President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday at a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, denied ordering the Senate to remove the contentious Section 84 (12) from the amended Electoral Act 2022. The President’s denial which was contained in a counter affidavit filed on his behalf by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, … [Read more…]
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, has said that the party has not taken a decision on zoning of the presidency. He said this while fielding questions after he led a delegation comprising the National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore; Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, and the Chairman of the campaign … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, screened Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi and Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, ahead of its May 28/29 presidential primary. Others who appeared before the screening panel headed by former Senate President, David Mark, were Nyesom Wike, Emmanuel Udom, governors … [Read more…]
PDP Primaries: Oyo PDP commences screening of aspirants The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has commenced screening of aspirants contesting for various elective positions. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary of the party, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke. The party enjoined all aspirants contesting for these seats to come with … [Read more…]
Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed shock at the number of presidential aspirants from the South West and South South geopolitical zones when equity and justice demand they should be supporting the South East for the presidency. He said the right thing to do, as political parties are on the verge of … [Read more…]
A presidential aspirant under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, has promised to introduce the approach he used to fight corruption when he was governor of Anambra State if elected president. Speaking during a meeting with PDP stakeholders in Osogbo, Osun State, he maintained that integrity should be the major consideration in … [Read more…]
Dr. GOC Ajah and the Quest for Ugwuanyi’s Continuity of Good Governance in Enugu State [Viewpoint] By Engr. Chukwu Innocent As the governorship race in Enugu State continues to shove up with contending interests across different political parties in the State, many are beginning to consciously root for the best among the aspirants slugging it … [Read more…]
2023: APC Begins Sale of Nomination Forms Today •To replace directors sent on compulsory leave Adedayo Akinwale Barring any last minute changes, the All Progressives Congress (APC), will today commence the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for various elective positions. The sale of forms that was supposed to commence last Saturday was postponed … [Read more…]
Opinion: Of Peter Mbah and the contribution of Ndigbo to national growth By Alex Chukwuma South Eastern Nigerian has continued to remain in the lead of growing the economy in and out of season, that is why the likes of Peter Ndubuisi Mbah who was born half a century ago to the family of Chief … [Read more…]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Sunday said that he would name his successor through the inspiration of God. This is even as the Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Chuka Utazi, said he would not contest to be re-elected to the Senate in 2023 for the interest of peace … [Read more…]
First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has asked presidential aspirants across parties lines to adopt women as their running mates in the 2023 general election. She made this call on Saturday when she hosted presidential hopefuls from various political parties to Iftar, at the State House Conference Center (old banquet hall), Abuja. According to her, considering the … [Read more…]
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PPD) presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has observed that unless critical decisions and actions are taken by Nigerians, the country is headed for a deep crisis. He made the observation during a meeting with Ekiti State PDP stakeholders and delegates, yesterday, in the course of his consultation … [Read more…]