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Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by Back2seder: 6:37am On Nov 13, 2014 |
By Olawale Olaleye in Lagos and Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja There appears to be no end in sight to the intrigues heralding the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) slated for December, as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, who recently joined the party, has jettisoned his governorship bid and picked up presidential nomination and expression of interest forms. By this development, however, Tambuwal may have complicated the race for the likes of former military Head of State, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and the Publisher of Leadership Newspapers, Sam Nda-Isaiah. Tambuwal, who on Monday picked up his forms, was believed to have been motivated by the growing clamour within the power blocs in the APC for a game changer who could be presented to the Nigerian people, signalling a departure from the veterans and early starters in the presidential race. Before this development, the duo of Buhari and Atiku had remained the frontrunners in the presidential race, while Kwankwaso and Nda-Isaiah were deemed the dark horses. But with Tambuwal throwing his hat into the ring, the niggling issue of who would end up with the presidential ticket of the APC may have changed significantly. Tambuwal, party sources informed THISDAY, should not be dismissed as a lightweight as the likes of former Lagos State Governor and a National Leader of the party, Senator Bola Tinubu, may be favourably disposed to his emergence. Although Buhari is still the frontrunner in the race despite Tambuwal’s entry, his major undoing however remains his alleged religious extremism, even though this is a misconception that has gained currency over time. Owing to the perception of his alleged religious disposition, the Buhari candidacy could pose a serious challenge that might affect the chances of the main opposition party at the general election, hence the new thinking in the party that a presidential candidate other than Buhari be fielded. This notwithstanding, Buhari is believed to still boast of unalloyed support within the APC hierarchy, especially amongst the governors. Some of those believed to be pushing for his candidacy include Governors Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State and Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State as well as former Kwara State Governor, Senator Bukola Saraki, among others believed to be funding his campaign. Atiku, unlike Buhari, does not seem to have as much support among the governors but might be banking on his personal resources should a primary where delegates are allowed to vote take place as opposed to a consensus arrangement which is Buhari’s preference. Whilst he does not carry the kind of religious baggage that seems the lot of Buhari, his candidacy does not also seem to catch the fancy of the top players in the APC hierarchy. Kwankwaso, on the other hand, is unmistakably the candidate of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who is believed to share in the sentiments of the opposition party, even though he remains a nominal member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kwankwaso’s support base in the APC is generally considered weak as far as the presidential primary is concerned, even though he is believed to command a cult-like following in his Kano State and possibly one or two governors on his side. Coming down to Nda-Isaiah, he is no doubt a lone-ranger, itching to cash in on the religious tag that the party has battled lately. According to observers, Nda-Isaiah is of the view that for the APC to upturn the religious tag that has been levelled against it, it would need a Christian candidate like him to face President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 general election. It is against this backdrop that the Tambuwal option is being mooted by a few of the leaders in the APC. But for the Tambuwal candidacy to fly, it would have to be sold and accepted by a few of the camps within the APC, some of which are insisting that a governor must be on the ticket, either as the presidential candidate or as running mate. But already, there are strong indications that if Tambuwal secures the push, it could get the backing of Tinubu and even Buhari, both of whom may not mind the change in the larger interest of the party. In fact, Tambuwal, sources said, met with Buhari last Friday to compare notes before picking the form on Monday. Tambuwal, who is billed to submit his form today or before the end of the week, is also said to have met with other presidential candidates, meetings which afforded him the opportunity to intimate them on his intention and the need to work together as one family in the nation’s interest. Sources believe it was as a result of this emerging scenario that the party could not fix a specific date for its congresses where delegates will emerge. http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/tambuwal-joins-presidential-race-apc-intrigues-deepen/193951/ 2 Likes
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Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by kazmanbanjoko(m): 6:39am On Nov 13, 2014 |
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Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by Nobody: 6:44am On Nov 13, 2014 |
Story for the Gods ... 1 Like |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by stinggy(m): 6:45am On Nov 13, 2014 |
I laugh at his folly ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by Chicheey: 6:49am On Nov 13, 2014 |
# Fingers crossed as things unfold# |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by Firefire(m): 6:49am On Nov 13, 2014 |
![]() ![]() ![]() Good move... Goodluck to Tambuwal and his co travellers... 7 Likes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by courage54(m): 6:52am On Nov 13, 2014 |
