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Ekiti 2022: APC victory good omen for 2023 general elections, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji for emerging victorious in Saturday’s governorship election. In a statement signed by Femi Adesina, his special adviser on media and publicity, President Buhari said the victory was a good good omen for the party ahead of the 2023 general elections. He also…
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APC presidential jesters and the Umahi, Akpabio con, By Yemi Adebowale
For about three years, I was projecting Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State as one of the few politicians around that could help Nigeria disable those of the old order that turned this country into a big mess. Prior to the All Progressives Congress’ presidential primary election, whenever I ran into him, I would ask the Ekiti governor, “Do you…
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Kolawole, Ekiti PDP guber candidate concedes defeat, fails to congratulate Oyebanji
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ekiti State governorship election, Bisi Kolawole has conceded defeat. Kolawole placed third in the election behind eventual winner Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Social Democratic Party’s Segun Oni. Kolawole in a statement thanked his supporters and former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose. He, however, failed to congratulate…
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APC’s Oyebanji floors SDP, PDP, declared winner of Ekiti governorship election
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress Biodun Oyebanji has been declared winner of the Ekiti State governorship election. Returning officer for the election, Kayode Oyebode declared the Ikogosi-born politician winner after of the election early Sunday morning. “That Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji of APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and is returned elected,” Oyebode…
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APC candidate, Oyebanji wins 5 LGAs, takes early lead in Ekiti governorship election
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji has taken an early lead in the governorship election in Ekiti State. The ruling party’s candidate has so far won in five local governments-Ekiti West, Gbonyin, Ido-Osi, Ikole and Irepodun/Ifelodun. He defeated his two major contenders, Segun Oni and Bisi Kolawole in their local governments in the process. Irepodun/Ifelodun is also…
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Tinubu makes triumphal homecoming trip to Lagos tomorrow
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will visit Lagos State for the first time on Sunday since winning the party’s ticket at the presidential primaries at Eagle Square, Abuja June 8. Tinubu who was former Lagos State governor between 1999 and 2007 will be treated to a big welcome party at the Murtala Muhammed Airport,…
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Ekiti 2022: Oyebanji debunks vote buying reports
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ekiti State governorship election, Biodun Oyebanji has debunked stories that he engaged in vote buying in Ikogosi Ekiti. Oyebanji in a statement said the report being turned around was when he appreciated an elderly woman who greeted him on his way home. According to the APC candidate, he enjoyed overwhelming support…
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You showed you truly belong to everybody, Tinubu hails Buhari after primaries victory
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a “true leader, brother and friend” who demonstrated a “sense of purpose, composure, and maturity” in the weeks leading to the Special Convention of the party. In a letter to the President, which he personally signed, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu expressed gratitude for…
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Crisis looms as Lawan, Akpabio make APC senatorial candidates’ list
All Progressives Congress (APC) may be courting future crisis, following the submission of the names of Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and former Minister, Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio for senatorial contest in 2023. Both Lawan and Akpabio contested the presidential primaries of the ruling party. Akpabio had stepped down for the eventual winner of the primary, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
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Kwankwaso confirms merger talks with Peter Obi, Labour Party
Former Kano State Governor and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso has confirmed ongoing merger talks with Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Kwankwaso said a committee has already been set up to look into merger arrangements. “It is true we are in talks with Peter Obi and a committee is working to…
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