Politics

Apr
19
2022
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2023: Give Wike Your Presidential Ticket, Ikpeazu Tells PDP

2023: Give Wike Your Presidential Ticket, Ikpeazu Tells PDP

News, Politics
The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has appealed to the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to consider the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike for his presidential bid. Governor Ikpeazu described the Rivers Governor as the best candidate the PDP can queue behind in 2023. He stated this on Tuesday during a meeting between Wike and the National Working Committee of the party. According to Governor Ikpeazu, the two main requirements for the PDP to wrestle power from the ruling APC in 2023 are competence and acceptability. He opined that Governor Wike has met those requirements and has also…
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Apr
19
2022
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Ex-Minister Solomon Dalung dumps APC

Ex-Minister Solomon Dalung dumps APC

News, Politics
A former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has dumped the All Progressives Congress. Dalung, who served as a minister under President Muhammadu Buhari, submitted his letter of withdrawal from the APC to the Ward Chairman of the party in SabonGida Ward, Langtang South LGA of Plateau State. The letter dated April 1, 2022, and signed by the politician on April 18, 2022, was obtained by The Punch in Jos on Tuesday. Part of the letter read, “This is to convey my withdrawal of membership from the All Progressives Congress with effect from the date of this notice. “It is worthy…
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Apr
19
2022
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Gambo Jagindi: Little known aspirant, Jack-Rich will be Nigeria’s next president

Gambo Jagindi: Little known aspirant, Jack-Rich will be Nigeria’s next president

Opinion, Politics
By Gambo Jagindi In recent times whenever Nigerian Presidential aspirants are mentioned his name is missing, when political analysts are analysing, he is not among those listed for discussion, and even when the rented crowds are cheering he is not considered as one of their customers, yet he is the most qualified aspirant and the best president for Nigeria come 2023. Engineer Tein Jack-Rich, President/Founder Belemaoil Producing Limited and APC Presidential aspirant is the man to beat in the 2023 presidential election. Of all those contesting the 2023 Presidential election, Jack-Rich is the most qualified and suitable for the position,…
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Apr
18
2022
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BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu gets second term bid nod from Lagos GAC

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu gets second term bid nod from Lagos GAC

News, Politics
The Lagos State Governance Advisory Council has given nod to the second term bid of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, According to Sanwo-Olu’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, the governor was also given pass mark for staying true to the developmental agenda of Lagos. This was at a meeting in Lagos on Monday. He tweeted, “Breaking news: Lagos GAC gives nod to Governor @jidesanwoolu’s second term bid. The Governance Advisory Council at a meeting in Lagos today gave pass mark to Sanwo-Olu for staying through to the developmental agenda of Lagos. Congratulations dear boss!” Details later.
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Apr
18
2022
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Abia 2023: Town Union Backs Kalu Idika Okwara For 2023 Governorship

Abia 2023: Town Union Backs Kalu Idika Okwara For 2023 Governorship

Politics
The national leadership of Ndi Ibe Ohafia Development Union, NDU, Sunday, declared their support for Chief Kalu Idika Okwara ahead of the 2023 governorship election in Abia State. They declared their support after a meeting they held at the residence of Dr. Ndukwe Idika. Kalu idika Okwara, a renowned Administrator, told them that he would contest under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. Idika Okwara said he decided to consult the town union and formally inform them of his decision to join the governorship race. Idika Okwara was accompanied during the visit by some aides of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu…
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Apr
18
2022
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2023: Why I dumped PDP – Greg Ibe

2023: Why I dumped PDP – Greg Ibe

Politics
A governorship aspirant in Abia State, Prof. Greg Ibe, has formally announced his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), barely three weeks after declaring his aspiration, describing the party as dubious. Mr Ibe, a founding member, declared to run for the governor on the platform of PDP on March 9. He said his desire to run on the party’s ticket was predicated on an alleged agreement by the party elders that the slot would be zoned to his area, Abia North Senatorial District. However, the party later zoned the slot to Abia Central and North Senatorial districts for the…
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Apr
17
2022
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BREAKING:  ‘Abacha’ emerges State Chairman Of OUK Movement 

BREAKING:  ‘Abacha’ emerges State Chairman Of OUK Movement 

Politics
The OUK movement, Abia's largest socio-political group, on Sunday appointed Hon. Ojisi Iro Ogbaja as the State chairman of the organisation to pilot the affairs of the group. The appointment of Hon. Ojisi popularly known as "Abacha" was officially ratified at a special leadership meeting presided over by the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at the conference room hall ,camp Neya country home of the former Governor. The meeting comprised the attendance of the State executive council of the group, Local Government Chairmen and their secretaries. Prior to the announcement of its New State Chairman ,the…
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Apr
17
2022
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BREAKING: Ex-Gov Yari, Marafa Dump APC For PDP Ahead Of 2023

BREAKING: Ex-Gov Yari, Marafa Dump APC For PDP Ahead Of 2023

Politics
A former Zamfara state Governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, and Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa have dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Chairman of the opposition PDP in the state, retired Colonel Bala Mande, made the announcement shortly after a stakeholders’ meeting in Gusau, the state capital, on Sunday. Col. Bala Mande told Daily Trust that they had sat down and finalised the issue of the defection of Yari and Marafa and they had reached an agreement to work for the development of the Party. “We have all agreed to work for the…
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Apr
16
2022
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Akpanudoedehe declares for Akwa Ibom Gov race

Akpanudoedehe declares for Akwa Ibom Gov race

Politics
The Former National Secretary of the dissolved Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator John James Akpanudoedehe has joined the Akwa Ibom governorship race. He promised to lead the State out of poverty, ensure even development and bring prosperity to his people. He declared on Saturday at a grand reception to receive him to the State after his service as the National Secretary of the party’s CECPC at Ibom Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom. A large crowd of party faithful that thronged the venue took turns to plead with him to rescue the State by…
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Apr
16
2022
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APC fixes presidential primary for May 30/31, governorship May 23

APC fixes presidential primary for May 30/31, governorship May 23

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The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has fixed May 30/31 as the proposed date for its presidential primary election. It also proposed May 23 for the governorship primary. The party, in a letter, addressed to Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), dated April 6, notified the election body of its dates and schedule of its primaries for the nomination of candidates for the 2023 elections. A copy of the letter, which was signed by Iyiola Omisore, APC national secretary, was obtained by THISDAY. The party also fixed the primary elections for states’ houses of assembly for…
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