IMO: Uzodinma Urge Supreme Court To Reject Ihedioha’s Request For Review
The Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma and his party, the All Progressive Progressive Congress (APC) have asked the Supreme Court to disregard the request by the sacked candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Emeka Ihedioha for a review of its January 14, 2020 judgment. The Supreme Court had, in judgement sacked Ihedioha and ordered that Uzodinma takes his...
I Will Dump Nigeria For Togo If Tinubu Becomes President – Bode George
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George, speaks with MUDIAGA AFFE on the state of insecurity in the nation, his plans to contest the 2023 presidential election, and the problems in his party, among others You have shown interest to contest the 2023 presidential election. What are the motivating factors? First, our party will have to...
OYC accuses Igbo leaders of instigating hatred against Buhari, vows to support the President, Tinubu
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) worldwide has accused some Igbo leaders and cabal of collaborating with international organizations to instigate Igbo to undermine President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti corruption fight. The group also expressed its resolve to support the President Muhammadu Buhari led federal government and the national leader of the ruling APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, adding that they mean well...
Douye Diri receives Certificate of Return as Bayelsa Gov-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Friday, issued a Certificate of Return to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Douye Diri. INEC earlier declared him as the winner of the November 16 governorship election held in Bayelsa State. A few minutes after INEC’s pronouncement, Odiri and his deputy arrived at the electoral’s body headquarters in Abuja to receive the Certificate...
INEC declares Sen. Diri winner of Bayelsa governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Douye Diri, as the winner of the Bayelsa governorship election in following Thursday Supreme Court judgment. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the declaration at a news conference on Friday at the commission headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu said that INEC had received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of...
PDP’s Diri cannot be sworn in as Bayelsa Gov – Oshiomhole
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has declared candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Douye Diri cannot be sworn in on Friday as Bayelsa Governor because he did not meet the requirements of the Supreme Court. Oshiomhole pointed out the judgment of the Supreme Court said the certificate of return should be issued...
PDP’s Diri cannot be sworn in as Bayelsa Gov – Oshiomhole
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has declared candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Douye Diri cannot be sworn in on Friday as Bayelsa Governor because he did not meet the requirements of the Supreme Court. Oshiomhole pointed out the judgment of the Supreme Court said the certificate of return should be issued...
BREAKING: Imo House Of Assembly Bans Protests
Following rising tension in Imo State over the last Supreme Court Judgement, the Imo House of Assembly has banned any further protest in the state. Imo state House Of Assembly said protests have become dangerous events exposing residents to danger in the state. The Assembly also warned the PDP to stop crying wolf over the ruling of the Apex Court on...
PDP chieftain calls for de-registration of more political parties
Mr Godwin Ezeemo, a front-line politician, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to de-register more political parties to further sanitise the nation’s electoral process. Ezeemo, who is a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), made the call in an interview with Nigeria News Agency on Thursday in Awka. He said that de-registration of 74 political parties by INEC was a good move...
BREAKING: Supreme Court nullifies Lyon’s election, declares PDP winner
The Supreme Court has nullified the election of Bayelsa State governor-elect, David Lyon and his running mate Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo. Chief David Lyon was to be sworn-in on Friday. In preparation for the inauguration, the PDP flag was on Thursday morning removed from the Bayelsa Government House. The five-man panel of Supreme Court headed by Justice Mary Peter-Odili ordered the Independent National Electoral...