Former National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, has been appointed the head of the reconciliation and engagement committee of the party in Kwara State. The committee is tasked with reconciling aggrieved members, uniting and strengthening the party. State Chairman, Kola Shittu, inaugurated the committee on Monday, at the party secretariat, according to the publicity secretary, Tunde Ashaolu in a statement in Ilorin. The committee has Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, Alhaji Ishola Balogun Fulani, Comrade Bisi Fakakayo and Alhaji Dabarako Mohammed, as members. Others include Sheikh Abdulazeez Usman, Alhaji Atanda Zoro, Mr Moses Awan, Alhaji Adamu…
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Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, Akwa Ibom State chapter have risen against perceived divisive tendencies exhibited by some party leaders in the state. The members of the party claim some of its leaders socialise with the Peoples Democratic Party at night and return to claim membership of the APC in the day. In a communiqué issued at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday, the APC warned that such behaviours are not only anti-party but could lead many into confusion in the state The communique which was signed by the former military administrator of Ogun and Rivers…
Doyin Okupe, a former aide of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has stated his position on the purported 2023 presidential ambition of Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Okupe said Tinubu was the most competent Nigerian to contest the upcoming presidential race. He pointed out that the administrative acumen of the former Lagos State governor was worthy of commendation. In a series of tweets on his Twitter handle, Okupe insisted that Tinubu would be a good president. According to Okupe: “Tinubu is the most sagacious and competent to vie for the presidential seat come 2023. “Asiwaju is one…
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment on Monday said Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, is the reason the party is currently in power. Keyamo explained that Tinubu’s refusal to ‘collapse’ was responsible for APC being in power. He made the remark while celebrating the former Lagos Governor on his 69th birthday. In a tweet, Keyamo wrote: “Here’s wishing the “Ja a gabar borgu”, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a happy 69th birthday celebration. “His principled and consistent opposition to the then ruling and rampaging PDP Government and his refusal to collapse…
Rep. Benjamin O. Kalu, spokesperson, House of Representatives has congratulated Hon. Chimaobi Ebisike, the PDP candidate in the just concluded Aba North and Aba South Federal Constituency bye-election. Recall that Ebesike was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday. Reacting, Kalu in a statement he personally signed welcomed Ebesike to the house and promised to provide every assistance required for his success. “Now that elections are over, the task of governance begins. Collective effort is required to build Abia State, I am therefore happy to provide every assistance required for his success in…
Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, revealed his role with Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in restoring and promoting democracy in Nigeria. Atiku said he and Tinubu have come a long way in the push to restore and promote democracy in Nigeria. The former Vice President stated this while celebrating Tinubu on his 69th birthday. In a series of tweets, the former Vice President wished Tinubu more vigour in his quest for good governance in Nigeria. He wrote: “Asiwaju Bola Tinubu @AsiwajuTinubu and I have come a long…
Mascot Kalu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency bye-election in Abia State has accepted the result of the poll. TheInfoStride had reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Chimaobi Ebisike defeated Mascot Uzor Kalu the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and younger brother of Sen Orji Uzor Kalu. The Independent National Electoral Commission’s Returning Officer for the constituency, Professor Fidelis Okpata said Ebesike polled 10,322 votes while Kalu polled 3,674 votes. Reacting, Kalu ruled out legal action to challenge the result but noted that he had enough evidence to…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed joy over its victory in Saturday’s Aba North/South Federal Constituency bye-election in Abia State. TheInfoStride had reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Chimaobi Ebisike defeated Mascot Uzor Kalu the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and younger brother of Sen Orji Uzor Kalu. The Independent National Electoral Commission’s Returning Officer for the constituency, Professor Fidelis Okpata said Ebesike polled 10,322 votes while Kalu polled 3,674 votes. Reacting, a statement issued by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, stated that the victory had far-reaching implications. According to him, the victory…
Deji Adeyanju, popular Abuja-based activist, has said the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello’s ambition is to become a minister. Adeyanju, who is the convener of Concerned Nigerians, said Bello was not contesting for president but looking for a ministerial role in 2023. In a series of tweets, the activist pointed out that Bello was only tricking people into believing he’s contesting for the presidency. According to Adeyanju: “Yahaya Bello is contesting for Ministerial position in 2023 and not president. I only feel sorry for those that have fallen for his tricks. “Nigerians will refuse to hold their elected or selected…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday won the Sokoto State local government council poll, clearing all the 23 chairmanship and 244 councillorship seats. Chairman, Sokoto State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), Aliyu Suleiman, who made the announcement in Sokoto on Sunday, said the election was conducted hitch free and 10 political parties participated in the election. “The candidates that won have the highest number of valid votes and satisfied the requirements of law. ”They are hereby declared winners and are hereby returned elected according to the law,” he said. NAN reports that ten political parties including Accord Party (AP), African…
