The deputy governor of Oyo State, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan, has revealed that he was not involved in the “selection” of PDP candidates for the 2023 general elections in the state. Olaniyan disclosed this on Wednesday while fielding questions from journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He said that no fewer than four political parties...
Category: Politics
Post
Post
2023 Elections: We need Unity in PDP To Move Into Aso Rock – Imansuangbon
BENIN – Kenneth Imansuangbon, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party in Edo State, has called on all members of the People’s Democratic Party to close ranks for the purpose of winning the presidency in next year’s general election. Imansuangbon, former governorship in Edo State, also said the party needs unity of purpose to win...
Post
UPDATE: PDP NEC Meeting— Things you need to know
1. NEC commended the dedication of the National Working Committee (NWC) under the Chairmanship of Sen. Dr. Iyorchia Ayu in effectively piloting the affairs of our Party, particularly in the organization of processes preparatory to the 2023 general elections. 2. NEC restated its confidence in the ability of the NWC to lead our Party to...
Post
Resign if you’ve picked nomination forms, Buhari tells ministers, others
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, ordered every member of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, who has ambition to contest elective offices in 2023 general elections to resign on or before May 16. Those affected are Ministers of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio; Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; Science, Technology and Innovation, Ogbonnaya Onu,...
Post
PDP Primary: 15 Aspirants will Compete for the Votes of the 3,700 Delegates
Fifteen aspirants are jostling for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). But, only three appear to be in reckoning ahead of the primary. No fewer than 17 aspirants are competing for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In the majority are pretenders. The real contenders are few. Eyes are...
Post
Right to Vote and be Voted for when Registered
Every person who has satisfied the requirements laid down by the law is eligible to vote and be voted for. However, a voter will only be able to exercise that right if he/she is in possession of a valid voter’s card, his/her name is on the Register of Voters and he/she turns up at the...
Post
2023: PDP Updates Timetable and Schedule of Activities
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the update of the Party’s Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 general elections as follows: 1. Local Government Area (LGA) Congress to elect one National Delegate per LGA and one Person living with disability in the 774 Local Government Areas:...
Post
PDP Congresses: NWC Issues Zero Tolerance for Impositions, Infringements
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) advises all Party leaders, stakeholders and officials to conduct themselves in line with the Party’s Regulations in the 3-Man Ad-Hoc and National Delegate Congresses and Primaries slated for Saturday, April 30, 2022. This directive is part of the resolution of the NWC at its...
Post
Update: ODIDI OMO Cleared to Contest in the 2022 Primary Elections
Honorable Stanley Adedeji Olajide, the lawmaker representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Federal Constituency was on Wednesday 27th April 2022 screened, and cleared at the party Secretariat in Molete, Ibadan, to contest during the House of Representatives 2022 primary elections in Oyo State. He was thankful to God Almighty and to the beloved people of Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Federal...
Post
2023: Makinde Screened, Says “We’ll Support Whoever Emerges Presidential Candidate”
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Thursday, that leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will rally behind anyone whoever emerges the party’s presidential candidate after its presidential primaries. According to him, all stakeholders in the party will support whoever God gives to the party and also work together to rescue Nigeria....