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Over 60, 000 watched the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi's presentation at the Chatham House in London. Obi was at the Chatham.

There is tension even in the western world. “The ethnic tension you see today is a result of injustice, unfairness, exclusion and marginalization; immediately we start reversing that, they (ethnic tensions) start going down. Over 60, 000 watched the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi’s presentation at the Chatham House in London.

The LP presidential candidate also vowed to end oil theft, ease ethnic tension, increase Nigeria's electricity generation and distribution capacity, ...

Obi said, “You have heard them say we don’t have structure; that is the structure we are trying to destroy – structure of criminality that Nigeria is being held captive; that structure is the structure that has impoverished Nigeria. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Mahmood Yakubu; and the flag bearer of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso would also speak at Chatham House later in the week. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has vowed to dismantle the “structure” holding Nigeria captive and preventing the nation from advancement and progressive development.

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has detailed his plans towards quelling secessionist agitations and unrest across the country. |

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi and his running mate, Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, have reached Chatham House in London,

The Chatham House website earlier announced that: “This event is a member and Africa programme event and is part of a series of events and outputs examining Nigeria’s 2023 elections and political developments.” Yunusa Tanko, in Abuja, on Saturday. According to the party, the presidential candidate is to honour the invitation of the Chatham House in London.

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said Nigerian youths are rooting for him due to leadership failure that has diminished.

He stressed that what prompted this turn around is due to this “high stakes” that are locked “in the face of demography with our dominant population the youths, frustrated and unhappy with the status quo and diminished opportunities in Nigeria in an age of globalization when internet can easily reveal to them prosperous forms of those who live in a better led and governed countries.” “The economy is in crisis” with high “debt profile worsened by oil theft of proportion hard to imagine.” He acknowledged that there is a high level of insecurity which has affected investment, diminished employment opportunities and created a high level of unemployment in the country.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), on Monday, delivered a speech at Chatham House in London.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has revealed his plan for tackling the Biafra agitation, including that by the outlawed ...

The four are Messrs Obi, Tinubu, Kwakwanso and Abubakar. His government, he said, will apply the carrot and stick method. I secured Anambra State as governor and it will not be different,” he said. “Not just the IPOB, we have the Yoruba nation and all sorts.” Mr Obi noted that security is the first commitment of his administration if elected. “I will talk and discuss with all agitators.

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that if elected President of Nigeria in the February 25 eletion, his government will ...

“We are going to apply the carrot and stick in dealing with the agitators. But in the end, there can only be one government and we will be in charge.” Obi, who was a guest of Chatham House, the famous British international think-tank and Policy institute, said with him and Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed in charge of governance, they will dismantle inefficiency and eliminate transactional policies that breed corruption in government.

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi was at Chatham House in the United Kingdom on Monday where he shared his plans for Nigeria if ...

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has said Nigeria's presidency with him and Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, his running mate, in.

But in the end, there can only be one government and we will be in charge.” He said, “We are going to look into the issue of justice and marginalization which some of them are hinging their grievances on. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s presidency with him and Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, his running mate, in charge will dismantle inefficiency and eliminate transactional policies that breed corruption in government.

Many Nigerians have of course appeared at Chatham House, but it is noteworthy that when Nigerian politicians do so, there is forever a tinge of self- ...

The ongoing politics of hate would make healing and reconciliation difficult when the election is won and lost. And to all the political gladiators: there is an urgent need to focus more on the issues, rather than engaging in mud-slinging, polluting and fouling the environment. The kind of charade that is going on in the name of rallies and self-promoting town hall meetings is akin to a situation where a job seeker insists on setting the criteria by himself, for himself and on his own terms. Those who want to behead existing gods and hegemonies of Nigerian politics may well discover that the elections may be determined in a familiar fashion: Yoruba people will vote for a Yoruba candidate, Fulanis will vote for Fulani, Muslims will vote for Muslims, Christians will support their fellow Christians, and most ironically, women who constitute a dominant percentage (about 47.5%) of the voting population will vote for men. The main challenge is here at home, not on the streets of London. It is true that presidential debates are not a Constitutional requirement but they have evolved over time as a means of assessing the candidate’s level of preparedness, capacity in comparison with other candidates, and the creation of a level playing field for the electorate to make an informed choice. When a sitting Government gets wind of information that an opposition member was about to speak at Chatham, it is standard practice to send “our own people there” to “state our own side of the story” This time around, as Nigeria begins the countdown to the 2023 elections, Chatham House is part of the general conversation. For more than 100 years, it has been seen as a centre for rigorous thinking, and yet Nigerian leaders go there to say mundane things and their aides make a song and dance out of that. Alex Vines, Director of the Africa Programme at the Institute has however confirmed that Atiku has been invited but he is yet to respond to the invitation. There is one more point: the idea of Chatham House as a tourist centre by our political leaders and their aides is most unfortunate. As an Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House can easily justify its current focus on political developments in Nigeria: Africa’s most populous country, going through another election season that would involve a transition from one administration to the other, with implications for peace, stability and economic growth. Chatham House, also known as the Royal Institute for International Affairs has hosted a broad spectrum of speakers and world leaders, from different continents of the world.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party, says he will deal with the Independent People of Biafra's (IPOB)...

