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2027: I was told to spend N500m before contesting — Accord Party candidate, Olajengbesi

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By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Accord Party candidate for Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has alleged that he was told to be prepared to throw away N500 million before he could be taken seriously as a political contender in Ijesa North. Olajengbesi made the allegation in an open letter addressed to elders and stakeholders […] The post 2027: I was told to spend N500m before contesting — Accord Party candidate, Olajengbesi appeared first on Vanguard News.

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