Category: Politics

Ondo Election: Damagum will Extinguish PDP Unless…. Ologbondiyan

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Ex-National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has raised the alarm that the Acting National Chairman of the Party, Ambassador Umar Ilyasu Damagum, will extinguished life out of the PDP unless the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for November 28 elect a substantive National Chairman from the North Central as directed by Section 47 (6) of the party’s Constitution (2017 Amendment).   Ologbondiyan, who stated this while interfacing with the G12-Renaissance Group of the PDP in Abuja, on Sunday, said the consistent losses of the…

APC congratulates Governor Aiyedatiwa, hails Ondo Electorate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on his re-election.   The party considered the Governor’s resounding victory in the just-concluded gubernatorial election as a clear attestation that his administration’s policies and programmes, and campaign message of hope and consolidation have resonated deeply with the electorate.   APC said “With this renewed mandate, we are confident that you will build upon your accomplishments, and take the state to even greater heights of social and economic development for the benefit of the good…

Outcome of Ondo poll, a further endorsement of APC, Tinubu’s administration – Deputy Senator President Barau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has hailed the All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, describing it as a further endorsement of the ruling party.   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the APC as the winner of last Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State after polling 366,781 votes to defeat his major rival and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Agboola Ajayi, who came second with 117,845 votes, while African Democratic Party’s…

Temboga Road: Shame on PDP, Obaseki

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Fred Itua,Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor in a release said the factional Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic party PDP Caretaker Committee in Edo State, Chris Nehikhare, has again exposed one of the many failures of the Godwin Obaseki-led administration. Itua said “We understand that the factional chapter of the depleted PDP is in a hurry to redeem itself. The PDP-led administration, for over one year, failed to complete a mere 7.5km road. “The party is obviously pained that Governor Monday Okpebholo is in a hurry to complete…

Ondo Guber Poll : Gov Okpebholo congratulates Aiyedatiwa,commends Ondo Electorate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated the people of Ondo State for voting for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lucky Aiyedatiwa in last Saturday’s governorship election. Governor Okpebholo said as neighbours, he will work closely with Governor Aiyedatiwa for the good and prosperity of Edo and Ondo States. Governor Okpebholo prayed to God to grant Aiyedatiwa the wisdom to pilot the affairs of the State for the next four years and bring more developments to his people. In his words “I congratulate my friend and…

Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa wins Ondo guber poll

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The candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has won the Saturday’s off cycle governorship election in the State.   The incumbent Governor polled 366,781 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, who scored 117,845 votes, while Zenith Labour Party candidate who came distant third secured 2,692 in the election.            

Rivers State APC to hold Elective Congress as scheduled

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Rivers State Elective Congress scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, will proceed as planned.   The ex-parte order in Suit No: PHC/2699/CS/2024 between Peter Ohochukwu & Anor vs. His Excellency, Abdullahi Ganduje & 5 Ors, which initially restrained the APC from conducting the congress, has been vacated.   The Rivers State High Court has ruled that there is no order preventing the APC from organizing the Rivers State Elective Congress.   APC National Organizing Secretary, Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, said the party will proceed with…

Gov Okpebholo makes six fresh appointments

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Paddy lyamu as the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); Lucky Enehita – Inegbenehi as the Managing Director of the State Waste Management Board; CP Friday Ibadin, Rtd, State Corps Commander, Edo State Security Corps Governance; Stainless M.I. Ijeghede as the Managing Director, Edo State Traffic Management Agency, (EDSTMA); Sir (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe, as Managing Director, Edo State Public Building and Maintenance Agency; and Engr. Emmanuel Ehidiamen Okoebor, as Hon. Commissioner of Finance…

Gov Okpebholo appoints Gani Audu as Chief of Staff

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect. In an official communication signed by the Secretary to State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, Audu’s appointment will help Governor Okpebholo in driving meaningful reforms in the State. “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State, that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief…

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints former Atiku’s aide Bwala as Special Adviser on Public Communications

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media at the State House.   The appointment was announced on Wednesday in a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.   A former aide of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Bwala worked actively for his former principal who lost to Tinubu.   However, after the elections, he worked his way into the camp of Tinubu, sparking controversy.   The lawyer had…