coalition can guarantee them elective positions in 2019.

    Others claimed that it was “premature “to take any gamble with the coalition because 2019 politics is just manifesting.

    It was learnt that the initial plan to make the coalition to take off with “frenzy” failed as plan with the absence of the affected leaders who had planned to be at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre.

    It was gathered that the development informed the relaunch of the CNM, under the guise of membership registration by ex-President Obasanjo, on Thursday in Abeokuta.

    Sources said that Obasanjo’s long standing ally and former National Chairman of PDP, Sen. Ahmadu Ali, may lead the CNM as chairman in view of his experience in ‘garrison politics’.

    Meanwhile, there were fresh indications yesterday that Obasanjo’s coalition is in a secret plot against 11 APC states in order to pave the way for any presidential candidate it might adopt.

    The targeted states are Kaduna, Jigawa, Kano, Osun, Katsina, Benue, Kwara, Ogun, Plateau, Imo, and Bauchi.

    “The coalition wants to capitalize on some challenges in some of these states to effect change in leadership. The initial test of the coalition’s campaign will be during the forthcoming Osun and Ekiti governorship polls. The permutation is that once it is able to mobilize the masses to dislodge APC and PDP, the coalition would have effectively taken off.

    “The template in Osun and Ekiti will now be used for the other nine states. The APC leaders are however aware of the plot and a counter-plot has started, beginning with the responses of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and ex-Governor Adams Oshiomhole to Obasanjo on his letter to Buhari.”

    As at press time however, findings confirmed that most foreign missions have opened desks to monitor the potency of CNM and the emerging political scenarios in the country.

    A diplomat said: “Your country is undergoing an interesting political time, we are all watching. Our home countries are really interested in what will become of Obasanjo’s project, especially if it will have impact on your country’s politics.

    “We want a robust and stable democracy and peace for Nigeria.”