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…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the 2025 Anambra governorship election, has raised concerns over alleged vote buying and intimidation of his party agents during voting. Ukachukwu, who cast his ballot at Osumenyi Ward 2, Polling Unit 012, described the incidents as a threat to Nigeria’s democratic process. “If…
By Ayomide Otitoju As voters in Anambra State head to the polls, allegations have emerged that APC governorship candidate Nicholas Ukachukwu and his running mate, Uche Ekwunife, may be plotting to manipulate the election to unseat the incumbent, according to multiple unverified reports circulating online. The claims suggest the alleged strategy includes tampering with results…
ByAyomide Otitoju The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-South caretaker committee, Emmanuel Ogidi, has warned that the party will not hesitate to sanction members involved in anti-party activities as it positions itself for the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Ogidi dismissed claims that the ruling All…