Nigeria News

2023: Mokelu declares interest to run presidential race

A former Minister of Information under the Sani Abacha regime, Chief Ikeobasi Mokelu, has joined the presidential race.

The chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and a close ally of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has reportedly concluded plans to obtain the APC expression of interest and nomination forms.

The ex-minister was said to have been assured of support by some elements in the presidency.

Mokelu is expected to engage with party members in the South-East and in his Ubolo Unodu Ward 1, Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State on his presidential aspiration.

The former minister who was the convener of ‘I Stand With Buhari’ Movement in 2018, was said to be a regular visitor to the Presidential Villa.

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

Recent Posts

The Battle for Integrity at FUHSO: Why Idoma must not remain silent By Edwin Adakole

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), once hailed as a symbol of promise…

7 hours ago

Wike under fire over car, house gifts to judges

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has criticized Minister of the Federal Capital Territory…

10 hours ago

Another popular Living Faith Church pastor retires

The Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, is set to witness the…

12 hours ago

Ibadan: Court remands four suspects over alleged armed robbery, murder

An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has remanded four individuals in a correctional facility over…

13 hours ago

Ademola Lookman nominated for 2024 Globe Soccer Awards

Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Globe Soccer Awards. The…

13 hours ago

Military Games: Olamide appointed as brand ambassador for AMGA 2024

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Africa Military Games, Abuja 2024 (AMGA 2024), has…

15 hours ago