By Guardian Nigeria 26 January 2023 | 7:01 am The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, said his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart, Bola Tinubu, has become frustrated by his inability to stop the cashless policy and currency redesign of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that will curb vote buying and enhance the credibility of next month’s election. READ MORE: Tinubu’s… Composite image of Atiku Abubakar (left) and Bola Tinubu (right), The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, said his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart, Bola Tinubu, has become frustrated by his inability to stop the cashless policy and currency redesign of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that will curb vote buying and enhance the credibility of next month’s election. READ MORE: Tinubu’s advisers ought to have advised him to stop going to Abeokuta – Obi Atiku, who spoke through his Special Assistant, Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said: “The Holy Bible says in Proverbs 28: 1 that ‘the wicked runs when no one is chasing them, but an honest person is as brave as a lion.’ “Even though the CBN policy affects all 18 political parties, Tinubu is the only one frustrated because his plan to deploy bullion vans and bribe poor voters and security agents on the day of election has failed woefully.” READ MORE: Tinubu jabs FG, alleges sabotage with fuel crisis, naira redesign He recalled that on the eve of the 2019 presidential election, two cash-laden bullion vans were pictured entering Tinubu’s premises located on 26, Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi. “Several petitions were written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) but nothing was done. “Tinubu, frustrated by President Buhari’s unwillingness to attend some of his insipid rallies, launched an attack against the President who doubles as the Minister of Petroleum. For a man who claimed to have singlehandedly made Buhari president, it is funny that he is now running from pillar to post all in a bid to save what is left of his failed campaign.” Latest 10 mins ago The Court of Appeal, Kano division, yesterday, affirmed the Federal High Court verdict that validated the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary, which produced Abdullahi Gaya as the party’s candidate for Gaya/Ajingi/Albasu Federal constituency of Kano State in next month’s election. 14 mins ago All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Bauchi State, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (rtd), has said he is in the race to dismantle the system that has “failed woefully” and denied Bauchi citizens opportunity to attain their potential. 28 mins ago President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, has charged journalists to live above board for the effective coverage of the country’s general elections for the emergence of credible leadership. 48 mins ago Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Madame Emmanuelle Blatman, has said the French government is open to partnership with the Kwara State government, even as she commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his understanding of contemporary issues of sustainable development. 55 mins ago Any commercial bank that rejects old naira notes before the January 31 deadline will face stiff penalties, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said.
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