The Labour Party in Imo State has raised allegations against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the electoral body of obstructing access to certified true copies (CTCs) of documents related to the concluded November 11 election. The opposition party made these claims in a statement released on Saturday, signed by Chibuikem Diala, the Director of Media and Publicity for the Senator Athan Achonu Campaign Organisation. In the statement, Diala expressed concern over what the party perceives as a deliberate delay by INEC in providing the requested documents, as mandated by law. The Labour Party had officially requested access to…
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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State emphasized the importance of graduates creating job opportunities for themselves and others during the third combined convocation ceremony of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, held on Saturday. Inaugurating key projects at the polytechnic, including a 350-capacity lecture hall, volleyball and basketball courts, a multi-purpose court, and an ICT Microsoft Certification Centre, the governor, represented by his deputy Monday Onyeme, urged graduates to view graduation as a moment to set new goals and targets. Governor Oborevwori highlighted the significance of graduates applying the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic journey, stating, “The public and private…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently conducted off-season elections in three states, fueling concerns among stakeholders about the increasing frequency of such polls in Nigeria. The trend of off-season elections gained momentum after the Supreme Court’s decision to oust Chris Ngige, who contested the 2003 Governorship election in Anambra State. This led to the declaration of Peter Obi, then a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), as the winner. Nigeria now witnesses eight off-season governorship elections, including Anambra, Bayelsa, Kogi, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, and Imo, each following distinct election timetables. Imo State, for instance, deviated from…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized the Ondo State Executive Council for passing a vote of confidence in Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, describing the move as “ridiculous and senseless.” The main opposition party expressed its disapproval in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Kennedy Peretei. According to the PDP, the action of the 33 cabinet members is not only absurd but also subjects the state to mockery. Peretei urged the executives to be more attentive to their responsibilities, particularly as the state faces challenges in the absence of the governor. The statement highlighted the disarray in Ondo State…
Adekunle Aderibigbe, a Lagos State chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has condemned the recent verdict of the Appeal Court that removed the NNPP’s elected governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf. Aderibigbe, who was also an NNPP candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly in the 2023 general elections, expressed his concerns to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), characterizing the decision as an attempt to deprive the majority of Kano citizens of their mandates. In his statement to NAN, Aderibigbe argued that the court’s ruling undermined the fundamental democratic principle of majority choice and citizen participation…
In a resolute address during the 33rd convocation ceremony at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State on Saturday, President Bola Tinubu pledged unwavering dedication to preventing student dropouts in tertiary institutions due to financial constraints. Represented by Professor King-David Terna Yawe of the National Universities Commission (NUC), President Tinubu acknowledged the challenges confronting the education sector and assured that his administration would provide essential resources to enable educational institutions to fulfill their responsibilities effectively. Highlighting the commitment to student welfare, President Tinubu pointed to the recent enactment of the Student Loan Bill shortly after his inauguration,…
Governor Yahaya Bello asserted that the recent elections in Kogi State transcended ethnic considerations, emphasizing that the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victory on November 11 by presenting a popular candidate rather than relying on tribal affiliations. He communicated this perspective during an APC stakeholder meeting at the Government House in Lokoja on Saturday. Bello emphasized the need for unity, stating, “Kogi must develop as one united state; under no illusion must any tribe think it could vote for itself and become governor without the support of other tribes.” Reflecting on the 2019 election, where he won without an ethnic…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced its intention to appeal the recent judgement by the Court of Appeal, which overturned the victory of Governor Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. Following the nullification of the governor’s election on Friday, citing his alleged non-membership in the NNPP during the March 18 poll, Alhaji Abba Ali, the acting national chairman of NNPP, expressed discontent during a news conference in Abuja. Ali labeled the court’s ruling on Yusuf’s membership status as “mischief” and decried it as a miscarriage of justice, asserting that Governor Yusuf had received a popular mandate from the people…
Save the Poor and Needy Charity Initiative (SPANCI), a human rights advocacy group, has strongly criticized the removal of the Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, by Governor Ademola Adeleke, deeming it illegal and unconstitutional. In a statement released on Saturday, SPANCI denounced the removal as an executive-legislative conspiracy that undermines democracy, the rule of law, and the essential separation of powers. Governor Adeleke’s recent announcement of the removal sparked concerns about the independence of the judiciary, as SPANCI President, Yemi Ezekiel Bello, expressed dissatisfaction with the decision. Bello asserted that such actions pose a threat to…
Alhaji Umaru Adamu, a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, has expressed apprehension regarding the party’s ability to navigate significant challenges if a governorship rerun becomes necessary. Adamu pointedly addressed the internal divisions within the party, emphasizing that the same internal crises led to a resounding defeat in the 2023 general election. He underscored the urgency of addressing these issues, stating, “There is no doubt that there are serious internal crises rocking the party in the State due to the political supremacy of the party leaders.” Speaking to reporters in Gusau, the state capital, Adamu…
Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, the founder of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has expressed profound disappointment in the recent Appeal Court ruling that overturned the victory of Gov. Abba Yusuf in Kano. Reacting to the Appellate Court’s decision, Aniebonam conveyed his dismay, considering it a “rude shock” to the party. He emphasized the party’s autonomy in determining its members and questioned the court’s interference in this internal matter. Aniebonam stated, “I do know that it is only the NNPP and its members that can determine who is a member of the party.” He underscored the party’s authority to admit members…
In a recent statement, Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, the Anambra State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), expressed confidence in the party’s stronghold on the governorship seat. Dismissing concerns about potential opposition, particularly from the Obidient movement linked to former governor Peter Obi, Obi-Okoye asserted that APGA remained resilient. Addressing journalists in Awka, the state capital, Obi-Okoye stated that APGA wasn’t intimidated by the Obidient movement, predicting its eventual fade. Emphasizing past victories over candidates backed by Peter Obi, he conveyed optimism that APGA would repeat its success in the upcoming 2025 election. Referring to Peter Obi’s potential candidate, Valentine…
Socio-political activist Reno Omokri has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is now guaranteed, following the ouster of Abba Yusuf as the Kano State governor. The Appeal Court found that Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf was not a member of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) at the time the elections were held, as reported by the media earlier on Friday. Even though Yusuf of the NNPP won the election, the governorship election tribunal’s ruling that he is unable to serve as governor was upheld by the court. In addition, the judges ruled that Governor Yusuf, the…
Provisional results from this week’s runoff election showed that opposition party candidate Joseph Boakai was leading incumbent President George Weah by just over one percentage point, thus Weah conceded on Friday. Officials said that Boakai had 50.89 percent of the vote versus Weah’s 49.11 percent after 99.58 percent of the votes had been counted during Tuesday’s election. When compared to the election six years prior, in which Weah comfortably defeated Boakai in the second round, the results were a remarkable reversal. There have been mounting fears about the deterioration of democracy in West Africa, and Weah’s surrender speech came before…
Justice Adepele Ojo, the Chief Justice of Osun State, was recently fired by the state’s government. Justice Olayinka David Afolabi was elevated to the position of acting chief judge in her stead. On Thursday, spokesman Olawale Rasheed for Governor Ademola Adeleke made the announcement. The announcement said that Justice Afolabi’s appointment as Acting CJ was effective immediately after a motion was passed by the Osun State House of Assembly. “Governor Ademola Adeleke has appointed Justice Olayinka David Afolabi as the Acting Chief Judge of Osun State with immediate effect following the approval of the resolution of the House of Assembly.”…
Ondo State’s Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has been urged by the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Democracy to either take back control of the state’s government immediately or hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Convener of the group, Dr Tunji Asaolu, while addressing a news conference on Thursday in Abuja, voiced alarm over Akeredolu’s protracted absence from Ondo State. Asaolu sent a plea to all the proper authorities to make sure that Akeredolu’s transition of authority to his deputy went off without a hitch. He mentioned that it has been weeks since the governor returned from receiving…
The governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, met with Lawan Musa Majakura on Thursday, who had previously switched from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mamman Mohammed, the governor’s director of publicity and media affairs, confirmed this in a statement made available to the media in Damaturu. Majakura stated that the APC’s efforts to improve infrastructure in his district prompted him to switch parties from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). “I want to join hands with you and support you in serving my constituency to improve the lives of my people,” he told them.…
The Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that Chiedu Ebie, Dr. Sam Ogbuku, and Monday Igbuya’s appointments to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board are like trying to fit round pegs into square holes. After the board members had been vetted and confirmed by the Senate, they were sworn into office. Elder Omeni Sobotie, the state APC chairman, released a statement thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Ebie, Ogbuku, and Igbuya, three seasoned technocrats, to the positions of chairman, managing director, and commissioner, respectively, to represent Delta State. Sobotie praised the President for hiring some of…
In a press briefing held at the national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday, Umar Damagum, the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made startling allegations, asserting that a cabal within the Presidency is orchestrating plans to undermine the democratic rights of Nigerians. Damagum insisted that this alleged cabal is actively working to manipulate the political landscape in favor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressing concerns about a calculated effort to erode democracy. According to him, the APC is allegedly involved in a scheme to “cripple democracy, overthrow the democratic rights of Nigerians, suppress the rule of law,…
On Thursday, the Court of Appeal in Abuja removed Dauda Lawal from his position as governor of Zamfara State. The results of the governorship election that took place on March 18 were ruled inconclusive by the election officials. Lawal was elected to the position of governor. In a unanimous decision, a panel of three Justices of the Court nullified and overturned the declaration that Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was the winner of the election. After reading the lead opinion, Justice Sybil Nwaka Gbagiz issued an order that a new election be held in the Maradun Local Government…