The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has said that INEC’s allegiance and loyalty are to Nigeria and Nigerians who want free, fair, credible, and verifiable elections supported by technology which guarantees transparent accreditation and upload of polling unit results for citizens to view in real-time on election day. This was … [Read more…]
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Dr. Matthew Kukah, has cautioned Nigerians who have pledged loyalty to certain politicians and political parties not to kill themselves in demonstrating support for such candidates. Following the lifting of the ban on political campaigns by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on September 28, there has been a rise … [Read more…]
…Inaugurates PDP state campaign organisation, urges all party faithful to sell party to electorate By Louis Amoke Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Tuesday said that the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a robust campaign organisation populated at different strata by battle-tested, competent and experienced politicians who will ensure … [Read more…]
Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo has urged Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi not to toy with the destiny of 60 million Igbos, saying he cannot win the 2023 presidential election. Soludo, in an article titled ‘History Beckons and I Will Not Be Silent,’ said Obi will not win as the … [Read more…]
The United States has allocated $50 million for 2023 general elections. The US Consul General, Mr Will Stevens made this disclosure on Monday in Ibadan capital of Oyo State during an open session of election reporting workshop for journalists organised by West Africa Broadcast & Media Academy (WABMA). According to Stevens, the budget will cover … [Read more…]
Ahead of the official kick-off of the the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), President Muhammadu Buhari, late Sunday night, met with the party’s flag bearer, Bola Tinubu and National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. After a two-week medical visit to London, the President had flown into Abuja Sunday evening. While in … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party has said that it has every option to challenge the candidacy of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, including his eligibility to contest the 2023 general elections having been allegedly indicted and subjected to criminal forfeiture judgement for a narcotic related offence by a United States … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has expressed optimism that the crisis rocking the party will be resolved before the general elections. Abubakar, who spoke in Minna on Friday shortly after about a meeting with the former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, said the party would overcome the current disagreement with … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressive Congress (APC) of masterminding alleged attacks on its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, during his campaign in Maiduguri, yesterday. PDP Presidential Campaigns spokesman, Senator Dino Melaye, accused the ruling APC of instigating thugs to disrupt its campaign. “They are afraid of us, they sent their thugs … [Read more…]
…commits to private sector-led employment generation By Ikem Okuhu The Governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Enugu State for the 2023 General Elections, Barr. Chijioke Edeoga, has lamented the failure of successive administrations in the state to address the issue of poverty and income generation, blaming it for the high unemployment rate and … [Read more…]
At interactive town hall meetings held on Tuesday in Aninri North and Aninri West Development Centres in Aninri local government area of Enugu State, the people of the area, made up of different communities, have appealed to the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, Dr. Peter Mbah, to extend the … [Read more…]
Frank Nweke Jr., the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Governorship candidate for the 2023 general election, said his government will restore Enugu State to its identity with integrity. Nweke gave the assurance when he had a conversation with a cross section of citizens at the Enugu Sports Club, GRA Enugu, on Sunday. Addressing the audience, … [Read more…]