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APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by wengerjay(m): 4:02am On Nov 28, 2015
After extensive consultations, the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday submitted the name of Yahaya Bello as the party’s new candidate for Kogi governorship supplementary poll.

Bello replaces Prince Abubakar Audu, who died last weekend after leading the poll with 41,000.

It was also learnt that the APC has retained Hon. James Abiodun Faleke as the party’s deputy governorship candidate.

Mohammed Audu, the son of the late governorship candidate, was dumped by the party because the party felt that fielding him might vitiate the entire governorship poll in the state.

But the people of Kogi West were mounting pressure on Faleke yesterday not to accept the nomination of Bello.

Although they asked Faleke to withdraw from the race, the deputy governorship candidate was yet to make up his mind on the next step at press time.

Investigation by our correspondent revealed that APC leaders, with the backing of some forces in the Presidency, opted for Bello because he came second in the party’s primaries behind Audu.

It was also gathered that the APC leaders felt there was no way Mohammed Audu could be fielded as a compromise candidate since he was not a candidate in the primaries.

A top source in APC said: “Our leaders met and after consultations reached a conclusion on the choice of Yahaya Bello from Kogi Central as the party’s governorship candidate to substitute the late Prince Abubakar Audu.

“The leaders arrived at the conclusion because Bello was second to Audu at the validly conducted governorship primaries of the party. Instead of running into crisis with fresh primaries, the party opted to dust up the result of the previous one which was witnessed by INEC.

“A letter, signed by the National Chairman of APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on the choice of Bello has been submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday.”

Asked of other factors behind the choice of Bello, the top APC leader said: “Our leaders bought into the idea that Faleke is strange to the politics of the state, having had most of his political career in Lagos. They felt it is better for him to learn the ropes in the state before becoming a governor.

“They also argued that the choice of Bello will ensure power shift in the state and since the Ebiras were behind Audu, it won’t be difficult to foster understanding between Kogi East and Kogi Central Senatorial Districts.

“Do not forget that Kogi East had already produced the minister from the state.

“Another important factor is that some of the 91 polling units where elections were cancelled are in Kogi Central, and it will be easier to mobilize the electorate in the district to get the required votes to defeat the PDP candidate, Governor Idris Wada.

“There was also some conspiracy behind the refusal of the ticket for Faleke. Some presidency forces stamped their feet that he must not be allowed to step into Audu’s shoes because of internal power struggles in APC.

“I won’t give you names but the forced were more powerful than Oyegun and other NWC members.”

On the dumping of Mohammed Audu, the source said: “Our leaders were guided by Section 141 of the Electoral Act. If we choose him, the entire election will be voided.

“The section says: ‘An election tribunal or court shall not under any circumstance declare any person a winner at an election in which such a person has not fully participated in all the stages of such election.

“We love the Audus but we cannot take such a big risk. If Wada and PDP go to court, they will win against Mohammed Audu.”

As press time, there was pressure on Faleke by the people of Kogi West to opt out of the race.

A different source said: “There are many options open to Faleke but the people of Kogi West want him to withdraw from the race. If Yahaya Bello gets the ticket, he might be reduced to a dummy deputy governor.

“Unless Faleke can fight his cause in court and claim his mandate, he will be frustrated as a deputy governor. If he quits, the party will have justification for bringing Mohammed Audu and Kogi West will be politically alienated
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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by bensonlee770: 4:06am On Nov 28, 2015
And the legal battle begins

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by Monimatic(m): 4:07am On Nov 28, 2015
APC is in a serious poo
Now let the Legal Royal Rumble begins that will eventually cause the Supreme Court to order Fresh Electionsl.
Faleke will go to court
Wada will go to Court
Serious Legal brouhaha is brewing as regarding this Kogi election.
Even the juju battle has just started as key players in this election brouhaha will start dropping dead cos Kogi people don't joke with. Juju....Kogi People n Juju is like bread n butter.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by wengerjay(m): 4:11am On Nov 28, 2015
APC
Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by wengerjay(m): 4:13am On Nov 28, 2015
Kogi state needs political 'bailout'.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by modath(f): 4:13am On Nov 28, 2015
Yahaya Bello is a lucky guy, reaping fruits without planting seeds.. If indeed the allegations that he worked against his party's interests are true..


Truth of the matter though is that anyway they dice it, this clusterF*** is still going to end up at the Supreme Court, Naija politicians won't see a meal ticket & look away, No bueno.

As for Audu's Son not making it, great news, it is a democracy not hereditary monarchy!!

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by retepmurt(m): 4:21am On Nov 28, 2015
Wole Olanipekun (SAN) should note this. APC trying to challenge your legal prowess.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by youngwarlocks: 4:24am On Nov 28, 2015
Lets Just See How it ends.........God at work in Kogi State

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by youngwarlocks: 4:25am On Nov 28, 2015
modath:


Yahaya Bello is a lucky guy, reaping fruits without planting seeds.. If indeed the allegations that he worked against his party's interests are true..


