Category: Politics

Abia APC disowns group accusing Orji Kalu of anti party activities, warns PDP’s Mao,Others

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By Michael Agbaji   The Abia State Chapter of the ruling All Progressive’s Congress (APC) has disowned a group which convened in its name to work against the re-election bid of the Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu after they accused the former Governor for allegedly working against the interest of the Party’s Governorship Candidate , Ikechi Emenike in the state. The group which convened under the name “Concerned members of Abia North APC” had in a press statement made a series of allegations against the former Governor, which they…

Osun Guber Tribunal : INEC defends Gov Adeleke’s Victory, says there was no Over-voting

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The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has launched its defence of the July 16th victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke, positing that over-voting can only be proven through comparison of server, a secondary data with primary data in the BVAS machines.   In a very revealing disclosure for the the second straight day of defence, the electoral body faulted claims of over voting as emanating from lack of understanding or deliberate oversight on the part of the petitioners on the working of the voting machines.   In a presentation by the witness…

2023: FCT,Middle Belt/Southern Caucus adopts APGA Senatorial candidate, Dr Anthony

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History was made in Abuja on Monday when residents of the territory from the middle belt and southern parts of the country, unanimously adopted the All Progressive Grand Alliance {APGA} senatorial contestant, Dr. Anthony Chike Ezekwugo as their preferred candidate for the senatorial seat in the Federal Capital Territory. The adoption surprised many observers who regarded the move as unusual because LP members joined other politicians in the group to effectively sideline the Labour Party senatorial candidate, Mrs. Ireti Kingibe, who has contested the lone Senate seat four times now…

FCT State Minister urges Nigerians to vote massively for Tinubu … as APC holds Maga Rally in Abuja

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The Minister State,FCT, Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu has called on Nigerians to vote for the Presidential Candidate of All Progressive Party APC come 2023   The Minister stated this today Saturday,17th December,2022,while addressing mammoth crowd that gathered at Eagle Square in Abuja FCT to participate in the Abuja Mega Rally code named “Abuja Stand Still For Tinubu/Shettima” to campaign for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.   The Mega Rally which started around 7am from Unity Fountain, Abuja with street parade ended…

Gov Sani Bello assures of APC Victory In 2023 Election …… As Tinubu Flags-off campaign in Minna, commissions Two North Central Zonal Presidential Campaign Offices

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Niger state Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello said all the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state are united and have resolved to make the party victorious in the 2023 general elections.   The Governor stated this when the APC Presidential candidate Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu commissioned the largest Campaign office which is also housed a situation room for the North Central zone in Minna,Niger state capital.   The edifice was donated by the lawmaker representing Niger East, Senator Mohammad Sani Musa. Governor Sani Bello who said though there…

I’ll embark on National Industrial Revolution, completion of AKK gas pipeline – Tinubu tells Kaduna residents … Calls El-Rufai dependable ally

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All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has promised widespread industrialisation across the country if elected president.   Tinubu said this at the party’s presidential rally in Kaduna on Tuesday, where he addressed a mammoth crowd who welcomed him to the ancient city and former capital of the Northern region. While addressing party supporters at Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna, Tinubu thanked them for the warm reception they have continued to accord him during his previous visits to the state, most recently for the Arewa Joint Committee at the…

Gov Sani Bello swears in newly elected Local Govt Chairmen … tasks them on impactful leadership

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Niger State Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has sworn in the 25 newly elected local government council chairmen with a call to take leadership seriously and make impact in the lives of the people at the grassroots.   The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Government house, Minna, the state capital and the oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge, who was represented by Justice Zainab Sadat of High Court V. While Congratulating the Chairmen, the Governor said that meeting up with the people’s mandate is sacrosanct.   “As…

Adeleke laments deplorable state of Schools, Roads, Health Centres in Osun,set to launch 100 day infrastructure upgrade

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The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed shock at the poor state of public schools, roads, and healthcare centres across the state, promised to launch a 100 day infrastructure upgrade in due course.   The Governor in a statement said;”I have an ambitious programme to upgrade Osun infrastructures across health, education, roads and water supply. This government will prove that good governance is possible with sincere leadership. My inspection is to have a first hand view in addition to the field reports from my team”   The Governor…

Ignore Atiku Abubakar’s Sugar-coated Promises, He Does Not Mean Well – APC tells Nigerians

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The APC Presidential Campaign Council has warned Nigerians to be wary of the sugar-coated promises of former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar and his Peoples Democratic Party “as they embark on their inordinate and desperate campaign to gain power at all cost”. “A party that should be eternally shameful about its appalling record in governance between 1999-2015 is now busy rewriting history, embellishing the locust years as if it was a golden era in our history. “Of course, this is fake history at its worse. We are not fooled. Nigerians should…

Peter Obi’s policy document is vacuous and offers nothing new to Nigerians – APC PCC

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The APC Presidential Campaign Council has expressed its delight that the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi finally released the much-awaited policy document after many contradictory statements on same.   APC PCC said; “After perusing the document which is very high on graphics and demagogic rhetorics and short on substance, we have come to the conclusion that the document is empty and vacuous.   “The document which is titled ‘It is Possible: Our Pact with Nigerians’, offers nothing refreshing to Nigerians and comes across as total anti-climax.…