At Kukah's Birthday Celebration, Jonathan Urges Nigerians to Be Vigilant to Save Democracy You’re selfless, honest, courageous, northern governors tell Sokoto Bishop Tinubu, Fayemi, Tambuwal, Dogara celebrate cleric Seriki Adinoyi in Jos, Kuni Tyessi in Abuja, Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti and Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians not
to lower their guard but use the forthcoming 2023 elections to save the country’s democracy.
He made the call as special guest of honor in his message on the occasion of Bishop Matthew Kukah's
70th Birthday Celebration held in Abuja yesterday. In the same vein, the Northern
Governors Forum has described Continued on page 39
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Ayu: Those Calling for My Sacking Are Children Why chairman’s exit won’t solve alleged marginalisation, as party constitution mandates northern takeover PDP NWC in marathon meeting over NEC, national caucus Ortom speaks on relationship with Wike, says he’s a good friend Chuks Okocha in Abuja National Chairman of Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, yesterday, said those calling for his ouster were children, who
were nowhere to be found when he and others struggled to form the party.
Ayu, who spoke in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, said he was not bothered by the calls
for his removal. Ayu’s comments came as indications emerged that his sacking
might not address the concerns Continued on page 41
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With 177 Days to Presidential Poll, Race Still Too Close to Call THISDAY defines path to victory for Atiku, Tinubu, Obi Continued on page 39
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