Momentum continued to build for Valentine Ozigbo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Saturday’s Anambra governorship election as Chidozie Nwankwo, the candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), stepped down from the race and endorsed Ozigbo. This is even as the Labour Party (LP) and Social Democratic …
Read More »Re – New crown, new clown? By Simon Imobo-Tswam
On 1st of November, 2021, the Chairman of The Nation’s Editorial Board, Mr. Sam Omatseye, dedicated his back page column to the newly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu. The latter had emerged as the new PDP helmsman only a day earlier i.e. 31st October, …
Read More »IPOB suspends sit-at-home order ahead of Nov 6 Anambra guber poll; Urges electorate to come out to vote
The Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, has made a change of heart by suspending the proposed Sit At Home Order billed to commence on the fifth of November. Recall that the Director of Publicity for the body had earlier announced that it would commence a Sit At Home strike on …
Read More »PDP flag-bearer Valentine Ozigbo restates commitment to violence-free election, signs peace accord ahead November 6 election
Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 governorship election, has demonstrated his commitment to ensuring a peaceful election as he signed a peace accord ahead of Saturday’s election. The National Peace Committee and several Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) organised the event which held …
Read More »Anambra election: Gov. Obiano’s aide dumps APGA for PDP; Says Valentine Ozigbo is best candidate for Governorship position
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Nov. 4, 2021 Ahead of Saturday’s Anambra governorship election, a Special Adviser to Gov. Willie Obiano, Chief Tommy Okoli, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Okoli , former governorship aspirant under the ruling All Progressives Alliance (APGA), announced his defection at a rally …
Read More »Victory assured as PDP holds ‘Grand Ka Anambra Chawapu Rally’
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, demonstrated its preparedness for victory in the 2021 Anambra governorship election as it held the mother of all rallies to drum support for its flagbearers, Valentine Ozigbo and Azuka Enemo. ‘The Grand Ka Anambra Chawapu Rally’, which was held at …
Read More »INEC ready for Anambra guber poll – Yakubu
By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, Nov.2, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is set for a hitch free Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election. Prof. Mohammed Yakubu, National Chairman, INEC said this when he briefed newsmen on Tuesday in Awka at the commission’s Anambra headquarters. “When the commission …
Read More »Anambra 2021: INEC Chairman arrives Awka; Meets with Anambra Police Commissioner; REC is alive, well
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has arrived Akwa, the capital of Anambra State in readiness for the November 6 governorship election in the state. A statement by the Commission said that the INEC boss immediately on arrival at the state capital went into consultation …
Read More »They write about Valentine Ozigbo By Valentine Obienyem
The first time I took notice of Mr. Val Ozigbo was at Owerri Airport. After our flight landed, he joined other young men and discussed with Mr. Peter Obi for almost an hour. Within that hour, they touched every topical issue that bothered on the progress and development of Nigeria. …
Read More »High marks: PDP’s Valentine Ozigbo stands out as new generation leader at Arise News debate
Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, has warned Ndi Anambra to beware of candidates who have contributed to the decay in the state. Mr. Ozigbo gave the caution on Monday, November 1, 2021, during a governorship debate organised by Arise TV …
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Ozigbo, Anambra and tomorrow By Oseloka H. Obaze
Often, while the past is fraught with bleak history, the future is poignant with imponderables. That cliché fits well into Anambra States governance narrative and leadership needs. A slew of well known names aspire to lead Anambra come 17 March 2022. The qualifying election is scheduled for 6 November 2021. …
Read More »I’ll contest presidency, zoning or not – Pius Anyim
By Chukwuemeka Opara Abakaliki, Oct.30, 2021 Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim says he will contest the presidency in 2023 whether the Peoples Democratic Party will zone it to South East or not. Anyim made the disclosure on Saturday in an interview with newsmen. He said that the party was …
Read More »PDP Convention: We have a chance to set the ship aright – Atiku
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, Oct. 30, 2021 Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Saturday in Abuja charged all Nigerians to take the opportunity presented by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to set Nigeria aright. Abubakar gave the charge while addressing delegates and party officials at the 2021 PDP National Convention. According …
