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Wednesday, 06 April 2022 06:32

INEC to political parties: Comply with Electoral Act or be disqualified from 2023 elections

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says political parties that fail to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 will not be allowed to participate in the 2023 elections. The commission said this in a statement issued on Tuesday by Festus Okoye, national commissioner and chairman, information and voter education committee. “As required by law, the Commission shall monitor the primaries of each political party that provides the required legal notice in line with Sections 82 (1) and (5) of the Electoral Act,” the statement reads. “Failure of a political party to notify the Commission of any convention or…

Tuesday, 05 April 2022 06:04

At 70, after being gov for 8 years, national chairman of APC, he wants to go to Senate. You sure know him

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and two-term governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared his intention to represent Edo North Senatorial district at the Senate. Oshiomhole made the declaration during his 70th birthday at his country home in Iyamho, Etsako West local government of Edo state. APC local government and ward chairmen had called on him to represent the district at the Senate “I said until APC is fixed, you cannot talk of contesting election using the platform. I have been chairman of the party, I know the danger we face if we are not…

Monday, 04 April 2022 06:16

Hungary’s Orban scores crushing victory as Ukraine war solidifies support

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban scored a fourth consecutive landslide win in Sunday's election, as voters endorsed his ambition of a conservative, "illiberal" state and shrugged off concerns over Budapest's close ties with Moscow. Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine had appeared to upend Orban's campaign in recent weeks, forcing him into awkward manouvering to explain decade-old cosy business relations with President Vladimir Putin. But he mounted a successful campaign to persuade his Fidesz party's core electorate that the six-party opposition alliance of Peter Marki-Zay promising to mend ties with the European Union could lead the country into war,…

Saturday, 02 April 2022 06:14

In Serbia, pro-Russia is seen as the winning election formula

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who has fostered close ties with Russia and refused to impose sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, is expected to extend his almost 10-year grip on power in the Balkan country when it holds national elections on Sunday. Polls predict that Vucic, a populist who has boasted about his personal ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will win another five-year term as president. His right-wing Serbian Progressive Party also is expected to continue to dominate the country’s parliament. But polls indicated a close local government race in the capital, Belgrade. A loss for Vucic’s…

Monday, 28 March 2022 06:28

Wike declares to be president in 2023

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared his intention to contest for president of Nigeria in the 2023 election. Wike disclosed this while visiting his Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom, in Government House, Makurdi, on Sunday. The governor’s declaration is also posted on his Facebook page. “I will be running for the office of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Wike said on Facebook, on Sunday. Wike was quoted by Channels Television to have said that he is the one with the capacity to remove the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from power at the federal level. “To…

Sunday, 27 March 2022 06:45

APC national convention: Here’s the list of party officers selected through consensus

All Progressives Congress (APC) has selected its consensus candidates for national and zonal offices of the party. The list, which was signed by governors of the party, came as delegates gathered in Abuja for the ongoing party’s national convention. Aside from the office of the zonal legal adviser (south-south), a total of 54 consensus candidates were approved. According to the party’s ‘Endorsement List’, Abdullahi Adamu, senator representing Nasarawa west, was selected for the position of national chairman of the party. Other consensus candidates are listed as follows: Abubakar Kyari (senator from Borno) as deputy national chairman (north) Emma Eneukwu (Enugu)…

Saturday, 26 March 2022 06:21

Supreme Court upholds INEC’s deregistration of 22 political parties

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the de-registration of 22 political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The parties were among the 74 scrapped in 2020 by INEC following their dismal performances in previous elections. Respondents in the appeal are the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and INEC. The parties include the Advanced Congress of Democrats (ACD), Advanced Nigeria Democratic Party (ANDP), All Blending Party (ABP), All Grand Alliance Party (AGAP), Alliance of Social Democrats (ASD), Change Advocacy Party (CAP), Democratic People’s Congress (DPC), Green Party of Nigeria (GPN), Masses Movement of Nigeria (MMN) and Mega Party of…

