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PDP constitutes 19-member caretaker committee for Ekiti
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the composition of a 19-member Ekiti State Caretaker Committee to run the affairs of the state chapter. National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Debo Ologunagba disclosed this in a Friday statement. He said the caretaker committee was constituted following the expiration of the tenure of the Ekiti State Executive…
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Perish your dream of becoming President in 2027- George tells Atiku
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, on Monday, said ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar must wait until 2031 if his desperate to run for President again. A statement on Wednesday by George, said power would not return to the North, where Atiku is from, until 2031. But in a swift reaction, Atiku’s media adviser, Paul…
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LP constitutes 7-member disciplinary committee
The Labour Party (LP) has set up a seven-member Disciplinary Standing Committee to curb the excesses of members not ready to abide by its constitution and obey directives. The National Chairman, Julius Abure, told journalists on Tuesday in Abuja that the decision was one of the resolutions reached at the meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.…
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INEC concludes PVC collection at ward level in Edo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the successful conclusion of the collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) at the ward level in Edo State. The Commission stated that the exercise, which took place across all 192 wards from Thursday, August 22nd to Monday, August 26th, 2024, saw significant participation from eligible voters. According to a statement by Sam…
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LP Crisis: Focus on governance rather than party politics- Abure warns Otti
The Labour Party leadership warned Governor Alex Otti of Abia State to focus on governance and cease interfering in the administration of the party. The party gave the warning through its National Chairman of the LP, Julius Abure, in Abuja. Abure lamented that it was bad enough for the party to endure criticism and persecution from those seeking to tear…
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Osun: PDP chieftain suspended over alleged anti-party activities
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 7, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State has suspended Elder Peter Babalola, a prominent party chieftain, over allegations of anti-party activities. In a letter addressed to the state chairman of the party, Sunday Bisi, and dated August 27, 2024, the suspension was signed by 17 executive members of…
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BREAKING: Patriots Group inaugurates constitution committee, appoints Kila chairman
The Emeka Anyaoku led group of eminent Nigerians popularly known as The Patriots has inaugurated an Advocacy Committee for the Actualisation of the Peoples Constitution. The 17-member committee will be led by Prof Anthony Kila, a renowned political economist and professor of strategy and development. The Committee’s task will be to engage major stakeholders and members of the public across…
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Kogi Govt dispels governor’s defection rumour
The Kogi State Government has debunked report suggesting that Governor Usman Ododo has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Earlier, a viral picture of Ododo had emerged with the PDP governors which recently met at the Taraba State Government House, driving speculations that the Kogi governor may be switching camp. But the Kogi…
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SDP’s Ajaka alleges attack by political thugs, calls for investigations
Murtala Ajaka, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the November 11, 2023, Kogi State election, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and other relevant security agencies to investigate an alleged attack on him and his supporters. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday at the Supreme Court in Abuja, shortly after the apex court…
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Melaye accuses Damagum, Anyanwu, Bature of destroying PDP
The 2023 Kogi State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Sen. Dino Melaye, on Saturday said an end has come for the PDP in the political space. He claimed that the party has been commercialised and privatised. In a post via his X handle, Melaye accused the acting PDP national chairman, Iliya Damagum, the national secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and…
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