Democracy, APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) said on Tuesday, that Nigeria’s democracy was in desperate need of a viable and coherent opposition political party. Mr Yekini Nabena, APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary said this in a statement, stressing that the PDP had failed as an opposition party, Ekohotblog gathered. According to him, the PDP … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare vacant all legislative seats occupied by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eko Hot Blog reports. PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, made the call in a statement issued in reaction to the dissolution of all APC party structures. … Read more
A member of the House of Representatives from Benue State, Herman Hembe, has defected from the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Hembe’s letter of defection was read at the opening of plenary on Tuesday by the Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase. He represents Vandeikiya/Konshisha federal constituency … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to nullify the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Imo North senatorial by-election. INEC, on Saturday, declared the APC winner of the by-election without a returning candidate. Candidate of the PDP in the election, Emmanuel Okewulonu, who made … Read more
Ekiti, PDP The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended a member, Badejo Anifowose, over alleged involvement in anti-party activities and gross misconduct. The party, in a statement by the factional Public Secretary, Raphael Adeyanju, said Anifowose was suspended for accepting the position of Chairman, Ekiti Environmental Protection Agency, from Governor … Read more
The four years rift between the former governor of Osun State and Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola and the Ondo State governor Rotimi Akeredolu over the 2016 governorship election has been resolved. In 2016, Aregbesola supported the candidature of Chief Olusola Oke who contested under the Alliance for Democracy as against Rotimi Akeredolu who was … Read more
PDP, Kano State The Caretaker Committee Chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kano State, Danladi Abduhamid Kagari has accused Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of sponsoring a tiny group within the PDP as part of his design to undermine the resurgence of the opposition party in the State. Speaking with Daily Sun following a faction of the … Read more
Former Adamawa senator, Abdul’Aziz Nyako, and other members and politicians of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC). While speaking to journalists, Nyako said after reconciliatory talks between the APC leadership and officials of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ‘’we have resolved to rejoin our former party, APC.” “The … Read more
PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of assuming the role of an emergency spokesman for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a bid to launder the image of the party. PDP made the remark while berating Buhari for allegedly making false claims that the APC swept the December 5 bye-elections, … Read more
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has enjoined members and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to endure the defeat suffered in the just-concluded State Assembly by-election, with dignity and sportsmanship. The governor who described the loss of the PDP as a will of God encouraged party faithfuls not to be divided by the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Tokunbo Abiru and Obafemi Saheed on their victories in the just-concluded Lagos east by-elections. Sanwo-Olu said the development shows that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the party to beat in the country’s commercial nerve centre. Abiru and Saheed were declared winners of the by-elections on Saturday in … Read more
The Presidency has expressed satisfaction with the results coming from the states of the long list of the by-elections, saying that they show definitely that the All Progressives Congress (APC), remains the chosen party of Nigerians. Speaking on behalf of the president, Garba Shehu, stated that the confidence of the people will not be taken … Read more
Governor of Ekiti State Dr. Kayode Fayemi says that he is not an advocate of zoning. Fayemi’s comment comes on the heels of various calls to have a President of Southeastern extraction. Many from the region have over the years felt marginalized and believe that 2023 is the year for a balance to be achieved … Read more
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi, says President Muhammadu Buhari is capable of delivering on the responsibilities of his office. Fayemi stated on Channels Television on Sunday this while reacting to a statement credited to the Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives declaring the President as incompetent over his failure … Read more
INEC declares Mrs Ugwueze of PDP winner of Enugu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, declared Mrs Amaka Ugwueze, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winner of Isi-Uzo State Constituency By-Election in Enugu State. Declaring the results at Isi-Uzo council headquarters in Ikem, INEC Collation Officer for the By-Election, Mr Chukwuemeka … Read more
Lagos Bye-Elections, APC – PDP The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos has described Saturday’s bye-elections in the state as a charade. Tokunbo Abiru of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defeated PDP flagbearer, Babatunde Gbadamosi, in Lagos East Senatorial poll. Read Also: JUST IN: APC Wins Plateau South Senatorial By-Election Similarly, Femi Saheed of the … Read more
Anthony Sani, to the Igbos Former Secretary-General of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani, has advised the South-East not to consider 2023 as “the final hour”. He said this while reacting to the pressure by the Igbos to produce a president from the region. Sani, in a chat with The Sun, told the people of … Read more
Dan Nwanyanwu, 2023 Elections Popular Politician and Former chairman of the Labour Party, Dan Nwanyanwu has stated that power should return to the South if Nigeria is to continue existing. In a recent interview, Nwanyanwu disclosed that it was the rightful thing to do if the country will continue to be one. He revealed that … Read more
Dr Stephen Odey, PDP The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Stephen Odey, has been declared the winner of the Cross River Northern Senatorial District bye-election held on Saturday, December 5. He was declared the winner by the Senatorial bye-election returning officer, Prof Ameh Akoh, Ekohotblog gathered. Read Also: INEC Declares Zamfara By-Election Inconclusive … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared as inconclusive the by-election conducted in Bakura Constituency in Zamfara State. INEC’s Returning Officer, Professor Ibrahim Magawata told reporters that the election results of five polling units in Bakura ward have been cancelled. According to him, the affected polling units have a total number of 11,429 votes. … Read more