The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it would not share the responsibility of appointing collation and returning officers with groups, individuals or political parties. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC’s National Commission and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee made this known to the public on Thursday during an interview with NAN in Abuja while reacting to some concerns by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over an alleged attempt to compromise the outcome of the poll. According to him, the INEC had a clear procedure of appointing collation and returning officers. You would recall that the Chairman of the…
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As Mr. President, H.E Muhammadu Buhari prepares to present the 2021 Appropriation Bill before a Joint session of the National Assembly, the Senate has issued an order that prevent him from appearing with some of his Aides. According to the Senate, President Buhari will not be accompanied by many people on the entourage, emphasizing that only few people that are very key and important to budget that will accompany him into the chamber. Announcing this Wednesday in Abuja during plenary, Senator Ahmad Lawan, President of the Senate stated that the budget presentation will not exceed one hour because of Covid-19…
The Ondo State Executive Members Of All Progressives Congress, APC, on Thursday, outlined the 10 reasons why it’s Ondo governorship candidate Governor Rotimi Akeredolu deserves to win Saturday’s election. Chief Yekini Nabena, APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, stated that the Akeredolu’s administration has done well in the area of education, healthcare delivery, infrastructure development, security, youth empowerment and industrialization. Chief Nabena, who stated this in a statement also urged security operatives to ensure the protection of votes during the Saturday’s election. The statement was tagged: “Ondo Governorship: 10 Reasons Rotimi Akeredolu Deserves a Second Term.” Chief Nabena emphasized that Governor…
The Former Governor of Abia, H.E, Dr Orji Kalu on Wednesday in Abuja praised the Federal Government for refurbishing the Onitsha seaport. Dr. Orji Kalu, in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stated that the seaport would drive industrialisation and create jobs for Nigerians. According to him, the resumed activities at Onitsha seaport will boost economic activities in the South East and rapidly create chance for employment opportunities and wealth for Nigerians. He, however, applauded the efforts of the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) for the development. Dr. Orji…
Chief Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that he would love to be in Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s shoes. Chief Jegede stated this on Wednesday, during a governorship debate organised by Channels TV. He was countering statements issued by Governor Akeredolu that he (Jegede) was part of the administration that owed pensioners, civil servants and generally performed below expectations. “The government he (Jegede) served in owed arrears of pensions; we paid. “Morale was low in the civil service and the civil servants were dying, being owed seven months salaries; we paid,” Akeredolu said. Replying to that,…
The Former Ekiti Governor, H.E Ayo Fayose, on Wednesday night, reacted to the removal of his cap in Ondo State during the Ondo PDP Rally. H.E Ayo Fayose was walking to the podium at the campaign ground when someone he labelled a “hoodlum” removed his cap. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr. Lere Olayinka, he alleged stated that Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, and ex-PDP Deputy National Chairman, Bode George, were the mastermind behind the act. Ayo Fayose promised that he won’t relent in saying the truth about the party in the Southwest. He announced that those who have…
The Anambra State Governor, H.E Willie Obiano on Tuesday in Abuja informed President Muhammadu Buhari on destruction and damages caused by flood in four out of the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking to State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with the president, the governor stated he also briefed President Buhari on the developmental efforts of his administration in Anambra. He said that 4 out of the 21 Local Government Areas of the state had been submerged by flood while over 5,000 people were displaced. “As usual, I come once in a while to brief Mr…
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) and its candidate, Iboi Lucky Emmanuel has urged the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City, the State capital, to remove Governor Godwin Obaseki from seat. In a suit marked EPT/ED/GOV/01/2020, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, All Progressives Congress (APC) and Andrew Osagie Ize-Iyamu are listed as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Respondents, respectively. ADP in the petition, demanded the tribunal to announce that by virtue of his non-qualification, the votes credited to the PDP candidate should be null and void and…
The Vice President Of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says it is time for the Federal Government to focus on what they have been elected or appointed to do which is to carter or improve welfare of her citizens. Professor Yemi Osinbajo made this submission at the closing session of the two-day Joint Executive-Legislature Leadership Retreat on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, there is no clear practice of the doctrine of separation of powers; hence the need for flexibility. “The Anglo-American traditions that we hold on to in support of the separation of powers are not pure; so, for example…
The paramount ruler of Akure kingdom has said that Governor Akeredolu has fulfilled his promises to the people of Akure kingdom. Rotimi Akeredolu, the Ondo State Governor, further stated that he’s proof that not all politicians are liars. He also vowed that upon re-election for another term in office, the state capital of Akure will be connected to the global economy. Ondo will decide on its governor on Saturday, October 10, 2020. More so, the Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi has defined the governor as a noiseless achiever, saying; “I never knew he could perform meritoriously…
