Tag Archives: CPC

Politics: Mindset and Nigerian Reality

April 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Salihu Moh. Lukman smlukman@gmail.com It is very common, in Nigeria, to hear the phrase ‘this is politics’. Often, to a politician it means, this is my prerogative. In other words, ‘it is my jurisdiction and I set the rule’ seems … read more »

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Nigeria: Merger Of Opposition Parties Is The Only Way To Defeat PDP – Buhari

February 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Former presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), retired General Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the merger of opposition parties is the only way to defeat People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing elected representatives and other members of the … read more »

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Remarks by General Muhammadu Buhari at the Inauguration of the CPC Merger Committee

January 22, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Remarks by General Muhammadu Buhari at the Inauguration of the CPC Merger Committee at the CPC National Secretariat Utako on Wednesday, January 16,2013 – I would like to welcome all of you to this very important gathering , and would … read more »

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Nigeria: 2015: How far can opposition parties go?

January 16, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Opposition parties are back on the drawing board. But how far can they go in 2015 without a formidable alliance. Group Political Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU writes on the lessons past botched alliances and the imperative of a new merger plan. … read more »

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Court rejects challenge to Jonathan win

December 28, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Abuja – Nigeria’s Supreme Court threw out a challenge to President Goodluck Jonathan’s victory in April 16 elections, upholding the result and rejecting calls by the main opposition party for a recount in several parts of the country. Jonathan was … read more »

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