Audio By Carbonatix
The former head of Niger's military junta General Salou Djibo will vie for the presidency in this year's election.
Gen Djibo was on Sunday announced as the candidate for the Peace Justice Progress (PJP) party.
He led the military junta that ousted President Mahamadou Tandja in February 2010, after he tried to stay in power beyond his two-term limit.
Gen Djibo handed power back to civilian rule after Mahamadou Issoufou won the subsequent elections.
The general retired from the army in 2019.
He hopes to succeed President Issoufou who is constitutionally barred from serving a third term.
The elections are set for 27 December 2020.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
AFCON 2027Q: Black Stars open campaign with defeat to Ivory Coast in Bouaké
27 minutes -
From construction site to top of class: Daniel Doe emerges Legon’s best Computer Engineering student
42 minutes -
Mahama: Peaceful political transitions prove democracy can work in Africa
46 minutes -
“The law must work” – NDC rejects claims Salomey Baffoe’s bail denial is diversion from cocaine scandal
56 minutes -
Police arrest two suspects over murder of Senegalese goalkeeper
56 minutes -
TVET Service, Bank of Ghana explore partnership to boost skills development
2 hours -
Ghana TVET Service, OR Foundation partner to promote sustainable fashion
2 hours -
Achimota, Accra Academy, PRESEC Osu qualify for next stage of National Public Speaking Event
2 hours -
NCPTA challenges GES directive on PTA dues, cites High Court injunction
2 hours -
Majority opposes parliamentary probe into cocaine busts while investigations continue
2 hours -
Salomey Baffoe detention is a facade to divert attention from cocaine scandal – Weija-Gbawe MP
2 hours -
Francis-Xavier Sosu is doing well after GIMPA incident – Office
2 hours -
Deputy Minority Leader appeals to First Lady, Vice President over Salomey Baffoe’s detention
3 hours -
Ecobank Group commits US$2.6bn to women-led businesses and agribusinesses across Africa
3 hours -
Ghana to host high-level conference on scaling education initiatives in emergencies
3 hours