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LG elections: Commissioner resigns to pave way for brother’s chairmanship aspiration

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By Nosa Akenzua Following pressure arising from which clan should produce the next chairmanship candidate in Aniocha South local government area of Delta State, the Delta State Commissioner for Education (Technical) and former member of the House of Representatives (Aniocha/Oshimili Federal

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APC nullifies Chairmanship primary election in Ese-Odo

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2020 0

Akure – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Saturday cancelled the chairmanship primary elections conducted in Ese-Odo Local government area of the state. The State Chairman, Ade Adetimehin, who addressed a news conference, described the primaries as null and void, saying that the local government chairman did not have the right to […]

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Oyegun hands-over to Oshiomhole, prays for party higher growth

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2018 0

* Your place is guaranteed in history, Oshiomhole tells Oyegun The outgoing National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief John Odigie Oyegun, on Tuesday, formally handed powers of the Chairmanship of the party to his successor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhle at the party National Secretariat in Abuja. The former Edo State Governor, who drove […]

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Supporters buy form for Plateau APC Chairman ahead of congress

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2018 0

A group known as Vote Latep Again (VOLA), on Thursday presented a nomination form for the Plateau State All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman, Hon. Latep Dabang and urged him to re-contest in the Chairmanship election coming up on Saturday. Speaking at the presentation of the nomination form, convener of the occasion, Mr. Timchang Ndam who […]

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APC Convention: Forum promises to buy chairmanship form, mobilize delegates for Timi Frank

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2018 0

A newly formed pro-democracy forum on the aegis of Young Men in Politics (YMP), has expressed support for the chairmanship ambition of Deputy Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, assuring that it will not only purchase form for him but vigorously campaign for his emergence. The forum, which has members […]

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Oyo LG election: Ibarapa aspirants reject imposition of candidates

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2018 0

Ahead of the Oyo State Local Government election, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship, Vice Chairmanship and councillorship aspirants from Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas in Ibarapa geopolitical zone have kicked against imposition of candidates. They have then written to the state chapter of the party to express their

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PDP Sweeps Ekiti LG Polls

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2017 0

The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has won in all the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ekiti State in Saturday’s election into Chairmanship and Councillorship seats keenly contested for by five political parties in the state. The parties included Action Democratic Party, (ADP), National Democratic Liberty Party, (NDLP), Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), People’s Party

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Fighting insecurity can be challenging, because some people benefit from it -Olisa

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2017 0

Oosi Olisa (Esq), a barrister at law is the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. he speaks with The Daily Times MEMOYE OGHU on how he restored peace to the once turbulent council in the state You took over the Caretaker chairmanship of ONELGA more than a year ago. Can […]

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PDP chairmanship: Dokpesi booed in Kogi by party youths

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2017 0

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship aspirant, Chief Raymond Dokpesi had the rough side of members of the party in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital on Monday as he was booed at the Confluence town by irate PDP youths after consultation with delegates at the PDP secretariat. Dokpesi who was in Lokoja in continuation of his […]

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Agbaje mourns Ekwueme, says Nigeria lost a principled, honest politician

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2017 0

Frontline national chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has mourned the passage of Nigeria’s Second Republic Vice President, Dr Alex Ifeanyinchukwu Ekwueme GCON, saying, the country had lost a most dignified, erudite, principled and honest politician. Agbaje, in a statement issued in Lagos by his Director of Media and Publicity,

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Ishaku counsels PDP national chairmanship aspirants against rancour

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2017 0

Taraba State governor, Mr Darius Ishaku, has advised aspirants for national chairmanship seat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Dec. 9 convention against rancour in the pursuit of their ambition. Ishaku, represented by his deputy, Mr Haruna Manu, gave the advice when he received one of the aspirants, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, in Government […]

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Ogundipe remains authentic chairman of South West PDP, says Bode George

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2017 0

Former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George has said that only the South West leadership of the (PDP) led by Chief Makanjuola Ogundipe remain the authentic and legally recognised PDP leadership in the region and any attempt to sideline his group would nullify the forthcoming December 9 national convention […]

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PDP Chairmanship: ‘You are one of the best in the party’, Fayose tells Daniel

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

As the battle for the chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Gbenga Daniel has been referred to as one of the best in the party, by Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose who assured that he would not work against Otunba’s bid. Governor Fayose made this declaration in Ekiti at the weekend while receiving […]

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Most national chairmanship aspirants of PDP are sponsored by APC – Bucknor-Akerele

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2017 0

Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele is a politician of note, she is a former Senator and former deputy governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2002 on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD). Now a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in this interview, Bucknor-Akerele speaks on issues as they affect Lagos State and the […]

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PDP National chairmanship: The danger in imposition

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2017 0

As the December 9, 2017, date for the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) draws nearer, other positions lined up for contention have not been receiving much attention as the race for the National Chairmanship post, believed to be the soul of the party. Not only will the free and fair conduct of […]

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PDP Chairmanship: Gbenga Daniel visits IBB again in Minna, promises to deliver on his promises

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2017 0

As part of his nationwide campaign tour on his ambition to become the next national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Gbenga Daniel again on Saturday visited a former President of Nigeria, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) in his home in Minna, Niger State. Otunba Daniel had earlier visited the former President in his […]

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PDP chairmanship: Bafarawa affirms support for Daniel

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2017 0

Former governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa has assured Otunba Gbenga DanieI of his support in the bid for the national chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Receiving Otunba Daniel at his Sokoto residence, Bafarawa expressed his delight at the interest of Otunba Daniel to lead the PDP back to victory in 2019, […]

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I will create youth mentoring platform if elected PDP national chairmanship -Bode George

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2017 0

An aspirant for the National Chairmanship position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has promised to create a platform aimed at mentoring the youths and properly preparing them for leadership and governance if elected. Chief George made the promise while interacting with the chairmen of the PDP in the 36 states of […]

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PDP chairmanship: Daniel says no plan to step down

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2017 0

A national chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has said that he had no plan of stepping down for any of the other contenders. Reacting to speculations that he might be stepping down for Chief Olabode George, another aspirant for the position, Daniel said he had no intention of stepping […]