“CBN would maintain it independent; it is not a question of the person there. “It is bad and it is a result of injustice, unfairness, and marginalisation. Chatham House is a policy institute in the world.

By Emmanuel Okogba. A spokesman of the Obi/Datti presidential campaign, Kenneth Okonkwo, has taken a swipe at the Presidential Candidate of the All ...

He was answering the questions in contradiction to the generous APC candidate who went there and shared all the questions for other people to answer. His appearance has projected Nigeria as a pride of the black race. “I’m proud of my principal who was so stingy that he went to Chatham House and he refused to share questions.

He spoke on his plan on insecurity, ethnic tensions and IPOB agitations during his speaking appearance at Chatham House in London...

The four are Messrs Obi, Tinubu, Kwakwanso and Abubakar. His government, he said, will apply the carrot and stick method. I secured Anambra State as governor and it will not be different,” he said. “Not just the IPOB, we have the Yoruba nation and all sorts.” Mr Obi noted that security is the first commitment of his administration if elected. “I will talk and discuss with all agitators.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), on Monday, delivered an address at the Chatham House in the United Kingdom.

‘The Nigerian problem is the unwillingness or inability of its leaders to rise to the responsibility, to the challenge of leading in the front by example which is the hallmarks of true leadership’. Our solution to the perennial power problem in Nigeria is a comprehensive one that covers transmission, distribution, generation and financing as detailed in our Manifesto. The fourth plank of our governance priorities is to “Leapfrog Nigeria into the 4th Industrial Revolution through the application of scientific and technological innovations to create a digital economy”. Our tertiary institutions will be remodelled to serve as hubs or centres for research, development, and commercialisation of ideas for the quick industrialization of Nigeria. It is not to be doubted at the global scene that Nigeria is blessed with some of the most entrepreneurial youths in the world, in science, in business, in art and entertainment. For the avoidance of doubt, we will collaborate with the Central Bank of Nigeria for the transparent liberalization of the foreign exchange market and the dismantling of the opaque multiple exchange rate regime which effectively subsidises a few privileged persons. We will enforce the principle of performance auditing and institutionalize monitoring and evaluation process of the entire public service delivery as the primary means of actualizing our vision of a new Nigeria. The growing insecurity in Nigeria is not because the enemy is formidable, it is rather because of lack of focused leadership, ineffective security governance structure and poor coordination from the centre. It is the same counsel and principle that is guiding and motivating me to offer to serve in a New Nigeria! We will turn our youth bulge to a demographic dividend, rather than today’s harvest of a time bomb of violence and insecurity from the uneducated, unemployed and marginalised. The economy is in crisis with a troubling debt profile worsened by oil theft of proportion once hard to even imagine, two economic recessions in six years and a lamentable power sector that significantly constrains manufacturing and social life. Alex Vines and his team for the global impact of their mission and commitment to engagement with Nation building in Nigeria.

•Promises to tackle devastating poverty in north. •Maintains ethnic agitations products of failed leadership. Emameh Gabriel in Abuja.

He said: “We are going to turn around the power sector. Anybody who stands on the way, so be it.” We will show compassion; we will show love,” he said. We will engage them in talks. We use the carrots and stick approach. He said: “You have heard them say we don’t have structure; that is the structure we are trying to destroy, structure of criminality that Nigeria is being held captive; that structure is the structure that has impoverished Nigeria.

Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has said Nigeria's Presidency with him and Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, his running mate, ...

He said, “We are going to look into the issue of justice and marginalization which some of them are hinging their grievances. On security, he said it will be his top priority because everything will be done to secure the environment and he will do this by first turning the country into production and pulling people out of poverty and adequately utilizing our military. But in the end there can only be one government and we will be in charge.”

There seems to be a scramble, a rush, by Nigerian politicians, and political candidates for appearance at or association with Chatham House in London, ...

Those who want to behead existing gods and hegemonies of Nigerian politics may well discover that the elections may be determined in a familiar fashion: Yoruba people will vote for a Yoruba candidate; Fulanis will vote for a Fulani; Muslims will vote for Muslims; Christians will support their fellow Christians; and most ironically, women, who constitute a dominant percentage (about 47.5%) of the voting population, will vote for men. The ongoing politics of hate would make healing and reconciliation difficult when the election is won and lost. The main challenge is here at home, not on the streets of London. The kind of charade that is going on in the name of rallies and self-promoting town hall meetings is akin to a situation where a job seeker insists on setting the criteria by himself, for himself and on his own terms. When a sitting government gets wind of information that an opposition member is about to speak at Chatham, it is standard practice to send “our own people there” to “state our own side of the story.” This time around, as Nigeria begins the countdown to the 2023 elections, Chatham House has become part of the general conversation. It is true that presidential debates are not a constitutional requirement but they have evolved over time as a means of assessing the candidate’s level of preparedness, capacity in comparison with other candidates, and the creation of a level playing field for the electorate to make an informed choice. There is one more point: the idea of Chatham House as a tourist centre by our political leaders and their aides is most unfortunate. Alex Vines, director of the Africa Programme at the Institute, has however confirmed that Atiku has been invited but he is yet to respond to the invitation. As an Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House can easily justify its current focus on political developments in Nigeria: Africa’s most populous country, going through another election season that would involve a transition from one administration to the other, with implications for peace, stability and economic growth. …what is shocking now is how our politicians have turned an opportunity to speak at Chatham House into a badge of honour. Chatham House, also known as the Royal Institute for International Affairs, has hosted a broad spectrum of speakers and world leaders, from different continents of the world. When a sitting government gets wind of information that an opposition member is about to speak at Chatham, it is standard practice to send “our own people there” to “state our own side of the story.”

