By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday defended his recent political positions, reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and expressed confidence that the opposition party would overcome its current challenges. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja, Wike said he would remain guided by his…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated its candidates who emerged victorious in Saturday’s Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, while indicating plans to challenge what it described as widespread irregularities during the polls. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the…
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…
