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How Atiku will beat Buhari, others and win the 2019 presidential election, By Prof. Echefuna R. G. Onyebeadi
As Nigerians and indeed the world eagerly await the February 16, 2019 presidential election with about 70 political parties participating, many people have come to believe that the actual contest is between the incumbent President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari of the APC and the Presidential Candidate of PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
The outcome of a recent nationwide survey we carried out in the 36 states and the FCT on the prospects of the Presidential Candidates reveals that, the Presidential Candidate of PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar will emerge winner of the presidential election, if the election were to hold today.
The survey further reveals that although Muhammadu Buhari is likely to garner more votes in the North, particularly in the Northwest, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar will emerge the overall winner of the presidential election.
The survey results also indicate that national aggregate margin of the Winning Votes for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is projected to be just about 6.32% of the total votes cast.
Barring any major upsets and/or manipulations, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is expected to win the presidential election with a margin of at least 2,971,133 votes. This obviously looks too close for comfort!
There are 17 essential registered voters hubs identified across the country out of which, the top five in particular are critical to the eventual outcome of the presidential election. So, how the political parties and their candidates are able to harvest the votes in these identified places shall to a large extent influence the overall results of the forthcoming presidential election.
The aforementioned therefore, clearly underscores the need for greater work in critical catchment areas, vigilance and to ensure that the votes cast during the elections really count.
Stated below is how the candidates stand in the Geopolitical Zones and States including the FCT.
[A/B = close to call with Atiku leading;
B/A = close to call with Buhari leading.]
NORTH:
1. North Central ……… Atiku
2. North East ………….. A/B
3. North West …………. Buhari
SOUTH:
1. South South ………… Atiku
2. South East……………. Atiku
3. South West…………… B/A
The present rating of the candidates in the 36 states and the FCT is as follows:
1. NORTH CENTRAL [6 states and FCT]:
Benue – Atiku
Kogi – A/B
Kwara – Atiku
Nasarawa – A/B
Niger – Atiku
Plateau – Atiku
FCT – B/A
2. NORTH EAST [6 states]:
Adamawa – Atiku
Bauchi – Buhari
Borno – Buhari
Gombe – Atiku
Taraba – Atiku
Yobe – Buhari
3. NORTH WEST [7 States]:
Jigawa – Atiku
Kaduna – Buhari
Kano – B/A
Katsina – Buhari
Kebbi – Buhari
Sokoto – Atiku
Zamfara – Atiku
4. SOUTH SOUTH [6 states]:
Akwa-Ibom – Atiku
Bayelsa – Atiku
Cross River – Atiku
Delta – Atiku
Edo – B/A
Rivers – Atiku
5. SOUTH EAST [5 States]:
Abia – Atiku
Anambra – Atiku
Ebonyi – Atiku
Enugu – Atiku
Imo – Atiku
6. SOUTH WEST [6 states]:
Ekiti – B/A
Lagos – Buhari
Ogun – Atiku
Ondo – Atiku
Osun – A/B
Oyo – Buhari
It is however instructive to note that the survey under reference was carried out exclusively for the presidential election only.
•Echefuna ’Rotimi ONYEBEADI [DBA;PhDs; etc] writes from Abuja.
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Governor Peter Mbah Signs Multi-million Dollar Joint Venture To Birth Job Opportunities, Promote Sports And Youth Development In Enugu State
The Governor Of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah has disclosed a recent deal he signed for the good of the people of Enugu. On his Facebook page he wrote;
“I was delighted to sign a multi-million dollar joint venture agreement with the Del-York Group for “The 042 Arena and Entertainment Park” over the weekend.
The multi-purpose sports and entertainment hub is designed to focus on key areas of development, training, innovation, education, talent discovery, hospitality, and entertainment, among others.
The Sports Arena will on completion feature training facilities, athlete housing, a physical therapy and sports medicine centre, and a performance centre, while the Entertainment Park will have a variety of designs, including screening rooms, stages, amphitheaters; and live, work and play facilities, among others.
It gladdens my heart that investors are now favouring our dear state as a location for businesses and investments. This demonstrates the success of our ceaseless efforts to make Enugu the safest place to live, invest, play sports, and enjoy leisure.
I’m hopeful that this project will create thousands of jobs for Ndi Enugu and also attract more investors and tourists to our state. It will also provide a platform for our young people to showcase their talents, thereby promoting sports and youth development in our state and the entire South-East region.
Many thanks to the CEO of Del-York, Linus Idahosa, who came up with the concept and chose Enugu as the planting soil. My administration will give him and his team all the needed support to flourish.”
Here are pictures from the signing ceremony.
We commend the Governor on this development.
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Governor Peter Mbah Appreciates Dave Umahi Over Swift Response To Work On A Recently collapsed Bridge In Enugu State
Governor Peter Mbah Appreciates The Minister For Works, Dave Umahi Over Swift Response To Work On A Recently collapsed Bridge In Enugu State
The bridge which is on the federal road, had sunk in on Monday.Thank God no casualties were recorded due to the less movements around the area on the it happened.
Here’s what the Governor wrote;
“Yesterday evening, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, to Enugu State. The minister who came to inspect the collapsed bridge between the New Artisan flyover and the Naira Triangle, at the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway, assured me of its immediate reconstruction.
“He commended me for ameliorating the plights of my people by undertaking to dualise the Enugu State’s part of the Enugu-Abakaliki road, and also assured me that the federal government would expedite the necessary approvals.
“I sincerely appreciate the minister for the prompt response, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for inclusive leadership. This, for us, underscores the president’s commitment to his oath of office.”
Here are pictures from the scene visit
The Governor of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah was one of the guest speakers at the 2023 LCCI. While posting pictures from the conference on his social media page, He wrote;
“Today, I was honoured to stand as Guest of Honour and Speaker on the platform of the 2023 Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo.
This event underscores our commitment to global partnerships and trade cooperation. From Enugu, I have proudly joined the dialogue that transcends borders.
As we engage in vital conversations, I extend a hand of partnership, inviting stakeholders to explore our nation’s potential. Together, let’s unlock avenues for national growth and prosperity.
In Enugu State, we are open for business; building partnership with the private sector to unlock the capital market, attract investments, and retake our place in the local and global economy.
I’m excited to share with you our state’s abundant investment opportunities and government inventives in agriculture and agro-industry, logistics and aviation, tourism, real estate, mineral resources, information and communication technology (ICT), among others.
We are also de-risking business investment in key sectors by providing access to land, providing support infrastructure, handling engagement with host communities, and facilitating the approval of building permits.
Amid challenges, our resolve for a robust business environment remains unshaken. We are intentionally revisiting our ease of doing business indicators to ensure the environment is conducive for businesses to thrive.
Join me in embracing this momentous stride as we amplify Enugu State’s prominence on the national and world map.”
Here are pictures from the conference.
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