Anambra based human right lawyer, Barr Christopher Enemuo has accused chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu of contravening relevant sections of the electoral act. The activist said INEC boss should rather be answering questions about fraudulent practices during the presidential election than talking about conducting the governorship and House of Assembly
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Group demands immediate resignation of Mahmood, INEC chairman for flouting Electoral Law
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations under the aegis of the Democracy Protection Coalition (DPC) has demanded for the immediate resignation of the national Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over his failure to comply with copious provision of the Electoral Act in the conduct of the February 25, 2023
Read moreOgun SDP guber candidate steps down for PDP’s Adebutu
Ahead of the March 18 governorship and State Assembly elections, the gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party SDP, in Ogun State, Tony Ojeshina, has withdrawn from the race. Ojeshina said he was stepping down to team up with his counterpart from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ladi Adebutu. Ojeshina told newsmen in Abeokuta on
Read moreBenue Guber: YPP collapses structure into PDP
…commends Ortom for his pragmatic leadership and his developmental strides in Benue state Ahead of the March 18 governorship and State House of Assembly elections, the Young Progressives Party (YPP), in Benue State, has collapsed its structures into the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This was made known by the YPP Chairman, Dr Gwadue Hough
Read moreStop Anambra Govt from meddling with Ogbaru result – Group tells INEC
A group, League of Ogbaru Professionals (LOP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to stop Anambra State Government from Meddling with Ogbaru Federal Constituency Result. It also called on the electoral umpire not to compromise its stance on equity, justice and fairness. The call followed ceaseless boasts by top government officials that
Read moreOjukwu varsity don demands resignation of CBN, INEC bosses
A university don, Prof. Obiekwe Nwanolue has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Dr. Godwin Emefiele to obey Supreme Court ruling on the use of the new and old naira notes. He also called for the resignation of the CBN Governor, saying the nation’s banking industry has not
Read moreOhanaeze denies congratulating President-elect, rejects election results
…urges Nigerians to disregard reports from faceless individuals using the name of Ohanaeze to pursue selfish and inordinate interests The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide said it had not congratulated any candidate in the election. Vice President of the apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene also refuted media reports purporting the body to have applauded outcome
Read moreMarch 11 poll: LP must secure majority of Anambra Assembly seats – Ozigbo
Special Adviser to the Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, on Technology and Strategic Alliances, Valentine Ozigbo has charged all Labour Party candidates in the Anambra State House of Assembly elections to mobilise their constituents to ensure victory in the March 11 election. Mr Ozigbo made the call on Sunday, March 5, 2023, when he hosted
Read moreAnambra North poll: Nwoye humiliates Oduah, Obiano, others
Nwoye of the Labour Party was declared winner by the INEC returning Officer for Anambra North Former House of Representative Member, Dr Tony Nwoye has been declared the winner of Anambra North senatorial district by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Nwoye of the Labour Party (LP) was declared winner by the INEC returning Officer
Read moreASMATA vows to deliver 30 Anambra Assembly seats to APGA
…as ASMATA boss laments sorry state of affairs Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders’ Association, (ASMATA) has vowed to deliver the 30 seats in the Anambra State House of Assembly, to All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) candidates during the March 11 gubernatorial/House of Assembly elections. President General, Chief Humphrey Anuna gave the assurance in a letter to the
Read morePresidential poll: Groups warn Buhari, security agencies against looming danger
Leadership of Coalition of Peter Obi Support Groups (EPA & CPO) in collaboration with the Igbo Traders Association of Nigeria have called on President Mohammed Buhari to save Nigeria from looming danger of avoidable war over the outcome of last Saturday’s presidential election. They also cautioned security agencies, Attorney General of the Federation, United Nations
Read morePresidential poll expression of Nigeria’s acceptance of Obi – IPOB
The founder and vision bearer of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Emeka Emekesiri, Esquire has described the February 25 presidential election as am expression of general acceptance of Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party by Nigerians. He said the election had united men and women of good conscience with godliness and purity of
Read morePresidential poll result daylight robbery of Nigerians – LP chieftain
The Anambra state Coordinator Obi/ Datti Presidential Campaign Council Bar Jeo- Martins Uzodike has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC of setting the motion for a nation wide protest that is looming in the country. Uzodike who spoke to reporters in Awka Anambra state over the outcome of the Presidential election in the country,
Read moreFebruary poll: Youths Hail Soludo for Allowing People’s Will Prevail
…the youths described Soludo’s decision as exemplary of a good leader Anambra youths have commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his decision to allow electorate make their choice in favour of Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi during Saturday’s Presidential election in the state. The youths described Soludo’s decision as exemplary of a good leader,
Read moreSummary of Anambra National Assembly election results at a glance
SENATE. 1).Anambra central -Victor Umeh (LP). 2). An/North -Tony Nwoye (LP). 3). An/South -Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP). HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE. 1).Aguata -Dom Okafor (APGA). 2). Ayamelum/Oyi -Maureen Gwacham(APGA). 3). Anambr East/west -Aniekwe Peter (LP). 4). Aniocha/Dunukofia/Njikoka- Ozodinobi George (LP). 5). Ihiala -Pascal Agbodike (APGA). 6).Orumba North/South -Princess Chinwe Nnabuife (YPP). 7).Nnewi North/South- Uche Elodimuo (APGA). 8).
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