Politics

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of its voters, members and supporters arrested in the ongoing Edo governorship election. The party’s demands were contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. The PDP stressed that police harassment would not stop its gubernatorial candidate, Asue Ighodalo, from winning. The party …

Asue Ighodalo, a governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State general election, has criticised the late arrival of National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials at various polling units, and called for an extension of polling hours to compensate for the delay. Ighodalo’s concerns echo those of voters and observers who have reported delays in the arrival …

Asue Ighodalo, a governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State general election, has criticised the late arrival of National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials at various polling units, and called for an extension of polling hours to compensate for the delay. Ighodalo’s concerns echo those of voters and observers who have reported delays in the arrival …

Voters in Edo State will today turn out to elect a new governor to replace incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki to run the affairs of the state for the next four years. Although 18 political parties took part in the election, it was unfortunate that the main battle was between three frontline candidates. The ongoing race has been dominated by three …

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to delivering tangible results and making a positive impact on Nigeria’s infrastructure, food and energy security, education and long-term economic stability. In a meeting with the Former National Assembly Speakers Forum, led by former Senate President Ken Nnamani on Friday, Tinubu stressed that he was not driven by personal gain but rather by …

The Labour Party candidate in Saturday’s Edo gubernatorial election in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has dismissed reports of his withdrawal from the race. Akpata, who spoke to reporters on Friday in Benin City, said he was still in the running to become governor of the state. He said reports of his withdrawal from the election were the work of crooked …

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a suit seeking the removal of 27 members of the Rivers State House of Representatives for switching to the All Progressives Congress (APC) last year. The judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by the People’s Action Party (APP) because it had expired. Legislators loyal to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) …

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has dismissed rumors about his planned transition to the All Progressives Congress (APC). A flexible banner with the governor’s image suggesting his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC has surfaced on social media. One of the banners was also installed at a strategic location in Benin City, Edo State. However, in …

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, dismissed an application seeking to stop the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) from conducting Saturday’s local government elections in the state. The judge in his ruling on an oral application filed by counsel for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), stated that stopping the election would …

Justice Abubakar Mukhtar of the Magistrates Court in Abuja on Friday, adjourned the hearing in the alleged perjury case filed against the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, indefinitely. The postponement follows an order by Justice OC Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court granting Okpebholo leave to file a review …