Read More »Secondus is enemy of PDP, Nigeria – Wike; Says: No individual can derail PDP’s mission to rescue Nigeria
*Hails Court of Appeal ruling against Secondus to clear coast for PDP convention. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says no individual, including the ousted Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, can derail the party’s mission to rescue Nigeria. Governor Wike stated that Secondus’ attempt to scuttle …
Read More »Secondus fails again as Appeal court orders PDP to go ahead with National Convention; Reps PDP Caucus hails court’s decision
By Precious Akutamadu, Port Harcourt/EricJames Ochigbo, Abuja, Oct. 29, 2021 The Appeal Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit by the suspended national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus aimed at stopping the party’s convention. The Court also ordered the PDP to go ahead with the …
Read More »‘No election in Anambra order did not come from Nnamdi Kanu’ – Senator Abaribe; Ozigbo will not disappoint – Peter Obi
Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, the Minority Leader of the Nigerian Senate, has revealed that the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, never gave the order for elections not to hold in Anambra State. Senator Abaribe made the submission on Thursday, October 28, 2021, when he addressed a …
Read More »‘Don’t be afraid to come out to vote,’ Senator Abaribe tells Ndi Anambra; Ozigbo will wipe your tears – Peter Obi
….Declares Ozigbo/Enemo ticket best choice for Anambra, Igbo nation Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the Minority Leader of the Nigerian Senate, has affirmed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) pair of Valentine Ozigbo and Azuka Enemo as the best choice for Ndi Anambra ahead of the November 6, 2021, Anambra governorship election. Senator …
Read More »S’West Governors meet in Lagos, discuss issues of interest; Visit Tinubu
Members of Southwest Governors Forum, on Tuesday, met in Lagos State to discuss issues of interest to the region. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted his colleagues at the State House. Five Governors of member States of the South West geo-political zone of the country were present at the meeting, which started …
Read More »Anambra guber poll: INEC releases update, assures on conduct of election; Appeals for cooperation of all
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) met Tuesday, October 26, 2021 to review preparations for the Anambra State Governorship Election and rose with assurances of its determination to proceed with the conduct of the poll on Saturday, November 6, 2021. A statement by Festus Okoye Esq., National Commissioner and Chairman, Information …
Read More »PDP insists: National convention holds Oct. 30
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 25, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday said that the date of its national convention remained Oct. 30 and Oct. 31. The Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, briefing journalists in Abuja, said arraignments for the convention were ongoing. Ologbondiyan also denied …
Read More »Eschew politics of bitterness, Gov Makinde preaches as Govs. Wike, Fayemi, Makinde attend Fayose’s son’s wedding
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, Governor Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and other high profile dignitaries attended the traditional wedding ceremony of Oluwanigba Fayose, in Lagos on Saturday. Oluwanigba Fayose, who is the son of immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, wedded his sweetheart, Olamide Adekunle Abdul at The Monarch event centre, Lekki Peninsula II, Lagos. …
Read More »I’m inspired, driven, prepared to serve Anambra people – PDP’s Valentine Ozigbo declares, presents manifesto to Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 Anambra governorship election, has reiterated his readiness to serve and lead the people of the state into an era of prosperity. Mr Ozigbo gave the assurance on Saturday, October 23, 2021, when he presented his manifesto …
Read More »PDP National convention: Court bars zonal Vice Chairman, 10 other aspirants
By Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benin, Oct. 22, 2021 Edo High Court, sitting in Benin, on Friday barred 11 aspirants from the October 30 and 31 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Among those barred is the National Vice Chairman, South South, Chief Dan Orbih. The court, presided over by …
Read More »Supreme Court judgment victory for the people – PDP candidate, Valentine Ozigbo says
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 21, 2021 Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship poll, has described the Supreme Court judgment affirming his candidature, as victory for the people. Ozigbo said this while fielding questions from journalists on Thursday in …
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