Category: Politics

By Bayero Ade Tony Okocha, the newly elected chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has declared the party’s readiness to take over governance in the state by 2027. In his acceptance speech following his election, Okocha highlighted the peaceful conduct of the congress as a testament to the unity and strength…

North-East leaders on Wednesday reflected on the 20 months of Umar Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and declared that the party was in the right direction. The North-East PDP Unity Forum in a statement in Gombe applauded Damagum for making a positive impact on PDP and keeping faith with…

The Labour Party (LP) has denied reports that the party leadership is partnering with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. The reports alleged that the LP has agreed with Tinubu to deliver his second term if he decides to contest. However, in a statement released on Friday, the National Publicity Secretary of the…

Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will meet on Saturday in Jos, Plateau State, to determine the fate of acting National Chairman Ambassador Umar Ilyas Damagum ahead of the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on November 28. The meeting, convened by Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP…

Okitipupa, Ondo State – In a heartfelt statement released on Monday, Deacon Adewale Akingboye, a prominent chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Okitipupa State Constituency 1, extended his warmest congratulations to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, following his resounding victory in the Ondo State governorship election held on November 16, 2024. Akingboye commended Governor…

The Peoples Democratic Party says it will be having a more detailed review of the Saturday governorship election in Ondo and its outcome. The party said this in a statement by its spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, on Sunday. Mr Ologunagba said that the party would take appropriate action to defend the country’s democracy. “The National Working…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the just-concluded Ondo State governorship election, Myson Nejo, has criticized the conduct of the poll, alleging widespread vote trading. Nejo, who spoke in a telephone interview with Punch on Sunday, attributed his loss in the election to his refusal to engage in vote buying. The election results, announced…

The Labour Party (LP) has suspended Senator Kevin Chukwu, representing Enugu East Senatorial Zone, from the party over alleged anti-party activities and insubordination. The suspension, which was announced by the Amuri Ward executives of the party, was communicated in a letter signed by the Ward Chairman and addressed to the Labour Party Chairman in Enugu…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has identified Osun and Oyo States as the party’s next target. Ganduje spoke in reaction to the election victory of Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State. Describing the governor as a sellable product, Ganduje appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his support. Addressing journalists in Akure,…