INEC, on Monday, prayed the Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja to dismiss a petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and its candidate, Murtala Ajaka, against the victory of Governor Usman Ododo.
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, struck out a suit filed by the Labour Party (LP) seeking an order compelling INEC to conduct fresh election in the Rivers House of Assembly to fill the seats of the defected lawmakers.
In a stunning turn of events, the People's Democratic Party finds itself in disarray as one of its key figures, Felix Akhabue, announces his departure from the party.
As the September 21st governorship election approaches, various political parties and their respective candidates have intensified their efforts to sway the people of Edo State. This is standard practice during election campaigns.
Arising from his suspension from the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Donald Okogbe has described his suspension from the house as illegal and lacking merit.
Edo State Labour Party (LP) governorship standard bearer in the September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election, Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, has pointed the finger at the state’s Deputy Governor, Engr. Omobayo Godwins Marvelous, saying he masterminded the recent invasion of LP State secretariat with the connivance of the suspended youth leader of the party, Mr. Kenneth Osakpolor Omusi.
The power tussle between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and the state house of assembly has taken a new dimension.
The immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo state, Comrade Philip Shaibu on Friday denied the rumour in some political quarters that he has been subbing Asue Ighodalo for some time now.
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri on Friday received in courtesy visit Hon. Yetunde Ojo, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Federal Housing Authority (FHA) at Government House, Yenagoa.
Edo State Deputy Governor, Engr. Godwins Marvellous Omobayo, has said his elevation to the exalted office of the number two citizen marks a new dawn for the people of Akoko-Edo.
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said that his government is at peace with the leadership of the Organised Labour and will stop at nothing in supporting them to defend the interest of the workers, particularly in Imo State.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has asserted that he will not venerate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, solely because Wike contributed to his ascension to the governorship position.
The Labour Party has described as unprecedented, the massive turnout at the campaign road walk of its governorship candidate in the Edo state governorship election and a clear sign that transfer of power is imminent in the state.