Heard he left the buses he used for his primaries for the party's campaign

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by baby124: 4:27am On Nov 28, 2015
Faleke will win this very easily in court. This guy cannot come from the clouds to claim votes he never campaigned for. Faleke was on a joint ticket with Audu. So he has more rights to the votes. Faleke should go to court and get an injunction to put the election on hold until the matter is resolved. No time. Such an issue should not be left open to interpretation and abuse. Buhari, tread wisely. We are watching.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by ziccoit: 4:28am On Nov 28, 2015
Constitution allowed for substitution of candidate in case of death except before the commencement of an election. The same constitution asked the deputy to step in after the election has been validly won and something happens to the boss.

Audu died during not before the commencement of an election.

Election has not been validly won according to INEC rule and electoral guideline.

APC has won this election already. The only battle ground is the Supreme Court. That is where it would be sorted out whether the new substitute or Audu deputy is the right figure to head the government.

PDP has no case here, going to court would amount to wasting of money though that may see to development of our body of law and constitutional provisions.

Nigeria will be great again.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by baby124: 4:45am On Nov 28, 2015
ziccoit:
Constitution allowed for substitution of candidate in case of death except before the commencement of an election. The same constitution asked the deputy to step in after the election has been validly won and something happens to the boss.

Audu died during not before the commencement of an election.

Election has not been validly won according to INEC rule and electoral guideline.

APC has won this election already. The only battle ground is the Supreme Court. That is where it would be sorted out whether the new substitute or Audu deputy is the right figure to head the government.

PDP has no case here, going to court would amount to wasting of money though that may see to development of our body of law and constitutional provisions.

I am so happy Audu son is not smuggled in. He should go and clear himself of rape allegation dangling on his head. An alleged rapist should not be allowed to be our leader. I would prefer a corrupt individual to a rapist any day any time.

Nigeria will be great again.
His younger brother was accused of rape. Not this one that was to be substituted.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by balash(m): 4:48am On Nov 28, 2015
Will be back
Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by ziccoit: 4:53am On Nov 28, 2015
baby124:

His younger brother was accused of rape. Not this one that was to be substituted.

Oh, thanks let me quickly edit that part.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by Raiders: 4:57am On Nov 28, 2015
Nice

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by stexsy(m): 4:59am On Nov 28, 2015
End time party
End time replacement
End time raping
End time sugabelly
End time itid

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by Raiders: 5:01am On Nov 28, 2015
baby124:
Faleke will win this very easily in court. This guy cannot come from the clouds to claim votes he never campaigned for. Faleke was on a joint ticket with Audu. So he has more rights to the votes. Faleke should go to court and get an injunction to put the election on hold until the matter is resolved. No time. Such an issue should not be left open to interpretation and abuse. Buhari, tread wisely. We are watching.
its a big risk because if he loses the court case then his political carreer will be over for fighting against his party and governor. He might also risk been impeached or be relegated to a figurehead deputy governor.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by baby124: 5:04am On Nov 28, 2015
Raiders:
its a big risk because if he loses the court case then his political carreer will be over for fighting against his party and governor. He might also risk been impeached or be relegated to a figurehead deputy governor.
It is not a risk, and nothing will happen if he plays his cards right and chooses the right deputy. All these prophets of doom are saying so for their own pockets. That Governorship is Faleke's. Who cares about going against party? Did the senate president not do the same? Yet the ones that supported the senate president in what he did are trying to stop Faleke from legitimately claiming his candidacy. Rubbish.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by bensonlee770: 5:06am On Nov 28, 2015
This is a RAPE on democracy
Oby Ezekwesili should note this.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by tafabaloo(m): 5:08am On Nov 28, 2015
Ok
Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by Nobody: 5:26am On Nov 28, 2015
It appears they've made the right choice.

Faleke should take a chill pill. He's well schooled in Lagos politics and not Kogi .

If he is patient, his time will come.

Sometimes, God brings an already prepared meal to your table, in the presence of your frenemies. Congrats Bello.

Now the Audus will have sugabelly pay for defamation.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by dustmalik(m): 5:27am On Nov 28, 2015
ziccoit:
Constitution allowed for substitution of candidate in case of death except before the commencement of an election. The same constitution asked the deputy to step in after the election has been validly won and something happens to the boss.

Audu died during not before the commencement of an election.

Election has not been validly won according to INEC rule and electoral guideline.

APC has won this election already. The only battle ground is the Supreme Court. That is where it would be sorted out whether the new substitute or Audu deputy is the right figure to head the government.

PDP has no case here, going to court would amount to wasting of money though that may see to development of our body of law and constitutional provisions.

