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Community in Ebonyi State Faces Unrest as Residents Protest Against Imposition of New Monarch

8May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Community in Ebonyi State Faces Unrest as Residents Protest Against Imposition of New Monarch

A peaceful protest rocked Nkomoro Community in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State as residents staged a demonstration against the proposed appointment of Chief Jacob Nwakpa as the new traditional ruler. The community members took to the streets of Abakiliki metropolis carrying various placards, urging the state governor, Francis Nwifuru, and the state Commissioner of Police, Augustina Ogbodo, to intervene in the dispute over royal succession to avoid any further breakdown of law and order. They called on the state Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters to respect their right to choose and elect their own monarch freely. Allegations were made by the protesters, claiming that certain internal and external forces were attempting to impose a former Resident Ele...

Senator Ibrahim Seeks Court Intervention to Nullify Aiyedatiwa’s APC Governorship Nomination in Ondo State

8May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

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Senator Ibrahim Seeks Court Intervention to Nullify Aiyedatiwa’s APC Governorship Nomination in Ondo State

In a legal move, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has taken the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to a Federal High Court in Abuja. The case revolves around the contentious primary election that led to Aiyedatiwa's emergence as the APC candidate for the upcoming November elections. Representing Ondo South in the Senate, Ibrahim is urging the court to void Aiyedatiwa's nomination due to alleged irregularities in the primary election held on April 20. He claims that the election violated provisions of the 1999 Constitution, Electoral Act 2022, and was marked by several discrepancies. Senator Ibrahim, a gubernatorial aspirant in the primary election, contends that certain delegates were not prope...

The Police believe that arresting and prosecuting electoral offenders is essential to improving the electoral process

8May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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The Police believe that arresting and prosecuting electoral offenders is essential to improving the electoral process

The Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Mohammed Umar Abba, emphasized the importance of taking action against electoral offenders in addressing election-related challenges. He also confirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police to contribute towards creating a fair electoral environment in the state. During a meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, Commissioner Abba expressed readiness to support INEC in ensuring a transparent gubernatorial election in 2026 and emphasized the necessity of enhancing the electoral processes. Commissioner Abba stated, "Collaboration is crucial to enhancing the electoral process in Osun. Our experience from previous elections, like the one in Kano State in 2023, will be benefici...

Ondo APC Guber Primary: Jimoh Ibrahim condemns the ‘mega fraud’ and vows to seek justice at the Supreme Court

7May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

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Ondo APC Guber Primary: Jimoh Ibrahim condemns the ‘mega fraud’ and vows to seek justice at the Supreme Court

Expressing his dismay over the outcome of the Ondo 2024 governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held on April 20th, 2024, Ondo South Senator, Jimoh Ibrahim, has labeled the exercise as a “mega fraud” that he intends to challenge all the way to the Supreme Court. During a press conference, Ibrahim highlighted that the primary election failed to take place in 159 out of 203 polling units scattered across the three senatorial districts in Ondo State. He accused Kogi State governor Ododo Ahmed Usman, who chaired the Ondo State Primary Election Committee, of colluding with former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege to incorrectly declare Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the winner through fraudulent means. Citing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rep...

APC Forum: Legal and Other Liabilities Possible with Ganduje as National Chairman

7May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

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APC Forum: Legal and Other Liabilities Possible with Ganduje as National Chairman

A challenging stance has been taken by the North Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum, asserting that the appointment of Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman is invalid. The forum expressed concerns that allowing Ganduje to remain in the role could lead to legal consequences for the party, especially regarding the Edo and Ondo State primary elections held under his leadership. These assertions were highlighted by the forum’s legal representative, Ayuba Abdul, who disclosed the filing of a lawsuit before the Federal High Court in Abuja to contest Ganduje's appointment, replacing Abdullahi Adamu from Nasarawa, a North Central state, in 2023. In the lawsuit, the North Central APC Forum is listed as the claimant, with Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the APC, and the Independent Natio...

