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Why Wike Lost PDP Presidential Primary – Wamakko

11Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

Why Wike Lost PDP Presidential Primary – Wamakko

Former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, has said that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State did not lose the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential primary because of religion. Wamakko, a senator representing Sokoto North senatorial district at the red chamber stated this while inaugurating a project in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. This comes after reports claim the internal wrangling in the PDP persists as the members of the National Working Committee, NWC, seem to have pitched their tent with the national chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, instead of Wike. Dr Chidi LIoyd, Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, yesterday blasted Senator Lee Maeba, over his recent criticism of Wike. While responding to an earlier remark by Wike on his presi...

INEC, PDP Plotting To Tamper With Electoral Documents – APC

11Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Elections, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

INEC, PDP Plotting To Tamper With Electoral Documents – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Osun State, has raised an alarm that some officials of the National Electoral Commission, INEC, are planning to tamper with documents used for the conduct of the Osun State governorship poll. This was contained in a statement issued by the party’s Chairman, Mr Gboyega Famodun, alleging that the party was informed of plans by some officials of the electoral umpire to connive with stalwarts of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to tamper with some result sheets and Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, used for the election. Recall that the APC and Governor Adegboyega Oyetola had instituted a suit challenging the victory of PDP candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke at the election petition tribunal. The APC and its candidate allege over-...

Tinubu Denies Demanding N50 billion Monthly from Ambode

11Aug

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

News

Tinubu Denies Demanding N50 billion Monthly from Ambode

The All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has denied allegations that he directed the former Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, to remit N50 billion monthly to him. The ex-Governor who was elected in office in 2015 was allegedly asked to pay N50 billion monthly to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu during his administration, However, Ambode failed to secure a second tenure as he lost the APC primary election in 2018. Reports emerged that Ambode’s failure to secure the APC governorship tickets was because he refused to pay the demanded sum to Tinubu. See Also: Soyinka Berates Pyrates Confraternity For Mocking Tinubu Tinubu debunked the reports through his Director of Media and Communications for Tinubu Campaign Organisation (TCO), Bayo Onanuga, wh...

We Didn’t Recognise Akpabio, Lawan As Senatorial Candidates – INEC

10Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

We Didn’t Recognise Akpabio, Lawan As Senatorial Candidates – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said that it did not recognize Senator Godswill Akpabio and Senate President Ahmad Lawan as candidates of the All Progressives Congress for the 2023 general election. Recall that Akpabio and Lawan had contested the senatorial seats after failing to win the party’s presidential election. The APC listed both men as senatorial candidates but the electoral body has dismissed the submission. Responding to speculations on Tuesday that both men have been recognized by INEC, the electoral umpire in a statement titled ‘Spurious Allegations in Respect of Nomination of Candidates in Some Senatorial Districts’, debunked the claims. INEC in the statement issued by Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner, said the case was ...

Peter Obi’s Supporters Are Noisy, Intolerant – Former Enugu Gov

9Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

Peter Obi’s Supporters Are Noisy, Intolerant – Former Enugu Gov

Chimaroke Nnamani, a former Governor of Enugu state, has asked members and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to stand firm and not be swayed by the supporters of Labour Party, LP, candidate, Peter Obi. Nnamani described Obi’s supporters as noisy, loud, intolerant, proselytisers and condescending, noting that the recent election in Osun State showed a reflection of the party’s actual rating at the grassroots. He charged the PDP leaders not to play into the hands of the Obi’s supporters. Recall that LP candidate, Peter Obi has become widely accepted by Nigerian youths who identify as “Obidients” and are promoting his candidacy. Reacting, the Enugu State Senator likened the ‘Obi-dient movement’ to the story of the Tortoise that borrowed feather from other animals ...

2023 Election: Rivers To Vote Based On Interest – Wike

9Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

2023 Election: Rivers To Vote Based On Interest – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has promised that voters in the State will only vote for politicians who will guarantee the interests of the State. Wike, a former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate disclosed this on Monday during the inauguration of the Orochiri-Worukwo (Waterlines Junction) flyover alongside Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The Rivers State governor declared that the people of the State would not cast their vote for any candidate who does not have the interest of the State at heart, assuring that interest will guide the choice of candidates. He said, “If you say Rivers State does not matter, Rivers State will tell you that you don’t also matter at the appropriate time. If you don’t like us, we will not like you. If you li...

Soyinka Berates Pyrates Confraternity For Mocking Tinubu

9Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Soyinka Berates Pyrates Confraternity For Mocking Tinubu

Noble Laurette, Prof Wole Soyinka, has expressed displeasure at a trending viral showing some alleged members of the National Association of Seadogs popularly known as Pyrates Confraternity mocking the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu. A viral video pictured the members dressed in red and white attire dancing and chanting, “Hand dey shake, leg dey shake, baba wey no well, he dey shout Emi Lokan.” The song could be loosely translated to imply “With an unstable hand and leg, a man with frail health is claiming it’s his turn to be Nigeria’s president.” Recall that “Emi Lokan,” became popular when Tinubu during a meeting with APC delegates in Ogun State on June 3, expressed frustration over the non-support of his presidential ambition by s...

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...

Wike Fires Warning To APC, PDP, SDP Ahead of 2023 Election

8Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

Wike Fires Warning To APC, PDP, SDP Ahead of 2023 Election

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that no political party in the country will be allowed to threaten the safety of life and property in the state ahead of the 2023 election. Wike noted that available intelligence report reveal that some politicians were planning to recruit cultists and former prisoners to disrupt the security enjoyed in the State. He added that some hotel owners and entertainment centres are in the process of letting their property to politicians and political parties as a hub for gathering. Wike disclosed this in a state broadcast on Sunday, noting that the state government will not tolerate any security breaches. He said, “We will not allow any political party, be it the All Progressives Congress, the Peoples Democratic Party or the So...

Only Heaven Is Safe, Buhari Has Done Enough – Keyamo

7Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Only Heaven Is Safe, Buhari Has Done Enough – Keyamo

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has said that the Muhammadu Buhari government cannot assure Nigerians that there won’t be security breaches as only Heaven is safe. Keyamo disclosed this while responding to a question during an interview on Channels Television on the Buhari government’s efforts toward tackling insecurity across the country. Recall that Keyamo was recently appointed as the All Progressives Congress, APC, spokesperson ahead of the 2023 presidential election. The Minister said his party, the APC, did not assure Nigerians that there won’t be insecurity but pledged to respond swiftly to security breaches which they have done well. See Also: Buhari’s Impeachment Seven Years Late – Kachikwu He said, “It is only in heaven that the...