PDP

November 26, 2016

#OndoDecides: We’re liveblogging the Ondo state governorship election here

The Ondo state governorship election holds today, 26th November, 2016. The All Progressive Congress (APC) will be represented by Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) who emerged winner at the party primaries amidst controversy as party overlord, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s preferred candidate, Olusegun Abraham was defeated. Eyitayo Jegede is the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate after the erstwhile... Read More

APC, Eyitayo Jegede, governorship election, INEC, jimoh ibrahim, Ondo Decides, Ondo State, PDP, Rotimi Akeredolu

November 26, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria has become the worst corruption slum on earth

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Corruption is synonymous with Nigeria, a genre that has been mined to death. I know you’re tired of reading about corruption. But forgive me to bore you once more because corruption is one of the things we can’t stop talking about because it provides the perfect overview of Nigeria as a haul... Read More

APC, corruption, economy, Mr. John Kerry, nigeria, Northern rulers, PDP, politicians, recession

November 26, 2016

Opinion: Orji Uzor Kalu’s futile defection and APC’s puerile jubilation

by Jude Ndukwe The recent defection of Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia State, from the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has kept tongues wagging on the motive(s), appropriateness or otherwise of it and the timing of such a move. While a lot of people have naturally believed... Read More

APC, Igbo people, nigeria, Orji Uzor Kalu, Party defections, PDP, Politics

November 25, 2016

‘Metuh didn’t pay N400m to the media’

Former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh did not pay media houses money to launder the image of former President Goodluck Jonathan, his counsel, Ben Nwosu has claimed. Nwosu in a statement on Friday said there have been reports in the media that Metuh paid N400m to the media to launder the... Read More

Launder image, N400m, Olisa Metuh, PDP

November 25, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: A warning to INEC | Do not murder sleep in Ondo state

by Femi Fani-Kayode Prince Adedeji Soyebi who is the INEC National Commssioner for the south west is leading the team for the Ondo state governorship election tomorrow whilst Professor Kayode Soremilekun the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye is the Returning Officer. This is a dangerous combination. Both men are anti-PDP and Soremilekun is... Read More

APC, Eyitayo Jegede, Femi Fani-Kayode, gubernatorial elections, INEC, Mimiko, PDP, Politics

November 25, 2016

Ondo election: INEC already prepared the results – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has planned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the Ondo governorship election. In a statement on Friday, Fayose said INEC staff already have the result they will be announcing to Nigerians. The governor also wondered why the Returning officer... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, INEC, Ondo election, PDP, results

November 25, 2016

YNaija Analysis: Can Olusola Oke take advantage of disarray in the PDP and APC?

The Ondo governorship campaign has amplified the divisions in the PDP and APC, and Olusola Oke could be the direct beneficiary of this. Oke himself defected from the APC, after a primary process he called ‘corrupt’. That primary saw the emergence of Rotimi Akeredolu who narrowly defeat Olusegun Abraham, said to be the choice of... Read More

Cover Stories, Featured

APC, Olusola Oke, PDP

November 25, 2016

Kashamu denies PDP suspension report

Buruji Kashamu, a senator representing Ogun East district has debunk reports of his suspension by the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. The state chapter of the party had in a statement on Friday announced his suspension for anti-party activities and alleged diversion of funds. He was reportedly suspended alongside Bayo Dayo, Pegba Otemolu, Semiu... Read More

Buruji Kashamu, PDP, Suspension

November 25, 2016

The Backstory: Between Prof Ayo Soremekun, the returning officer and the PDP

There’s a very scathing statement out there today by Ayo Fadaka, publicity secretary Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State rejecting the appointment of Professor Soremekun as the Chief Returning Officer for tomorrow’s gubernatorial elections in Ondo State. “He is NOT WELCOME here and INEC will only incur our wrath if it makes any attempt to IMPOSE... Read More

#OndoDecides, APC, Edo state, elections, FUOYE, Godwin Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, Mimiko, Ondo State, PDP, Professor Soremekun

November 25, 2016

Reuben Abati: The threat of a new political party

by Reuben Abati When aggrieved politicians within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) decided to join forces with members of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and the All Progressives Peoples Alliance (APGA) to form the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013, they had... Read More

