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It gets EVEN worse: PDP suspends Rotimi Amaechi

by Isi Esene The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party has turned up a new gear as the National Working Committee in its emergency meeting earlier today resolved to suspend the embattled governor of Rivers State , Rotimi Amaechi. This position was taken after a petition was submitted by the PDP Rivers State Executive Committee against the... Read More

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Opinion: NGF crisis – The pro-Jonathan faction has lost this one

by Wale Odunsi An election and not a selection was what they all agreed to conduct. Also their claim that it was wrong for the incumbent to be in office and still conduct the election really does not hold water. If events surrounding the chairmanship election of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are anything to go... Read More

NGF crisis: How Northern governors deceived Jonathan

In spite of the awesome powers of the Presidency allegedly deployed to frustrate him, Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, like the proverbial cat with nine lives on Friday retained his seat as chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF). Sunday Sun reports that the outcome of the tension-soaked election apparently shocked the foot soldiers of... Read More

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Amaechi is a traitor and would be treated as one – Dokubo-Asari

by Akan Ido The leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Mujahid Dokubo-Asari has described the governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi as a “traitor”. Dokubo-Asari said the governor would be treated as one for daring to confront the president on government policies and issues regarding the 2015 elections. The ex-militant said... Read More

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NGF crisis: Presidency upset with Akpabio, others

by Isi Esene Reports have it that the Presidency is not happy with the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio over the outcome of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) election which returned Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state as chairman. Amaechi had won the election defeating Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau state to the... Read More

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Confusion reigns as Gov. Jang holds inaugural meeting as NGF Chairman

The Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, who claimed he was the duly elected Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), has thanked his colleagues for the confidence reposed in him to serve them as the leader of NGF and pledged to work for the interest of the Forum and country. Governor Jang made these remarks... Read More

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NGF election series: Amaechi’s camp claim to have video showing a free and fair election

Governors backing the newly reelected chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Amaechi, had premonition that the keenly contested election might become tumultuous, so they requested one of them to secretly video the poll, multiple sources close to the governors have told PREMIUM TIMES. With his mobile phone, an unnamed governor secretly captured most of... Read More

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Salihu Tanko Yakasai: Amaechi’s victory and its effect on Jonathan’s 2015 ambition (Y! Politico)

by Salihu Tanko Yakasai Though Governor Amaechi isn’t a saint, it became a case of ‘lesser of two evils’. His victory is seen as a huge blow to President Goodluck Jonathan’s ambition to seek re-election in 2015. Yesterday, the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), consisting of all the 36 state governors of the federation held its... Read More

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It wasn’t me: Jonathan denies involvement in NGF elections saga

by Isi Esene With speculations rife about the involvement of the Presidency in the high-powered politicking and horse-trading that characterised the chairmanship election of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), President Goodluck Jonathan has come all out to deny any involvement in the intrigues following the election. The election which took place at the Rivers state... Read More

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SNAPSHOT: Governor Amaechi can’t stop smiling, after his win

by Hauwa Gambo There is also something self-satisfied, smug about the two-time governor of Rivers and now two-time chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Rotimi Amaechi. It endears him to his fans – as much as it drives his critics to rage. READ: Akintunde Oyebode: Governor Amaechi & a weekend at Ikogosi Well, even they... Read More

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How Amaechi beat Jang to retain NGF seat; Akpabio, Mimiko, others cry foul

by Isi Esene The election of Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi as the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum has attracted controversy with opposing governors alleging that the election was rigged in his favour. In the keenly contested election which took place of Friday at the Rivers State Government lodge, Abuja, Amaechi defeated Governor Jonah Jang... Read More

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NGF election: “Today our democracy was tested and proven” – Amaechi gives acceptance speech; Akpabio rejects outcome

by Isi Esene In a curious twist to the conclusion of the Nigerian Governor’s Forum election of which the governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Chibuike Anaechi was announced winner, the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio and a few other PDP governors have described the election was a sham. Briefing newsmen after the election,... Read More

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No going back: I’ll seek re-election for NGF seat – Amaechi dares opponents

by Isi Esene The embattled governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has vowed to recontest the chairmanship of the Nigerian Governor’s Forum (NGF) whether he emerges victorious or not. Amaechi, who has complained of victimisation over the manner he heads the NGF disclosed this on Monday at a special church service organised by the Bishop of... Read More

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The APC will collapse soon – Tony Anenih boasts, blames opposition for NGF troubles

by Isi Esene The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are not taking the looming challenge of the coalition parties under the aegis of the All Progressives Congress (APC) lightly as it is works assiduously to maintain its dominance nationwide. In a meeting with governors, federal lawmakers and state chairmen of the PDP from the South-South geo-political zone,... Read More

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“How can the President begin to worry governors simply because of their regular meetings?” – Northen elders

Northern Elders Forum (NEF), yesterday, examined the rift between President Jonathan and governors under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, NGF, and passed a verdict on the matter: Jonathan should concentrate on the enormous task of solving Nigeria’s problems and stop dissipating energy on needless war with governors. Northern Political Similarly, the Northern elders... Read More

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Cheta Nwanze: Why we need the Nigeria Governor’s Forum (Y! FrontPage)

The problem with the NGF, however, is the manner in which they go about their business. While on the one hand, the NGA in America is bipartisan and open; our NGF seems to hold their meetings only in the dead of night! Not a few people are of the opinion that Rivers state governor, Rotimi... Read More

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Nigerians are amazed at Jonathan’s achievements – Reuben Abati gives it straight

by Akan Ido Dr. Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, speaks with the Punch Newspapers on the achievements of the president, Goodluck Jonathan, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Amnesty for Boko Haram militants and other issues. Read excerpts of the interview below: Some Nigerians, especially members of the opposition, are of... Read More

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Why APC will never rule Nigeria – Bauchi governor, Isa Yuguda

by Akan Ido In this interview with the Vanguard Newspapers, Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State talks about his party, the race for the 2015 elections, the opposition parties, Boko Haram and more. Read excerpts of the interview below. What do you think of Boko Haram amnesty being planned by Federal Government? The extension of... Read More

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