Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki
@bukolasaraki
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13th President of the Nigerian Senate & Chair of the 8th Nigerian National Assembly (2015 - 2019)
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Wizkid’s
#MadeInLagos
is a brilliant end to what has been a long and eventful month for all of us. Currently vibing to my favorite track on the album ‘
#Grace
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Thank you for 29 extraordinary years and 4 wonderful children. I hope that we get to celebrate countless more together!
Happy Anniversary! ❤️
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No sir! This should not be the response from the president of a nation with a vibrant youthful population for whom
#Twitter
is part of their daily lives and a source of their income and livelihood.
This must be reviewed.
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The reports of the aggression meted out to young Nigerians protesting the high handedness of rogue units of
@PoliceNG
are deeply disturbing. Leaders of our nation ought to listen to and engage with our youth on matters concerning their wellbeing. I hope this approach changes soon
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I appeal to the government to put an end to this shooting of protesters by security agents. We need to exercise great patience, restraint and compassion in handling the demands of these youth.
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I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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I wish the candidates that emerged in the Kwara polls all the best in their attempts to serve our people. It is my prayer that the good people of Kwara State will always have the best from any government both at the state and federal levels.
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I thank all Kwarans, particularly PDP supporters, who worked for the party in the just concluded elections. My congratulations go to Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq and all those who emerged at all levels. I wish them all the best.
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Happy 82nd Birthday to His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. As you celebrate another year, Baba, I pray to Almighty God to continue to give you good health, great wisdom and grace to serve humanity.
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The reports of the continued harassment, illegal arrest, detention and high handedness by rogue cells of the SARS Unit of
@PoliceNG
against innocent Nigerians - most of them young people - in spite of efforts to reform the Police & raise standards of policing, are disheartening.
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Congratulations to Senate President, Ahmed Lawan; Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila; Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege; and Deputy Speaker, Idris Wase as they begin their journey as presiding officers of the 9th National Assembly.
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As he celebrates his 62nd birthday today, my family and I wish my friend, the former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, H.E.
@PeterObi
a happy birthday!
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My words are written with a sense of responsibility for the prosperity and protection of the nation. If some willingly try and misunderstand my words below, so be it, as the matter is too important and above individual vanities.
#EndSARS
#EndPoliceBrutality
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I am quite impressed with the great work that
@iam_Davido
is doing with
#DefendYourVote
across the nation. As we are 1 day away from
#NigeriaDecides
, I call on all young Nigerians with PVCs to come out and vote so that their voices and choices can be heard.
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In 6 days, YOU will have the opportunity to decide the future of our nation.
I want YOU to come out in large numbers to vote for
@Atiku
,
@PeterObi
and
@OfficialPDPNig
, because if YOU show up, they can’t rig!
#DefendYourVotes
#NigeriaDecides
#BetterNigeria
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Wishing my beloved mother, Chief (Mrs) Florence Morenike Saraki, a very happy 85th birthday today. Mama, we are truly blessed by your 85 years of immense love, prayers and care! May Almighty Allah increase your fulfilment. Amen.
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As he celebrates his 61st birthday today, my family and I wish my friend, the former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, H.E.
@PeterObi
a happy birthday!
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May the Almighty Allah (SWT) accept our prayers. Amin.
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Today, I remember the selfless statesman, former President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, who passed on 9-years ago. His legacy of integrity as a great leader will always remain indelible in our hearts. May the mercy of Almighty Allah (SWT) continue to be upon him. Amin.
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Congratulations to Governor Udom Emmanuel and the great people of Akwa Ibom State on today’s commissioning of
#IbomAir
. Such projects demonstrate the ingenuity of PDP-led governments, and the commitment of our party to create jobs and encourage commerce across the nation.
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Just arrived at Washington Dulles International Airport, U.S.A with Alhaji
@Atiku
Abubakar.
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I have decided to answer the call of teeming youth who have asked me to run for President. Accordingly, I hereby announce my intention to run for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
#GrowNigeria
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Happy Birthday to a great colleague and friend, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. As you celebrate another year, I wish you long life, good health and continued grace from the Almighty.
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Today marks the 7th anniversary of the passing away of my dad, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki. His was a life well lived with the simple objective of positively impacting the lives of everyone he encountered.
