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PDP drags INEC to court over Osun inconclusive election, demands arrest and prosecution of returning officer

September 25, 2018Eben Tanimola

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has made arrangement to take the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to court over the declaration of the declaration of the Osun State governorship election as inconclusive. The PDP confirmed this in a statement by Kola Ologbondiyan, its National Publicity Secretary, on Monday in Abuja. According to the opposition party, […]

Kwankwaso visits Kano, urges supporters to remain calm

September 25, 2018Eben Tanimola

Sen Rabiu Kwankwaso on Monday sneaked into the ancient city of Kano where he addressed his supporters at his Milla Road residence in Kano metropolis. The former Governor had recently endorsed his son-in law, Abba Kabir Yusuf as his choice for 2019 governorship seat, an action that irked some of his followers. However, Kwankwaso appealed […]

#OsunDecides2018: PDP describes INEC’s inconclusive declaration ‘Sordid Robbery’

September 24, 2018Ayo Olowo

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has rejected the declaration of the Osun State governorship election conducted on Saturday by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as inconclusive, describing it as “sordid robbery. The PDP in a press statement addressed by Kola Ologbondiyan, its National Publicity Secretary, urged INEC to immediately declare Senator Ademola Adeleke, its […]

INEC fixes Thursday for Osun governorship rerun as it declares election inconclusive

September 23, 2018Eben Tanimola1 Comment

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Thursday, September 27, as the date for the governorship rerun election in Osun state. The new date is occasioned by the declaration of Saturday’s exercise as inconclusive. Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had polled 254,699 ahead of Isiaka Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

Saraki comends PDP supporters who stormed INEC office at 2am

September 23, 2018Ayo Olowo

Some supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stormed the head office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun state around 2am on Sunday, claiming that the commission is planning to rig the governorship election. The protesters alleged that the plot to declare the result in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

OsunDecides2018: INEC warns against publishing of fake results

September 22, 2018Ekene Onyeama

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned against the publication of false result from the Osun governorship election which held on Saturday September 22, 2018. INEC made the announcement on Saturday through its Twitter handle. The commission said, “Announcing or Publishing a false election result is an offence. It’s a criminal offence punishable by […]

#OsunDecide2018: Adeleke votes, says “we’ll have a fair election… I’m going to win”

September 22, 2018September 22, 2018Eben Tanimola

Senator Ademola Adeleke, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election has cast his vote. Senator Adeleke, currently represents Osun West senatorial district, arrived at the polling centre very early, was accredited and voted at about 8.08am at Abogunde Ward 5, Unit 9 in Ede, the Punch reports. Speaking […]

2019 election must not divide Nigeria – Abdulsalami

September 22, 2018Ayo Olowo

Abdulsalami Abubakar, former head of state, says he will forever be an enemy of anyone who tries to hinder the democratic development of Nigeria or plunge the country into crisis. He said this at the maiden edition of General Abdulsalami Abubakar Foundation Peace Lecture, organised by the staff and students of the Abdulsalami Abubakar Post […]

Presidency urge Buhari’s supporters to ignore Saraki’s crude speeches

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018Eben Tanimola

Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, has urged supporters of the president to ignore the attacks Senate President Bukola Saraki is directing at Buhari. Saraki, a presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been very critical of Buhari in recent times. Two days ago, he told […]

Buhari appoints Amaechi as campaign DG

September 20, 2018Ayo Olowo

Transport minister Rotimi Amaechi has been appointed as Secretary/Director-General of campaign organisation for President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election in 2019. Buhari approved the appointment on Thursday, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said in Abuja. Amaechi was the Director-General of the Buhari-Osinbajo Presidential Campaign Committee in 2014 to 2015 that won the […]