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The senator-elect for the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, of the Labour Party, has said that the ‘Obidient’ movement helped her in winning the senatorial seat in the recently-concluded national assembly election. She disclosed this during an interview with Arise News on Friday. Kingibe went on to say that the party approached her to be their senatorial candidate, adding that they wouldn't have done so if she did not reflect some of their ideals. She said, " No doubt that the ‘Obidient’ movement helped me win. All of it helped me to win. That is what I was telling you.…

The Court of Appeal Abuja has set aside the decision of the Osun State Governorship tribunal, and has upheld the Governorship of senator Ademola Adeleke. Details later

Chairman, League of Patriotic Lawyers, Abubakar Yesufu, has said the ambition of the Senate Chief Whip , Senator Orji Kalu, to become the Senate President should be supported to expedite the inclusion of the South-East in the emerging political configuration. He also enjoined Igbo to rally round the former Abia State governor to ensure he emerges. Yesufu said this in a statement made available to Vanguard. His words:” Orji Kalu is urbane, experienced and highly cosmopolitan. “He will we accepted in all political zones as a detribalised man. Orji unknown to many is perhaps the only senator who speaks and…

Abia Governor-elect, Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP) has pledged to run Peter Obi’s Anambra model of reduction of the cost of governance in the State. He stated this when featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today, which was monitored by our correspondent on Thursday evening. He also promised to run a “lean government” and support the private sector to create jobs. “We are going to run a lean government. We are going to cut our coats according to our size (cloth). We believe it is the private sector that should be supported to create jobs. And whatever it takes…

The Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated Chief Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP) on his victory in the Abia governorship election. Kalu, in a goodwill message issued on Thursday in Abuja, applauded the political maturity demonstrated by candidates of all political parties during the election. While calling on Abia people at home and abroad to join hands with the governor-elect in rebuilding the state for the betterment of the people, he urged politicians to shun undemocratic actions. According to him, the collective interests of the Abia people should be placed above personal ambitions. “I congratulate Chief…

As reactions continue to trail the dislodgement of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State by Dr. Alex Otti of the Labour Party, LP, after holding sway for 24 years, former Senate President and the Chairman, PDP’s Board of Trustees, BoT, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has regretted that those at the helm of affairs of the state ignored the wise counsel of elders. The former Senate President, who had consistently advocated a power shift to Abia North in 2023 in line with the Abia Charter of Equity that recognized power rotation, noted with pain that PDP had learnt its…

The national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti, over alleged anti-party activities. The PDP also suspended Anyim Pius Anyim, former secretary to the government of the federation, and two others over the same allegation. The NWC said Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, has been referred to a disciplinary committee. Details later.

Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has narrated what transpired at the residence of former Senate President Bukola Saraki after he nominated presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi as running mate to former Vice President and flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, in the buildup to the 2019 general elections. He opened up on this while reacting to reports that he worked against Obi in the February 25 presidential election. Recall that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won Rivers during the presidential election. Speaking during a media chat with selected journalists…

The Founder, Jake Udeh Support Group for Peter Mbah has extended his warm felicitation to the Enugu state Governor-elect, Barrister Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, describing him as the best gift to the state. Architect Udeh expressed firm believe in Mbah's capability in bringing world class development and transformation to the state, with his experience as a seasoned entrepreneur. He noted that the victory was well deserved and a true reflection of the people's will for progressive and genuine change in Enugu state. The Founder also urged the governor-elect to work with competent hands and relevant stakeholders from every part of Enugu…