The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has condemned what it describes as the growing abuse of federal power in Rivers State, specifically targeting the ongoing political crisis surrounding local government elections in the state. In a press release issued by the group’s deputy leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and its national publicity secretary, Justice Faloye, Afenifere warned that the actions of the federal government and its key institutions threaten the very foundation of democracy in Nigeria. Afenifere expressed dismay at the federal government’s involvement in Rivers State’s political affairs, particularly accusing the government of disrupting the local government elections. “We condemn this…

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, on Saturday, urged Nigerians to compel political officeholders to fulfil their campaign promises. Kukah gave the advice in a keynote address at a centenary public lecture and awards ceremony by the Catholic Herald. Catholic Herald is Nigeria’s oldest surviving newspaper and weekly publication of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos. The event held at the Mother of Perpetual Help Church, Victoria Island, Lagos State. The event had “The Nigerian State: Transcending Challenges, Attending True Nationhood” as theme. It was to celebrate the centenary anniversary of the Herald, the oldest newspaper in Nigeria. The…

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has been declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in the state. The INEC Returning Officer for the election, Faruk Kuta, made the declaration at exactly 9:27 p.m. at the State Collation Centre in Benin City on Sunday evening. Kuta, a professor and vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, announced the final results after collating results from the 18 local government areas of the state. The returning officer said Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to defeat his closest challenger and candidate of the…

As the 2024 Edo State governorship election kicks off today, all eyes are on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a credible and peaceful process. This follows concerns over violence, political tension, and allegations of vote-rigging that have marred past elections in the state. The election, which features 16 candidates, has been largely framed as a contest between three main contenders: Asuerinme Ighodalo of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP). However, the political atmosphere has been tense, with accusations…