Let’s allow Independent Candidates in 2015
In democratic societies, political parties naturally evolve within a polity. Thus, when the government of President Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) decreed for Nigeria, two political parties-the Nigerian Republican Convention (NRC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in 1989, many critics faulted the move. The critics condemned such a mechanical and rigid approach to politics without recourse to what influenced Babangida to so act. Rather than spending a few minutes to reflect on the Presidential broadcast of October 7, 1989 which adduced several reasons for the action of government, everyone suspected Maradona, as IBB is generally called, to have been up to some mischief.
Anambra guber: APC scoffs at PDP over Nwoye
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Anambra State, yesterday, pooh-poohed the ruling People’s Party, PDP, for trading off its candidate in the last Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, saying, however, that this had been the party’s trade mark.
Cancel Anambra Governorship election – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded a total cancellation of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State based on the massive disenfranchisement of people across the state, caused by the blatant incompetent and/or deliberate sabotage by the electoral commission itself.
Anambra governorship election results, not acceptable unless – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that it will not accept the results of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra state if voting does not take place in all local governments, especially in the party’s strongholds of Idemili North and South as well as Akwa South
Citizens coverage: Report Anambra guber election
Governor Peter Obi is pulling all stops for Willie Obiano, the APGA candidate, while Dr. Chris Nigige will prove all doubting Thomases wrong that APC can make an inroad into the South East. PDP on the other hand , will stop at nothing to establish a political base for its national political players with Tony Nwoye in Awka Government House, just as Ifeanyi Ubah of the Labour Party is revving up his campaign to be among the top contenders.Meanwhile, there are 19 other candidates in the poll.
Anambra: 180 persons arrested in Owerri insist they are election monitors
The 180 persons arrested by the Imo State Police Command have insisted they are election monitors and not thugs as claimed by the police.
In a statement on Friday, the suspects said they are members of the Justice and Equity Organization, JEO, and they had been accredited as observer in the November 16 Gubernatorial election in Anambra State.
Why, like my father, I treat Igbo like my people — Princess Adenrele Ogunsanya
Princess Adenrele Adeniran Ogunsanya became a card carrying member of National Council of Nigeria and Cameroun, NCNC, when she was seven years old. Her iconic father, Chief Adeniran Ogunsanya, was a chieftain of the party, and she learnt at a very young age to be different, as most of her friends came from Action Group families. Still a consummate politician, she is the Secretary General of Lagos State Women’s Forum and former Secretary to Lagos State Government during Governor Babatunde Fashola’s first term , making her a very important figure in the inclusion of women in politics in the country at large
APC expresses deep sorrow over plane crash
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condoled with the families of all those who died in Thursday’s plane crash in Lagos and prayed for the speedy recovery of those who were injured.
APC alleges plot to rig 2015 general elections
All Progressives Congress, APC, weekend, raised fresh alarm over alleged plot by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Presidency to rig the 2015 general elections, especially the presidential poll.
Kenya Attack: APC calls for global action against terrorism
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kenya that left at least 67 people dead and many more injured or missing, describing the attack as barbarous and an incredible act of cruelty.
Okorocha relocates to Anambra for APC
The Senator Chris Ngige Campaign Organization was inaugurated in Awka yesterday with the leader of the campaign committee and Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, saying he would soon relocate to Anambra State for effective campaign activities.
