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Orji Kalu congratulates IBB at 82 HomeOrji Kalu congratulates IBB at 82
The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial district, Sen.Orji Kalu has congratulated former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) on the occasion of his 82nd birthday anniversary.
Kalu in a goodwill message on Thursday in Abuja, acknowledged Babangida’s contributions to the development of the country.
The former governor of Abia described Babangida as a nationalist and patriotic statesman who contributed to nation building through various platforms.
He said the former President is known for his passion for unity and progress of Nigeria.
While noting that Babangida is compassionate, urbane and patriotic, Kalu urged the former president not to relent in his humanitarian gestures.
He said: “I join family, friends, associates and well-wishers in celebrating former President Ibrahim Babangida on the occasion of his 82nd birthday.
“The former president has made invaluable contributions to the social, economic and political development of Nigeria in various capacities.
“He has consistently mentored his contemporaries and the younger generation in all facets of life.
“As a great achiever, Babangida deserves to be celebrated for his contributions to humanity.’
Kalu prayed for longer life for the former President.
Recall that IBB served as a military president of Nigeria from 1985 until his resignation in 1993.
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INEC Disowns Labour Party National Convention
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned Wednesday’s Labour Party (LP) National Convention in Anambra.
Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday.
Oyekanmi said that the conduct of the convention was not monitored by INEC, declining to state further why it was not monitored.
NAN, however, reports that the LP had on Tuesday shifted the convention from Umuahia in Abia to Nnewi, Anambra State.
Speaking on the change in venue, Mr Kehinde Edun, the LP National Legal Adviser, told newsmen that the party had duly informed INEC about the change in venue and date.
“No, it is holding in Anambra. Nnewi, to be precise, not Umuahia in Abia State again. In fact, Umuahia was not even the first venue we chose. Benin was the first choice before we changed to Umuahia and now Nnewi.
“So, we are at liberty to pick any venue of our choice. We only need to inform INEC about the change in venue and time,” Edun said.
Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 states that political parties shall give INEC at least 21 days notice of convention, congress, conference or meeting.
This includes the convention or meeting convened for the purpose of “merger” and electing members of its executive committees, other governing bodies or nominating candidates.
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