Politics

Details of Friday's meeting between Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike and three governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) remain top secret as none of the governors was prepared to speak on their mission. Reports say no journalist or observers were allowed within the venue. Those who requested information on the meeting were turned back. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State arrived in Port Harcourt, the state capital for the meeting which many believe was to woo Wike into the APC. While this has not been confirmed,…

In a dramatic twist in fate, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has disqualified Sheriff Oborevwori, the candidate of the Delta State Peoples Democratic Party for the 2023 governorship election. The court ruling upstages Oborevwori whose candidature is being backed by Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in favour of former Finance Commissioner David Edevbie. David Edevbie Edevbie who is now the state PDP governorship candidate is backed by the state's political kingmaker, Olorogun James Ibori. Justice Taiwo Taiwo gave the ruling which disqualified Oberevwori over discrepancies in his certificates. The Plaintiff had among other things, contended that the Defendant…

OUR CORRESPONDENT Baring any last-minute changes, the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi will on Thursday unveil his Vice-Presidential candidate. He is Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed. Baba-Ahmed who hails from Kano in Nigeria's North West, is a 46 year old academician, businessman and politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, and was elected Senator for Kaduna North, in Kaduna State, Nigeria, in April 2011 on the ticket of the Congress for Progressive Change. He was a member of the Peoples Democracy Party and one of the presidential aspirants until last May…

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has announced Delta State governor, Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate for the 2023 presidential election. Atiku made the announcement on Thursday afternoon at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja. He said one of the considerations for Okowa’s choice was his suitability to succeed him after his tenure in office if eventually elected as president. “I am delighted to announce Governor Ifeanyi A. Okowa as my Vice Presidential candidate. I look forward to travelling our great country together, engaging with all Nigerians and building a shared future of peace, unity, and…

South-East Cries Injustice Former Lagos state Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday emerged the All Progressives Congress flagbearer for the 2023 presidential contest. He beat 22 other aspirants to win the prize. The presidential primary election was the high point of the party's National Convention held in Abuja. Senator Ahmad Lawan Tinubu scored a total of 1,271 votes to beat former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amechi and Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to second and third places, respectively. Amaechi garnered 316 votes while Osinbajo got 235 votes. Former Minister of Sciences and Technology Ogbonnaya Onu scored 1vote while Senate President Ahmad…