• Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • National
  • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Style
  • Foreign News
  • Health
  • Leadership
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • News Watch Magazine
  • CSONew24TV
Saturday, September 30, 2023
CSO News
  • Home
  • CSO Icons
  • Press Release
  • Documentary
  • Awards
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team
      • Our Mission
      • Our Projects
      • Our Team
      • Our Vision
  • Contact Us
  • CSO NewsWatch Magazine
    • CSO News Watch May 2021
    • CSO News Watch, June 2021
    • CSO NewsWatch, July 2021
    • CSO NewsWatch, August 2021
    • CSO NewsWatch, September 2021
  • CSONews24TV
    Strengthening Internal Party Democracy in Nigeria.

    Strengthening Internal Party Democracy in Nigeria.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • CSO Icons
  • Press Release
  • Documentary
  • Awards
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team
      • Our Mission
      • Our Projects
      • Our Team
      • Our Vision
  • Contact Us
  • CSO NewsWatch Magazine
    • CSO News Watch May 2021
    • CSO News Watch, June 2021
    • CSO NewsWatch, July 2021
    • CSO NewsWatch, August 2021
    • CSO NewsWatch, September 2021
  • CSONews24TV
    Strengthening Internal Party Democracy in Nigeria.

    Strengthening Internal Party Democracy in Nigeria.

No Result
View All Result
CSONews24
No Result
View All Result
Home Politics

‘His grandfather is from Sokoto’- PDP speaks on Atiku’s origin

Evangel Okeke by Evangel Okeke
April 15, 2019
in Politics
0
PDP reacts to victory in Benue, Sokoto, Bauchi elections
2.4k
VIEWS

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP has again reacted to the claim by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is not a Nigerian.

The APC had on Friday filed a motion at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja by its lead counsel, Lateef Fagbemi faulting the candidacy of Atiku in the election, claiming that Atiku is a Cameroonian and not a Nigerian citizen.

APC, hence stated that the former Vice President petition against President Muhammadu Buhari, its own candidate, should be dismissed for lacking in merit.

But, the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Mr Segun Sowunmi, speaking on Channels Tv on Sunday said the claims by the APC that Atiku is not a Nigerian was just part of the acts of the ruling party to distract the former vice president from reclaiming his mandate.

RelatedPosts

“US Court Reserves Ruling in Atiku’s Suit Against Chicago Varsity Over Tinubu’s Academic Records”

“PDP Secretary Labels Obaseki’s Move a Curse, Not a Blessing”

Kaduna Tribunal Rejects APC’s Second Attempt to Dismiss PDP’s Petition

Former Lawmakers and Lawyers Clash Over Impeachment Attempt Against Ondo Deputy Governor

He wondered how APC could come up with such an allegation when Atiku is the Waziri of Adamawa, adding that he was a top Customs officer for more than 20 years before he retired.

Sowumi said “Atiku Abubakar has been the former vice president of this country and I think that when this kind of issues come up, you begin to query who exactly and what exactly is the geographical expression of Nigeria

“Most Nigerians know a lot about Atiku’s background and everything about the former vice president is that of Nigeria.

“In actual fact, Atiku’s grandfather is from Sokoto.

“Atiku’s grandfather followed his friend to Adamawa, then Gongola, and Atiku’s grandfather gave birth to Atiku’s father there. But it has never been under guesswork that Atiku is a full-fledged bona fide Nigerian.

“Atiku is a Nigerian; he’s the Waziri of Adamawa. He is former vice president, former governorship candidate and I think that every territory of Nigeria is a Nigerian territory.

“Atiku is one of the citizens of the country, Nigeria. Atiku has been the former vice president of this country, GCON. When these kinds of issues come up, you even begin to query who exactly and what exactly is the geographical expression of Nigeria.”

He added that the PDP candidate was one of the citizens of the country, stressing that Nigeria has 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, and Adamawa was one of them.

Tags: top

Get real time update about this post categories directly on your device, subscribe now.

Unsubscribe
Evangel Okeke

Evangel Okeke

RelatedPosts

“US Court Reserves Ruling in Atiku’s Suit Against Chicago Varsity Over Tinubu’s Academic Records”
Politics

“US Court Reserves Ruling in Atiku’s Suit Against Chicago Varsity Over Tinubu’s Academic Records”

by online editor
September 30, 2023
0

Justice Nancy Maldonado of the Northern Illinois District has postponed a ruling in the case brought forward by Atiku Abubakar...

Read more
“PDP Secretary Labels Obaseki’s Move a Curse, Not a Blessing”
Politics

“PDP Secretary Labels Obaseki’s Move a Curse, Not a Blessing”

by online editor
September 29, 2023
0

Hillary Otsu, the Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, has criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki's defection to...

