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Political Interview
Why I want to be next governor of Kano state, by Mohammed Abacha
Mohammed Abacha

Mohammed Sani Abacha is the eldest son of the former Head of State, General Sani Abacha.   He is among the people aspiring to get PDP ticket to contest the governorship election in Kano next year. He entertained questions from journalists after Muhammadu Rimi's funeral and our Kano correspondent, Bala Nasir was among them.

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We’re searching for another guber candidate in Zamfara - PDP youth leader
Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman

Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman Leda is the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youth leader in Zamfara state.  As Chairman of the working committee set up at the recent stakeholders meeting in Kaduna, Leda explains in this interview why the meeting was convened and why the PDP is searching for another candidate for the 2011 gubernatorial election even when the incumbent Governor Shinkafi has not said he would not go for a second term. He spoke to Group Political Editor, Tom Chiahemen in Abuja

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No party in Nigeria has a defined agenda, says Senator Roland Owie
Senator Roland Owie

Member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Action Congress (AC), SENATOR ROLAND OWIE in this interview, blames the nations level of under-development on the lack of agenda on the part of past political leaders, coupled with their failure to follow and implement the manifestoes of their parties. The former Senate Whip, who spoke to our Correspondent, Osaigbovomwan Iguobaro in Benin, also identifies free and fair elections as the only means of selecting credible and purposeful leaders who will represent the interest of the masses. Excerpts: 

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How executive, legislature complement each other in Gombe, by Speaker Bojude
Manga Musa Bojude

In this interview with our Gombe state correspondent Auwal Ahmad, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Manga Musa Bojude gives an insight into achievements recorded by the House in the last three years, the mutual relationship between the legislature and the executive arm and the state's position on the ongoing constitutional amendment. 

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Presidency: Shekarau will be a bridge builder, says veteran broadcaster
Alhaji Shehu Yusuf Kura

Chairman, Board of Directors of the Kano State Broadcasting Corporation, Alhaji Shehu Yusuf Kura   was a correspondent of the Voice of America (VOA) for about 15 years after a brief stint with Radio Kano and NTA Kano in the early 80's. He returned to Nigeria and contested the governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano in 2007 but failed to clinch the ticket. In this interview with Yusuf Ozi-Usman in Abuja, Kura, who is now a staunch member of All the Nigeria People Party (ANPP) speaks on the presidential aspiration of Governor Ibrahim Shekarau and other topical issues. 

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Why I want to succeed Suswam come 2011, by Engr. Chianson

Engr. Simon ChiansonENGR. SIMON CHIANSON is a renowned politician in Benue State. He vied for the governorship of the state on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) against incumbent governor Gabriel Suswam in 2007 but lost and is set to once again take a shot at the same position. In this interview with UCHE NNOROM in Makurdi, Chianson promises to revamp the state's economy if he steps in as governor in 2011.

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Edo state is hungry for development, says speaker

Speaker of the Edo state House of Assembly, Bright Omokhodion last week, revealed plans by the new leadership of the House to broker peace between members of the ruling party and opposition in the House. Osaigbovomwan Iguobaro was there when the speaker called on the House of Representatives to be mindful of making sinister statements that could impede the development of the state. Omokhodion also bared his mind on the need for a harmonious working relationship with the executive arm of Government as a panacea for fast tracking development, and other related matters. 

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INEC robbed me of my vote in 2007, says ex-senatorial candidate

MR. GODWIN IKE is a licensed Estate Surveyor and Valuer, who, like many Nigerians, went into politics with the intention of effecting a positive change, but was disappointed at the rot in the Nigeria electoral system. In this interview with Peoples Daily reporter, Taiye Agbaje in Abuja, Ike reflected on his experience as the FCT Senatorial candidate of the Nigerian Peoples Congress (NPC) in the 2007 elections. 

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Goodluck has been hijacked, says Okoroji

Chief Emeka OkorojiChief Emeka Okoroji is the Director of Administration of the Future Nigeria Group (FNG), a pro-Ya’adua group. In this interview with our reporter, Mohammed Isa, Okoroji alleges that Acting President Goodluck Jonathan has been hijacked by his own brand of cabal.  He however insists that ailing President Umaru Yar'adua is recuperating and will soon return to his duty post.

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