Edo 2020: PDP, APC bicker over shifting of campaign for alleged violence
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE campaigns of political parties ahead of the September 19th governorship election took a twist Tuesday as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP alleged of plots by the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC to cause mayhem in Uzairue, Etsako West local government area which the party said led to it […]
React to alleged ‘humongous’ corruptions in NSITF, NEMA, NDDC — PDP tells Tinubu
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The main opposition party in Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged the National Leader of the ruling party, APC, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu to react to what it described as humongous corruption in the APC-led administration. The party was reacting to a statement by the former Lagos state governor where […]
Dogara is like our own prophet, kinsman says as thousands defect to APC
By Charly Agwam A community leader from Bogoro, the local government area of former Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara has said that the former Speaker holds the status of a prophet to people of the area. Muktari Jumma, who said he’s been with Dogara since 2007, told Vanguard in an event in […]
Obaseki: Edo Assembly failed ‘coup’ cause of Tinubu’s bitterness — PDP
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for Edo state governorship election has said Bola Tinubu’s bitterness with Governor Godwin Obaseki was as a result of what it called the recent failed “coup” at the Edo State House of Assembly. The PDP campaign council said the whining by the […]
Alao-Akala least qualified to head Oyo APC reconciliation committee — Bayo Shittu
By Adeola Badru A former Minister of Communication and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Barrister Adebayo Shittu has chided the reconciliation committee set up by the immediate-past governor of the state, late Senator Abiola Ajimobi to reconcile the aggrieved members of the party in the state. It would be recalled […]
APC chieftain charges party to participate in Delta LG election
The leadership and members of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State have been charged to participate in the forthcoming local government elections across the 25 local government areas in the state.
Don’t allow your actions jeopardise Edo polls, IPAC reprimands APC, PDP
… Says political rascality dangerous missteps …Country can’t afford polls’ suspension …Calls for decorum, issue-based campaign By Chris Ochayi ABUJA: The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, said on Friday, that the unfolding political upheavals in Edo State were dangerous missteps that can throw the entire country into a major crisis. The Council at a media briefing […]
Edo Polls: Ensure Ize-Iyamu’s victory, Buhari tells APC
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, urged leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the campaign team to do all that is necessary, and follow legal and constitutional means to win the forthcoming governorship election in Edo state slated for September 19.
Edo 2020: Buhari urges APC to avoid Rivers, Zamfara experiences
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to avoid the pitfalls that affected the party’s victory in Rivers, Zamfara and Bayelsa States in the 2019 elections. Buhari also called on the party leaders and campaign team to do all that is necessary by following legal and constitutional means to […]
Oshiomhole’s past attack on Ize-Iyamu: APC, PDP in rare agreement
Against the background of the fracas that happened in Edo State on Thursday, it has now emerged that the main protagonists in the political arena are holding almost common positions on one of the salient issues in the governorship campaign.
Edo: Faced with defeat, PDP resorts to childish conspiracies, says APC
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The All Progressives Congress APC has accused the Peoples Democratic Party PDP of resorting to childish and comical conspiracies in the lead-up to the September 19 governorship election in Edo state, saying the PDP has come to the realization that it stands no chance at winning the polls. APC disclosed […]
Ize-Iyamu’s endorsement: Your action encourages corruption, PDP tells Buhari
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the endorsement of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Edo gubernatorial election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, by President Muhammadu Buhari as an act that encourages corruption. The party in a statement by its spokesman Kola Ologbondiyan, condemned the presentation of the flag […]
APC now faced with diminishing electoral viability, DG PGF laments
ABUJA: Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has lamented that the ruling All Progressives Congress APC is now faced with the challenge of diminishing electoral viability, saying in an era of forceful propaganda by the opposition, APC must devise ways of winning the hearts of the people.
Edo Assembly: 7 can’t be greater than 17, APC says, condemns Assembly renovation
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The All Progressives Congress APC has weighed in on the crisis of leadership rocking the Edo state House of Assembly, declaring that in an assembly of 24 people, seven members cannot be greater than 17 members. The party in a statement by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yekini Nabena also […]
Don’t allow your actions jeopardise Edo polls, IPAC reprimands APC, PDP
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, said on Friday, that the unfolding political upheavals in Edo State were dangerous misstep that can throw the entire country into a major crisis.
PDP, Akpabio, Ekere mourn APC chairman, Okopido
By Harris Emanuel – Uyo People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) are united in the death of the APC Chairman in the State, Mr. Ini Okopido. Okopido died on Wednesday at the Ibom Multi-Specialty hospital after a brief illness. The PDP and other stalwarts of APC, in their different statements, […]
