Politics

Rivers Politics: PDP accepts Court verdict – Ologunagba

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said it has accepted the judgment of the Rivers State High Court that sacked its executives in the state. A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the National Working Committee (NWC) has affirmed the executive led by Nname Robinson Ewor to pilot the affairs of the party in Rivers State, in line with…

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Ondo: PDP’s withdrawal won’t affect conduct of election- ODIEC

The Chairman of Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), Dr Joseph Aremo, has declared that the withdrawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would not affect the conduct of the poll. Speaking with journalists at the headquarters of the commission in Akure, the Chairman denied the allegation of being compromised, saying the commission was transparent and fair to all the…

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BREAKING: PDP announces withdrawal from Ondo LG Poll

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State on Thursday said it would not participate in the local government council elections slated for January 18. The party made the announcement in a statement issued by its Director of Media and Publicity in the state, Leye Igbabo. He said the party took the decision after “wide” consultations with stakeholders, claiming that…

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We’re strategizing to bring North back on track, says Al-Mustapha

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to the late General Sani Abacha, a Nigerian military head of state, has reiterated that they intend to get the North back on track and to get it unified. Speaking to journalists at the sidelines of an event in memory of Sardauna Ahmadu Bello, the Premier of Northern Nigeria, organised by the…

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Ondo LG Poll: Police announce restriction of vehicular movement during election

Ahead of the Ondo State Local Government Election slated for 18th of January, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, has announced restriction of vehicular and motorcycle movements within the period of 6am to 4pm on the said date for security reasons. A statement issued on Thursday by the Spokesperson for the Command, Funmilayo Odunlami, said “Commuters who may…

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Rivers PDP vows to probe alleged cases of anti-party activities

The Acting Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State Thursday vowed to probe alleged cases of anti-party activities involving its members in the state. This position was revealed during a press briefing attended by acting executives from both state and local government levels. Acting State Chairman, Robinson Nname-Ewor, said, “Under our leadership, we shall immediately commence…

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To honour memory of fallen heroes, Nigeria’s unity must be preserved-Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has emphasized the importance of collective efforts to keep Nigeria in unity, saying its indivisibility remains not negotiable. Speaking at the Special Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony to commemorate the Year 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Wednesday, the Governor urged Nigerians to collaborate with government…

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Ogun CUPP’s statement on Abiodun, ranting of political jobbers—Govt

The Ogun State Government, on Wednesday, described the statement released by the Ogun State Chapter of the Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) accusing the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration of plunging 68.1 percent of people living in Ogun State into poverty as the ranting of political jobbers and fraudsters stunned by the governor’s rising political profile. The government, which described…

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PDP asks Lagos Assembly to push for prosecution of Obasa if found wanting

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos Chapter, has called on the State’s Assembly members to push for the investigation and prosecution of the impeached Speaker, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa by petitioning the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged financial mismanagement. Speaking with WESTERN POST on Wednesday, the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Hakeem Amode, said the House should…

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GAC endorses Obasa’s removal as speaker

..blesses new speaker, Meranda By Adeola Ogunrinde The highest political decision making body of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State, on Tuesday, endorsed the change in leadership of the Lagos State House of Assembly. It would be recalled that the former Speaker Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa was impeached by his colleagues on Monday. In his place, the Deputy…

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