APC kicks, rejects INEC verdict on Ondo guber primary

7May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

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APC kicks, rejects INEC verdict on Ondo guber primary

APC in Ondo State Rejects INEC's Verdict on Gubernatorial Primary The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State strongly opposes the conclusions drawn by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the alleged irregularities during the party's primary on April 20. Expressing disbelief at the report, the APC labeled INEC's decision as "shocking." Despite the reported irregularities, the party has advised its members in the state to stay focused on the upcoming November 16 governorship election. INEC officials who monitored the shadow election in the state's 203 political wards documented various irregularities, including delays in the arrival of electoral materials in certain areas and improper handling of election results. Alex Kalejaye, the Publicit...

INEC’s findings on alleged irregularities during Ondo APC primaries spark concerns

6May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

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INEC’s findings on alleged irregularities during Ondo APC primaries spark concerns

Uncertainty now surrounds the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa emerged as the party's candidate for the upcoming November gubernatorial election, amid questions regarding the integrity of the primary election process. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) report highlighted various irregularities that tainted the shadow election held in different parts of the state. Governor Aiyedatiwa was declared the winner of the primaries by the Primary Election Committee chaired by Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State. Aiyedatiwa secured 48,569 votes, outshining 15 other aspirants. According to the report submitted by INEC electoral officials who monitored the primaries across 203 political wards in the state, irregularities were noted i...

Insights from Party Official, Okafor, on LP Crisis Triggers by Abure and NLC

6May

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Insights from Party Official, Okafor, on LP Crisis Triggers by Abure and NLC

A party senior, Mr. Callistus Uju Okafor from Labour Party, LP, has highlighted Barr Julius Abure, the national chairman of the party, and the Nigeria Labour Congress leadership as the prime causes behind the ongoing crisis within the party. In a recent interview with the press, Okafor, who previously served as the Deputy National Chairman of the party under the leadership of late A.A Salaam, expressed his views on the matter. Stating, he remarked, “The crisis within our party can be attributed to the conduct of the Nigeria Labour Congress leadership and the Abure faction. He continued, “Despite efforts by us and other stakeholders to advocate for a sincere and all-encompassing reconciliation process within the party, certain individuals have shown little interest in attaining pe...

‘Bitter Obi’ – Onanuga claims that Peter Obi is damaging Nigeria’s reputation

6May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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‘Bitter Obi’ – Onanuga claims that Peter Obi is damaging Nigeria’s reputation

The spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has insinuated that former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, harbors bitterness. In a recent post on his X handle, Onanuga shared content from Nwachukwu Chigozie @chigozie0102, suggesting that Obi is working to deteriorate Nigeria's image. In the post, Chigozie referred to Obi as a 'chief mourner', claiming that Obi traveled to Canada to speak negatively about Nigeria. Chigozie sarcastically described how Obi supposedly attempted to discredit Nigeria while the mayor of the town praised the country, leading to an awkward situation where Obi reluctantly joined in the applause for the mayor. These remarks seem to have surfaced following Obi's recent trip to Canada, where he criticized the Independent Nation...

Collaboration for Electoral Reform Advocated by PAACA

5May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Collaboration for Electoral Reform Advocated by PAACA

Peering Advocacy And Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), a civil society organization, is advocating for collaboration among major stakeholders and electoral actors to ensure a comprehensive electoral reform. During a recent town hall meeting named “Citizen’s Town Hall Meeting on Electoral Reform” in Enugu, PAACA's Executive Director, Mr. Ezenwa Nwagwu, emphasized the need for such collaboration. The purpose of the meeting was to delve into the legal framework of the Electoral Act, 2021, which many individuals lack understanding of. Nwagwu expressed, “The key objective of this town hall meeting is to raise awareness about the legal framework governing our elections." During interactions with journalists about the upcoming 2023 general elections, Nwagwu highlighted the language...