In the light of the myriad challenges before the electoral umpire, Yakubu is expected to shed light on the Commission's preparations for next month's polls.

[on Monday](https://www.channelstv.com/2023/01/16/at-chatham-house-obi-vows-to-tackle-oil-theft-debt-servicing-unemployment-others/) and his counterpart of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, [last month](https://www.channelstv.com/2022/12/05/my-birth-academic-work-records-are-consistent-tinubu-insists-at-chatham-house). The event, which kicks off at 2 pm (WAT), will see Yakubu speak on the topic, ‘Nigeria’s 2023 Elections: Preparations and Priorities for Electoral Integrity and Inclusion’ and respond to questions with regard to the Commission’s plans for the conduct of next month’s general elections. The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof.

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, will address an audience at the Chatham House, London, ...

“He also discusses key challenges and plans for the conduct of the elections, including election security and the use of new technological systems. According to a statement by Chatham House, the electoral umpire boss will speak on the preparations and priorities for ensuring electoral integrity and inclusivity as well as key challenges and plans for the conduct of the elections, including election security and the use of new technological systems “Professor Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), discusses preparations and priorities for ensuring electoral integrity and inclusivity.

Professor Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the INEC.. is about addressing an audience at Chatham House, London.

“This event is a members and Africa programme event and is part of a series of events and outputs examining Nigeria’s 2023 elections and political developments. “He also discusses key challenges and plans for the conduct of the elections, including election security and the use of new technological systems. “The elections end President Muhammadu Buhari’s two terms in office since his election in 2015 and mark the first time he is not a candidate in a presidential election in 20 years – an important marker in Nigeria’s trajectory of democratic consolidation.

Mr Yakubu was at Chatham House, London, on Tuesday to speak about the commission's preparations for Nigeria's 2023 general elections.

While the Commission has the core responsibility to conduct free, fair and credible elections based on the law, the Judiciary is responsible for the interpretation of the law and adjudication of electoral disputes. It is for this reason that INEC supports the establishment of the Electoral Offences Commission and Tribunal imbued with the responsibility of prosecuting electoral offences as recommended in the reports of various committees set up the Federal Government, notably the Uwais Committee (2009), the Lemu Committee (2011) and the Nnamani Committee (2017). We are working collaboratively in the context of ICCES, and we also have the Election Violence Mitigation and Advocacy Tool (EVMAT), which is a research and diagnostic tool for predicting and mitigating election violence prior to elections. In addition, the Commission produced a Gender Policy to serve in 2012 as a guide to a fairer working environment for women in the Commission and to increase the role of women in the electoral process. The Commission is happy with the extent of preparations for the 2023 general election. The aim is to ensure a more robust monitoring and reporting of the illegal business of vote buying and to strengthen control and enforcement. The law now empowers the Commission to review the result of elections to ensure that declarations are made voluntarily and that results emerge in accordance with the law, regulations, guidelines and manuals for elections. What other agencies do in support of the Commission is very important to the quality of elections. When the Commission embarked on the programme of expanding voter access to Polling Units, one of the objectives was the relocation of the Polling Units to better facilities, where necessary and available. In the build-up to the 2019 general election, there was an unending back and forth between the Executive and Legislative arms of government on the Electoral Act, and in the end the amendment of the Act was stalled. To be sure, credible and inclusive elections in the final analysis depend on adequate preparations and my main preoccupation today is to share with you how we are preparing for a general election of high integrity and inclusiveness in Nigeria in 2023. This means that a general election in Nigeria is like conducting elections in the whole of West Africa and beyond.

Mr Yakubu said apart from BVAS and IReV portals to be used in voter accreditation and result viewing during the election, INEC would deploy other ...

“There is no doubt that violence and threat of violence are major challenges to credible election in 2023,” he said. Good journalism costs a lot of money. There is no plan to postpone the election.” This is the first deployment of an end-to-end logistics framework for elections.” He added that the commission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the umbrella bodies of road transport and marine unions to ensure the smooth and safe delivery of materials before, during and after the elections. Apart from the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and INEC Results Viewing (IReV) portal to be used in voter accreditation and result viewing during the election, Mr Yakubu listed other technologies to be deployed by the commission to ensure a credible and transparent elections.