Delta 2023: NNPP Candidate Sends Strong Message to APC, PDP, Others
- The Delta state gubernatorial bannerman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Goodnews Agbi, has likened himself to Peter Obi
- According to him, he and the Labour Party presidential candidate share the same ideology of equity, justice and fairness
- He labelled himself as the most popular candidate among his counterparts while urging supporters of Obi to vote for him
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Dr Goodnews Agbi, the gubernatorial candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Delta state, has labelled himself as the Peter Obi of the state.
He stated that his administration would be built on the ideology of accountability and prudence, just like his mentor Obi of the Labour Party.
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As reported by the New Telegraph, Agbi called on 'Obidients' (supporters of Peter Obi) to back his governorship ambition to help salvage the state from its difficulties.
He described himself as the most popular candidate amongst all the other candidates, noting that he has the qualities and criteria that attracted the state to Obi during the presidential polls.
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Agbi has staged his campaign in areas like Orie-Irri, Utue-Irri, Oyede, Ivrogbo-Irri, Idheze and Oleh in Isoko South and North local government areas of the state.
During his campaign on Sunday, March 5, he told supporters that he would prioritise the needs and wants of the people over every other thing.
He also vowed not to enrich himself if elected and promised to be a servant of the people who would lead by the people's will and demand.
After Kwankwaso’s Defeat, Influential Senator Dumps NNPP, Joins PDP
In another development, NNPP presidential bannerman Rabiu Kwankwaso recorded a significant defeat in the just concluded presidential and national assembly elections.
The development was not well received by some members of the party, who are worried about their political ambition and relevance.
In a shocking move, a prominent senator of the NNPP dumped the party and joined the nation's main opposition PDP.
Police Detain Member-Elect for Displaying Gun During NNPP Rally in Kano
Meanwhile, the authorities in Kano have detained a serving federal lawmaker for brandishing a gun openly in Kano.
The lawmaker, who was recently re-elected, Aliyu Madakin Gini, is a member of the New Nigerian Peoples Party.
A photo of the lawmaker with a gun and thugs behind him surfaced on the internet recently, sparking outrage.
Source: Legit.ng