APC, APGA, NCNC, nigeria, PDP, political party, Politics, reuben abati, the AG, the NEPU, the NPC, UMBC, UPN

November 25, 2016

PDP suspends Buruji Kashamu, 7 others over anti-party activities

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Buruji Kashamu for alleged diversion of funds and anti-party activities, The Cable reports. Others suspended alongside the senator include Bayo Dayo, Pegba Otemolu, Semiu Shodipo, Fatai Adeyanju, Segun Seriki, Daisi Akitan and Bowale Solaja. According to the PDP, the suspended members had been... Read More

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November 25, 2016

#OndoDecides: PDP rejects Prof. Soremekun as Chief Returning Officer

The Ondo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says there are plots to rig Saturday’s election, Daily Post reports. The party kicked against the recruitment of Professor Kayode Soremekun, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, who served as Chief Returning Officer in Edo State to avoid the “use the same template that compromised that election... Read More

Ayo Fadaka, Ondo election, PDP, Politics, Prof. Kayode Soremekun

November 24, 2016

#OndoDecides: Jegede wants election postponed by 30 days

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 26 governorship election in Ondo, Eyitayo Jegede has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the election by 30 days according to Premium Times Jegede made the call on Thursday in Akure when he led a protest to the INEC state headquarters.... Read More

Cover Stories, The News Blog

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November 24, 2016

I remain PDP chairman, Sheriff insists

Senator Ali Modu Sheriff says he remains the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), The Cable reports. Sheriff said the case decided on Wednesday by the Court of Appeal had nothing to do with the party’s chairmanship. “I’m surprised at some of the reporting you media people are carrying, all the reporting yesterday was not correct because the... Read More

Ahmed Makarfi, Ali Modu Sheriff, Eyitayo Jegede, jimoh ibrahim, PDP

November 24, 2016

The Thread: Femi Fani-Kayode and Jimoh Ibrahim slug it out – their clapbacks will make your day

The person who coined “politics is dirty” was really not kidding. After the The Appeal Court on Wednesday gave verdict in favour of Eyitayo Jegede as the PDP gubernatorial candidate for Ondo State, Fani-Kayode unsheathed his sword and went after Jimoh Ibrahim, accusing him of everything from being a ritualist to sodomy. Jimoh Ibrahim did not take... Read More

Cover Stories, Featured

APC, fani-kayode, jimoh ibrahim, nigeria, Ondo governorship race, PDP, Politics

November 24, 2016

Ondo election: INEC declares Eyitayo Jegede PDP candidate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Eyitayo Jegede as candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming Ondo governorship election, following his victory at the Appeal Court. The Secretary to the Commission, Agusta Okagwu in a statement on Wednesday said the commission was complying with the ruling of the Court of... Read More

Eyitayo Jegede, INEC, jimoh ibrahim, Omdo election, PDP

INEC

November 22, 2016

Ondo gov polls: Election will hold on Saturday – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the Ondo State government will hold on November 26 as scheduled. This was in reaction to calls by the Peoples Democratic Party and other parties for the postponement of the election. Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi said the commission had already concluded all plans... Read More

INEC, Ondo election, PDP, postponement

November 22, 2016

Opinion: Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel, has achieved nothing. He should “dakkada”

by Enenim Ubon Since the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999, Akwa Ibom state has been among the very few states lucky enough to have governors that can be said to have performed to an above average level. From Architect(Obong) Victor Bassey Attah (1999 – 2007) to Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, these men had... Read More

Akwa Ibom, Lack of vision, nigeria, PDP, Politics, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel

November 21, 2016

#OndoDecides: Postpone election by 3 weeks, ex-PDP ministers tell INEC

Former ministers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the governorship election in Ondo by three weeks. The ministers made the call on Monday following a meeting they held under the aegis of the PDP Ministers Forum with The National Caretaker Committee. Some of the former... Read More

Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, Barr. Jimoh Ibrahim, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, Eyitayo Jegede, INEC, Ondo election, PDP