Mr. Dotun Ojon, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for the Ondo State October 10 Guber Election, has denied plans to step down. Mr. Ojon cleared the air while being interviewed on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. According to him, the party is not for sale. When queried if he withdrew for a major political party, Ojon replied “That’s a fallacy”. “YPP is not for sale and we are not ready to step down for anyone.” Ojon stated that the speculation arose, after 10 political parties threw its weight behind another political party. Mr. Dotun Ojon, however, insisted that…
Chief Rambi Ayala, the Deputy Minority Leader of Gombe State House of Assembly, has announced his membership resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Chief Ayala represents the good people of Billiri East constituency. Chief Rambi Ayala made the announcement on Tuesday after a Gombe High Court dismissed his application that sought the declaration of his suspension by the PDP illegal. The Speaker, Abubakar Ibrahim and his deputy Siddi Buba (both of the ruling APC in the state) were in court with Chief Ayala. Chief Rambi Ayala stated that his decision was as a result of the undemocratic nature of…
Days after the conclusion of Edo State Guber Election, few candidates under Edo 2020 governorship candidates forum said they were making preparations to file their cases in the tribunal over some witnessed abnormalities that occurred before, during and after the election. In a joint conversation made available to journalists in Benin City on Tuesday by seven out of the fourteen aspirants that participated in the Saturday 19 poll, they said, even when they posited that the election was near perfection, few aspirants are preparing to file their cases in the tribunal. As seen in the written statement, the forum will…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over their campaign slogan. APC has accused PDP of promoting violent attacks in the state through its campaign slogan. According to the party “The PDP campaign slogan for Ondo 2020 is “Eyitayo must not fail”. PDP State Publicist, Alex Kalejaye, in a statement said: “its a new version of the old “do-or-die” approach to election matters. “The APC has it on good authority that the PDP youths are easily moved to action once they hear the slogan”. It is a strong indication that the PDP…
APC, Lagos State branch on Monday advised its members to see themselves as one and work collectively for the progress of the party in the state. The Vice-Chairman of the party in Lagos East Senatorial District, made the plea at a meeting with proponents of former Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, on the platform of the Ambode Movement Support Group (AMSG) and other angry members. At the meeting held in Somolu area of Lagos, Olusanya, who is also the Chairman, APC Lagos East Bye-Election Campaign Organisation, stated that it was normal for people to be angry or offended in politics. According to…
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has urged Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to ignore the past and demonstrate the spirit of true democracy by bringing everybody on board in the development of the state. Secondus advised Obaseki at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, on Monday when Governor Obaseki paid a thank-you visit to the members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP. He advised Governor Obaseki to efficiently work with the three arms of government, more especially those who betrayed him in the course of the last election. Secondus…
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State in the just concluded election, has stated that the election was not free nor fair. Pastor Ize-Iyamu announced that contrary to media reports, the election was neither free nor fair, stressing that there were different episodes of violence, voter intimidation and falsification of results. He also laid complaints over the unlawful cancellations of results especially from Urhonigbe South and North in Orhiomwon, whilst results were falsified from many polling units in Ofunama in Ovia South West, and in parts of Ovia North East, Owan West,…
Atiku Abubakar, the former Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday, distanced himself from 2023 presidential campaign posters allegedly said to be his. Such campaign posters advertised the former Vice President as a unifier of Nigeria. Nevertheless, the former Vice President stated he was focused on ensuring that PDP triumphs in the upcoming Ondo State Governorship Election. This was exclusively made known to TheInfoStride by the former Vice President’s Media Aide, Paul Ibe. According to Ibe: “The last time I spoke about this issue, I said Atiku was currently preoccupied with the Edo, Ondo election and thankfully,…
Senator Smart Adeyemi representing the good people of Kogi West announced over the weekend he had concluded arrangements to bring before the Senate a bill on Mosaic/Shariah laws to fight corruption in the country. According to him, those guilty of corruption in Nigeria, irrespective of status and class, will by law, have their hands amputated. Senator Smart spoke at the 2020 Senate Press Corps Retreat organised by the leadership of the Senate Press Corps in Lokoja, Kogi State, on the theme “Democracy in a Federation: Roles of Media, States and Parliaments”. Senator Adeyemi stated by the time the arms of about 20 people were chopped off, nobody would want to steal…
An aide of Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister Of Transportation and former Commissioner for Health in Rivers state, Dr. Sampson Parker has dumped his former boss to work with Governor Nyesom Wike. Dr. Parker and Amaechi have shared over 15 years of friendship. Dr. Parker, who held sway as Commissioner for Health in Rivers State under Amaechi for 8 solid years, announcee this when he led his loyal followers to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Okochiri, Okrika Local Government area of the State. The former Commissioner described his defection as home coming to the PDP family, priding that…