Umahi’s son, Osborne wins Ebonyi APC LG ticket
Osborne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Ohaozara Local Government Area ahead of the forthcoming council election in Ebonyi State. He secured the party’s ticket unopposed during the APC primary election held at Obiozara Primary School in Uburu. Osborne, who was […]
Court throws out suit by APC faction challenging candidates of Rivers LG poll
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit filed by a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to disqualify candidates participating in the upcoming Rivers State local government elections. The group argued that the candidates did not emerge through a valid party primary and therefore should not contest in the […]
Rivers: I’m Satisfied With Conduct Of LG Election – Wike Says
Nyesom Wike, the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, has said he is pleased with how the local government elections in Rivers State are being conducted. He praised residents for coming out in large numbers to participate in choosing their local leaders. Wike made these comments while speaking to journalists after voting at Polling Unit […]
Supreme Court Sacks Rivers State Local Government Chairmen
The Supreme Court has canceled the local government election held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024. The court ruled that the election was not valid because it did not follow the rules in the Electoral Act. Justice Jamilu Tukur, who delivered the judgment, said the election process had serious issues that made it unacceptable. […]
BREAKING: Supreme Court declares Rivers LG election invaid, null, void
The Supreme Court has ruled that the local government election held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024, is invalid, illegal, and void. The election, which was won by the All Peoples Party (APP), was declared unlawful due to non-compliance with legal requirements. Justice Jamilu Tukur, who delivered the judgment, stated that the Rivers State […]
Osun PDP, APP, APC trade words over Appeal Court judgment on LG election
The political atmosphere in Osun State is tense as major parties—PDP, APC, and APP—react to a recent Appeal Court ruling concerning the local government elections. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured residents that preparations for the February 22 local government election are still on track despite the court’s decision. The PDP state chairman, Sunday […]
Wike Accused of Using Police to Ignite Chaos in Rivers State – Former Aide to Atiku
Recent tensions in Rivers State have escalated, with serious allegations made against Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Demola Olarenwaju, who serves as the Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy to former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has accused Wike of attempting to incite chaos by involving the police and the court […]