Nigeria will be great again.
You are very correct. The law, as of today, allows substitution of candidate in case of death, but only before the commencement of an election, not after a conclusive election. But, in this case, we have an already on-going election, just not conclusive. So, in truth, whatever decision the APC arrives at, can be challenged at the courts. There is simply no logical way to determine who succeeds Audu between Faleke and Yahya Bello. We'll have to rely on the wisdom of the courts to do the right thing.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by DevilhimseIf: 5:27am On Nov 28, 2015
when I told some people that their voice doesn't count here on nairaland they think am lying.

only bastard fools seeks relevance from nairaland cheesy

cc
ngeneukwenu and that newly recruited sycophant boy grin

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by Nobody: 5:32am On Nov 28, 2015
Be it Faleke or Y. Bello, its still a win-win for APC and we the advocate of power shift. Atleast we've stopped them(Igalas) from pulling us back with their stone-age behaviours.
Kogi state must be great!

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by opalu: 5:42am On Nov 28, 2015
As an Igala I can say confidently that fielding Audu's son would have been a mistake in itself since that cannot stand the legal fireworks. Also that guy has alot to learn in politics. When his dad was alive, he always shun youths who brought great ideas to him to pass to his dad. His favourite saying then was - "I am not a politician but a businessman; leave me out of this". All of a sudden some people who think he will be controlled by them started throwing his candidature up. That said, who knows if he would have been excellent Gov just like the once unknown Fashola.

On the second note, Yahaya Bello called Fairplus massively funded the Buhari Osinbajo campaign in Kogi donating many buses. Audu supported and rallied Pl delegates for his friend Kwankwaso against PMB. Fairplus ran the most organized campaign when he vied for Governorship. However he disappointed his fans when he refused to support Audu rather he decamped to SDP first and later ran back when he saw that he had a case against Audu's emergence at the APC Hqtrs. When his petition was thrown out, he funded Wada.

Now food is ready and Audu has won the election and he has come to reap the labours.

As for Faleke, he also has a good case. But the case of Fairplus is stronger and can stand the test of time.
I advise both of them to work together to do the kind of developments that Kogi has never seen in all the years ruled by Igalas Govs. That is the only way they can win the hearts of the normal igala populace. Hunger and poverty do not differentiate between tribes and religion. At the market, they don't ask you for your tribe before they sell to you.

Let's join hands to make Nigeria great!

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by ziccoit: 5:45am On Nov 28, 2015
dustmalik:

You are very correct. The law, as of today, allows substitution of candidate in case of death, but only before the commencement of an election, not after a conclusive election. But, in this case, we have an already on-going election, just not conclusive. So, in truth, whatever decision the APC arrives at, can be challenged at the courts. There is simply no logical way to determine who succeeds Audu between Faleke and Yahya Bello. We'll have to rely on the wisdom of the courts to do the right thing.

Exactly. Only PDP has no case here. Since PDP wouldn't have called for cancellation and rerun of the election if Wada had been leading with the death of Audu of APC. It is also logical to say the death of any candidate during an election should not be reason for cancelation or rerun. That I think Supreme Court will uphold. The issue is who will lead the government between Audu deputy and Bello. That is left to Supreme Court to decide.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by CircleOfWilis: 5:46am On Nov 28, 2015
Finally Ebira go become governor for kogi state

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by ojeota(f): 5:49am On Nov 28, 2015
Interesting Drama going on there.
#observationmode
Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by zinachidi(m): 5:51am On Nov 28, 2015
and PDP are waiting in the wings to pounce on any slight mistake by the APCgrin

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by disloman(m): 5:54am On Nov 28, 2015
Monimatic:
APC is in a serious poo
Now let the Legal Royal Rumble begins that will eventually cause the Supreme Court to order Fresh Electionsl.
Faleke will go to court
Wada will go to Court
Serious Legal brouhaha is brewing as regarding this Kogi election.
Even the juju battle has just started as key players in this election brouhaha will start dropping dead cos Kogi people don't joke with. Juju....Kogi People n Juju is like bread n butter.
I wondered how some of you will decided to be stup1d and dumb in your comment.Don't tell mi you can't comprehend what you read.APC did the right thing with those factors mentioned.APC is ahead in this game.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by disloman(m): 5:55am On Nov 28, 2015
zinachidi:
and PDP are waiting in the wings to pounce on any slight mistake by the APCgrin
You right my bro and APC saw that too.To me,APC did the right thing.

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Re: APC Picks Yahaya Bello As Audu's Replacement by idu1(m): 6:14am On Nov 28, 2015
modath:
Yahaya Bello is a lucky guy, reaping fruits without planting seeds.. If indeed the allegations that he worked against his party's interests are true..


Truth of the matter though is that anyway they dice it, this clusterF*** is still going to end up at the Supreme Court, Naija politicians won't see a meal ticket & look away, No bueno.

As for Audu's Son not making it, great news, it is a democracy not hereditary monarchy!!
Is this the final decision of the APC?

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