Category: Politics
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Ondo guber: Akeredolu candidate to beat, says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has declared that its candidate in the election and incumbent governor of the state, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu will be a candidate to beat on October 10. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Alex Kalejaiye said the intimidating credentials paraded by Akeredolu is the core reason opposition…
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Akwa Ibom APC sets up reconciliation panel
The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to settle the differences among its members, which robbed the party of victory in previous elections. The chapter has set up a committee to reconcile aggrieved members and other stakeholders while calling for genuine forgiveness and peace among its members. Chieftains and…
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I never funded Obaseki’s re-election — Wike
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has denied insinuations he bankrolled the victory of Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki, who was re-elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) last Saturday. Wike, who served as chairman of the PDP Campaign Council for the election, said Obaseki had enough fund to sponsor his election. He spoke on…
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APC reverses Fayemi’s suspension
The National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress has nullified the suspension of Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi, noting that it was yet to receive any communication to this effect. This was contained in a statement titled, “Disclaimer: Governor Kayode Fayemi, Other Purported ‘Suspensions’ a Nullity – APC”, signed by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary…
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Ondo guber: Akeredolu, Jegede to sign Peace Accord next week
The candidates of the 17 political parties contesting the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State are expected to sign a peace accord Tuesday next week, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said. According to him, the commission has recovered from the recent fire incident which destroyed over 5,000…
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Obaseki, Shaibu receive receive Certificate of Return
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday presented certificate of return to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu. The National Commissioner, INEC in charge of Edo, Rivers, and Bayelsa, Mrs. May Agbmuche-Mbu made the presentation on Tuesday at the INEC office in Aduwawa, Benin City, the Edo State capital. Agbmuche-Mbu…
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We won’t recognise Obaseki’s victory, APC vows
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has rejected the results of the governorship election which gave victory to Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The party cited strong-arm tactics for the rejection. It declared there was foul play during the election, insisting the results were skewed in favour of Obaseki. Edo…
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Buhari salutes Obaseki over re-election
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as governor of Edo State. He congratulated him on Sunday in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, urging him to continue to show grace and humility in victory. The President also commended the election process…
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I’m confident of victory, says Ize-Iyamu
The APC candidate in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has expressed optimism that he will win the election. ‘I am confident of a win this election’, he said. He made the declaration a few minutes after casting his vote at Ugboko ward 4, unit 26, Orhionmwon Local Government Council of…
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Akeredolu working against my campaign, Ondo deputy governor decries
Twenty-five days to the October governorship election in Ondo State, the candidate of the Zenith Labour Party, Mr Agboola Ajayi, on Tuesday accused the state governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, of frustrating his campaign move. He alleged that the governor refused to approve the venue to kick off his campaign in Akure, the state capital. Ajayi,…