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INEC denies granting ADC faction access to candidate portal, rejects Atiku’s allegations
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it granted a rival faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) access to its candidate nomination portal, insisting that only the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the party is recognised. A senior INEC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, said the…
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NOA alleges APC, Accord behind Osun pre-election violence
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Osun State has raised concerns over escalating political violence ahead of the August 15 governorship election, alleging that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party are responsible for a series of attacks and killings recorded in parts of the state. The State Director of the agency, Adebiyi Stephen, made the…
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ADC challenges Gombe Faction to produce proof of INEC nomination upload
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described as ‘blatant lies’ claims that the Nafiu Bala Gombe-faction has uploaded the names of a presidential candidate and other nominees to the nomination portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said INEC does not issue nomination portal access or nomination…
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Atiku attacks Amupitan, accuses INEC for destroying opposition parties over access code to factional ADC leader
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, of deliberately weakening opposition parties by fuelling internal crises, following reports that the electoral commission granted an access code to a factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Monday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe,…
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Reps don’t need Tinubu to explain budget implementation, says Agbese
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said President Bola Tinubu does not need to appear before the House to answer questions on the implementation of the national budget, insisting that the responsibility rests with ministers, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. Agbese made the remarks…
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Opposition’s failure to meet INEC deadline shows unpreparedness for 2027 — APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the failure of opposition parties to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) deadline for submitting the names of their candidates for the 2027 general elections exposes their lack of preparedness to govern. The party said this on Sunday via a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, after INEC extended…
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INEC shifts July 11 candidate submission deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the deadline for political parties to submit the names and credentials of candidates seeking to contest the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. INEC announced that parties now have until midnight on Tuesday, July 14, to complete the process, extending the earlier deadline of Saturday, July 11. Explaining the decision, INEC said…
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Umahi dismisses Obi’s claim of threats to life, says ex-LP candidate will lose again in 2027
Minister of Works David Umahi has dismissed claims by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi that his life is under threat, insisting that no one is interested in harming him and that he would remain alive to contest the 2027 presidential election. Umahi spoke on Friday while inspecting ongoing federal road projects in Ebonyi State, according to a report…
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Gov. Yusuf congratulates Shettima on emergence as Tinubu’s 2027 running mate
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his emergence as the running mate to President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. The governor conveyed his congratulations during a visit to the Vice President on Friday night at Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja. A statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature…
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Akande-Sadipe defends record, clarifies role in federal road project
By Adejayan Gbenga The member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has defended her performance in office, saying her achievements should be assessed based on facts and verifiable evidence rather than political rhetoric. In a statement made available to journalists, the lawmaker responded to comments attributed to the Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Hon.…
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