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…
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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…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the President of Nigeria, H.E Muhammadu Buhari not to renege on his resolve not to interfere in elections, more especially, the October 10 Ondo State Governorship Election. Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP National spokesman, made the call at a press conference on Sunday in Abuja. Mr. Ologbondiyan beckoned on Buhari not to yield to the pressure of those plotting to use violence and ‘federal authority’ to muscle the Ondo State Governorship Election against the desires and aspirations of the people of the state. He stated: “Our campaign, therefore, calls on Buhari not to…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to “follow the good example of Mr Yombe Dabai Samaila, deputy governor Kebbi state, by immediately publishing their asset declaration forms.” Mr Samaila while responding to SERAP’s suit had last week forwarded his asset declaration form to the organization. The form dated May 28, 2019, and sworn to before the High Court of Justice, Bikebbi, Kebbi state, shows that Mr Samaila declared assets, including landed property and cash in banks, valued at N353,136,378.56, from which he stated that he receives N61,500,000.00 yearly as income.…
Tension heightened in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Sunday, October 4, 2020 when political thugs suspected to be from the camp the of All Progressive Congress, APC and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP attacked one another. During the fracas, disturbing shootings rented the air as motorists and passers-by ran for safety. With the busy Oba Adesida road deserted which also extended to Arakale axis of the city, those who were on their way to church were however, forced to turn back for security reasons. The political thugs armed with dangerous weapons were said to be about 70 in number.…
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Saturday stated that those promising drastic reduction in tuition fees in the state are being lairs. Governor Akeredolu said this during an dialogue with the youth and students of various associations in the state’s tertiary institutions in Akure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the Ondo State governorship election is scheduled for October 10, 2020. Akeredolu said that it would be hectic for the state to operate three state universities successfully without increment of tuition fees. The governor said that he cannot lie to the electorate on his achievements and the…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has beckoned for a national dialogue on the way forward for Nigeria. The forum Chairman, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, made the call in his ‘Nigeria@ 60 Independence Anniversary’ speech on Thursday in Abuja. Tambuwal stated that the forum believed that through a national conversation, realistic and acceptable solutions can be found to the problems posing a threat to peaceful coexistence and national harmony of the country. He further stated that the nation could no longer afford to remain helpless in the face of challenges confronting her people. “We cannot continue…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President could once again become PDP flag bearer for the presidential election in 2023. Uche Secondus, PDP National Chairman said this while answering questions from reporters in Bauchi, during a solidarity visit on Governor Bala Mohammed, on Friday. Secondus was asked if the opposition party will re-position Atiku, who lost in the 2019 poll to President Muhammadu Buhari. According to him, PDP is open for any candidate ready to contest on its platform. “There is no room for discrimination. “Everyone is qualified; both young, old, governors, non-governors…
Segun Showunmi, a PDP Chieftain has expressed disappointment over the running affairs of Ogun State by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. Chief Showunmi, in a statement, said the people of Ogun have never had it so bad; calling on the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, to inspire Abiodun from the great beyond. Chief Showunmi’s statement came as a reaction to Governor Abiodun’s alleged absence from office and his “reappearance with a different look.” TheInfoStride recalls that the PDP in Ogun State recently accused Gov Abiodun of absenteeism and incompetency pointing out that he was out of the office for…