Politics

Sep
23
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
APC Group Accuse Tinubu Of Favouring Yoruba’s In His Political Appointments Especially The Juicy Positions

APC Group Accuse Tinubu Of Favouring Yoruba’s In His Political Appointments Especially The Juicy Positions

Politics, Presidency
APC Group Accuse Tinubu Of Favouring Yorubas In His Political Appointments Especially Juicy and Positions Some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) under the banner of Progressive Change Ambassadors of Nigeria (PCAN) have accused President Bola Tinubu of lopsided appointments in his administration. According to the group, mainly people from the southwest region are being appointed to top positions by the president. In a statement by PCAN Executive Director Alhaji Abdulkareem Ubaydah and Secretary Muhammad Rabiu Awwal E, the group accused Tinubu of ignoring competent and qualified individuals from other ethnic groups. Part of the statement read: “Mr.…
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Sep
20
2023
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Supreme Court: Labour Party And PDP Will Just Receive A Photocopy Of The PEPC Judgement, There Was No Need – SDP’s Prince Adewole Adebayo

Supreme Court: Labour Party And PDP Will Just Receive A Photocopy Of The PEPC Judgement, There Was No Need – SDP’s Prince Adewole Adebayo

Judiciary, Politics
In an exclusive interview with THE SUN, Prince Adewole Adebayo, the Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), shared his insights on the recent verdict by the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) and the overall outcome of the February 25 presidential election. Regarding the mixed reactions that followed the September 6, 2023 judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), with many Nigerians suggesting it relied heavily on technicalities rather than the law and possibly set new precedents for the Supreme Court, Adebayo stated that he has maintained the same position since the election in March. This position, which…
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Sep
19
2023
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President Tinubu Approves Appointment Of 18 Aides In Vice President’s Office

President Tinubu Approves Appointment Of 18 Aides In Vice President’s Office

Politics, Presidency
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF 18 AIDES IN VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 18 Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants to actualize the agenda of the Federal Government across the different sectors of the economy. The team comprising 6 Special Advisers and 12 Senior Special Assistants will work in the office of the Vice President, supporting the "Renewed Hope" agenda of the Tinubu administration. The appointments in the Vice President’s office includes; Rukaiya El-Rufai, Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on NEC & Climate Change; Tope Kolade Fasua as Special Adviser (SAD)…
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Sep
16
2023
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Wike Not Only Minister Of FCT Abuja, Tinubu Reveals Other Positions He Holds In His Government

Wike Not Only Minister Of FCT Abuja, Tinubu Reveals Other Positions He Holds In His Government

Politics, Presidency
Tinubu Says Wike Is Not Only Minister Of FCT, Abuja But Holds 2 Other Positions President Tinubu and Wike on his visit to Rivers StatePresident Tinubu and Wike on his visit to Rivers StatePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained his relationship with the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The president made this assertion when he received the high-powered 62-man delegation from Rivers state, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He told the Rivers State stakeholders that he has heard their cries on infrastructure development especially on the dilapidated Eleme junction-Onne axis of the East-West Road linking the…
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Sep
14
2023
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FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe Tackle Wike Over 8 Appointments, Saying He Is Not Abuja Governor.

FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe Tackle Wike Over 8 Appointments, Saying He Is Not Abuja Governor.

Politics
"You're Not Abuja Governor": FCT Senator Tackles Wike Over 8 Appointments. Ireti Kingibe, the lone senator of the FCT, has cautioned the minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, from parading himself as governor of the federal capital Kingibe argued that the recent appointment and inauguration of 8 mandate secretaries of the FCTA were to pass through national assembly screening. Addressing her constituency at a press conference, Kingibe said she was elected and answerable to the people, but Wike was not. Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has warned the coordinating minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike,…
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Sep
14
2023
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Presidential Election Judgement: FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe Speaks On Abuja 25% Ahead Of Supreme Court Hearing

Presidential Election Judgement: FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe Speaks On Abuja 25% Ahead Of Supreme Court Hearing

Politics, Judiciary
Presidential Election Judgment: FCT Senator Speaks on Abuja 25% Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing. Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the FCT, has commented on the outcome of the presidential election petition court on the 25% of the vote in the FCT. Kingibe told her constituents that if the decision of the Supreme Court goes in line with the PEPC, the indigene of Abuja will have to push for governor in the FCT . Recall that the PEPC dismissed the petition that the presidential candidate must gather 25% in the FCT before being declared as the winner, adding that the federal capital…
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Sep
13
2023
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The Role Of Opposition Parties In Enriching Good Governance And Nation Building – By Peter Emeh

The Role Of Opposition Parties In Enriching Good Governance And Nation Building – By Peter Emeh

Politics, Columns/Opinions/Letters
THE ROLE OF OPPOSITION PARTIES IN ENTRENCHING GOOD GOVERNANCE AND NATION BUILDING BY PETER EMEH The roles played by opposition political parties in a democratic government cannot be overemphasized. Just as we have across the globe, opposition parties have a primary responsibility of holding the government accountable for its actions and inactions and also enjoy the right under the Constitution of questioning the decisions made by the government which affect her citizens negatively. The opposition Parties in any given society represent an alternative government, and is solely responsible for challenging the policies and programs of the government with a view…
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Sep
11
2023
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Election Petition Tribunal Sacks Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Declares High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke Winner For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Election

Election Petition Tribunal Sacks Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Declares High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke Winner For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Election

Judiciary, Politics
Election Petition Tribunal Sacks Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Declares High Chief Dan Chimezie Okeke Winner For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Election National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia Abia has sacked the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Ibe Okwara of the Labour Party and declared APC’s Dan Chimezie Okeke winner of the February 25 National Assembly election in the constituency. Not satisfied with the process of Osonwa’s emergence Chief Okeke had approached the court to seek the nullification of Hon. Osonwa’s election, alleging that he did not comply with the provisions of the Electoral law. Convinced by his arguments…
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Sep
11
2023
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Press Statement By Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Hon. Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency On The Verdict Of The Election Petition Tribunal

Press Statement By Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Hon. Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency On The Verdict Of The Election Petition Tribunal

Judiciary, Politics
PRESS STATEMENT BY CHIEF IBE OKWARA OSONWA, HON. MEMBER REPRESENTING AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY My attention has just been drawn to a judgment delivered few minutes ago by the National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, comprising of Hon.Justice Adeyinka A. Aderibgbe (Chairman), Hon. Justice Kadi Mustaha A. Lalloki (Member I) and Hon. Justice Farouk U. Sarki (Member II). I am reliably informed by my team of lawyers, that the said judgment, in summary, disqualified my candidacy for the election under the platform of the Labour Party and my return as the winner of the said election…
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