Politics

Political Group Set To Unveil Mega Party To Marshall The Defeat Of APC In 2023

THE Fusion Council of the Third Force Mega Political Movement, yesterday, said it will unveil the Mega Party on Monday, April 4, 2022, in Abuja. It also released its time-table for the 2023 elections, aimed at marshalling the defeat of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2023. In a statement by Bilikis Bello, on behalf of the National Implementation and… []

Meet Betta Edu; Nigeria’s Youngest National Women Leader

–Dr. Betta Edu At the recently held All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention, it is no doubt that the rulling party has made history. As a youth-friendly political party in Africa the APC, on Saturday produced the youngest National Women Leader, Dr. Betta Edu from Cross River State. In a keenly contested election, she polled 2,662 votes to defeat her closest rival, Helen Boco, who… []

2023 Presidency: Okorocha Expresses Willingness To Join Tinubu As Running Mate

Incumbent Senator representing Imo West in the National Assembly, Rochas Okorocha who was a former governor of the state has expressed willingness to join the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in the 2023 presidential race as his running mate. Okorocha said if the possibility of a Tinubu and Rocha’s ticket emerged ahead of the 2023 presidential election, he would… []

Breaking: Wike Declares For 2023 Presidency

– Gov.Nyesom Wike Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has declared to succeed President Mohammodu Buhari come 2023 under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike in Makurdi, Benue state told PDP stakeholders gathering on Sunday that he wants to be Nigeria’s next President to tackle unabated insecurity and engender rule of law. “It is obvious I am going to run for the presidency… []

2023: Abia PDP Moves Gov Position To Central and North senatorial Districts

As 2022 is fast approaching, The Peoples Democratic Party in Abia State said it has zoned the 2023 governorship position to Abia Central and Abia North Senatorial Districts of the state. In a late night release by the state party chairman, Rt. Hon. Alwell Asiforo Okere, the party said the resolution came “after wide consultations with leaders and stakeholders of the party, including the 17… []

Convention: See Full List of 54 Consensus Candidates Endorsed by APC

At the Saturday convention of All Progressives Congress (APC), the party has released the names of its consensus candidates. The list, which was signed by governors of the party, comes just as delegates are gathered in Abuja for the party’s national convention. According to the party’s ‘Endorsement List’ released on Saturday, Abdullahi Adamu, senator representing Nasarawa west, was selected for the position of national chairman… []

Amaechi Rejects Buhari’s Chairmanship Candidate, Abdullahi Adamu

Contrary to the decision of many especially six of the contenders for the Chairmanships post of All Progressive Congress (APC), Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that he is not a supporter of Senator Abdullahi Adamu as the consensus chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). As earlier reported by Metropolix Online six chairmanship aspirants had stepped down from the race and decided… []

APC Convention: Six chairmanship aspirants step down for Buhari’s candidate

In a letter dated 25 March, 2022 and signed by Senator George Akume, one of the aspirants for chairmanship where he withdrew his participation in the All Progressive Congress (APC) Finally the six All Progressives Congress, APC chairmanship aspirants have stepped down for President Muhammadu Buhari’s candidate, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu. The letter of withdrawal was addressed to the Chairman, APC Election Sub-Committee of the National… []

Jide Adediran’s Declaration: Any Hope For Lagos PDP In 2023?

For youthful and ambitious leader of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor to vie for the number seat in Lagos State is seeing and received with mixed feelings. When many thought the new breed politician is still a tyro when it comes to politics in Lagos. His supporters nurse contrary believe. His emergency is perceived by his teeming supporters as a new… []

APC convention: Fresh Crisis Hits Party Over Buhari’s Last-minute Decision

In a bid to save the All Progressives Congress from collapse at the national convention, which holds on Saturday, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, held a series of meetings with governors, party leaders and APC members in the National Assembly. Learnt that some governors and chairmanship aspirants of the APC were still against the imposition of Senator Abdullahi Adamu by the… []

2023 Presidency: Peter Obi Declares Intention

The one time Vice Presidential candidate and former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, on Thursday officially made known his intention to contest the 2023 presidency under the platform of the PDP. He declared his interest at a meeting with traditional rulers and Presidents General in the state of his intention to contest for the 2023 presidential election. Obi made his declaration during his visit to the… []

“It is the moral duty of progressive government”-Tinubu Says As He Donates N1bn To LASU

Presidential aspirant and National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has donated a Centre of Leadership Development worth one billion naira to Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. LASU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, announced the donation at the 25th convocation lecture of LASU on Thursday. The theme of the Convocation Lecture was: “Global Trends: Nigeria and its Place in the World. Do We… []

2023: Tambuwal Joins Presidential Race As Group Purchase Nomination Form For Him

Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal has finally joined the 2023 Presidential race as a group, led by Aree Miyiwa Akinboro (SAN), have purchased the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for Aminu Tambuwal, to contest in the Peoples Democratic Party presidential primary. This comes barely 24 hours after a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, officially threw his hat in the ring to become the flagbearer… []

Plateau Assembly Former Speaker, Abok Ayuba Impeached

The Plateau State House of Assembly led by Yakubu Sanda on Tuesday declared the seat of the lawmaker representing Jos East State constituency, Abok Ayuba, vacant. Abok, the embattled former speaker of the State Assembly had been at loggerhead with the Sanda-led leadership since October last year when he was removed in controversial circumstances. The crisis in the House had led to the vandalization of… []

Speaker Obasa Condones with APC chieftain, Adaranijo over wife’s death

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described the demise of Alhaja Oluwatoyin Gbadero Adaranijo (Nee Macarthy) as shocking. Dr. Obasa said this in a condolence statement released by his media office on Tuesday. Alhaja Oluwatoyin, wife of Chief Safari Adaranijo, apex leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Agege area of Lagos, died on Monday… []

20 Cross Rivers Assembly Members Have Been Sacked For Defecting To APC

Twenty members of the Cross River State House of Assembly have been sacked by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had instituted a suit against the lawmakers over their defection to the APC. The affected lawmakers are Michael Etaba, Legor Idagbor, Eteng Jonah William, Joseph A. Bassey, Odey Peter… []

‘Makinde came into govt with solid plan to develop Oyo’-Bachi Gov. Says As He Commissions 5.25km Gedu-Oroki-Sabo- Ashipa Road

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, declared that his administration will continue to fulfill its mandate to the people in every way, stating that part of that mandate is the ongoing massive infrastructure revolution in the state. The governor maintained that his administration is embarking on the delivery of massive road infrastructure across the state to expand the economy of the state. Governor Makinde,… []

2023: Secret Plan By Saraki, Tambuwal To Lobby Atiku as Northern Consensus Candidate Revealed

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met head of its presidential primary slated for May 29, 2022, the Party has set up zoning committees across the 36 states with a view to ensuring that the seat is zoned to the region that will boost its chances of winning the presidential election next year. This comes barely days after the PDP began the sale of its presidential form,… []

APC Chairmanship: poll tips Akume as preferred candidate

A new public opinion poll has tipped former Benue State Governor and Minister of Special Duties, Sen. George Akume, as the most suitable candidate to lead the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The poll was undertaken by DBI Analytics Consulting to ascertain the level of citizens awareness towards ongoing socio-political happenings in the country, as well as the forthcoming APC convention. A statement issued on… []

2023: I will relocate from Nigeria if Tinubu Become President- Bode George

A former Deputy National of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-West, Bode George, said on Saturday he would relocate from Nigeria if the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, becomes Nigeria’s President in 2023. George, who is a fierce critic of the ex-Lagos State governor, stated this at a media briefing in the state. He said: “What has Tinubu done… []