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Court nullifies all PDP primaries in Ogun
A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, on Tuesday, nullified all primaries conducted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State for the 2023 general elections. The court ordered fresh primaries within the next 14 days, on the basis that the primaries were not in compliance with the Electoral Act. The plaintiffs, Taiwo Olabode Idris; Kehinde Akala and Alhaji…
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Falae denies supporting Peter Obi for president
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae has denied declaring support for the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi. Falae said this in a statement by his Personal Assistant, Capt. M. A. Raji (rtd) which was made available to WesternPost on Tuesday. Falae said although the South East has been marginalised in producing Nigeria’s No.1…
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Wike supporter, Ortom, backs Ayu to continue as PDP national chairman
Benue State Governor, Gabriel Ortom has backed National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu to remain in office, withdrawing his support for the agitation of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. Ortom said this in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur. The governor said he has confidence in Ayu’s ability to lead the…
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APC postpones commencement of presidential campaign
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed indefinitely the commencement of its presidential campaign. This was contained in a statement by the Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong. The party had earlier fixed Wednesday for special prayers for the commencement of its campaign in line with the calendar of the Independent…
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Atiku appoints Saraki, Anyim, Shekarau others special advisers for 2023 campaign
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has made new appointments for his campaign ahead of the 2023 presidential election. This was contained in a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe on Monday. According to Ibe, the appointments were made to strengthen Atiku’s presidential campaign team. “The appointees are former Senate Presidents, Dr. Bukola Saraki as…
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Osun guber poll: Tribunal adjourns hearing to October 4
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Election Petition Tribunal has adjourned its sitting to Tuesday, October 4 for the proper commencement of pre-hearing proceedings. The adjournment followed the tribunal’s decision to give the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke seven days to respond to the pre-hearing form they obtained during the day’s…
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Having Chimaroke Nnamani’s name on campaign council wasn’t ‘a mistake’ – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it made no mistake by including the name of Senator Chimaroke Nnamani in its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC). Nnamani is a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District. In a statement on Monday, Director of Media and Publicity of the APC PCC, Bayo Onanuga said Nnamani’s name was included in the…
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Osun guber: We’re in court to deepen Nigeria’s democratic values-Oyetola’s aide
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Chief Press Secretary to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, Mr. Ismail Omipidan said the decision of the governor to challenge the outcome of the July 16 governorship poll in the state should never be seen as an attempt to impugn the integrity of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). He noted that Oyetola’s decision should rather be commended…
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PDP warns APC against parading fake election results
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of parading fake election results and urged the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo to call the party and its governorship candidate, Gboyega Oyetola to order. Besides, the party commended the Court of Appeal for rejecting APC and Oyetola’s request to relocate…
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APC presidential campaign council set for prayers as campaign starts
The Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress has scheduled a prayer session for September 28 to officially commence campaign activities. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity of the campaign council Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga in the statement also asked all support groups to register with the campaign council. “The All Progressives Congress…
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