Oloye, we miss you. Everyday.
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To my darling wife, Toyin,
32 years with you, and each one has been a gift. Thank you for everything you are. Happy Anniversary. ❤️
With all my love,
Bukky
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Happy 73rd birthday, H. E.
@atiku
. Over the years you have been a great leader to the Nigerian people, a mentor and friend, and a promoter of great ideas. I pray the Almighty Allah will continue to keep you in good health for many, many years to come.
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Ola and Ayo, happy 21st birthday! Daddy loves you both so much!
Have a wonderful day!
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Happy birthday,
@ToyinSaraki
. You're a shining light and I'm blessed to have you in my life. I pray you have an amazing year. ❤️
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I strongly condemn the attack on peaceful protesters earlier today in Benin City, Edo State. These attacks on the
#EndSARS
protesters must stop. They are citizens exercising their fundamental democratic right to express legitimate concerns.
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Tonight,
@PeterObi
, the Vice-Presidential Candidate of our great party,
@OfficialPDPNig
, reeled out the facts. He showed Nigerians across the nation why we need to
#GetNigeriaWorkingAgain
!
#2019Debate
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On this day 11-years ago, Nigeria lost a selfless, patriotic and committed leader — and I lost a great friend. As we remember President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua today, we celebrate his legacy of integrity and pray that the mercy of Almighty Allah (SWT) continues to be upon him. Amin.
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In LA watching
@KingJames
play for
@Lakers
Energy in the Arena is unmatched. In 2018 an exhibition NBA game was played in Pretoria, SA. I’m hoping in the near Future, Nigeria will host NBA games in a bid to grow the sport further in Nigeria. I am determined to see us achieve this
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One thing about
@Davido
is that he works hard. From his music to his endorsements, to his philanthropic efforts, he is constantly working, constantly breaking down barriers, and constantly making sure that people’s lives are better.
As he celebrates another year today, I wish…
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I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year!
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For the jobs that millions of our young people could lose and for the current and prospective investors that are closely watching — we need to review this policy and
#KeepItOn
!
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Just getting to the Emirates stadium to watch the NLD (Arsenal vs Tottenham) with my sons, Seni and Niyi. Feels so refreshing to be able to watch the match of great rivals especially with family. I am sure fellow gunners are as excited for the Match. What are your predictions?
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Great performance! Keep up the great work
@iam_Davido
.
It was an honor to have the Senate President at the concert last night! Thanks for coming sir!
@bukolasaraki
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The refusal to allow Senator Kwankwaso’s campaign to utilize Eagle Square for his declaration, despite an earlier approval, sends a wrong message about our democracy, particularly the tolerance level in our politics. Eagle Square belongs to all Nigerians.
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Yesterday, it was a pleasure to spend some time at the Toronto Raptors training facility and meet with Masai Ujiri, the Nigerian-born President of the organisation. What a state of the art facility! Congratulations.
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Over the years,
@Davido
has been like a son to me. He, Wizkid and other young Nigerian artistes keep pushing the boundaries in our entertainment sector and making all of us proud! I also can’t wait for David’s album to drop next month!
Let’s all celebrate
#NigeriaToTheWorld
🇳🇬!
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Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife
@ToyinSaraki
. Thank you for the wonderful years together. I look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you.
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Happy Birthday and many Happy Returns to Alhaji Aliko Dangote. As you celebrate another year, I wish you increased wisdom, good health and grace to continue to serve Nigeria and humanity.
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As we come to the final plenary and the last few days of the 8th
@NGRSenate
, it is a victory in itself that we are seeing the journey to its momentous end.
#8thSenateValedictory
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To our former Vice-President, Alhaji
@Atiku
Abubakar, as you celebrate another year, I wish you the best of blessings, good health and grace!
Happy Birthday sir!
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Today, at the Central Mosque, Ilorin. May Almighty Allah (SWT), answer our prayers for our great nation. Amin.
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On the first anniversary of October 20th, 2020, like many Nigerians, I have struggled with coming to terms with the sobering events of that day.
My thoughts and prayers are with those who lost their lives, loved ones, and sustained injuries or other losses.
