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<strong>Atiku Endorsement: ‘You Are Suffering From Amnesia’ – Dogara Blasts Wike</strong>
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Atiku Endorsement: ‘You Are Suffering From Amnesia’ – Dogara Blasts Wike

A former speaker of the house of representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state of suffering from amnesia. Recall that Wike had called out Dogara for declaring support for Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Wike said, “The same Dogara said the presidency should be zoned to southern Nigeria for there to be peace. “Now, I hear about the same Dogara (backing Atiku from the north). Is that how you do things? Can’t you say something and stand by it?” Responding, Dogara in a series of tweets on his Twitter handle on Monday expressed sadness that the Rivers State governor did not correctly recall their conversation. He tweeted, “To my brother, Governor Nyesom Wike; if there is anything you are suffering from...
Wike Is An Indispensable Leader – Dogara
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Wike Is An Indispensable Leader – Dogara

Yabuku Dogara, immediate erstwhile speaker of the House of Representatives has lauded Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as an indispensable leader. Yabuku Dogara, immediate erstwhile speaker of the House of Representatives has lauded Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as an indispensable leader. Dogara said this when he visited Wike on Saturday in Rumueprikom, Port Harcourt, along with former Secretary of the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal. He said his visit was informed by the need to build bridge for an inclusive Nigeria that works for everyone. See Also: Wike Threatens to Speak ‘Truth’ On Atiku, PDP Dogara said, “Everyone agrees with us that Governor Wike is one of those indispensable political leaders. For us, it’s a search to build an all-in...
Dogara’s Return to APC, a Dent on Party’s image – Sagay  
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Dogara’s Return to APC, a Dent on Party’s image – Sagay  

Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, has described the return of former House of Reps Speaker, Yabuku Dogara to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) as a huge dent on the party’s image. Dogara who dumped the APC for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) prior to the 2019 general elections was led by Governor Mala Buni of Benue State to meet President Muhammadu Buhari at the state house. Governor Buni, Chairman of the APC Caretaker/National Planning Committee on Friday announced Dogara’s defection after a meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa. In his reaction, Sagay said the APC as a principled party should not have welcomed Dogara to rejoin the party. See Also: Former Reps Speaker Dogara Dumps PDP He said, "For...
Former Reps Speaker Dogara Dumps PDP
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Former Reps Speaker Dogara Dumps PDP

Yakubu Dogara former speaker of the House of Representatives, yesterday resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Dogara dumped the PDP to return to All Progressive Congress (APC), twenty-two months after leaving the APC for PDP. Reports say his defection might be due to his conflict with Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and with 2023 in sight. The governor has however rebuffed claims of any feud with the former lawmaker. Mai Mala Buni, governor of Yobe State and chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee announced the defection of Dogara after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari and the former speaker at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buni while answering questions from reporters confirmed the return of Dogara, saying, “Yeah, he’s back.” On wh...