Politics

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, was on Friday afternoon stopped from holding a meeting in his home town, Agulu, Anambra State. The news which first was taken as a rumour was confirmed when the people of the town, already seated for the …

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, March 8, 2019 The Presidential Support Committee (PSC) has suspended three of its members over ultimatum given to Adam Oshiomhole, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to lift the suspension on Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha. Mr Chemberline Adiaso, the South East Zonal Coordinator of PSC, …

  Ahead of the March 9, 2019 governorship and state assembly elections, the Enugu State Government has declared Friday, March 8 public holiday. In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Gabriel Ajah, dated March 7, the state government said that “banks, other financial and health institutions …

By Peter Okoli Onitsha (Anambra), March 7, 2019 Mr Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Feb. 23 election, has called for peaceful and credible polls on March 9. Obi made the call in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Onitsha, saying …

By Martins Odeh Abuja, March 6, 2019 The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) access to inspect electoral materials used in the presidential election. Justice Abdul Aboki, Chairman of the tribunal …

  Prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, on Wednesday unanimously applauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for entrenching peace, tranquillity and good governance, in a manner that has never been experienced before in the history of the state. The PDP chieftains, namely the Deputy President of the …

70 political parties in Enugu State, under the auspices of Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP), have unanimously adopted Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as their consensus candidate for the March 9 governorship election in the state. The leaders of the political parties, …

Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, on Tuesday endorsed governors of the Niger Delta states seeking re-election on Saturday, declaring that they are among the best-performing in the country and thus deserve a renewal of their mandates by the people. Obi gave the verdict while …

  The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has told the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, that by conniving with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to thwart the will of the Nigerian people they are piling gunpowder which when it explodes may leave the …

Ahead of March 9 governorship and state assembly elections, the Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province (Anglican Communion) Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has reiterated his support for Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s re-election, calling on all eligible voters in the state to come out en masse and vote for the governor and …

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bayelsa State, Mr Moses Cleopas has challenged former Governor Timipre Sylva to test the true popularity of his party, All Progressives Congress, APC, with the people of the State through the ballot box. He said a situation whereby someone who claims …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 2, 2019 The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, has assured Nigerians that under no circumstance will he mortgage the mandate of Nigerians as expressed on Feb. 23 Presidential Election. Abubakar gave the assurance in a statement issued by his Media …

Bolaji Buhari Lagos, March 1,2019 The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has faulted the distribution of bags of rice to civil servants by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Agbaje expressed the position in a …

Twice on Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari displayed an uncommon generosity of spirit. We had set forth at dawn, shortly before 5 a.m, to visit the presidential campaign office in Central Area of Abuja. The purpose was for the President to read his victory speech, having been pronounced winner of the …

By Prudence Arobani New York, Feb. 23, 2019 The United States has placed travel ban on some top government officials of the Democratic Republic of the Congo over their roles in alleged electoral fraud in the December 2018 general election in the country. The U.S. Department of State announced this …

  The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has demanded immediate explanation from President Muhammadu Buhari and the Kano state Governor, Abdulahi Ganduje on the attempted assassination  of the party’s  Deputy National Chairman, PDP Presidential Campaign Council and former Governor of Kano state, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, who was …

Candidates of fifteen political parties for Borno central senatorial district on Wednesday in Maiduguri, announced their withdrawal from Saturday’s re-scheduled Presidential and national assembly elections in unanimous endorsement of APC’s candidate, Governor Kashim Shettima. The candidates said they took decision in view of their conviction that of all candidates, “no …

The Akwa-Ibom State Resident Electoral  Commissioner (REC), Mike Igini, has described as “misrepresentation, lies and innuendos” allegations which had been on for three weeks that he and other officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), have been compromised. According to him, he had never stepped into the home of any resident of …

The Media and Publicity Committee chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign organization in Gombe state, Alhaji Dahiru Hassann Kera, has said that the party is not disturbed by the postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly election by one week. Rather, he said, the party is gaining more …

 The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has said that President Muhammadu Buhari in his desperation to cling on to power has given marching orders to the Nigerian military and Police to help leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in cowing voters. Prince Secondus …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on the International Community to continue to mount pressure  on the All Progressives Congress, APC, Federal Government  and the Independent National Electoral Commission,  INEC, to conduct credible and peaceful elections  across the country, including  Rivers State. In a statement personally issued by …

Senate President and Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said that the last minute postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections has caused a great inconvenience to many Nigerians who are poised to vote for their choice as president …

After successful town hall meetings and campaigns for the election of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the presidential election, the Diaspora for Atiku-USA (DFA-USA) campaign team is now moving to Nigeria to be part of the final round of consultations and strategic …

By Lucy Osuizigbo Lagos,  Feb. 12, 2019 An  All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, says the recent attack on the APC rally in Ogun was disrespectful to the office of the Nigerian President. Tinubu lamented in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media,  Mr Tunde Rahman on Tuesday  in Lagos, …

Awka, Feb. 12, 2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 4,695 Smart Card Reader was destroyed in an inferno that occurred in its office in Awka, Anambra on Tuesday. Mr Festus Okoye, National Commissioner, Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, made the confirmation in a statement …