The members of a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state, have called for the sack of the party’s national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. According to reports, the spokesman of the group, Sylvester Nsa said Oshiomhole’s actions might end up destroying the APC. The members of the APC faction, also accused the national chairman of refusing to recognize the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Usani, as the bona fide governorship candidate of the party in the state. Speaking further, Nsa said “The people of APC in Cross River have gone out to protest against impunity,…
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The Sokoto State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ibrahim Milgoma on Tuesday dispelled rumor that the party’s 2019 election flag-bearer, Alhaji Mannir Dan-iya has been substituted. Speaking to newsmen in Sokoto over the rumour that Dan-iya had been substituted by Gov. Tambuwal after he failed to secure party’s presidential ticket was unfounded. The chairman said the party would formally announce any change if any in future noting that substitution had processes which must be complied with based on electoral guidelines. Milgoma explained that the event held on Oct.7 at the state party headquarters was to express Gov.…
The National Publicity Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Princess Marian Tolofari has resigned from her position as the national spokesperson of the party. Princess Tolofari stated this in a resignation letter made available to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It reads: This to inform the general public and the leadership of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, OF my resignation from my position as the National Publicity Secretary of the SDP and my exit from the party. This resignation and defection is with immediate effect. My resignation followed many moths of consultation with my political…
Gov. Simon Lalong, has commended the peaceful conduct of the local government election in the state. Lalong said this shortly after casting his vote at the Ajikamai polling unit in Shendam Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Wednesday. “So far, I have not received any negative report in any part of the state and I hope it will continue like this to the end. “I am urging the people to continue to be peaceful and not do anything that will puncture the existing peace,” he said. The governor expressed optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would…
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has reacted the ban placed on his party in Zamfara state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC barred the APC in Zamfara state from fielding candidates in the upcoming 2019 general elections following the party’s failure to conduct primary elections. The electoral body had set October 7, 2018, as the deadline for the conclusion of primaries by political parties. The Zamfara state chapter of the APC failed to present the names of elected candidates due to internal crisis that arose following the choice of an anointed candidate. The…
The Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation has lashed out at the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari, over attacks launched against the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. Atiku, a former vice president, was elected the PDP’s candidate at the party’s national convention in Port Hatcourt on Sunday, October 7, 2018, beating Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, to the ticket. In the wake of his emergence, the APC and the Buhari Campaign Organisation have publicly described Atiku as an opponent with questionable wealth and track record in governance.…
Governor Ayodele Fayose has threatened to dump the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), according to recent reports. Fayose is quoted as saying he would renounce his “membership of the PDP anytime from now.” The outgoing governor of Ekiti added that “after consultations, I will speak clearly to Nigerians.” Fayose made the comments after the PDP concluded its national convention in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The story didn’t say why Fayose, who has always spoken out for and defended the PDP, became suddenly disenchanted with his party. Fayose was the first PDP member to declare for president ahead of the…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Nigerians to vote wisely during the 2019 general elections. In a congratulatory message to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, the APC acting spokesman, Yekini Nabena, asked Nigerians to compare the track records of the aspirants. Nabena believes Atiku is not the right man for the job. The statement reads: “The pertinent question to ask about Atiku is what his scorecard in public office was? Regrettably, Atiku’s scorecard is abysmally low and he has proven to be an untrustworthy and unreliable character. A case in point is Atiku’s revealing…
Ayo Fayose has regretted the failure of Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, to emerge as the PDP presidential candidate at the party’s national convention held in Port Harcourt on Saturday. Fayose, in a statement on Monday in Ado Ekiti, said that he supported his Rivers counterpart, Nyesom Wike, to ensure the emergence of Tambuwal. Fayose, while reacting to the outcome of the primary election, said that he was reconsidering his membership of the PDP because of Tambuwal’s loss. “We have no regret aligning with Governor Wike to support Governor Tambuwal for the presidential ticket. We have no apologies either. “We kept…
Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for picking the Presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 general elections. Tambuwal, in a letter addressed to Atiku, dated Oct. 8, and issued on Monday in Abuja, pledged to support his presidential bid. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atiku scored 1,532 votes to clinch the ticket, with Tambuwal who got 693 votes being the closest opponent in the party’s elective convention held in Port Harcourt. “On behalf of myself, my family, and millions of my supporters from across the length…
Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara on Monday claimed that all primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2019 general elections have been concluded in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yari’s declaration came at a time when representatives of the party from the APC National Headquarters said no election was held at all. Yari alleged that the primaries had earlier faced challenges in the state following the failure of the first national committee Chairman, Abubakar Fari to conduct a credible exercise. He said, “since we must conduct elections and declare results before…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state not to leave the party. This was made known in a statement issued by the Deputy National Publicty Secretary of the PDP, Prince Diran Odeyemi. According to reports, Odeyemi told Fayose not to take any decision in anger. He said “We appeal to him not to leave the party, he has been an asset and he has benefited from the party. Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose[/caption]Even when he left, he still came back to the party, so he should consider all that and not abandon…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised parties and their candidates to adhere to electoral timetable on commencement of election campaigns ahead of the 2019 general elections. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the advice in at the Workshop for election professionals from the Commonwealth Africa Region on Monday in Abuja. Yakubu reminded remind political parties and candidates that the end of primaries did not mean the immediate commencement of campaigns. “Section 99(1) prohibits campaigns by political parties earlier than 90 days before polling day. “Therefore, going by the provisions of the Electoral Act and the Timetable…
The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has advised outgoing Governor Ayo Fayos to look elsewhere for political sanctuary, should he jump out of the PDP. Chief Paul Omotoso, Chairman of the APC in Ekiti state, gave the advice in a statement on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti. “Fayose should not think of moving from PDP to APC until he clears himself of several criminal cases hanging on his neck,” Omotoso stated. Tambuwal came second with 693 votes, conceding the ticket to Abubakar, who scored 1,532 votes at the National Convention held on Saturday in Port Harcourt. 12…
Bukola Saraki has launched a counterattck on national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, accusing him of starting a civil war that has left the ruling party confused and disorganised. In a statement signed by Saraki’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, he said the Oshiomhole is too pre-occupied with the lawmaker instead of resolving his own party’s issues. The party said Saraki’s performance is a clear indication that the PDP delegates are fed up with his political style, noting that he cannot be trusted to keep agreements in political…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said a vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the 2019 election is a return to “a sordid corruption lading past”. Fielding questions from members of Board and Management of Daar Communication and some newsmen at the event, the minister expressed the confidence that Nigerians would make the right choice in President Muhammadu Buhari n 2019. “The stark choice for Nigerians in the 2019 election is either to go back to the past – a sordid corruption lading past – or a brighter future, which beckons as represented by President…
The general elections in Nigeria will be held in few months time and media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu thinks it’s going to be bloody. The media personality made his fears known via his Twitter page on Sunday, October 7, 2018. According to him, the build-up to the elections will be very interesting. “Going to be a very interesting couple of months between now and the elections. There will be blood!!!” he tweeted. Even though this tweet is purely Ebuka’s thoughts and imaginations, the forthcoming elections in Nigeria aren’t going to be indeed interesting. We’ve seen a lot of people win primaries…
Former contestant of the just concluded season of Big Brother Naija, Khloe is presently counting her loses as she was robbed off her personal belongings in her house. The reality TV star and entrepreneur took to her Snapchat on Sunday 7, 2018 where she wrote about her ordeal in the hands of the said robber. “So someone broke into my house to take away all my gadgets and some other things. I’m in actual tears. Lord,” she said. Prior to this unfortunate incident, Khloe had everything to be thankful for as she was gifted with a car by former Nigeria…
You might have seen the trending video from the just concluded APC presidential primaries where Small Doctor told President Buhari not to sleep and Davido is calling him a legend for the bold move. Davido took to his Twitter page on Saturday, October 6, 2018, where he praised Small Doctor’s courage. “Your a legend @iam_smalldoctor .. ye ma sun!!” he tweeted. Trust us guys, this was one bold move made by Small Doctor. Just in case you don’t know what really transpired, let’s break it down for you guys. Small Doctor was among the musicians who performed at the APC…
Yul Edochie has said it is an insult to the Igbos to not allow Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu’s widow, Bianca Ojukwu win at the senatorial primary election, calling it an abomination. The actor turned politician took to his Twitter page on Monday, October 8, 2018, where he blasted the election results for what it termed an abominable act. “It’s an insult to the entire Igbo race & to the Great Ojukwu who fought for the wellbeing of Ndi Igbo, same man who formed APGA, for his wife to be subjected to primaries & even announce that she lost. ABOMINATION! Automatic ticket…