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Anambra Ex-Gov Candidate Ozigbo Decamps From PDP, Declares Support For Obi

19Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

Elections, News, Uncategorized

Anambra Ex-Gov Candidate Ozigbo Decamps From PDP, Declares Support For Obi

Valentine Ozigbo, the former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Anambra State has decamped to the Labour Party, LP. Ozigbo while announcing his decision in an interview on Arise Television, threw his weight behind LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi. He noted that his choice of Obi was informed by his desire to back the movement for a competent leader to be elected to guarantee a secured future for citizens. Prior to his interview on Arise TV, Ozigbo had in a Facebook post titled “2023: A Watershed Movement for Nigeria”, endorsed the candidacy of Peter Obi. The statement read, “There comes a defining moment in the life of any country when all people of good conscience must stand up to be counted. Those times offer no middle ground; you are either on ...

2023 Election: Why I Met Peter Obi, Wike, Others – Ortom

18Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria

2023 Election: Why I Met Peter Obi, Wike, Others – Ortom

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has explained why he met with Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, and others. According to Ortom, his presence at the meeting was informed by his open-minded approach to politics. He disclosed this on Tuesday while interacting with journalists after he returned from his trip to Rivers State capital, Port Harcourt. Recall that LP candidate, Obi met with Wike, Ortom, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko. Among the other notable politicians at the meeting were former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke; and former Governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Dankwanbo, among others. See Aso: Has PDP Chairman, Ayu Resigned? But Ortom has ...

Atiku vs Wike: Resign Now, PDP chieftain Tells Ayu

17Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Atiku vs Wike: Resign Now, PDP chieftain Tells Ayu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sam Ohuabunwa, has asked the party’s national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, to resign from his position if it will help end the dispute between the party’s presidential candidate and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Ohuabunwa stated this during an interview with Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. There have been reports that prior to his election, Ayu allegedly agreed to step down if the party elected a Northerner as its presidential candidate. However, after the election of Atiku who is a Northerner, Ayu remains in power and maintains he has no intention of stepping down as the party’s national chairman. See Also: Has PDP Chairman, Ayu Resigned? Atiku had defeated Wike in the PDP presidential primary held...

How Atiku vs Wike Conflict Can Be Solved – Dele Momodu

16Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

How Atiku vs Wike Conflict Can Be Solved – Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu, a former presidential aspirant of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has proffered a solution to the conflict between the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. According to Momodu, a closed-door dialogue between both PDP leaders would fix the conflict between the two heavyweights. Recall that Atiku and Wike have been embroiled in a conflict after the PDP presidential primary and the appointment of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as Atiku’s running mate. Reports claim Wike was not pleased that Okowa was chosen over him as the party’s vice-presidential candidate. In his reaction, Momodu who is a veteran journalist suggested that Wike and Atiku should agree on deliverables and sign a peace acc...

16Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Has PDP Chairman, Ayu Resigned?

Dr Iyorchia Ayu, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has dismissed speculations that he has resigned from his position. Ayu stated this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on media and communication, Simon Imobo-Tswam, debunking the report of his resignation, describing it as a figment of the imagination of his foes. He said that should he want to vacate his position, he can only submit his letter of resignation to the deputy national (North) and not to David Mark, former Senate president. Recall that speculations were rife on Monday that Ayu had submitted his letter to Mark. The statement read, “The attention of the PDP National Chairman has been drawn to sponsored stories in the news media today, including THISDAY newspaper and an electro...

Atiku Won’t Allow Wike Pull Down PDP – Melaye

13Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Atiku Won’t Allow Wike Pull Down PDP – Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will not allow anyone, not even Governor Nyesom Wike to pull down the party. According to Melaye, the rift between Atiku and Wike was a small issue that will be resolved. Melaye disclosed this when he featured on Channels Television on Friday, noting that the public is exaggerating the misunderstanding between Atiku and Wike. He said: “Democracy is noisy and at times disagreement; but that disagreement doesn’t mean that now we are going to pull down the roof. Governor Wike will not pull down the roof of PDP; he will not do that. “Atiku Abubakar will not allow anybody; not even Wike to pull down the roof of the PDP. I am telling you that PDP is one big reli...

12Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

Why Wike Is Important To PDP – Mimiko

Olusegun Mimiko, former Governor of Ondo State, has stressed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, needs Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State to stand a better chance of victory in the general election. Mimiko stated this on Wednesday when he flagged off the construction of the Azikiwe-Iloabuchii road in Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt. The former governor of Ondo State noted that Wike has given so much to the PDP and will play a critical role in the 2023 elections. Mimiko said, “Your Excellency, our party, the PDP, a party for which you have laboured so much, seems saddled with the historical duty of forging this unity, a unity premised on truth, equity, and justice, a unity upon which rescuing Nigeria from the far from the satisfactory performance of the past seven yea...

Okowa Weighs PDP’s Chances Against LP, APGA In South-East

8Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

Elections, News, Uncategorized

Okowa Weighs PDP’s Chances Against LP, APGA In South-East

Ifeanyi Okowa, the Delta State Governor and vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has assured that the party is the only viable alternative to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The Governor expressed optimism that the PDP would win the 2023 presidential election with a wide margin, even in the South-East region where Labour Party, LP, candidate Peter Obi hails from. According to Okowa, PDP will clinch Anambra State by a landslide, despite the State parading two presidential candidates in LB and All Progressives Grand Alliance. Okowa disclosed these at the Uche Ekwunife Campaign Office, Awka, on Sunday, after attending a special church service to mark the 60th birthday anniversary of the Anglican Archbishop of Niger Province and Bishop of Awka Dio...

6Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Elections, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Adeleke Vows To Defend Mandate

Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State Governor-elect, has pledged to defend and retain his victory before the election petition tribunal. He stressed that his electoral victory was in absolute compliance with the constitution of the country and the resolve of the people to chart a new course. The All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola had instituted a petition at the Osun Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Osogbo to challenge Adeleke’s victory. Gboyega Famodun, the chairman of the APC, had on Thursday disclosed that the party was prepared to petition the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its flagbearer before the Election Tribunal. See Also: 2023 Election: Wike Meet PDP Gover...

2023 Election: Atiku Appoints Dino Melaye, Bwala As Spokespersons

5Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

2023 Election: Atiku Appoints Dino Melaye, Bwala As Spokespersons

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has appointed former legislator, Dino Melaye and Dr. Daniel Bwala as his spokespersons ahead of the 2023 presidential campaign. Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to Atiku, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, noting that the appointment takes effect immediately. See Also: How Atiku Discovered LP Candidate, Peter Obi – Dino Melaye The PDP presidential flagbearer also announced the appointment of Ms. Lynne Bassey as Special Assistant on Gender Issues and Women Advancement. Her appointment was effective from August 1, 2022. Atiku also announced new additions to his media team for the presidential campaign. Among the appointees are Eta Uso, Abdulrashhed Shehu and Demola Olanrewaju. Re...