Some aspirants vying for various positions in the All Progressives Congress, including those seeking the office of the national chairman at today’s convention have refused to step down. This is contrary to the appeal by President Muhammadu Buhari that those who would be voted into offices should emerge by consensus. It was learnt that as […]
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• Hinges decision on conflicting rulings • Disqualifies APGA, ADC, AA from participating in Osun poll Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended action on the court judgment sacking the governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi; his deputy, Eric Igwe, and 16 members of the State House of Assembly over their defection to the ruling […]
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Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari (left); Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; President Muhammadu Buhari; Senate President Ahmad Lawan and House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly leadership, ahead of the party’s National Convention, at […]
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The Supreme Court has affirmed the decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to de-register 22 political parties. In a judgment on Friday, the apex court upturned an earlier judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which voided the de-registration on the grounds that INEC failed to accord the parties fair hearing and […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari hosted the founding fathers of the All Progressives Congress, including former Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu, to a dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. It was gathered that the get-together was to show Buhari’s appreciation to the critical stakeholders for their continued support, understanding and cooperation to his administration. It […]
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Buhari with APC leaders Chairmanship aspirants fail to agree In a bid to save the All Progressives Congress from collapse at the national convention, which holds on Saturday, President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, held a series of meetings with governors, party leaders and APC members in the National Assembly. It was learnt that some governors […]
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Senior Special Assistant to Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi on Electoral Matters , Mr. Olaiya Kupolati, has resigned and defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In a letter dated 23rd March, 2022 and addressed to the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Kupolati, said his resignation takes effect from March 30, 2022. […]
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By Banji Ayoola An ex-envoy and eminent aspirant on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to the seat of Ondo South Senatorial District in the Senate in the forthcoming election, Ambassador Sola Iji, will soon visit the six Local Government Areas and 66 wards in the District in continuation of his ongoing […]
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Senate President Ahmad Lawan • Confirms seven nominees for MPC membership • FG considering compliance with judgment, says Malami The Senate, yesterday, resolved to appeal against the ruling of a Federal High Court in Abia State, which nullified Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act 2022. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator George […]
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Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi, yesterday, shrugged off insinuations suggesting he was weighed down by a recent court decision, which sacked his administration. This came as a Federal High Court in Abuja prepares to deliver judgment tomorrow in a suit filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade. The PDP, […]
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