Saturday, 26 March 2022 06:20

PDP files suit seeking to invalidate APC national convention, de-register party

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approached a federal high court in Abuja to seek the invalidation of the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention. This suit is coming less than a day to the ruling party’s convention scheduled for Saturday. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CR/389/2022, the PDP is equally praying the court to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or having any business whatsoever with the APC as a registered political party. INEC, APC, registered trustees of APC, APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) and national chairman of the CECPC are cited as defendants…

Friday, 25 March 2022 06:07

Buhari hosts Tinubu, Amaechi, others to dinner preparatory to APC national convention

Two days to the convention of Nigeria’s ruling party, APC, President Muhammadu Buhari has hosted the founding fathers of the party to a dinner. The dinner was held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. One of the attendees was Bola Tinubu, the former Lagos governor who wants to succeed Buhari as president. Another presidential aspirant and founding member of the APC who attended the dinner was Imo Rochas Okorocha. Transportation minister Rotimi Amaechi, who is believed to nurse a presidential ambition, but has yet to formally declare his interest, was also at the dinner. The get-together was to show…

Friday, 25 March 2022 06:06

Peter Obi joins presidential race, pledges to unite Nigeria

Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra, has declared his intention to contest the presidency in the 2023 general election. He announced his decision on Thursday at a meeting with traditional rulers in Awka, the Anambra capital. According to him, if given the opportunity, he will unite Nigeria and ensure steady inflow of investments into the country. “We are too divided. I believe that the government I will lead will unite Nigeria. We need unity and peace for the progress of the country. I believe in Nigeria,” he said. “We need security in order to attract local and foreign investments that…

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Thursday, 24 March 2022 06:23

Buhari met with APC govs in Aso Rock yesterday. Here’s what the president told them concerning their party’s national convention

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, met behind closed doors with governors of the All Progressives Congress over the forthcoming National Convention of the party, slated for March 26. A copy of his speech obtained by The PUNCH showed that the president told the governors 11 things during the meeting. The president, who reiterated his stand on consensus candidates, directed that “all those who have bought forms indicating interest and have been dropped should have their money refunded without delay”. Here are some of the things he discussed with the governors: – Your Excellencies, I would like to express my gratitude…

Thursday, 24 March 2022 06:22

APC govs: We’ll back Buhari’s candidate for national chairman

Governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) say they will back whoever President Muhammadu Buhari endorses to become national chairman of the party. Atiku Bagudu, governor of Kebbi and chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), said this on Wednesday after the governors’ meeting with Buhari at the presidential villa. According to the zoning formula approved by the president, Abdullahi Adamu, former governor of Nasarawa, has been approved as the consensus chairmanship candidate for the party. Speaking with journalists, Bagudu said Buhari prefers consensus, adding that as such, the governors will support same. “Mr. President has always…

Thursday, 24 March 2022 06:21

Atiku formally declares to run for president again in 2023, highlights five priority areas

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has formally declared to run for the office of the Nigerian president in 2023 under the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former vice president, who made the declaration at an elaborate event at the International Conference Center (ICC), in Abuja, also vowed to hand over at the end of his tenure to the younger generation. The event which witnessed the presence of many dignitaries was hosted by Adamawa State governor, Umaru Fintiri. Abubakar, an indigene of Adamawa State, clinched the ticket of the opposition party in 2019 but was defeated by…

Tuesday, 22 March 2022 06:15

‘Politicians treat citizens who elected them as if they don’t matter’, Judge says as court sacks 20 Cross River legislators over defection

A federal high court in Abuja has sacked 20 members of the Cross River state house of assembly. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had instituted a suit against the lawmakers over their defection to All Progressives Congress (APC). The judgement in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/975/2021 was delivered on Monday. Ruling on the case, Taiwo Taiwo, the presiding judge, held that the lawmakers should vacate their seats, having abandoned the political party that sponsored them to power. The affected lawmakers are Michael Etaba, Legor Idagbor, Eteng Jonah William, Joseph A. Bassey, Odey Peter Agbe, Okon E. Ephraim, Regina L. Anyogo, Matthew S.…

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