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Alleged Certificate Forgery: Obaseki Submits Original Certificate From UI

5Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Elections, Nigeria

Alleged Certificate Forgery: Obaseki Submits Original Certificate From UI

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Tuesday presented before a Federal High Court in Abuja series of documents, including the original copy of the Bachelor of Arts certificate he claimed was issued to him by the University of Ibadan (UI) in 1979, to support his claim that he graduated from the school. Also, a senior official of the University of Ibadan was in court to tender more documents for Obaseki and confirmed that the certificate the governor submitted was the actual copy issued to him by the university. Obaseki opened his defence on Tuesday in the case brought against him, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its member, Edobor Williams. The plaintiffs, who want Obaseki di...

Tinubu Has Right to Contest for President in 2023, Says APC Chieftain

5Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

Tinubu Has Right to Contest for President in 2023, Says APC Chieftain

Segun Osoba, a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, has backed national leader of his party, Bola Tinubu to contest for president in 2023. He said the former governor of Lagos State has the right to contest for election come 2023. He said, “Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as an individual has the right to put himself forward, we have not zeroed in on an individual. Zeroing in on any individual will destroy our efforts now but Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has a right to pursue his own agenda.” Osoba, who is a former governor of Ogun State, disclosed this on a television programme on Tuesday. He urged the South-West to be united and present a united front if its to achieve success in the next presidential election. Osoba noted that there is a gentleman’s agreement in the APC that the next pres...

Oshiomhole can’t Overturn People’s Will Through Judiciary Says Shaibu

28Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Oshiomhole can’t Overturn People’s Will Through Judiciary Says Shaibu

Philip Shaibu, Deputy Governor of Edo State has asked a former Governor of the State, Adams Oshiomhole, not to attempt overturning the mandate of the people by contesting the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki at the September 2020 governorship poll at the court. The deputy governor disclosed this during an empowerment programme for Afemai Youths in Ogbona and Jattu respectively at the weekend, noting his utmost confidence in the judiciary and President Muhammadu Buhari to protect the country’s democracy and the mandate of the Edo people. Shaibu alleged that Oshiomhole played a key role in the Supreme Court victory of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and claimed he was set to replicate same in Edo State to pervert the popular victory of Obaseki. “The Nigeria Judiciary is known to...

Niger Votes in Search of First Democratic Transition

27Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Economy, Elections, News, Security

Niger Votes in Search of First Democratic Transition

Niger heads to the polls on Sunday (today) in an election that is expected to pave way for the first transfer of power between two democratically elected presidents in a country battling insecurity. Reports say Mohamed Bazoum, former interior minister, the ruling party’s candidate is in pole position to replace President Mahamadou Issoufou, who has completed two five-year terms leading the West African country, CGTN reports. The 60 years old Bazoum in his campaign address, promised to continue with Issoufou’s policies, while also vowing to cleanse the country of corruption. Bazoum in a campaign video said, “If I am lucky enough to win this election, you will have chosen someone who is ready from day one.” The election comes at a time when Niger is facing twin security crises. I...

Makinde Most Unfair, Unjust to Me, Oyo Deputy Governor, Olaniyan Alleges

14Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

Makinde Most Unfair, Unjust to Me, Oyo Deputy Governor, Olaniyan Alleges

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan has raised alarm over unjust and unfair treatment meted out to him by his principal, Governor Seyi Makinde. The Deputy governor claimed to have been ignored in the running of government. Olaniyan in a PDP Elders Steering Committee report submitted to the governor, said the governor had completely reneged on the promises he made to him during the election. He complained that Makinde only gave him few portfolios since he assumed office. Olaniyan queried why a former senator, Agboola Halleluyah, is more relevant in the government than himself who is constitutionally number two citizen of the state. The report partly read, "Olaniyan complained bitterly about being oblivious about the running of the government. He said the governor has complete...

2023: Northern Group Warns Jonathan Against Vying for Presidency

14Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

2023: Northern Group Warns Jonathan Against Vying for Presidency

The Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) has promised to oppose the All Progressive Congress (APC) if the party fails to zone its presidential ticket to the Southwest for the 2023 election. The NYLF while speaking to the press after its meeting in Gombe warned Northwest political actors against presenting a candidate for the office of the president or the vice president. The group vowed to resist any such candidates from the Northwest. It also asked former President Goodluck Jonathan to ignore the persuasion from some quarters for him to seek the presidency position in 2023. The group in a statement signed by its national chairman, Elliot Afiso, urged the APC to respect zoning arrangements in the party to ensure equity. The statement reads, "We're informed that a gentleman agree...

How Adeboye Predicted my Electoral Victory – Obaseki

12Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, Religion

How Adeboye Predicted my Electoral Victory – Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said he visited the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, during his re-election bid. Obaseki said the cleric assured him of victory for a second term in office. The governor disclosed this on Friday night while delivering testimony at this years’ RCCG Holy Ghost Congress which took place at the church’s International Headquarters along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. “When it looked impossible and when men rose, He (God) came out to say that He is God and only He has the power. “About the time when the crisis started a year ago, I came to the (RCCG) camp with my wife and met Daddy G.O,” he said. According to Obaseki, after narrating his political travails, the 78-year-old clergy told him, “My so...

Ghana Election: Mahama Rejects Presidential Poll Results

11Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, Ghana, News

Ghana Election: Mahama Rejects Presidential Poll Results

John Mahama, Ghana’s opposition candidate in the presidential election, on Thursday, rejected as fraudulent the result of the poll in which President Nana Akufo-Addo won a second term in office. On Wednesday, the country’s electoral umpire said that incumbent Akufo-Addo had garnered 51.59 percent of the vote on Monday, ahead of rival Mahama with 47.36 percent. Mahama has rejected the result. The opposition candidate during a press conference said, “I stand before you tonight unwilling to accept the fictionalised results of a flawed election,”. “We will take all legitimate steps to reverse this tragedy of justice.” The 62-year-old claimed that “numerous steps have been taken to manipulate the results of the election in favour of the incumbent.” The keenly contested electio...

BREAKING: Buhari Swears-in Yakubu For Another Term as INEC Chairman

9Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Elections, Nigeria

BREAKING: Buhari Swears-in Yakubu For Another Term as INEC Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn-in the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for his second five-year tenure. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the Executive Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Speaking to State House Correspondents after his swearing-in, Professor Yakubu said preparations were already ongoing on how to ensure an acceptable general elections in 2023. According to him, the INEC had, in collaboration with the National Assembly, commenced a process of delivering an amended electoral legal framework in record time. “We have clearly demonstrated in recent elections that elections are getting better a...

Ghana Presidential Poll: No Attempt Should be Made to Steal Votes – Mahama

9Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, Ghana, News

Ghana Presidential Poll: No Attempt Should be Made to Steal Votes – Mahama

The candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December 7, 2020, presidential election in Ghana, John Mahama, has warned against stealing the mandate of the electorates. Mahama who is a former President of Ghana during a press conference on Tuesday warned said he has neither conceded defeat nor congratulated any of the contenders for the position following the country’s eighth consecutive election since the return to democracy. The election marked the third time incumbent Akufo-Addo vied an election with his predecessor, Mahama. Mahama had defeated Akufo-Addo in 2012 while Akudo-Addo emerged the winner in 2016. Speaking on the election on Tuesday, Mahama said, “I thank the people of Ghana for what has been an exciting election. I want to state firmly and categorica...