Politics

Anambra lawmaker rejoins PDP weeks after defecting to APC Onyebuchi Offor representing Ekwusigo Constituency at the Anambra House of Assembly has rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Offor, the Minority Leader of the House, who had defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on October 6, announced his return at plenary in Awka, on Thursday. He said his decision followed wide consultation with constituents and stakeholders from his area. “Two months ago, I announced my defection from PDP to APC on the floor of this House. I have tested the waters and realised that my former party PDP is…

ABIA NORTH POLITICAL ROUNDTABLE AND RECOGNITIONS AWARDS NIGHT The scene is set for Abia North Political roundtable and recognitions awards with the theme ABIA NORTH UNITED FOR PROJECTS 2023. It will be a big opportunity for Abia North Political stakeholders and key Political players to interact, strategize and cross fertilize for 2023 election especially the Governorship irrespective of our Political affiliations. The need for our people to be united in this pursuit cannot be overemphasized because there is streignth in unity. No amount of money and time spent in achieving unity and peace is wasted. The event is structured in…

Again, PDP postpones North West Zonal congress The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has postponed the North West Zonal Congress of the party, earlier scheduled to hold on November 20. The party, in a statement issued by its National Organising Secretary, Austin Akobundu, on Wednesday in Abuja, said the NWC approved the postponement of the congress after extensive consultations. “The decision was predicated on certain unforeseen circumstances that would very likely affect the conduct of the congress. “The NWC urges all critical stakeholders, leaders and members of our party in the North West and indeed…

Arapaja Resigns as Southwest PDP Chairman The newly elected Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Taofeek Arapaja has resigned his position as Chairman of the party, in the South-West. Recall that the former Oyo deputy governor was recently elected at the party’s convention that took place in Abuja. Few months ago, he had been elected Chairman of the party in the South-West at a congress that took place in Osogbo, the Osun capital. It was gathered that Arapaja would be replaced by one of the chieftains of the party from neighbouring Osun in a yet-to-be fixed…

Armed Policemen take over APC National Secretariat Dozens of armed policemen in four patrol vans have taken over the entry and exit points on Blantyre Street where the All Progressives Congress National Secretariat is located in Abuja. It was gathered on Wednesday that the policemen who were complimented by officers of the Department of State Service, are at the location to forestall a possible breakdown of law and order. Our correspondent learnt that the security officials mobilised in response to security reports about a planned protest by members of the APC against the party’s leadership over the conduct of the…

2023: Abia Group Commends Arewa Youths, Promises To Deliver 1.8m Votes For APC In Abia State If Orji Kalu Emerges APC's Presidential Candidate Abia North Peace Foundation, ANPF, has commended Nigerians especially Northern Nigerian youths for throwing their weight behind the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Senator Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State was recently endorsed by different Arewa groups urging him to join the 2023 presidential race. ANPF in a statement signed by Hon. Gabriel Idika Ukairo, Deputy National Coordinator, on Wednesday in Abuja appreciated the synergy between the various zones in ensuring that…

2023: PDP Will Adopt Consensus Presidential Candidate - Ortom Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom yesterday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would adopt consensus option for the emergence of its presidential candidate for the 2023 election. He also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to return the amended Electoral Act sent to him for assent to the National Assembly, saying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) does not have the capacity to monitor direct primary elections among 18 political parties. Addressing a media briefing in Abuja, Ortom said the PDP would adopt consensus option at all levels, including the presidential candidate…

Arochukwu/Ohafia 2023: Women group drums support for Nwanneka Ekweremadu-Okoro Ohafia Women Arise Initiative (OWAI), has expressed support for Barr. (Mrs) Nwanneka Ekweremadu-Okoro to become the next house of representatives member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in 2023. The group said "It is very important that women’s voices, who represent almost half of the population of Arochukwu/ Ohafia federal constituency are heard." The group stated this in a statement signed by Dr. Precious Kalu, National Coordinator of the group on Tuesday afternoon in Abuja. Kalu said Ekweremadu-Okoro was better positioned to change the narrative by bringing effective representation to the Constituency. "We…

Kano APC Crisis deepens As Ex-Deputy Governor, Hafiz Abubakar, Dumps Ganduje, Joins Shekarau's Faction A former deputy governor of Kano state, Hafiz Abubakar, has joined a faction of the All Progressives Congress, APC, led by the senator representing Kano Central, Ibrahim Shekarau. Mr Abubakar, a professor, was a deputy governor to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje between 2015 and 2018. He resigned in the build-up to 2019 elections to contest for governorship on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Dissatisfied with the selection of Abba Kabir-Yusuf as the PDP candidate by the party leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Mr Abubakar dumped the…