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APC has reversed all gains made by Nigerias founding fathers – PDP

Aminu Imam

The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has called on Nigerians to defend the countrys democracy. In a statement by Debo Ologunagba, its spokesperson, the PDP said Nigerias 63rd independence anniversary serves as a wake-up call to all Nigerians to stand in defence of democracy and the rule of law. The PDP accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of reversing all the achievements recorded during Nigerias golden years. The opposition party noted that the independence of any nation and its sovereignty is embedded in the rights, liberty and freedom of citizens. The…

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63rd Independence Anniversary: “APC will deliver on campaign promises” – Ganduje

Aminu Imam

As Nigerians celebrate the 63rd independence anniversary of the country, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would deliver on his campaign promises and ensure good governance. In a goodwill message issued by his Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, yesterday, Ganduje called on the citizenry not to despair as measures already put in place by the APC-led administration would reposition the country to achieve growth and development. Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State called on Nigerians irrespective of…

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Tribunal withheld Oborevwori as Delta Governor, dismisses APC, SDP petittions

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Delta Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Asaba on Friday affirmed Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the duly elected governor of Delta. This was after it dismissed a petition filed by Chief Ovie Omo-Agege, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the March 18 election. In a second judgment, the tribunal also dismissed the petition filed by Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) against Oborevworis election. The three-member panel of judges led by Justice C. H Ahuchaogu ruled…

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Delta Governorship: Omo-Agege heads to Appeal Court over tribunal judgement

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Delta Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says he plans to challenge the ruling of Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which affirmed the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Omo-Agege said this in a statement he personally signed on Friday in Asaba.I call on our people to remain calm and law-abiding, as we continue to pursue our case and cause, he said.The tribunal sitting in Asaba headed by Justice HC Ahuchoago had struck out the petition filed by Omo-Agege and his party challenging the victory of Oborevwiei…

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Kaduna Guber: Ashiru heads to Appeal Court, says Sani’s tribunal victory claim misleading

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Kaduna State Peoples Democratic Party PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in the 2023 polls, Right Honourable Isah Mohammed Ashiru said the tribunal victory claim by Senator Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress APC is wrong and misleading, asserting that the judgment was in PDPs favour rather than the APC. Ashiru stressed that the tribunal has done its bits, but assured that he will move to the upper court for appeal to reclaim his mandate. Ashiru was speaking with selected journalists at his resident in Kaduna Friday, stressing that he met with…

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Osun Finances: PDP, APC bicker

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) engaged in a war of words on Tuesday over the states finances. While the APC accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of messing up the finances of the state, the PDP said the governor had been prudently managing the states economy and finance. In a statement issued by APCs Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the partys chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, alleged that Governor Adeleke was finding it difficult to discharge statutory functions because of finance mismanagement. According to…

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Tribunal upholds Inuwa Yahaya’s election, dismisses PDP, ADC’s petitions

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Gombe State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the re-election of Governor Inuwa Yahaya of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Delivering judgement on Tuesday in Gombe, the three-man panel headed by Justice S.B. Belgore, dismissed the petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Jibril Barde and that of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its candidate, Nafiu Bala, challenging Yahayas victory in the March 18 election. Belgore said that the petition of the ADC and its candidate lacked merit. The ADC was challenging the declaration…

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North-Central APC warns Wike against harmful actions that’ll bring disrepute to Party in region

Aminu Imam

The North-Central Forum, under the aegis of the All Progressive Congress, (APC), has issued a stern caution to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, warning him against taking actions detrimental to the party or the region.   Speaking in Jos, the Plateau State capital during an emergency meeting, the chairman of the forum, Saleh Mandung Zazzaga, emphasised the importance of collective efforts to ensure the Partys success in various legal stages, including tribunals, Courts of Appeal, and the Supreme Court.  The Forums chairman highlighted that they have received…

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Tribunal upholds 3APC State Assembly Members in Benue

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The National/State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Makurdi, on Thursday upheld the elections of three All Progressives Congress (APC) state lawmakers. In separate judgments, Justice Usman Mohammed and Justice Saliu Zubayr, held that the petitioners failed to prove their cases for the elections to be upturned. In the Ogbadibo State Constituency election, Justice Mohammed held that the petitioners, Patrick Enemari and the PDP, failed to prove that the election was characterised by malpractices, as alleged in their petition. He also said the petitioners failed to call necessary…

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Kaduna Ministerial Slot: APC group makes case for Engr. Kailani before Tinubu

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Engineer Muhammed Kailani APC Chieftain

The Confederation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to appoint its Director-General, Alhaji Kailani Muhammed, to fill the outstanding ministerial slot for Kaduna State. The group made the call in a statement by its Director, Publicity, Strategy and Communication, Dr Saleh Bin-Ahmed, in Abuja on Tuesday. Recall President Tinubu had nominated the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as member of his cabinet but the Senate rejected his nomination due to alleged security report. The Senate refused to confirm the…

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