This is the real meaning of DEMOCRACY, not like the PDP who kills other people ambitions just because of one man who can not even control his wife. If this is true, then my preference will be: 1. MUHAMMADU BUHARI 2. TAMBUWAL 3. ROCHAS OKOROCHAS 4. KWANKWASO 5. NDA ISIAH 6. ATIKU #teamSaiBUHARI 16 Likes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by unlimitedbosco: 6:54am On Nov 13, 2014 |
God we now have anoda person that will start shouting change (bad change) #teamtransformation 2 Likes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by laurel03(m): 6:55am On Nov 13, 2014 |
Tambuwal ke? U beta go and fight 4 sokoto gov ticket... 2 Likes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by Canme4u(m): 6:56am On Nov 13, 2014 |
Whatever rock his boot. Sai Buhari2015 I-believe. 1 Like |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by GogetterMD(m): 7:02am On Nov 13, 2014 |
We need you in Sokoto state. Good politician but your popularity is not strong enough to garner enough votes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by Daguccizgreat(m): 7:05am On Nov 13, 2014 |
Some men are just busy deceiving dis man...no problems Tambourines, the end justifies the means..wasted #27million 1 Like |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by nigerianvenom(m): 7:18am On Nov 13, 2014 |
courage54: why did buhari not asked for real democracy to be practice when he was in ANPP between 2003/2010? why was he the sole candidate despite other challengers like mallam rochas okoroacha? why was he the sole candidate on CPC? why is he agitating for sole candidature in APC? 19 Likes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by donmalcolm21(m): 7:21am On Nov 13, 2014 |
O di kwa very risky 1 Like |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by koboko69: 7:24am On Nov 13, 2014 |
THIS IS GOOD FOR DEMOCRACY. UNLIKE A PARTY OF CANKERWORMS, GATHERING OF saTANs, which decided not to go through due democratic porocess, denying eligible Nigerians from contesting under their torn, ram-shackled umbrella SAY NO TO saTANs! 5 Likes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by OrlandoOwoh(m): 7:29am On Nov 13, 2014 |
Lies! Why is it hard for PDP to mind their business? 2 Likes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by Chigold101(m): 7:29am On Nov 13, 2014 |
Is Tambuwal afraid of Muktar Shagari? Why is he running away from his initial ambition? I smell fear here... I wish him success... 1 Like |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by Chigold101(m): 7:30am On Nov 13, 2014 |
Is Tambuwal afraid of Muktar Shagari? Why is he running away from his initial ambition? I smell fear here... I wish him success... In this report they didnt even mention Okorocha. Deos itmean that APC deosent consider him a contender? 7 Likes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by lilprinze: 7:35am On Nov 13, 2014 |
Waste of money and resources 2 Likes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by sartorius(m): 7:35am On Nov 13, 2014 |
if buhari campaigns for tambuwal he would win 1 Like |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by DRealGeesam(m): 7:40am On Nov 13, 2014 |
This is good for democracy |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by oluseyiforjesus(m): 7:41am On Nov 13, 2014 |
Tambuwal /Rochas will floor GEJ/Sambo come 2015. 1 Like |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by DRealGeesam(m): 7:41am On Nov 13, 2014 |
sartorius:If only. I will gladly vote for tambuwal |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by EldaTimba(m): 7:44am On Nov 13, 2014 |
If this news is true, then i see a disjointed APC after the primary which Atiku is likely to win due to his political experience as to primary elections. I also believe Apc will never settle for GMB as consesus as this report said tambuwal enjoys tinubu's support. And you should note that atiku is powerful politically. I can authoritatively tell you atiku will pull more vote than GMB in SW. He is already having a plan B(PDM) which is already mobilizing in Ondo state and other SW states. Finally, i see division in APC nairaland chapter as barcanista will live the party when GMB fails to win. Anyway, this is the beginning of the end of APC 13 Likes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by donphilopus: 7:47am On Nov 13, 2014 |
OrlandoOwoh: Bros, I no just understand o. They're always advising APC on who they should field as their Presidential Candidate. They can't just mind their business. It's just like Lai Mohammed telling PDP to field Balewa's son as their Candidate! 1 Like |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by Nobody: 7:54am On Nov 13, 2014 |
I wish Tambuwal good luck in his quest. If Buhari steps down for him, then it would be a straight fight between Tambuwal and Atiku. |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by Swizdoe(m): 7:56am On Nov 13, 2014 |
Double wahala for dead body 1 Like |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by shizzleStar: 8:01am On Nov 13, 2014 |
mtchhwww....useless hypocrites |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by Trailblazer1(m): 8:02am On Nov 13, 2014 |
With every Tom, Dick and Harry in APC all running for the presidency, its obvious that APC are upto something. I think APC are now playing the game of ideas and the game is becoming interesting, can't wait to see how events unfolds in the next few days. wish them Goodluck 2 Likes |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by Lilimax(f): 8:11am On Nov 13, 2014 |
This is becoming interesting... ![]() |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by otokx(m): 8:12am On Nov 13, 2014 |
It will be good if they all go to the poll and let the delegates choose. 1 Like |
Re: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race, APC Intrigues Deepen by blym4real: 8:15am On Nov 13, 2014 |
It like A.P.C is following a master plan. |
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