Read more
Kaduna Tribunal Rejects APC’s Second Attempt to Dismiss PDP’s Petition
Politics

Kaduna Tribunal Rejects APC’s Second Attempt to Dismiss PDP’s Petition

by online editor
September 28, 2023
0

By Milcah Tanimu The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Kaduna has rejected the second preliminary objection filed by Governor Uba...

Read more

Discussion about this post

Like our Page

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
“My appointment genuinely originated from God” says CG-NPC

“My appointment genuinely originated from God” says CG-NPC

September 25, 2020
Taraba Killing: The Invasion Of Bandits In Takum

Taraba Killing: The Invasion Of Bandits In Takum

May 22, 2023
PROFESSOR ANGELA FREEMAN MIRI: THE TRIUMPH OF PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP OVER ETHNICITY AND PATRIARCHY

PROFESSOR ANGELA FREEMAN MIRI: THE TRIUMPH OF PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP OVER ETHNICITY AND PATRIARCHY

March 9, 2021
Taraba Crisis: Bandits attack Takum Communities again

Taraba Crisis: Bandits attack Takum Communities again

July 3, 2023
#EndSARS: NPC lauds Buhari, decry hoarding of Covid-19 palliatives

#EndSARS: NPC lauds Buhari, decry hoarding of Covid-19 palliatives

November 6, 2020
178 Fidelity Bank staffs begs Peter Obi for Intervention over unpaid arrears, employments

178 Fidelity Bank staffs begs Peter Obi for Intervention over unpaid arrears, employments

June 20, 2022
Buhari receives support on directive to carryout  forensic audit of NDDC

CPTA congratulates Okumagba on his successful screening as NDDC MD

0
63rd Independence Anniversary: Buhari Sends Wishes To Tinubu, Nigerians

63rd Independence Anniversary: Buhari Sends Wishes To Tinubu, Nigerians

0
2019 Elections: Police impedes seven bags of alleged smuggled ballot papers

2019 Elections: Police impedes seven bags of alleged smuggled ballot papers

0
BREAKING: CCT makes U-turn, withdraws arrest warrant against CJN,Onnoghen

BREAKING: CCT makes U-turn, withdraws arrest warrant against CJN,Onnoghen

0
BREAKING: CCT makes U-turn, withdraws arrest warrant against CJN,Onnoghen

BREAKING: Fraud: CCT adjourns CJN, Onnoghen case till March 11

0
BREAKING: Kogi Senator allegedly survives ghastly auto crash

BREAKING: Kogi Senator allegedly survives ghastly auto crash

0
63rd Independence Anniversary: Buhari Sends Wishes To Tinubu, Nigerians

63rd Independence Anniversary: Buhari Sends Wishes To Tinubu, Nigerians

September 30, 2023
“US Court Reserves Ruling in Atiku’s Suit Against Chicago Varsity Over Tinubu’s Academic Records”

“US Court Reserves Ruling in Atiku’s Suit Against Chicago Varsity Over Tinubu’s Academic Records”

September 30, 2023
“7th National Youth Games Conclude Today in Asaba with Delta State Leading in Medals”

“7th National Youth Games Conclude Today in Asaba with Delta State Leading in Medals”

September 30, 2023
“BBNaija Winner’s Family Expresses Concern Over Lack of Contact Following Prize Win”

“BBNaija Winner’s Family Expresses Concern Over Lack of Contact Following Prize Win”

September 30, 2023
short caption  November 11: Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s Arrival in Bayelsa Sets Stage for Campaign Council Inauguration

short caption November 11: Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s Arrival in Bayelsa Sets Stage for Campaign Council Inauguration

September 30, 2023

Uche Maduwagwu Rejects N3 Million Offer to Frame Mohbad’s Wife

September 29, 2023
CSO News

Follow us on social media:

CSONews24 is an online News platform which focuses on general news and happenings in the Civil Society, humanitarian sector and Nigeria

Recent News

63rd Independence Anniversary: Buhari Sends Wishes To Tinubu, Nigerians

63rd Independence Anniversary: Buhari Sends Wishes To Tinubu, Nigerians

September 30, 2023
“US Court Reserves Ruling in Atiku’s Suit Against Chicago Varsity Over Tinubu’s Academic Records”

“US Court Reserves Ruling in Atiku’s Suit Against Chicago Varsity Over Tinubu’s Academic Records”

September 30, 2023

CSONews24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VCdx6putuI
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Term of Service
  • CSONews24TV

© 2020 CSONews24 Designed by Digital Clan TD

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • National
  • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Style
  • Foreign News
  • Health
  • Leadership
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • News Watch Magazine
  • CSONew24TV

© 2020 CSONews24 Designed by Digital Clan TD

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.