Category: Politics

Tinubu rules out Govt of National Unity, says only competent people will work with him

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Nigerian President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ruled out the possibility of forming a Government of National Unity, saying “my aim is higher than that”. The former Lagos Governor stated this in a statement he personally issued on Thursday. Tinubu, who described himself as the servant of a larger purpose, said his team and himself have been daily engaged in discussions and meetings refining solutions so that his administration could begin actively working toward the common good the first day he assumes office. He said: As your incoming president, I…

Assembly Elections: Gov.Adeleke declares Friday Public Holiday

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The Osun state Governor,Senator Ademola Adeleke has declared tomorrow Friday March 17th as a public holiday.   The public holiday is to enable Osun State residents to travel to their polling units to vote on Saturday for the State House of Assembly elections.   The State Governor further advised residents of the state to be peaceful and law abiding as they prepare for the elections.   “I call on Osun people to file out and exercise their civic rights. This election is very critical as you will be electing lawmakers…

March 18th Election: PDP charges Osun Citizens, Party Members ,says party will emerge victorious

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The Osun People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has charged Osun citizens and members of the party in the state on the last lap of campaign in the state ahead of the forthcoming state Assembly election on Saturday. The PDP in a statement by the Acting Chairman of the party in the state, Dr Akindele Adekunle assured the citizens and residents of the state of their safety throughout the poll and after the election as he said, the party and government in power is poised to protect the lives and property of…

DG NPC canvasses support for Gov Dapo Abiodun reelection bid

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.   The Director General, National Productivity Center NPC and Otunba Gbeluniyi of llaro, Yewa land, Dr Kashim Akor has asked the people of Ogun State to re-elect Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun in the Saturday March 18 governorship election in the state. Chief Kashim Akor dropped this admonition on Thursday stated that Ogun State had witnessed all round development in the last four years of his first term in office, under the platform of All Progressives Congress APC. He said the human capital development, infrastructural breakthroughs, among many…

INEC to Political Parties : You cannot substitute candidates for Saturday polls.

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All political parties can no longer substitute candidates they have nominated and have their names published on the final list by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).   The commission said only dead candidates and those whose nomination are voided by the courts can be substituted.   According to INEC, the window for the withdrawal and substitution of candidates has closed after the publication of the final list of candidates nominated for national and state elections.   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had said it will not contest the rescheduled…

I have no preferred candidates for 10th NASS leadership – Tinubu

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The President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with the Senators and members of the house of representatives elected on the platform of the All Progressives Party (APC) in the last elections at the State House conference centre in Abuja.     In the meeting which was held on Monday, March 13, 2023, among those present were Orji Kalu, senator-elect for Abia north, Ahmad Lawan, former senate president, Abdulaaziz Yari, former governor of Zamafara state and senate-elect, Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo state and Godswill Akpabio.   While addressing the…

Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho thanks Constituents for his re-election

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The Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District in the National Assembly has expressed gratitude to the people of his constituency for reelecting him as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Jubrin Isah Echocho message read in full Dear esteemed voters of Kogi East Senatorial District , I am Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho, and I am writing to express my deepest appreciation for your unwavering support and trust in me during the recently concluded senatorial election. It is with great joy that I received the news of my resounding…

Former APC National Woman Leader, Hajia Salamatu Baiwa Congratulates President Elect/ Vice President Elect

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.   The former All Progressives Congress National Woman Leader, Hajia Salamatu Baiwa Umar-Eluma has felicitated with Nigeria’s President-Elect and the Vice President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima on their victory at the Saturday 25th February election.   A statement released on Sunday personally signed by the APC stalwart described the victory of the duos as reward for hardwork, political & leadership dexterity as well as human capital development across the country.   She commended Nigerians for choosing wisely the APC candidate and voting massively…

Guber/State Assembly Elections:APC Governorship candidate,Umar Bago urges Nigerlites to vote massively for APC

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The All Progressives Congress, APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago has expressed immense appreciation to his teeming supporters and other people in the state for voting massively for the party in last Saturday’s presidential election that facilitated the victory of its presidential flag-bearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmad Tinubu as the President-elect of Nigeria.   Hon Umar Bago acknowledged that although the APC has lost some seats of the Senate and House of Representatives, to the opposition, the outcome did not in any way affect the strength of the party but…

Gov Sani Bello charges newly sworn-in Katcha LGA Chair to resolve Kpata-Katcha Crisis

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has charged the newly sworn-in chairman of Katcha local government area, Musa Isyaku of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to resolve the communal clashes in Kpata-Katcha community.   Governor Sani Bello stated this shortly after presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of the Chairman at the Government House, Minna.   The Governor who expressed concern over the lingering crisis in the community and drew the attention of the newly sworn-in chairman of the need to addressing it squarely.   “Now you are in the position…