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Trump suffers defeat as Democrat wins Georgia runoff

The former President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has suffered another political defeat as the Democratic Candidate, Senator Raphael Warnock, won Georgia’s midterm election runoff for December Tuesday 6, 2022.
Warnock beat Trump by defeating his imposed candidate under the Republican Party, Herschel Walker, who was outwitted and outspent politically at the poll in Georgia to give the Democratic Party clear control of the Senate.
He pulled 1,814,841 votes to win over his opponent, Walker, a former football player, who scored 1,719, 387, giving the Democrats a solid control of the Senate in the poll recording 51.4 per cent victory over the latter which has 48.6 per cent.
The Tuesday win gives Democrats 51 seats to tower above the Republicans that have 49 seats in the Senate, and a majority that won’t necessarily have to wait greatly on Vice President Kamala Harris’ tie-breaking vote.
It also affords the Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, more control of key committees and some slack in potentially-divisive judicial and administrative confirmation fights.
The November 8 2022 midterm election was at a loggerhead, not only for the Georgia candidates but also for the two major political parties: The Democratic and Republican parties, as none had clear control of the Senate.
In the inconclusive poll, Warnock had a sizeable lead ahead of his Republican opponent with about 37,000 votes but none of them had the 50 percent political landmark to win, berthing the runoff poll on Tuesday.
Not only was it a poll that gave the first Black senator a full six-year term from Georgia, it was also one of the most keenly contested and expensive elections in the political history of America.
The Guardian reports that Senator Warnock is the first Black politician from Georgia to be elected into the Senate after winning a 2021 runoff election, making him the third Black man in the current Senate of 100 members.
Others are: Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina; Cory Booker, Democrat from New Jersey. They are part of the only 11 Black senators produced in the United States of America out of over 2000 that had been in the Senate.
As gathered by The Guardian, Walker was a political strategy by the Republicans, as championed by Trump who just declared a third-time Presidential race, to stop a Black person from getting a full six-year term.
However, it was a poll for all the Black Americans to rally around the Democrats who, to them, seem to have a soft spot and policy for them though the runoff election time was reduced from nine to four weeks in line with Georgia’s new electoral law.
Warnock and his allies, especially in the Democratic Party and amongst the Blacks, outspent the Republicans as his campaign pooled $53 million to dislodge the latter who could only raise only $24 million by the final week of the campaign.
The $400 million election, as revealed by a group that tracked the total money spent by candidates, committees and outside groups for the midterm election, showed the political stance of the Black people ahead 2024 Presidential election.
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The Democratic Party and its candidate, Warnock, won the runoff through the tremendous support enjoyed by the Black voters in Georgia, who constitute one-third of Georgia’s electorate and integral of its Democratic base.
According to the Democrats’ Senate Majority PAC, “2022 is the first midterm since 1934 that the party in power successfully defended every incumbent Senate seat.” Warnock’s victory makes him the first Southern Senate Democrat to win reelection since Mary Louisiana did it in 2008.
Shortly after the results were announced, Warnock addressed the people, saying: “I am Georgia, I am an example and an iteration of its history, of its peril and promise, of the brutality and the possibilities.
“But because this is America because we always have a path to make our country greater against unspeakable odds, here we stand together,” Warnock said.
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Tinubu arrives Katsina to receive Buhari’s body for burial

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
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“He Never Turned His Back on the Needy” — Tributes Pour In Ahead of Buhari’s Burial

Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
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King Mohammed VI Mourns Buhari, Praises Legacy of Nigeria’s Former Leader

His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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