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Former NEC Chair, Nwosu dies at 83
Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) from 1989 to 1993, has died at the age of 83. Nwosu, known for his pivotal role in Nigeria’s electoral history, passed away at a hospital in Virginia, United States, on October 2, 2024. Nwosu was appointed NEC Chairman by then-military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, and was…
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Nationalism best for Nigeria not regionalism- Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday in Abeokuta said the principle of regionalism has continued to plague the country, describing it as the root of Nigeria’s problems. Obasanjo said this when the League of Northern Democrats visited him, noting that the principle of regionalism which was adopted at Nigeria’s independence in 1960 was still being craved for today “Where a…
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PDP governors reschedule NEC meeting to Nov 28
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors forum has rescheduled its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for October 24, 2024, to November 28, 2024. The decision was reached following the consultative meeting of its various organs, which was held on Tuesday at the Bauchi State Governors’ Lodge, Tatari Ali House, Asokoro. A communiqué issued and signed by the Chairman,…
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Why Osun APC dragged OSSIEC to court, few months to council elections
The conduct of the forthcoming local council election in Osun State is under threat. Deborah Oladejo in Osogbo writes on the court action instituted by the APC against the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC)... The political climate in Osun State is heating up as the local government elections draw near. Political parties are actively mobilizing their bases with tension…
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PDP Reconciliation Committee to brief NWC Today
As the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled to meet on Thursday, the Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola-led Reconciliation Committee is expected to brief the Party’s National Working Committee about its findings and possible recommendations today (Tuesday). This is coming ahead of a crucial meeting of the PDP Governors Forum (PDP-GF) scheduled for today. The Reconciliation Committee…
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Bode George faults Fayose for backing APC Governor
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has faulted former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, for declaring support for the re-election of the incumbent governor of the state, Biodun Oyebanji, who is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Geroge, who appeared on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, said that there is something wrong…
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Don’t destabilize Southwest with reckless comments, Osun PDP warns Ganduje
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has issued a warning to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, urging him to refrain from making provocative statements that could destabilize the Southwest region. Ganduje allegedly made comments at a political gathering in Ondo State, promising that the APC would use any…
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Ondo guber: Sanwo-Olu, south-west governors, APC leaders rally support for Aiyedatiwa
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State to unite ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election, urging them to secure a decisive victory for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu, who also chairs the South-West Governors’ Forum, emphasized the importance of solidarity…
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PDP ex-officio members back convocation of emergency NEC meeting to avert party’s implosion
Amid the growing internal tension within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the Conference of National Ex-Officio members of the party has warned that only convocation of an emergency National Executive Council, NEC, meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024, will avert the looming implosion in the party. The warning came on the heels of what the group described as an escalating…
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LP Crisis: Forum disowns Abure, Ahanotu
The crisis within the Labour Party (LP) has intensified as the Forum of National Youth Leaders of Political Parties (FNYLPP) disowned Julius Abure and Kennedy Ahanotu as the national chairman and national youth leader, respectively. In a statement on Sunday, the Forum cited allegations of tenure expiration and other irregularities against Abure, whose leadership has been contentious since his tenure…
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