suspected political thugs have attacked the convoys of the two major contenders for the governorship election in Ondo State. Reports say the convoys of Governor ROTIMI AKEREDOLU and EYITAYO JEGEDE were attacked in Oba-Akoko, in Akoko Southwest Local Government Area. Governor AKEREDOLU is seeking a second term election on the platform of the APC, while EYITAYO JEGEDE…
Political parties involved in the Edo State governorship election have signed another peace agreement. Among those who signed the agreement are the APC candidate, OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU and the State Chairman of the party signed, as well as Governor GODWIN OBASEKI and State Chairman of the PDP. The latest agreement was made possible by the National Peace Committee,…
The All Progressives Congress in Edo State continues to face criticism over its allegations against Akwa Ibom State Resident Electoral Commissioner, MIKE IGINI. The Edo APC had alleged that IGINI was conniving with the PDP and Governor GODWIN OBASEKI to rig the governorship election on September 19, 2020, in favour of the rival party. The Northern Youth…
Political leaders in Edo State have attended a peace meeting at the Palace of the Oba of Benin. The meeting was summoned by the Benin Monarch, as Edo people prepare for governorship election on September 19, 2020. During the meeting; Oba Ewuare II advised the political leaders to behave like former President of Nigeria, GOODLUCK JONATHAN. The…
The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Tribunal has nullified the victory of Governor DOUYE DIRI of the People’s Democratic Party in November last year. The Tribunal also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct a fresh governorship election in the state within ninety days. The judgment read by Justice YUNUSA MUSA was based on a petition…
…Gov Mai Mala Buni heads Caretaker C’tee The National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress has dissolved the National Working Committee of the party. The APC NEC also decided to set up an Extraordinary Caretaker Convention Planning Committee headed by Yobe State Governor, MAI MALA BUNI. Furthermore, the APC NEC agreed to ratify the party’s governorship…