By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday announced that the newly unveiled Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Ibadan will be named after former state chairman, Alhaji Omokunmi Mustapha. Speaking at the event, Makinde said the PDP in Oyo has overcome internal disruption and is now united. “This is PDP…
By Ayomide Otitoju Vice President Kashim Shettima has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a party “where differences find direction,” describing it as a platform of inclusion, performance, and national cohesion. Shettima made the remarks while formally receiving Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State in Jalingo on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. He said…
By Ayomide Otitoju Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Umo Bassey Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to project delivery, declaring that governance will not be distracted by the gradual build-up to the political season. The governor made the statement on Saturday while flagging off the construction of the Ibom Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday criticised the recent wave of defections from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying “shirt-swapping” by politicians does little to address Nigeria’s pressing issues. Speaking during a media chat in Ibadan, Makinde, a PDP chieftain, expressed concern over the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, paid a courtesy visit to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he was warmly received. According to Governor Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the President expressed delight at meeting his long-time friend of over 22 years and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will boycott the party’s national convention scheduled for Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State, citing concerns over the eligibility of a chairmanship aspirant. In a statement on Friday, the chapter’s Publicity Secretary, Sani Dododo, said the decision was prompted…
By Ayomide Otitoju The incumbent Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has won in all 21 Local Government Areas of the state in the November 8 governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Soludo the winner with 422,664 votes, while his closest rival, Nicholas…
By Ayomide Otitoju ncumbent Anambra State Governor and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has raised concerns over an alleged plot to rig the ongoing governorship election. Soludo made the claim while casting his vote on Saturday at Polling Unit 002, Umuezeadigo Street, Isuofia, Aguata LGA. Without naming the party involved, Soludo…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, John Nwosu, has accused the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) of widespread vote-buying across Anambra State during Saturday’s governorship election. Nwosu cast his vote at Oduda Central School, Ward 2, Nnewi North Local Government Area, around 11:28 a.m., and spoke to journalists afterward, expressing…
