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Peter Obi Has Stated That, Kwankwaso Won’t Be Spare Tyre As VP Mr Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, has vowed to create an inclusive government in partnership with his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Obi said in his government, the Vice President would never be considered as a “spare tyre” because Kwankwaso would be actively involved. On Saturday at the NDC national convention in Abuja, Obi named Kwankwaso as his running mate. Obi and Kwankwaso took part in the last presidential election but ended up in third and fourth place, respectively. They were behind former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu, who was announced as the winner. Kwankwaso ran for election with the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and only won in Kano, a state where he still has a strong political presence. Obi said: “The government we plan to create will not be one where anyone can claim that the vice president is just a spare part. “The vice president will be a partner because we aim to create a country where two equal individuals work together for the country’s success. “Decisions will be taken as partners. Everybody will be consulted. That’s what we need, and that’s how the government works. “With this in mind, I happily accept the support as the candidate for this wonderful party. “I would like to invite Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to be my vice-presidential candidate.” Obi noted that Kwankwaso believes in the same values, especially the idea of a fair society where anyone, no matter their background, has the chance to succeed. “He believes in education and security. We will join forces to make sure it happens,” he said.
Peter Obi Has Stated That, Kwankwaso Won’t Be Spare Tyre As VP
Mr Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, has vowed to create an inclusive government in partnership with his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Obi said in his government, the Vice President would never be considered as a “spare tyre” because Kwankwaso would be actively involved.
On Saturday at the NDC national convention in Abuja, Obi named Kwankwaso as his running mate.
Obi and Kwankwaso took part in the last presidential election but ended up in third and fourth place, respectively.
They were behind former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu, who was announced as the winner.
Kwankwaso ran for election with the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and only won in Kano, a state where he still has a strong political presence.
Obi said: “The government we plan to create will not be one where anyone can claim that the vice president is just a spare part.
“The vice president will be a partner because we aim to create a country where two equal individuals work together for the country’s success.
“Decisions will be taken as partners. Everybody will be consulted. That’s what we need, and that’s how the government works.
“With this in mind, I happily accept the support as the candidate for this wonderful party.
“I would like to invite Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to be my vice-presidential candidate.”
Obi noted that Kwankwaso believes in the same values, especially the idea of a fair society where anyone, no matter their background, has the chance to succeed.
“He believes in education and security. We will join forces to make sure it happens,” he said.
Mr Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, has vowed to create an inclusive government in partnership with his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Obi said in his government, the Vice President would never be considered as a “spare tyre” because Kwankwaso would be actively involved.
On Saturday at the NDC national convention in Abuja, Obi named Kwankwaso as his running mate.
Obi and Kwankwaso took part in the last presidential election but ended up in third and fourth place, respectively.
They were behind former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu, who was announced as the winner.
Kwankwaso ran for election with the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and only won in Kano, a state where he still has a strong political presence.
Obi said: “The government we plan to create will not be one where anyone can claim that the vice president is just a spare part.
“The vice president will be a partner because we aim to create a country where two equal individuals work together for the country’s success.
“Decisions will be taken as partners. Everybody will be consulted. That’s what we need, and that’s how the government works.
“With this in mind, I happily accept the support as the candidate for this wonderful party.
“I would like to invite Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to be my vice-presidential candidate.”
Obi noted that Kwankwaso believes in the same values, especially the idea of a fair society where anyone, no matter their background, has the chance to succeed.
“He believes in education and security. We will join forces to make sure it happens,” he said.
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Breaking: Niger State First Lady Mobilises Stakeholders For Maternal, Child Health Campaign
Wife of Niger State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago, has called on wives of local government chairmen, women leaders, traditional and religious institutions and other stakeholders to mobilise communities and ensure every woman and child benefits from maternal and child healthcare services across the state.
She made the call during the flag-off of the 2026 first round of the June/July Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) in Tafa, Tafa Local Government Area, held in collaboration with development partners and funded by the United States Government.
The governor’s wife also urged pregnant women and nursing mothers to regularly visit health facilities, noting that more women and children are increasingly accessing healthcare services across the state.
“Healthcare is a shared responsibility. Government cannot do it alone. We all have a role to play in ensuring that mothers and children receive the care they deserve,” Mrs Bago noted.
She urged residents to become advocates of primary healthcare in their communities to improve access to essential health services and ensure that no woman or child is left behind.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Bagana, said the health of women and children remains critical to the state’s development agenda.
“Our determination is to strengthen healthcare delivery, expand access to essential services and improve the quality of life of our people,” he stated.
Earlier, the Executive Director of the Niger State Primary Health Care Development Agency, NSPHCDA, Dr. Junaidu Inuwa, said the campaign was aimed at ensuring healthcare services reach communities across the state.
In separate goodwill messages, development partners, including the World Health Organization, WHO, and the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, described the initiative as a demonstration of Niger State’s commitment to improving maternal, newborn and child health outcomes through integrated health and nutrition services.
Speaking on behalf of development partners, Chief of UNICEF’s Kaduna Field Office, Dr. Gerida Birukila, represented by Grace Odeyemi, said sustained collaboration would help build a healthier and more resilient state.
“Together, we can build a healthier, stronger and more resilient Niger State where every mother survives and every child thrives,” she said
The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, has removed the names of Ahmed Yayari and Daniel Woyengikuro from its portal as Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Treasurer and National Financial Secretary, respectively.
A check by DAILY POST shows that both names have also been replaced with Odeyemi Mackson Oladiran and Eyim Donatus Henry as the new executives.
Yayari and Woyengikuro who are part of the Makinde-backed Turaki faction while Odeyemi and Eyim are members of the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s faction, which is also the recognised faction of the PDP.
INEC had earlier recognised Wike’s faction by putting the names of Abdulrahman Mohammed as the National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary, but had left the names of Yayari and Woyengikuro as part of the executives.
With the recent update on its portal, all executives of the PDP on INEC’s portal are now aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
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