#EndSARSMemorial
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Our work continues. With your support, our message and vision for a
#BetterNigeria
will be heard and felt around the world.
#LetsGetNigeriaWorkingAgain
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I join all Nigerians in thanking Almighty God for sparing the life of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who survived a helicopter crash over Kabba, Kogi State today.
We are safe and sound! Thank you to everyone who has expressed concern and thank you to the crew who managed the situation well.
We believe that God will continue to keep us and Nigeria safe even as we go higher.
We continue
#NextLevelEngagements
in Kabba, Kogi State.
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The suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Onnoghen by President Buhari is an action capable of undermining the nation’s judiciary, subverting the Constitution, intimidating judges, and creating uncertainty in the electoral process.
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Kano has stood still for
@Atiku
! We left the airport 2 hours ago, yet, we still haven’t arrived at the Emir’s palace. Supporters keep pouring out. They all want a
#BetterNigeria
!
#NigeriaDecides
#AtikuInKano
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Happy Birthday to President Muhammadu Buhari and many happy returns.
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Walking forward with you and meeting each new day that the future brings is one of my life’s greatest joys.
Happy
#ValentinesDay
@ToyinSaraki
! ❤️
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Today, at the Senate, we passed a resolution calling on
@CenBank
to suspend the excessive ATM card maintenance charges being deducted from customers.
Read more here:
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Today is a great day for our party,
@OfficialPDPNig
, because it has shown what men and women of our party can do. Today has shown that the interest of our party and the Nigerian people is more important than our individual interests.
#PDPPresidentialPrimaries
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This past week on
@Instagram
, we all watched
@Davido
‘playfully’ raise N200 million from his friends, business associates, and other well-wishers — then donate N250 million to orphans across the country.
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Happy 88th birthday to my amazing and inspiring mother, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki.
I love you, Mum. ♥️
—Bukky
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Elections should not be a war, and political affiliations should never silence the voices of reason and peace. We must rise above party affiliations to roundly condemn the scale of violence we are seeing in Kogi State.
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Happy Birthday to former Vice-President, Alhaji
@Atiku
Abubakar. As you celebrate another year, I join all Nigerians to wish you wisdom, grace and utmost success for the journey ahead.
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I have just voted in
#KwaraDecides2019
, at Polling Unit 005/006 Agbaji Quarters, Ajikobi Ward, Ilorin West LGA.
#ElectionDay
#NigeriaDecides2019
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Innalillahi Wa Inna Ilaehi Rajiun. I commiserate with President
@MBuhari
and the Kyari family over the passing away of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.
May Allah forgive his sins and grant him Aljannah Firdaus. Amin
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10 years after President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua's passing, we are constantly reminded about his humanity, his dedication to duty and his desire for a Nigeria we can all be proud of.
May Allah (SWT) forgive his sins and continue to retain for him a place in Aljannah Firdaus.
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Can anyone spot me in this picture with my classmates in Form 3, McKee-Wrights House in Kings College, Lagos?
#Floreat
#ThrowbackThursday
#TBT
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Being a father is about working to defend and protect the dreams and aspirations of all those that look up to you. As we celebrate
#FathersDay
today, I wish you all the best of blessings and grace.
#HappyFathersDay
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Congratulations to our
@NGSuperEagles
on their brilliant performance in today’s AFCON qualifier match.
#SoarSuperEagles
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With the February 16th General Election drawing closer, tonight, our Presidential and VP candidates,
@Atiku
and
@PeterObi
, were guests on
#NgTheCandidates
where they laid out their well-articulated plans to tackle insecurity; create jobs; and get Nigeria’s economy working again.
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I congratulate Christian faithful in Nigeria and across the world as you celebrate Easter!
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I have always restrained from joining issues in the media with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is based on my respect for him. However, I will not allow him to create a wrong, false and mischievous impression...
Read more here:
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Today, I visited my friend, colleague and brother, Senator Dino Melaye, to pay my respects over the passing of his dear mother, Deaconess Comfort Melaye — a worthy matriarch who will be remembered for her philanthropy and great nature.
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Chatting with Speaker Dogara a few minutes ago. We will continue to work to strengthen our democracy and guarantee the independence of the legislature.
