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28Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Nigeria: Uduaghan Set to Dump APC

Former Delta Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan is set to return to his former party the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to inside sources, Uduaghan will dump the APC at about 12 noon on Monday, 28 September. He had earlier left the PDP to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) where he contested the Delta South senatorial seat in 2019. The former Governor who has numerous supporters across the state is expected to lead them back to the PDP at his Unit, in Ward 6, Abigborodo, Warri North local government area of the state. It has been reported that several of his supporters have already thronged Abigborodo ahead of the defection. reports aso emerged that the ex-governor had concluded plans to return to the PDP where he served as Governor for two terms. Uduagha...

26Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Uncategorized

Ekiti APC Riddled with Suspensions

Following the suspension of the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi by some frontline members of the Ekiti state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State on Friday, it has been revealed that the action was in retaliation for Wednesday’s ‘indefinite suspension’ of Senator Babafemi Ojudu and others by the governor’s loyalists. The group which calls themselves the Authentic Members of the APC alleged that the governor worked against the party’s candidate in last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State. The Governor has come out to dismiss the action of the group as a joke taken too far. In a swift reaction, the APC Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee (CENCPC) stepped in yesterday and annulled the rash of suspensions hand...

Buhari Defends Insistence on Credible Election in Edo

26Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

Buhari Defends Insistence on Credible Election in Edo

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his resolve to ensure credible election in the recently conducted Edo State governorship poll was borne out of desire to assure Nigerians that he respects them as Nigerians and that he was bound by the oath he took. Buhari disclosed this when Governor Obaseki along with his Deputy, Philip Shuaibu, and other party faithful to the Presidential Villa on a thank you visit. He said, “I thank you for bringing your deputy and supporters to come and see me after beating my party. “I am supposed to preside over all Nigerians’ interests, whether I like it or not, but my single desire is to make sure that innocent people don’t suffer. That message I got across to the Inspector General of Police, that elections must be free and fair. “What I insist ...

I’m Not Being Pressured to Concede Defeat – Ize Iyamu

25Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

I’m Not Being Pressured to Concede Defeat – Ize Iyamu

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, flag bearer of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in last week’s Edo State governorship election, has refuted claims that he is under pressure from party bigwigs to concede defeat. Ize-Iyamu disclosed this on Thursday in a communique issued by his Director of Communications and Media, Mr. John Mayaki. he said the clarification became necessary due to media reports on the subject, urging the media to refrain from unconfirmed reporting. “I was shocked this morning when I saw reports saying I begged Obaseki to return to APC after the election. “I will restate that I never begged him to return after the election. I deliberately did not reply when I saw all that rumour on the social media with people tagging me in them. “Now, I saw another report in the m...

US lauds INEC, Security Agencies on Conduct of Edo Poll

24Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Violence

US lauds INEC, Security Agencies on Conduct of Edo Poll

The United States has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies on their good outing during the Edo State governorship election last Saturday. This was contained in a statement by the US mission in Nigeria on Wednesday. The US also acknowledged the effort of civil society organisations in Nigeria for their role in promoting democratic principles and accountability during the poll. It commended the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Osagie, his All Progressive Congress (APC) counterpart, Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the Edo electorates for their roles in ensuring peaceful conduct of the poll. In spite of the gains, the US expressed worry over reports of violence, vote buying and intimidation of the electorate and observers. ...

INEC Issues Certificate of Return to Governor Obaseki After Re-election

22Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

INEC Issues Certificate of Return to Governor Obaseki After Re-election

Following his victory at the Saturday Edo poll, Governor Godwin Obaseki has been issued a certificate of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC presented the certificate to candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Obaseki and bis deputy, Philip Shaibu today. Obaseki had scored 307,955 votes across the 18 local government areas of Edo state to overcome challenge from his closest opponent, Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Earlier, the APC conceded defeat to Obaseki and described the poll as victory for democracy after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

APC Bigwigs Meet Buhari Behind Closed Doors as Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Applaud Edo Poll

22Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

APC Bigwigs Meet Buhari Behind Closed Doors as Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Applaud Edo Poll

The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), National Caretaker Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State and Chairman of the Edo State Governorship Election Campaign Council, Abdullahi Ganduje, met with President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Their visit is believed to be connected to the defeat of the APC at the Edo State governorship election on Saturday. As the APC tries to fathom the rationale behind their poor outing at the Edo poll, more reactions greeted the governorship election, most prominent among them came from former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and a former Governor of kano State, Musa Kwankwaso. Reports say the governors departed the meeting through another route after the meeting held behind closed doors thereby e...

The Edo Example of Demystification of godfatherism in Nigerian Politics

21Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

The Edo Example of Demystification of godfatherism in Nigerian Politics

The outcome of the Edo State governorship election has sent shock and excitement down the spine of many Nigerians depending on one’s political affiliation. But one fact that proponents of varying political factions tend to align with is the fact that a new order has been established, not just in Edo State or Southern Nigeria but across the country. One golden rule of exceling in politics in Nigeria has always been never to outshine the master but governor Godwin Obaseki has not just outshined his master nor only sent him into political oblivion, for the time being at least but demonstrated uncommon bravery and determination to faceoff against federal might. The victory of Obaseki at the poll on Saturday was a clear indication to political godfathers that the mandate to determine poli...

Dino Melaye, Edo Residents React to Obaseki’s Victory, Mock Oshiomhole

21Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Dino Melaye, Edo Residents React to Obaseki’s Victory, Mock Oshiomhole

Edo residents of Benin City could not contain their excitement as they took to the streets on Sunday to celebrate the declaration of Obaseki who vied under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of the Saturday election. Some of the jubilant residents trolled a former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, who was the major force behind the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Also reacting to the victory of Obaseki, Senator Dino Melaye, a former member of the upper legislative chamber lampooned Oshiomhole and the national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Obaseki defeated Ize-Iyamu twice in a space of four years on different political platforms having defeated him in 2016 governorship election while flying the flag of APC...

Breaking: Obaseki Declared Winner of Edo State Governorship Election

20Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Breaking: Obaseki Declared Winner of Edo State Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced governor Godwin Obaseki as the winner of Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. The victory meant Obaseki has secured a second term in office after seeing off contest from his opponents with a wide margin. INEC disclosed Obaseki’s victory on Sunday afternoon after he polled the highest number of votes in the Edo election. Obaseki who contested the election under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, defeated his closest opponent, Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressive Congress with a difference of 84,336 votes.