Tag: PDP

Congratulations!, PDP is winning Kogi is “hyper Atikulated”

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The statement by the Kogi State PDP Chairman,Engr Sam Uhuotu at the opening of the Presidential Campaign Rally in Lokoja recently that Kogi is “hyper Atikulated” is a concise description of the euphoria that greeted the large turnout of party faithful and supporters who defied threat to their security and rights of association to attend one of the best organised and attended political rallies in Lokoja in recent times.   By the massive campaign effort,the people of Kogi State succeeded in making a bold statement of the desire of the…

PDP G-5 Govs: How Not To Monkey Around With Nigerians’ Future By Tiwalade Awikoko

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On Thursday, January 5, 2022, two unexpected things happened in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital as the G-5 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and their allies under the aegis of the Integrity Group converged on the ancient city for the flag-off of Governor Seyi Makinde’s re-election bid.   One was the failure of the G-5 to unveil its preferred presidential candidate for the 2023 presidential election in line with the open declaration of its leader and the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, following the group’s rejection of…

PDP donates over 600 cows to residents as Adeleke takes over as Osun Governor

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Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who are loyalists of the Osun state governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke have reportedly donated over 600 cows to mark his inauguration ceremony as the Osun State governor today, Sunday, November 27, 2022.   Adeleke will be sworn in today, Sunday, November 27, 2022, to begin a four-year term as the sixth executive governor of the State.   Adeleke had won the Osun gubernatorial election of July 16, 2022, against the main contender and outgoing governor of the State, Adegboyega Oyetola.   Adeleke…

Tinubu charges Nigerians not to allow PDP near nation’s commonwealth again … urges Lagosians to vote Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat for second term

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All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has called on Nigerians not to allow the Peoples Democratic Party anywhere near the Nigeria’s commonwealth again because of the destruction the party wrought on the country.   Tinubu made the call on Saturday in Lagos at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere venue of APC Presidential Campaign’s mega rally where he also recalled how Lagos gave him a chance to deploy his talents for national progress and preservation of progressive politics.   “I thank the Almighty Allah and the good people…

PDP Set for Governance, Commissions Revamped Research Arm

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In preparation to run a solution-driven government upon assumption of office in May 2023, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to commission its revamped research arm, the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI) to enhance the Party’s intellectual resource base ahead of the 2023 general elections. The Presidential Candidate of the PDP, H.E Atiku Abubakar is expected to lead other Party leaders and development Partners to perform the commissioning ceremony on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the PDI Ultra-Modern Complex in Asokoro, Abuja. Hon. Debo Ologunagba,PDP National Publicity Secretary in a…

PDP debunks APC claims on Tribunal Proceedings, says No Court Order on Adeleke’s Certificates *Oyetola’s Petition Lacks Merit

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Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has debunked news reports that the Tribunal ordered for certificates and 2018 filing of Senator Ademola Adeleke.   In a statement on Thursday, the party said the APC is engaged in misrepresentation as there was no such order and as 2018 matter has no connection to the 2022 proceedings.   Condemning the consistent falsehood from the APC, the PDP noted the APC only sought to serve a subpoena on the electoral body and that the entire 2018 issue will even be challenged…

2023: PDP inaugurates Units, Wards, Local Govts Coordinators October 19

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The People’s Democratic Party PDP in Kogi state will tomorrow, Wednesday October 19 inaugurate the units, wards and local government’s coordinators to steer it’s ship for 2023 general elections. In a release signed by the Chairman of the committee for 2023 in Kogi state and former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris said the occasion is expected to witness all PDP stalwarts across the state. “Preparations is already concluded for the grand launch as it will signify and kickstart the journey for vigorous campaigns from units…

Osun Tribunal concludes Pre-hearing, commences hearing October 26 ….. As Panel suspends ruling on PDP, INEC’s Applications

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Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will on October 26 begin full hearing of the petition filed by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the declaration of Senator Ademola Adeleke as Governor-elect.   The Tribunal made this pronouncement after concluding pre-hearing session on Thursday.   This is just as the tribunal was asked to dismiss the applications of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC), seeking the discontinuation of the petition brought to it by Governor Oyetola.   Counsel for Oyetola…

Osun Guber: the Futility of PDP’s desperate legal adventure By Ismail Omipidan

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I am not a lawyer. But as an experienced journalist, I have reported judicial processes for decades. So, I am familiar with the election litigation issues.   It is in the light of the above that I make this intervention to provide us with further and better understanding of the issues at stake. Before I proceed to address the issues, let me say without fear of any contradiction that the Election Tribunal is a special court with its own rules and guidelines.   Therefore, if the plan of the ‘coup…

Osun Guber: We’re in court to deepen our democratic values — Oyetola’s aide

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The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun state has said the decision of the Governor to challenge the outcome of the July 16 Osun Governorship poll should never be seen as an attempt to impugn on the integrity of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,   He noted that Oyetola’s decision should rather be commended as it was aimed at deepening the country’s democratic values and its electoral system.   Speaking with journalists on Sunday, Omipidan, while expressing confidence in the ability of the members of the…