2015 ELECTION Archives - KOKOMANSION MEDIA

My only sin was talking too much – Lai Mohammed

June 9, 2016Ayo Olowo

Speaking at the townhall meeting “Buharimetre”, Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, showed his soft side, stating the only “sin” he has committed against Nigerians is talking too much in the buildup to the 2015 general elections. The minister then went on to speak on the achievements of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. “Long […]

Supreme court upholds Akwa Ibom, Abia governorship elections

February 4, 2016Ayo Olowo

The election of Udom Emmanuel of the Peoples Democratic Party as governor of Akwa Ibom State, was challenged and Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, subsequently annulled December 18 nullified the Akwa Ibom State governorship election of April 11, removing Mr. Emmanuel, from office. The Supreme Court has, howeveer, upheld the election of Udom Emmanuel, […]

Supreme court upholds Nyesom Wike’s election

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016Ayo Olowo

The Supreme Court has overturned the judgements of the Rivers state Governorship Election Tribunal and that of the Appeal Court. The apex court has upheld the election of Nyesom Wike as governor of Rivers State. Although the court has not given reasons for affirming the election, it promises to give reasons for its decision on […]

Ambode’s Victory Upheld By Appeals Court

August 26, 2015Ayo Olowo

A court of Appeal today affirmed the verdict of the Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, which had upheld the declaration of Akinwunmi Ambode as the winner of the April 11 election. The appellate court aligned with the July 1 decision by the Justice Muhammad Sijaro-led tribunal, which had declared as incompetent and struck out […]

APC stole my victory in Nasarawa -Labaran Maku

August 21, 2015Ayo Olowo

Former Information Minister, Mr. Labaran Maku, who was a candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in the March 28 governorship election in Nassarawa State, said on Thursday that he won the election and that the Independent National Electoral Commission wrongly gave his mandate to Governor Tanko Al-Makura. This assertion was made when he […]

Rivers APC alleges gang-up by INEC, Judges to frustrate election petitionRivers APC alleges gang-up by INEC, Judges to frustrate election petition

July 21, 2015Ayo Olowo4 Comments

•Condemns dismissal of Dawari and Odili’s cases on technical grounds The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has alleged a grand conspiracy between the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and some judges to frustrate the party’s petitions brought before the tribunals in respect of the March 28 and April 11 general elections in the State. […]