An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and 1993 Social Democratic Party’s presidential aspirant, Chief Reuben Famuyibo, has declared his intention to run for the 2022 governorship seat in Ekiti State. The business mogul said for the sake of equity, it would be expedient to allow an Ado Ekiti indegene to clinch the number one political position, saying every legitimate political arsenal will be deployed to actualise the dream. Famuyibo spoke in Ado Ekiti, on Monday, while consulting with elders and political heavyweights in the capital city on the need to key into the dream of having a native of the…
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Popular activist, Comrade Deji Adeyanju has sought to know if Ogun State has a governor. Adeyanju’s reason for such a rhetorical question on his Facebook page could not be understood as he provided no further explanation. TheInfoStride reports that Prince Dapo Abiodun is the incumbent Governor of Ogun State, with Mrs Naimot Salako-Oyedele as the Deputy. The ‘poser’ by Adeyanju has generated over 300 mixed-reactions from his followers on the social media page. While some came out to defend the presence of a governor in Ogun, others gave remarks suggesting that the presence of Abiodun is not well felt in…
Destiny Akaraka Nwagwu, the candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, in the just concluded bye election in Aba North and Aba South federal constituency, has reacted to the outcome of the polls. Nwagwu congratulated the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, flagbearer, Hon Chimaobi Ebisike on his victory at the poll. TheInfoStride reports that Ebisike polled 10,322 votes to defeat his challengers from the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mascot Uzor Kalu who scored 3674 votes, and All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Akaraka Destiny Nwagwu, who polled 1554 votes. Ebisike will now fill the vacancy caused by the death of Ossy…
Dino Melaye, former Kogi West Senator, has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s planned medical trip to the United Kingdom, UK. Melaye said Buhari should hand over to the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo before embarking on his trip. In a tweet, the former lawmaker said the President should hand over to Osinbajo by writing to the National Assembly. Melaye tweeted: “The president should transfer power to the Vice President through a letter to the National Assembly before leaving the country in-line with constitutional provision. SDM” Also, former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani urged the president to have a good rest. In…
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Monday evening, affirmed the victory of Godwin Obaseki in the September 19 governorship poll in the state. It dismissed all petitions filed against him and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Five political parties had filed petitions against the declaration of Godwin Obaseki as winner of the election. But the Justice Yunusa Musa-led three-man tribunal, while delivering judgment on the petitions in Benin, unanimously dismissed all the petitions filed by the aggrieved parties for lack in merit. The tribunal held that the petitioners could not substantiate their respective claims and awarded the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said all its aspirants for the Anambra State governorship election are billionaires. The party, however, declared that money would not be the deciding factor in who emerges the candidate. Ali Odefa, PDP National Vice Chairman (South East) spoke on Monday in Abakaliki at the party’s stakeholders meeting. The official advised the aspirants to approach the grassroots for support. “I told them that they are rich and are all billionaires but money is not the issue presently. “I told them to keep money aside as the party is more interested in reclaiming power”, NAN quoted him…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State has suspended former Governor, Muazu Babangida Aliyu, for alleged anti-party activities that led to cracks in the party since 2014. In a communique issued at the end of an emergency stakeholders’ meeting in Minna on Monday, Aliyu was suspended over six weighty allegations which the party in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State finds very disturbing and inimical to the party progress. The party in a statement entitled ‘notice of suspension of Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu from the PDP, Chanchaga LGA’, also accused the former governor of working against former President…
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…
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…