The opposition party maintained that the electoral process extends beyond voting and declaration of results to the courts where necessary.
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INEC Called Upon By PDP For Immediate Fresh-Elections In 25 Rivers State Constituencies (Details)
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reiterates the call for fresh elections to fill the 25 seats reportedly vacated by its lawmakers in the Rivers State Assembly. This decision was reached during an emergency meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, as announced by the acting national chairman of the party, Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum, in a briefing with journalists……CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Damagum clarified that the emergency meeting was convened to address unfolding political developments in Rivers State. Emphasizing that there is no remedy for the 25 lawmakers who allegedly defected from the PDP, he stated that their only option to return to the legislature is to seek fresh nomination and re-election under the banner of any political party of their choosing, following constitutional and electoral provisions.
He highlighted the lawmakers’ awareness of the consequences of their defection and the absence of party division to justify their actions. The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly had officially declared their seats vacant in line with constitutional provisions.
Damagum urged the former lawmakers not to be misled by false assurances in Abuja and clarified that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot be prevented from conducting fresh elections. He cited Section 84 (15) of the Electoral Act, 2022, emphasizing that no court has the authority to halt INEC from conducting elections in constituencies with vacancies.
The PDP called on INEC to schedule fresh elections in the 25 Rivers State constituencies where vacancies occurred due to the lawmakers’ defection. The party also urged its members in Rivers State to stand united in defense of constitutional democracy and the rule of law.
Following a recent electoral contest in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke shared an emotional moment during a phone call with his nephew, music artist Davido, who had actively supported his campaign.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In response to the electoral exercise, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State released a statement through its media director, Kola Olabisi, confirming that party leadership is examining results across all wards and consulting with its legal team to determine its next course of action. The party emphasized that the broader electoral process encompasses legal mechanisms for challenging outcomes when necessary.
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2027: ‘I Never Reached Agreement With Tinubu, I’m Supporting Him Because He’s Yoruba Man’ – Adeleke.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has clarified that his backing of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid is not tied to any formal political pact, responding to remarks made by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Adeleke explained that his support stems from regional solidarity and a desire to see continued infrastructure development across the South-West. He added that he remains open to collaborating with members of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to support the President’s campaign when the time comes.
Adeleke also expressed willingness to work with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including his opponent, Bola Oyebamiji, and former governor Gboyega Oyetola, in support of Tinubu.
He stated, “Well, as long as it’s … I’m doing it for Mr. President. So I wouldn’t mind; I will work with them.”
Adeleke emphasised that he would support Tinubu in whatever capacity the President required when the 2027 campaign begins.
He added, “Whenever Mr President, when it’s time for him to campaign and all that, whatever, how he wants me to come in, I will do it.”
In a recent interview, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2027 vice-presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), declared that former Kano State governors Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Ganduje, along with incumbent Governor Abba Yusuf, are no longer politically relevant in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Kwankwaso argued that Ganduje’s political trajectory suffered because he moved away from the established political structure they had built together, asserting that Ganduje’s decision to “start fighting” marked the beginning of his decline.
Regarding the current governor, Abba Yusuf, Kwankwaso expressed disappointment, claiming that Yusuf had abandoned the political group that worked tirelessly to secure his victory in 2019—which was initially overturned—and his eventual success in 2023. Kwankwaso suggested that Yusuf’s current political ambiguity, being “in between” camps, has created significant difficulties for his administration.
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