November 21, 2016

Makarfi-led PDP condemns attack on Jegede’s campaign office

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the attack on the campaign office of its candidate in the forthcoming election, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN). Jegede’s office was allegedly attacked by security men of Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim, candidate of the Senator Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the party. The Makarfi faction is a... Read More

Ahmed Makarfi, Ali Modu Sheriff, Eyitayo Jegede, Ondo election, PDP

November 21, 2016

#OndoDecides: Why APC’s candidate Akeredolu missed debate (READ)

The debate for the governorship election in Ondo is currently ongoing in Akure, the state capital. Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimoh Ibrahim, Olusola Oke of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), and Olu Adunloye of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) are slugging out in the debate organised by Channels Television But however the candidate... Read More

APC, Debate, jimoh ibrahim, Olu Adunloye, Olusola Oke AD, Ondo election, PDP, Rotimi Akeredolu, SDP

November 21, 2016

RE: Head bloodied but not bowed | Femi Fani-Kayode’s outburst

by Anthony Ademiluyi Femi Fani-Kayode, the scion of Chief Remi Fani-Kayode QC, SAN had been around as a politician since 1989 when the September Club he helped midwife metamorphosed into the Nigerian National Council which later became part of the National Republican Convention. He cut his teeth as the Chief Press Secretary to the then... Read More

APC, biafra, boko haram, Buhari, Femi Fani-Kayode, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, Nnamdi Kanu, PDP, ribadu

November 20, 2016

“Nigerians are yearning and crying for your return…” | Our top 10 quotes from last week

What a week it was! Most of our favourite vocal personalities were on top of their game and a few usually silent ones somehow got enlisted in the gang. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar topped headlines throughout the week as he suddenly became very talkative and there are lots of speculations that he might be... Read More

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November 20, 2016

Nigerians want you back, PDP tells Jonathan

The Ahmed Makarfi led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told former president Goodluck Jonathan that Nigerians are yearning for his return. In a congratulatory message to celebrate the 59th birthday of Jonathan, the party said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has destroyed the legacies and achievements of the former president. “At 59,... Read More

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November 20, 2016

PDP’s request for postponement of Ondo election ridiculous – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the call by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the postponement of the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo. The Makarfi led faction of the PDP on Saturday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the election pending the outcome of a case before the Supreme... Read More

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November 19, 2016

Makarfi-led PDP wants INEC to postpone Ondo election

The Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the forthcoming Ondo governorship election scheduled for November 26. The faction made the call after the Appeal Court postponed indefinitely an appeal filed by the faction’s candidate, Eyitayo Jegede. In a statement by the... Read More

Ahmed Makarfi, INEC, Ondo election, PDP

November 18, 2016

Appeal Court decision: Jegede calls for calm

Candidate of the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming Ondo election, Eyitayo Jegede has called for calm from his followers. Jegede made the call on Friday following the decision of a three-man panel set up by the Appeal Court to suspend judgment on his appeal indefinitely. In a statement... Read More

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November 18, 2016

Ondo election: AD candidate, Oke denies arrest claims

The candidate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo, Chief Olusola Oke has denied claims that he was arrested by the military. There were speculations earlier on Friday that Oke had been arrested for carrying arms. But in his reaction to the alleged arrest, Media aide to Oke, Mr... Read More

APC, arms, arrest, Eyitayo Jegede, Military, Olusola Oke, Ondo election, PDP

November 18, 2016

Opinion: Supporting Buhari’s war against corruption

by Michael Jegede Corruption as defined separately by World Bank, Transparency International and Danish International Development Agency refers to the misuse of entrusted funds, abuse of power and public office for private gain. Wikipedia describes it as “a form of dishonest or unethical conduct by a person entrusted with a position of authority, often to... Read More

APC, corruption, development, Nigerian Bar Association, PDP, Politics, President Muhammadu Buhari’s, Transparency International

November 18, 2016

Just In: Appeal Court adjourns Jegede’s appeal indefinitely

Judgment in the appeal filed by substituted governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming election in Ondo State, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede has been adjourned indefinitely by the Court of Appeal, PM News reports. Delivering its judgment on Friday, the panel led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa said the appeal was adjourned indefinitely to allow the... Read More

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