The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Chinedum Orji has reacted to the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the just-concluded Aba North and Aba South federal constituency bye-election. TheInfoStride reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Aba North/South Federal Constituency bye-election, Chimobi Iheanyichukwu Ebisike, won the election. INEC reported that he polled 10,322 votes to defeat his challenger from the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mascot Uzor Kalu who scored 3674 votes. However, the Abia Speaker, Chinedum Orji, in a statement on Sunday, described the PDP victory as an endorsement of Governor…
The National Reconciliation and Strategy Committee (NRSC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has recommended the exemption of nomination fees for aspirants who are 35 years and below. This was confirmed in a letter dated March 25, 2021, signed by the committees’ chairman, former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and addressed to Prince Uche Secondus, the PDP national chairman. The committee also advised the National Working Committee (NWC) to immediately recommend to its National Executive Committee, the amendment of the party’s constitution to include that “only persons not less than 18 years old and not more than 35 years…
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the Senate, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against repeating past mistakes of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Omo-Agege said Nigerians have come of age in terms of political maturity and that politicians and parties must deliver on their promises “or face removal, just as it happened in 2015”. The DSP spoke at the APC South-South Town Hall Meeting for Constitution Review in Asaba, Delta State. The lawmaker explained that the move to review the APC constitution was to make it a people-oriented platform with equal opportunities for all members. Omo-Agege told the…
Doyin Okupe, a former aide to President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed some of the edges he has over Bola Tinubu in a possible 2023 race. Mr. Okupe, who already declared interest to run under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said he has an edge over Tinubu. Although Tinubu is yet to declare an interest in the race, he has been travelling around the northern region and granting favours to its people, fuelling speculations that he is canvassing for support ahead of 2023. Meanwhile, a number of proxies and groups have continued to declare support for the APC leader, urging him…
Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Secretary-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has lauded the peaceful conduct of political actors in the just concluded Aba North and Aba South federal constituency bye-election. Isiguzoro charged losers of the bye-election to accept defeat in good faith and attributed the peaceful outcome of the exercise to the clear manifestation of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s developmental strides in Aba, the commercial nerve centre of Abia State. TheInfoStride reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Aba North/South Federal Constituency bye-election, Chimobi Iheanyichukwu Ebisike, won the Saturday polls, as announced by the Independent National Electoral…
Former President, Donald Trump has condemned the policy of his successor, Joe Biden on the controversial wall at the Mexican border. In an interview aired on Fox News Saturday night, Trump described Biden’s reversal of the “Remain in Mexico” policy as a “very bad decision”. Also known as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), the programme initiated in 2019 turned back certain individuals from Mexico pursuant to Section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Trump told Judge Jeanine Pirro via telephone that a lot of people wanted him to visit the border and that he would be there in…
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Elders’ Council meeting witnessed low turnout of key members in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Saturday. The meeting was convened by the Amb. George Obiozor, a faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. But TheInfoStride recalls that the Engr. Chidi Ibeh-led Ohanaeze Ndigbo had on Friday, described the Elders’ Council meeting at Owerri, Imo State as a desperate plan by a few people to mortgage the collective interests of the Southeast ahead of 2023. He had also alleged that the meeting was to launch a strategy against the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Their statement had read: “It has…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Aba North/South Federal Constituency bye-election, Chimobi Iheanyichukwu Ebisike, has been declared winner of the Saturday polls. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s Returning Officer, the PDP candidate polled a total of 10322 votes to defeat his closest challenger and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mascot Uzor Kalu who scored 3674 votes. I’m the Returning Officer for the 2021 Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency bye-elections held on the 27th day of March, 2021. The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Action Alliance, AA, MRM and APM were the other political…
Houses of Assembly Speakers in the North-West and their predecessors have declared support for former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. At a meeting held in Kano, they said the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader deserved the party’s presidential ticket. They noted that Nigeria deserved a leader who is detribalised and has shown over time that he has the capacity to lead the country. The Speakers gave their endorsement at a meeting with Lagos Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, who led a team from the southwest, Eromosele Ebhomele, his spokesman disclosed. Yau Abdullahi Yanshana, a…
No fewer than 2500 members and sympathisers of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have decamped to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State. The decamped APC members largely drawn from Ilesa West Local Government Area of the State were welcomed into the party by the Osun PDP Chairman, Sunday Bisi, members of the State Working Committee, stakeholders and other members of the party. While asking the decampees to work with all the existing protocols for the success of the party, he encouraged them to believe in themselves and never to regard each other as new in the…