Edo 2020: Obaseki resumes ward-to-ward campaign in Etsako Central
Vows to resist forces fighting to stop his people-centric projects The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has resumed his ward-to-ward campaign for re-election as governor in the September 19 gubernatorial poll, noting that he will vehemently resist forces fighting to stop his people-centric projects in […]
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 […]
Wike condemns crisis in Edo, vows to resist rigging of poll
By Davies Iheamnachor – Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has condemned the crisis in the Edo State House of Assembly stating that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, would resist any attempt by the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state to rig the election. Wike also vowed that the PDP would resist […]
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 […]
PDP govs condemn police invasion of Edo Assembly
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday, condemned police invasion of the Edo State House of Assembly on Friday, warning of possible constitutional chaos in the days ahead. Speaking under the auspices of the PDP Governors Forum, the governors warned of serious consequences even […]
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.
NDDC probe: PDP reps caucus accuses Gbajabiamila of cover-up
In an unusual move, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Reps Caucus in the House of Representatives has accused the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila of covering up for some members alleged to have benefited from the emergency contracts by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
Nigeria sitting on keg of gunpowder ― Secondus
…As NWC hosts Ogun state chapter By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA – National chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has likened the state of affairs in the land to sitting on a keg of gunpowder, ready to explode at a time no one can determine. Secondus stated this while leading the National Working Committee, […]
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, […]
PDP charges IGP to stop forceful takeover of Edo Assembly
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday charged the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, to immediately stop the invasion and attempt to forceful takeover the Edo state House of Assembly by security operatives it claimed to have been illegally deployed from Abuja by the All Progressives Congress, APC. This […]
