The collation of results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has completed for the Osun State Governorship Election that was held on Saturday, 22nd September 2018. The collation process which was conducted at the INEC Secretariat in Osogbo, the Osun State capital; has indicated a competitive race between the two top parties in the country. 48 governorship candidates represented 48 parties in the election but The InfoStride only considered the 4 top parties as reported in the live updates for INEC Collation of Results for Osun State Governorship Election. By the compilation, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is leading the…
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced collation of results for the Osun State Governorship Election that was held on Saturday, 22nd September 2018. The collation venue is INEC Secretariat in Osogbo, the Osun State capital and the it is being aired live on TVs. There were 48 governorship candidates representing 48 parties but only the top 4 top parties are considered in these live updates. Please read the election results as presented by the INEC collation officers in each local government of the state: 1. Boluwaduro LGA: ADP – 858 APC – 3,843 PDP – 3,779 SDP – 1,766…
The constant foul crying of the national leadership of the main opposition political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been described as a sign of fear of the party’s own ghost. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, who made the observation in a statement in Port Harcourt on Saturday, noted that the constant writing of alarm letters by the National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, to international bodies, raising the alarm over alleged plots to rig the 2019 general elections by the ruling party only indicates that the…
Former National Chairman of Mega Progressive People’s Party (MPPP), Hon Aderemi Banjo has lamented what he called leadership failure in Surulere Constituency 1. Banjo spoke on Thursday at the special meeting of Surulere community leaders. He told the leaders and elders in Surulere that he was against the 5thterm ambition of Hon Femi Gbajabiamila because of his poor representation. “The position should not be monopolized by a non-performing person” he said. In his presentation Titled: Surulere: The Way Forward, Banjo asked the leaders to regard the House of Representatives contest in the constituency as an open one. Noted for his…
My public declaration to vie for the high office of Governor of Rivers State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elicited diverse reactions from indigenes and residents of the State. Many Nigerians from different parts of the country have also expressed their views on my aspiration. No matter the leanings of the opinions that were expressed, my willingness to offer my name for nomination for the position of Governor of Rivers State, has, nonetheless, broadened the ambits of the political discourse within and outside the State. This I believe is good for the PDP and our…
A Civil Society Group known as the Centre for Public Accountability (CPA) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its preparedness towards the Osun State governorship elections, scheduled for the 22nd September 2018. The group while giving a report of its assessments of preparations by INEC and other stakeholders ahead of the election, gave commendation to the management of INEC, led by Professor Yakubu Mahmood, as it called on every stakeholders in the electoral process, to support the INEC in ensuring that the Osun governorship election is credible, free and fair. CPA in a statement issued in Osogbo,…
A presidential hopeful of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, today September 19, 2018, held a consultative meeting with the Hon Sikirulai Ogundele led PDP Executive Officers, Ogun State Chapter, party leaders and delegates across the 20 local governments. While urging party leaders and delegates to remain steadfast and be united, Dr. Bafarawa, who is the Garkuwan Sokoto, upheld the supremacy of the party. He assured them of his desire to run a government of unity and peace. Hon Ladi Adebutu praised the former Governor of Sokoto State for instituting credible heritage during his regime. He expressed confidence…
The Coalition of Pro-democracy Groups in Nigeria has raised alarm over recent happenings in the country as well as rallied support for the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki. The group made this known on Sunday while addressing a world press conference in Lagos. Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Prince Abiodun Bashorun, Chairman and Comrade Ochiaga Jude, Secretary said the nation’s democratic experiment is on the blink of collapse. Their full statement in full below: “For nearly two decades, we have co-existed to agitate, defend and embark on collective actions that promotes democratic principles and further entrench…
It was a moment of ecstasy and merriment for the young upcoming hip hop artiste, Korede Olayinka (a.k.a KRD), as he launched his musical album titled “Grass to Grace”. The august event took place on September 16, 2018, at the Pavilion Hall of Remo Social Hotel, Ogere Remo. Omooba Sunday Solarin FCA was the Chairman and Chief Launcher at the occasion. Solarin, in his remarks, said he identified with Korede for his efforts and great works. He enjoined Korede to remain focused and avoid all manners of distractions in his journey to greatness. Solarin was accompanied to the program by…
The senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Senator Magnus Abe, has been charged to tender an unreserved apology to President Muhammadu Buhari, for the embarrassment his recent actions have caused the President. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, who gave the charge in a statement circulated in Port Harcourt on Sunday, described Senator Abe’s strategy of dropping the names of leaders of the party, including those of the president and the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as embarrassing and cowardly. Eze, who was spokesman of the defunct New…