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Kano governor pledges loyalty to Kwankwaso amid wave of defections
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his unwavering allegiance to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections. Yusuf made the declaration on Sunday while addressing 484 local government councillors from the state’s 44 local government areas at the Kano Government House. He emphasized that his political journey…
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I call my predecessors for advice — Governor Oyebanji
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State says he regularly consults with former governors — including political rivals — to steer the state effectively, describing them as mentors who offer valuable guidance. In an interview aired on TVC, Oyebanji emphasized that political unity has driven development in Ekiti over the past two and a half years. “A divided people cannot develop,”…
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No date yet for resumption of CVR- INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that no date has been set for the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). INEC also said that there was no schedule for the transfer and replacement of lost Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) at this time. This clarification was made by INEC’s Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi, via the commission’s official X…
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Peter Obi’s ally, Obaze dumps LP in Anambra
A key ally of Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Oseloka Obaze, has resigned his membership of the party. It was gathered that Obaze disclosed his resignation from the party in a letter addressed to LP Chairman in Ochuche Ward 406, Ogbaru Local Government in Awka on Sunday. Obaze, a former…
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Osun APC, Governor Adeleke clash over alleged defection plot
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to retract what it described as a blatant falsehood—his claim before Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders that he never considered defecting to the APC. The opposition party in the state questioned why Adeleke allegedly misled PDP leaders, including ex-Governor Olagunsoye…
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Lagos APC releases list of cleared chairmanship aspirants for 2025 LG election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has released the official list of qualified Chairmanship aspirants for the July 12 local government elections. A total 470 aspirants were screened by the party’s Election Committee headed by Barr. Babatunde Ogala SAN. Out of the 470 aspirants, 432 were cleared to contest in the party’s primary elections, while 38 were disqualified…
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Oyo 2027: Senator Buhari declares governorship ambition
By Adejayan Gbenga Senator Abdulfatai Buhari has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. Speaking during an interview on Parrot FM during the week, the lawmaker—who currently represents Oyo North Senatorial District—said he is ready to transition from legislative duties to executive leadership. “This is the third time I would be a senator and…
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Bode George urges Tinubu to implement 2014 Confab recommendations
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has called on President Bola Tinubu to implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference in honour of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, and the late Chief Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). George who made the call at his office…
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Many Delta PDP members not in support of Oborevwori’s defection – Party Chieftain
A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Mr. Steven Agadagba has said that core party members and majority of Deltans were not aligned with the recent defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with journalists in Asaba during a brief visit to the PDP state secretariat, Agadagba noted that while the…
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PDP will win Anambra guber election- Ex Chairman
A former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, has said that the party will win the governorship election, saying the function of a political party is to sponsor a candidate to run for an election. He said the party is strategising and working with some of the “best brains” to win the November…
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