Politics

The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano is conspicuously missing at the ongoing Southern Governors Forum meeting holding in Enugu State Government House as he is neither present nor sent a representative. The meeting which commenced around 12 pm had in attendance nine governors and seven deputies Governors. The meeting holding at Enugu Government lodge had in attendance Governors of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu; Rivers State Nyesom Wike; Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola; Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa and Bayelsa state, Doye Diri are present in the meeting. Also, the governor of Ogun state Dapo…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has given former President Goodluck Jonathan the condition under which he can contest the 2023 presidency. On Wednesday, there were rumours that the immediate past president had joined the ruling party. But the former president denied this through Ikechukwu Eze, his spokesman. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary of the APC Caretaker, and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee, said if Jonathan joins APC, he will be given the opportunity to contest the next general election. However, he made it clear that Jonathan will not get an automatic ticket. Asked to comment on…

Ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan has denied joining the All Progressives Congress, APC. On Wednesday, a report went viral on social media that the former president has indicated interest to join the ruling party and dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The report fuelled rumours that the former leader may have plans of contesting for the Nation's top seat again in 2023. When contacted, Jonathan's spokesperson, Ikechukwu Eze, described the report as 'fake news'. His words; "The report is fake news, if he defects it would be announced through the proper Channels. "This is a man that's very busy with other things."…

President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday sworn Hon. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe as a replacement for Stephen Odey. Jarigbe of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has been having a legal battle with Odey on who is the true candidate of the party for Cross River North. Jarigbe, a two time member representing Ogoja/Yala federal constituency, took an oath as a Senator following his victory at the Supreme Court. Recall that the by-election for Cross River North was conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC following the death of Senator Rose Oko.

A former Member of Yobe State House of Assembly, Audu Babale, has defected along with hundreds of his supporters to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Damaturu. Mr Babale represented Goya/Ngeji Constituency in Fika Local Government. A statement issued by the Press Secretary to Yobe State Deputy Governor, Hussaini Mai-Suleh on Tuesday said “the defectors’ decision was due to the exemplary leadership of Gov. Mai Mala Buni’’. “Babale said he defected to APC because of the leadership style of Mai Mala Buni, the Chairman, APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee.” The statement also quoted the Yobe Deputy Governor, Idi…

The Deputy Governor of Edo State Philip Shaibu has reacted to reports that he is plotting to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reports had emerged on Monday claiming the deputy governor has perfected plans to dump the ruling party. According to Vanguard, marathon meetings were held outside the country last week between the Edo Deputy Governor and some party bigwigs in the country ahead of his planned defection. A source told the newspaper that: “Philip Shaibu is one man I admire as a political tactician and Maradona in the Edo political space. Quitting PDP may frustrate the developmental plans…

The Deputy Governor of Edo State Philip Shaibu has denied reports that he is plotting to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reports had emerged on Monday claiming the deputy governor has perfected plans to dump the ruling party. According to Vanguard, marathon meetings were held outside the country last week between the Edo Deputy Governor and some party bigwigs in the country ahead of his planned defection. A source told the newspaper that: “Philip Shaibu is one man I admire as a political tactician and Maradona in the Edo political space. Quitting PDP may frustrate the developmental plans of…

Barring any last minute change, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Philip Shaibu is set to dump the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, THE WHISPERER has learnt. Vanguard was made to understand that if the body language and recent marathon meetings that took place outside the country last week between the Edo Deputy Governor and some party bigwigs in the country, are anything to go by, then Shaibu may dump the PDP anytime from now. It was gathered that series of meetings took place outside the country, during the deputy governor’s vacation before he returned to Nigeria last week. A…

Ahead of 2023 general elections, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, on Friday, said the All Progressives Congress, APC, is not interested in Igbo presidency. Uzodinma spoke while dismissing claims of APC zoning its presidential ticket to the Southeast. Appearing on Channels Television, Uzodinma said APC is looking for a Nigerian president. Asked if APC is committed to zoning the 2023 presidential ticket to the South-East, he responded: “We are not looking for an Igbo President. We are looking for a President of Nigeria. “We as a party APC believe what we are practicing here is partisan democracy and every…