Politics

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has cleared speculations about his rumoured senatorial ambition as he formally sought the blessings of his kindmen to contest the Benue North-West senatorial seat. According to his chief press secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur, the Governor during a meeting with his Nzorov kinsmen in Gbajimba, Guma Local Government headquarters comprising traditional rulers and other leaders received a nod from his people. The District Head of Nzorov, Gwatse Akaahena who spoke on behalf of traditional and political leaders affirmed their support for the Governor to go ahead and run for the senate seat. The traditional ruler said they…

A former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said he will dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) this month. Mr Kwankwaso stated this to BBC Hausa Service. He, however, did not give details of the movement. He is reportedly decamping to New Nigeria People Party (NNPP). BBC Hausa Service reported an unnamed associate of the former governor saying that he is leaving the PDP due to a lingering leadership crisis in the Kano chapter of the party. The party had, in April, suspended its North-west zonal congress in Kaduna after supporters of the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal,…

“I have the experience in the lower and highest level. As a vice president of Nigeria, I made much progress in national transformation." The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has officially declared interest for the 2023 presidential race. The former vice president in a video shared by a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri on YouTube declared while meeting with some stakeholders. According to Atiku, he has the experience to lead Nigeria which is currently facing challenges. He said, “We are in one of the trying and tough times in our history…

Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Senator Hunkuyi was in the last Senate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), but shortly before the 2019 general elections, he dumped the party for the PDP. In a letter to his ward chairman in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna State, dated 25th February, 2022, he explained that he had withdrawn his membership of the party, PDP. The letter to the Kudan chairman of PDP by Senator Hunkuyi did not signify his next line of action or which political party he is likely to join.…

PRINCE IKE OKORAFOR WELCOMES ABIA STATE PDP EXECUTIVES TO AROCHUKWU L.G.A. Following the scheduled familiarization tour of Abia State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, many party faithful have shown solidarity and resoluteness to continue to work in synergy with the Rt. Hon. Alwell Asiforo Okere - led administration towards building a stronger, better-prepared, and active party ahead of the 2023 General Election. It is on that note that The Founder/President of IOK EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION and the Arochukwu State Constituency Aspirant, Prince Ike Okorafor, has joined the Executive Chairman of Arochukwu Local Government Area, Prince Dan Kalu and…

Barring any last-minute change, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State, Chief Amobi Ogah may dump the party for the People's Democratic Party ahead of the 2023 general elections. This emerged after Ogah met with Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu on Wednesday, a source told THE WHISPERER. According to the source, Ogah’s meeting was aimed at finalizing his move to the party, which he would use to push his 2023 ambition of representing Isikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency, "Ogah's intended move is because of the crisis in the All Progressives Congress. You know Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha is planning to…

Kwankwaso sets to dump PDP for NNPP Already Senator Kwankwaso on Tuesday met with the leadership of NNPP in a bid to finalize his coming to the party which he is expected to use for his presidential ambition. Barring any last minute change, the former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is set to once again dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the New Nigeria Peoples Party NNPP. Already Senator Kwankwaso on Tuesday met with the leadership of NNPP in a bid to finalize his coming to the party which he is expected to use for his…

A group under the aegis of Good Governance Initiative for Growth and Development (GGIGD), says it has concluded plans to purchase nomination and intent form for the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu ahead of the 2023 presidential election. The Director General of the group, Dr. Ismailia Shehu made this known in a chat with journalists on Monday in Abuja, describing the the former Abia state governor as the best presidential candidate to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The Director General said the group’s clamour for Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is to enable him stabilise and…

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, Governor Ben Ayade, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor Dave Umahi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema, Others Lead APC National Convention Sub-Committees.