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Sep
22
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
APC’s Okpebholo Wins Edo Governorship Election

APC’s Okpebholo Wins Edo Governorship Election

News Flash, Politics
APC’s Okpebholo Wins Edo Governorship Election The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner of the Saturday governorship election in Edo State. The APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo, was declared winner by the Returning Officer, the Vice-chancellor of the Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta. Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to defeat his arch rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who secured 247,274 votes. The Labour Party candidate, Olumide Akpata, came distant third with 22,763 votes. The APC won in 11 local government areas while the PDP won seven. The APC won the six local…
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Sep
22
2024
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EdoDecides2024: APC Speaks Over Viral Election Results In Circulation

EdoDecides2024: APC Speaks Over Viral Election Results In Circulation

News Flash, Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a statement warning the public to disregard circulating reports of fake vote tallies in the ongoing Edo State Gubernatorial Election. According to Felix Morka, Esq., National APC Publicity Secretary on Saturday night these reports are bogus and highly speculative. The APC clarified that ward-level collation is still underway and local government-level collation has yet to begin in most areas. “We urge the Edo state electorate and the general public to disregard these bogus and highly speculative reports. Our great Party wishes to clarify that collation at the Ward level is still ongoing and…
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Sep
22
2024
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EdoDecides2024: I Won’t Take Bribes No Matter How Much – INEC

EdoDecides2024: I Won’t Take Bribes No Matter How Much – INEC

News Flash, Politics
The Independent National Electoral Commission National Commissioner in charge of Edo, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, has promised not to collect bribes during the ongoing state governorship election. In an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday, Gumus asserted that nobody would dare approach her with a bribe because of her reputation. The INEC Commissioner added that the commission will conduct the Edo governorship election in a free, fair and credible manner, adding that it would be the best conducted. She said, “I am in charge of Edo. I want to do the right thing, even though I will not be…
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Sep
20
2024
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Gov. Alex Otti Sends Message Of Solidarity To Edo LP Guber Candidate Ahead Of Tomorrow Election

Gov. Alex Otti Sends Message Of Solidarity To Edo LP Guber Candidate Ahead Of Tomorrow Election

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
ABIA GOVERNOR, DR. ALEX OTTI SENDS MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY TO EDO LP GUBER CANDIDATE AHEAD OF TOMORROW'S ELECTION The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has sent his message of Solidarity and wishes of victory to the Labour Party Governorship Candidate in tomorrow's election in Edo State, Barrister Olumide Akpata. In his message of solidarity, Governor Otti expressed confidence that the LP Governorship candidate would emerge victorious in the election, becauce the people of the state have confidence in him and in the Labour Party. Governor Otti assured Barr. Akpata that millions of Labour Party supporters…
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Sep
20
2024
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Edo 2024: Goodluck Jonathan Cautions INEC, Police

Edo 2024: Goodluck Jonathan Cautions INEC, Police

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Goodluck Jonathan Cautions INEC, Police Ahead Of Edo Election The Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged all stakeholders, including candidates in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, to prioritize peace and security. This Nigeria news platform understands that Jonathan spoke in a statement on Thursday made available to journalists by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze. He charged politicians to refrain from all actions that may undermine the peace and security of the state. Jonathan also charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Police Force, as well as all other security agencies that would be involved in…
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Sep
19
2024
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APC Created The Crisis In PDP – Governor Bala Reveals

APC Created The Crisis In PDP – Governor Bala Reveals

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
How APC Created Crisis In PDP – Governor Bala Reveals Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has alleged that the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is caused by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The former minister raised the accusation on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the PDP Board of Trustees, led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, at the Government House in Bauchi. Mohammed, who is also Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, alleged that the APC planted moles within the PDP to keep them informed. The governor made reference to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom…
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Sep
19
2024
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Governor Of Kano State Dissolves 44 LG Caretaker Committee Chairmen

Governor Of Kano State Dissolves 44 LG Caretaker Committee Chairmen

Kano, News Flash, Politics
Kano Governor Dissolves 44 LG Caretaker Committee Chairman The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has dissolved the caretaker chairmen of all 44 local government areas with immediate effect, NAN reported on Thursday. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature The dissolution comes a week after the state House of Assembly approved a two-month extension to their tenure, which was initially set to expire on September, 8. The extension, according to lawmakers, was intended to ensure continuity in local governance. Local government elections are scheduled to take place on 26 October. Yusuf has directed…
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Sep
18
2024
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Gov. Fubara Directs All 23 LGA Chairmen In Rivers To Contest Under APP

Gov. Fubara Directs All 23 LGA Chairmen In Rivers To Contest Under APP

News Flash, Politics, South South
Gov Fubara Directs All 23 LGA Chairmen In Rivers To Contest Under APP Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed all 23 local government chairmen in the state to contest the forthcoming local government elections under the banner of the All People’s Party (APP). The decision comes in the wake of Governor Fubara losing control of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) structure in Rivers State to former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The local government elections are scheduled for October 5, 2024. Wike has maintained significant control over the PDP structure in the state,…
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Sep
18
2024
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“You’re Clearing The Mess Of The Past With So Much Ease” – De General Heralds Gov. Otti For Payment Of Salary Backlogs

“You’re Clearing The Mess Of The Past With So Much Ease” – De General Heralds Gov. Otti For Payment Of Salary Backlogs

Abia State, Good Governance, Politics
“You’re Clearing The Mess Of The Past With So Much Ease” ~ De General Heralds Gov. Otti for Payment Of Salary Backlogs The Chairmanship aspirant of Obingwa LGA Mr. Ikeokwu Ogadinma Ihesiulo, has applauded Gov.Otti for clearing the backlog of salary arrears owed by the past administration. The Governor had earlier promised to clear the remaining backlog of salary arrears owed Abia workers which he promised to clear in tranches, due to the humongous amount to be paid, the debt was splitted into three sections and the first tranch was paid few days ago amounting to wide jubilation and a…
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Sep
18
2024
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Stop Parading Yourself As LP Chairman, INEC Tells Abure

Stop Parading Yourself As LP Chairman, INEC Tells Abure

News Flash, Politics
Stop Parading Yourself As LP Chairman, INEC Tells Abure The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed Julius Abure to cease parading himself as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. This stance was outlined in a counter-affidavit filed by Ayuba Mohammed, an Executive Officer in INEC’s Litigation and Prosecution Department in suit NO. FHC/ABJ/CS/1271/2024, in response to a suit brought by the Labour Party challenging its exclusion from the commission’s refresher training for uploading party agents ahead of the Edo and Ondo governorship elections. This development follows the expiration of Abure’s tenure on June 9, 2024, as confirmed by…
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