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PDP Holds Emergency Meeting, Considers Postponement Of Primary

28May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

PDP Holds Emergency Meeting, Considers Postponement Of Primary

The main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, has convened an emergency meeting of its National Working Committee in a bid to examine urgent issues arising, including the likelihood of rescheduling its national convention slated for today. The NWC meeting, which is currently underway in Abuja, is anticipated to deal with issues around the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to extend the deadline for the conclusion of party primaries across the country. INEC had, in a statement on Friday night, explained how it was urged by the council of political parties to extend the time for primaries following outstanding issues emanating from the exercise across the country. The decision made way to shift the primaries’ deadline from June 3 to June 9. Read A...

INEC Bows To Pressure, Extends Deadline For Party Primaries

28May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

INEC Bows To Pressure, Extends Deadline For Party Primaries

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, bowed to pressure and extended the deadline for political parties to conduct their primaries for the 2023 general election. The development came on a day the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was neck-deep in the final preparations for its national convention, which would hold in today Abuja to elect its presidential candidate. This was even as the Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa has ruled that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2023 presidential election. The presiding Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Isa Hamma Dashen, who declared Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2023 general election, held that Jonathan’s right to vie for the office of president again could not be st...

27May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

Why I Joined Labour Party – Peter Obi

A former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has joined the Labour Party few days after dumping the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, saying the party is the right platform that aligns with his aspiration. According to him, he had chosen a route that he considered to be in line with “our aspirations and my mantra of taking the country from consumption to production.” Obi, who is seeking to succeed the President Muhammadu Buhari after the expiration of his regime in 2023, disclosed this in a series of tweets on his Twitter handle on Friday. He wrote, “I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back and reuniting Nigeria. This project is yours and for the future of your children. I am just a facilitator. “Since I re...

Party Delegates Same As Bandits Collecting Ransom, Shehu Sani Says After Losing Primary

27May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, Nigeria, Uncategorized

Party Delegates Same As Bandits Collecting Ransom, Shehu Sani Says After Losing Primary

A former Kaduna lawmaker and governorship aspirant, Shehu Sani, has lamented the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Primaries in Kaduna State. Mr Sani, a governorship aspirant, lost his bid to represent the party at next year’s election after securing only two votes. He alleged that the voting process was marred by bribery and corruption with delegates collecting money to vote for unqualified candidates “There is no difference between bandits who collect ransom and delegates who collect money to vote, he said in a statement. Mr Sani had vowed not to bribe delegates to vote for him. ”No one should pay any delegate on my behalf,” he said. “I don’t believe in the political ritual of paying to be elected. That is inconsistent with my ideological and moral beli...

APC Primary: Court Decides Jonathan’s Fate Today, Ex-President Gets Waiver

27May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

APC Primary: Court Decides Jonathan’s Fate Today, Ex-President Gets Waiver

A Federal High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, will on Friday (today) rule on the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the presidential election even as The PUNCH learnt on Thursday that the Presidency cabal led by the President’s influential nephew, Mamman Daura, had thrown its weight behind Jonathan. This is coming at a time the All Progressives Congress granted the former President waiver to contest. Speaking with one of our correspondents on Thursday evening, one of Jonathan’s aides said, “The road is now fully clear, we give God the glory.” Another source, in a message sent to our reporter noted, “GEJ has finally been given the waiver, he will contest on Sunday.” In an origination summons filed by Andy Solomon and Idibiye Abraham, th...

Oil Mogul, Peter Mbah Wins Enugu PDP Governorship Ticket

26May

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Elections, News, Nigeria

Oil Mogul, Peter Mbah Wins Enugu PDP Governorship Ticket

An oil mogul, Dr Peter Mbah has emerged winner of the Enugu State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship primary election. Mbah defeated eight other aspirants after eight withdrew from the election with a total of 790 votes. Senator Ike Ekweremadu, who had announced his withdrawal from participation, only got one vote. The former Chairman of the Committee on Information, House of Representatives, Hon Chijioke Edeoga got nine votes. Mr Chukwunta Gilbert C got one vote, while the former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Sir, Ohaa Christian Chienyeaka scored three votes. Senator Ambuno Zik Sunday who led Electoral Panel from the National Working Committee of PDP announced the result of the primary held at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. Announcin...

26May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, Nigeria

CBN Denies Emefiele’s Sacking

The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied the sack of its Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, describing the report as an unfounded rumour. It was rumoured on Wednesday morning that Emefiele had been sacked by Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, purportedly for his presidential ambition. The Punch had earlier sought clarification from the CBN’s spokesman, Mr Osita Nwanisiobi, but got no response from him. However, several papers are quoting Nwanisiobi as denying the trending report, saying, “I heard it just the way you got it too. As far as I am concerned, it’s a rumour, I’m not aware of any sack.” Recall that Emefiele had, on May 9, headed to a Federal High Court in Abuja to seek a constitutional interpretation on his non-resignation while pursuing his presidential interes...

Why I Quit PDP, Presidential Primary –Peter Obi

26May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

Why I Quit PDP, Presidential Primary –Peter Obi

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has explained that “recent developments” within the Peoples Democratic Party were responsible for his resignation from the opposition party and withdrawal from its presidential primary slated for end of May. Obi was one of the 15 PDP presidential aspirants cleared by the Senator David Mark-led Presidential Screening Committee last month. However, the ex-governor, in a statement addressed to the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, explained that the recent developments won’t make it possible for him to make “constructive contributions”. The letter was titled, ‘Resignation From Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Withdrawal from the Presidential Contest’. Obi said, “I am writing to intimate you of my resignation from the Peoples D...

25May

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Elections, News, Nigeria

Dino Melaye Loses PDP Senatorial Ticket

The serving House of Representative member representing Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, Tajudeen Yusuf, on Tuesday, defeated Dino Melaye, n the re-run election to pick the Kogi West Senatorial ticket of the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election, held on Monday, ended in deadlock as both aspirants scored 88 votes respectively. However, during the runoff election on Tuesday, Mr Yusuf scored 163 votes while Mr Melaye scored 99 votes, dashing the latter’s dream of returning to the Senate in the 10th National Assembly. Stephen Onoji, who was the Returning Officer. announced the result on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists shortly after he was announced the winner, Mr Yusuf extended the olive branch to hi...

Breaking: Wike Sacks Commissioners, Chief Of Staff

24May

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Elections, News, Nigeria

Breaking: Wike Sacks Commissioners, Chief Of Staff

Governor Nyesom Wike has dissolved Rivers State Executive Council with immediate effect. Chief of Staff to the governor and Senior Special Assistant (Protocol), have also been relieved of their office. The Governor’s action, contained in the Tuesday morning statement by his Media Aide, Kelvin Ebiri, noted that, “Wike, commends the members the Rivers State Executive Council for their service and contribution to the development of the State. He has also wished them the best in all their future endeavours. Read Also: Presidential Primaries: Intrigues As PDP Loses Eagle Square To APC “Governor Wike has therefore instructed all the former members of the State Executive Council to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective ministries.” Source: Vanguard ...