Politics
2023: Anyone Above 70Yrs Should Not Run For President — Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has urged anyone above 70 years to abstain from running for the presidency of Nigeria and allow the younger ones who are capable and knowledgeable in modern trends to take over leadership of the country.
The Governor made the call Monday when he hosted the trio of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Governors Aminu Tambuwal and Bala Mohammed of Sokoto and Bauchi states respectively who were in the state to consult with him on the consensus arrangement they initiated to trim down the number of presidential aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
He commended them for the initiative describing the leaders as well knowledgeable men who served the country contentiously and still serving in various capacities.
ALSO READ: Comedian Osama Mourns, As Wife Dies After 10 Months Of Marriage
The Governor said, “Nigerians can testify that during their time at the federal level they did very well and delivered on their mandate. And today they are eminently qualified to lead this country.
VANGUARD
‘I Will Try And Commit Suicide Soon’ — Kemi Olunloyo Cries Out Over Alleged Online Bullying
Trading Fake News For Money: The Case Of Ejike Ofoegbu As A Cautionary Tale
After 23 Years, Oborevwori Moves To Rescue Abandoned DELSU Senate Building
Court Orders Nationwide Deployment Of Lawyers To Police Divisions
Igbo Times Publisher Retracts Stories On Soludo, Apologises
Abraka General Hospital Receives Benches From U.S.-Based Rose Francis Foundation
INEC Extends Deadline For Political Parties To Submit Candidates For 2027 Elections
Delta Govt Bans Graduation Parties In Private Schools, Warns Defaulters Of Sanctions
Graduation Parties Remain Banned, Prize-Giving Ceremonies Allowed — But Without Celebrations, Says Delta Education Commissioner
No Graduation Parties Allowed, Prize-Giving Must Be Modest Without Parties — Delta Education Commissioner
FG Approves N7.5Bn TETFund Grants For 174 Research Projects In Universities, Polytechnics, COEs
NUJ South-South Raises Alarm Over Fake Military Escorts, Calls for Stronger Security, Road Infrastructure
CJTF Dismisses Ex-Delta Commander, Backs Ovie’s Appointment Amid Impersonation Claims
Ika South Commences N50,000 Bursary Disbursement To Students
-
News15 hours agoIgbo Times Publisher Retracts Stories On Soludo, Apologises
-
News21 hours ago
INEC Extends Deadline For Political Parties To Submit Candidates For 2027 Elections
-
News17 hours ago
Abraka General Hospital Receives Benches From U.S.-Based Rose Francis Foundation
-
News14 hours ago
After 23 Years, Oborevwori Moves To Rescue Abandoned DELSU Senate Building
-
News14 hours ago
Court Orders Nationwide Deployment Of Lawyers To Police Divisions
