Politics

Another lawmaker from the South-south said that his government was also aware of the meeting where they adopted Atiku. THE zoning of the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 presidential election has divided the governors and National Assembly members elected on the platform of the main opposition party. This is coming as the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced the process of vacating an order of the FCT High Court issued on November 18, 2021, restraining the ruling party from holding its national convention. Thisday gathered that despite the popular clamour for power to shift…

A renowned Economist of international repute, Dr. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has declared his intention to contest the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia state. He made his intentions of representing his people at the Lower Chambers of the National Assembly (NASS) known in a short video sighted by the THE WHISPERER on his official facebook page. In the video, he said: "The best way to tackle some of the displeasure we feel as a people is to transform these feelings into actions that matter enough, most especially when the capacity and…

DECISION makers in governing All Progressives Congress (APC) may have agreed on a zoning arrangement for the big six positions in party and government at national level. A dependable party source in Abuja told Sunday Tribune that after initial hiccups, the South-West is favoured to produce the next presidential standard-bearer of the party. The North-East is said to have been listed for the running mate ticket. The Senate Presidency, said the source, is billed to return to the South-East, while the North-West is scheduled for the Speakership slot. The arrangement mirrors what the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the ruling…

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…