Politics

In previous Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial primaries in Bayelsa State there had never been a time an aspirant emerged as a sole candidate of the PDP,it has always been a contest on who to be the party flagbearer in the general election.It is however different scenario in the last gubernatorial primary in the state where the incumbent governor Senator …

One of the Aspirants for the 2023 Kogi gubernatorial race, under Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr. Reuben O. Atabo, SAN has announced his withdrawal from the race.Dr. Reuben O. Atabo, SAN highlighted that his decision to withdraw from the contest for Kogi State’s most revered seat was mostly motivated by personal matters and indicated that his decision was a result …

*You’ve been losing since 1993, he replies Atiku*Says call for run-off poll baselessThe President Elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has challenged the competence of a petition the Labour Party, LP, and its candidate, Peter Obi, filed to nullify his election.He also queried the legal competence of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Atiku …

Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, has emerged candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 11, 2023 governorship election in the state.Senator Diri clinched the ticket on Wednesday with a total of 305 votes as sole aspirant of the party out of 313 votes cast during the primaries, which took place at the Dr. Gabriel Okara …

The head of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has stated that he will abide by the court’s decision if Bola Ahmed Tinubu is victorious over Peter Obi at the Tribunal. Pa Ayo Adebanjo assured Alaroye in an interview that he has no ill will toward the state’s former governor. He claimed that he stood to gain more …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ahoada East Local Government Area Chapter Chairman, King Salvation Ezegwogwo JP, Ukaume I, has enjoined party members to continue to emulate the virtues of love, compassion, humility, sacrifice and love as exhibited by Jesus Christ.King Ezegwogwo, who stated this in his Easter goodwill message, issued by his Senior Special Adviser (SSA) on Information and Documentation, …

Pro-APC group, the Reliable Youths for Lyon, RYL, has called on delegates of the party to save Bayelsa State from the hands of bad politicians by ensuring that they vote for Chief David Lyon in the governorship primary election which comes up on Friday, April 14, 2023.The Reliable Youths for Lyon, in a statement signed by its chairman, Honourable Kalasino …

Nigerians have been asked to always approach the proper channel of the court on matters of election disputes and dissatisfaction rather than protest.This advise is coming upon protest by some political parties who were not satisfied with the outcome of the just concluded election and calls for the cancellation of general elections in the country.Giving the advice while fielding questions …

The Federal Government has accused the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Yusuf Datti Ahmed, of inciting people to violence over the outcome of the Presidential elections.The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the allegation in Washington DC, USA, during his official engagements with some international media organisations.The News Agency …

Bayelsa inec present certificate of return to house of assembly members…Agala,Oteigbanyo promise constituents better representation. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Bayelsa State has presented certificate of return to Hon.Timi Omubo Agala,Hon George Braah Oteigbanyo and 21 others who recently won the March 18 House of Assembly Elections in the State.Speaking shortly after receiving his certificate,the lawmaker elect for Brass …