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I have been reliably informed that the police invitation was planned by the IG as a ploy to stop an alleged plan by some Senators and House of Representatives members from defecting from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Dropped in to pay my respects to General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. Always happy to be with a father and leader.
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As we prepare to show Nigerians our party’s vision for the future, this evening, I inspected Legacy House, the office building of the Campaign Council of the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji
@Atiku
Abubakar.
#LetsGetNigeriaWorkingAgain
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We always knew from Day 1 that only one candidate would emerge. On behalf of all the aspirants, I want to assure Alhaji
@Atiku
Abubakar that we will work with you to ensure that come 2019, you emerge as Nigeria’s next President.
#PDPPresidentialPrimaries
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I am saddened by the unfortunate events in South Africa. Nigerians should be allowed to carry out legitimate businesses without fear for their lives.
I encourage
@NigeriaGov
and
@CyrilRamaphosa
to take decisive actions that will send a strong message. Every Nigerian lives matter
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Great meeting with former President, Goodluck Jonathan, this afternoon in Abuja.
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There is no way that I would have allowed this ASUU strike to continue for this long either in my capacity as the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum or as the Senate President.
It is unacceptable.
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I congratulate our Presidential Candidate, Your Excellency, Alhaji
@Atiku
Abubakar, for your victory. You have stayed on course over the years and truly, you deserve this victory.
#PDPPresidentialPrimaries
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This evening, it was a pleasure to host Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and other Members of Nigeria’s Diplomatic Corps to Iftar at my house.
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To all our Christian brothers and sisters across Nigeria that are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ:
Merry Christmas to you and your families!
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Tonight, I spoke to Chinenye, Linda Igwetu’s sister. Such a tragedy.
They deserve justice and I commit to doing my best to achieve this. May her soul Rest In Peace.
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This evening, I joined some friends and well-wishers of the late great Prof. Pius Adesanmi at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, for a candlelight gathering.
#RIPPiusAdesanmi
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As a father, I'm appalled by the actions of lecturers captured in the
#SexForGrades
exposé. We cannot allow this sort of deplorable behaviour to fester.
Africa Eye: Do you have a story of sexual harassment by a lecturer at university?
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I thank everyone who came out massively to receive my colleagues and I as we paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Ilorin who lost his mother. I appreciate you all.
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Congratulations to Governors
@AWTambuwal
and
@samuelortom
on your victory in yesterday’s supplementary elections. I wish you both success as you continue to lead the great people of your respective states.
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I just got off the phone with HE President Nana Akufo-Addo (
@NAkufoAddo
) of Ghana. On the call, I conveyed my deepest condolences over the passing of the former President of Ghana, HE Jerry Rawlings.
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Ramadan Mubarak! I enjoyed this clip of call to prayer, hope you enjoy it as well. Please stay safe.
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At home of the Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate, it was an absolute delight to meet his extremely smart granddaughter, Bukola, who requested that we take a selfie together as we are both namesakes!
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Yesterday we were in Kano.
Today, we are in Rivers State.
From the North West to the South South, the message is clear: Nigerians are tired of this administration and they will be voting for a
#BetterNigeria
on Saturday!
Thank you Rivers State!
#NigeriaDecides
#AtikuInRivers
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This method of digging out some old charges and allegations to arrest and incarcerate political opponents has presented this current Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Kpotum Idris, as the most partisan head of the Nigerian Police ever in the history of this country.
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The on-going
#EdoDecides2020
is getting to the crucial stages. I urge the good people of Edo State not to get carried away but to protect their votes.
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I thank everyone that came out to support our family today as we held the 8th anniversary prayers for our late father, Oloye, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki.
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Earlier this evening, I spoke with Mr Nathan Sharibu to personally sympathise with him over the 2 year ordeal his family has had to endure with the continued captivity of his daughter, Leah. I prayed with him that Allah will one day ensure her safe return.
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Massive turnout today in Sokoto for our great party,
@OfficialPDPNig
, and for our Presidential Candidate, Alhaji
@Atiku
Abubakar!
#LetsGetNigeriaWorkingAgain
#GNWA
#PDPNorthWestZonalRally
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