Tag: election
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Akpabio, Barau, others storm APC National Secretariat to show appreciation over endorsement
10th National Assembly Senator-elects across political parties on Tuesday stormed the National Secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) to show solidarity and appreciation for the endorsement of former Akwa-Ibom State governor, Godswill Akpabio and Senator Barau Jibrin Recall that the National Working Committee of the ruling APC had settled for Akpabio (South-south) and…
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SPEAKERSHIP: 107 opposition parties lawmakers are solidly with us -Hon Abass
…as Gov Zulum advises him, Kalu to be inclusive in their leadership …Lalong, Mohammed say politics is about loyalty and respect One of the top contenders for the 10th House speakership position, Hon Tajudeen Abass has said 107 opposition parties members-elect are solidly behind him. Also, Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has…
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10th NASS: We are happy with zoning decision – Ohanaeze tells APC to ignore Orji Kalu
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has waded into the controversy over the zoning of principal offices of the 10th National Assembly. The group’s reaction was over the protest by Abia Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu. Recall that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), zoned the position of Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives…
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SPEAKERSHIP: Party’s supremacy Should not be Jettisoned on alter of political interest – Kalu (Photos)
…as Abia stakeholders stage rally in support of APC’s zoning The Deputy Speakership candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 10th Assembly, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called on his colleagues, particularly aspirants for the speakership seat of the House to place the supremacy of the party above any other political…
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Speakership race: PDP Members-elect optimistic over peaceful resolution of lingering crisis +Photos
…insist majority of us in Greater Majority group have endorsed Betara – Hon. Inuwa Notable Members-elect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday assured Nigerians that the lingering crisis trailing the election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 10th Assembly would be resolved amicably. The lawmakers who spoke during a media chat at…
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10th House: Masari, Radda, Aliero throw weight behind Abbas for Speakership+photos
…insist party’s decision is supreme A top aspirant and APC’s choice for the position of Speaker in the incoming 10th House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has secured the backing of both the outgoing and incoming governors of Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari and Dr. Dikko Umar Radda respectively. The endorsements came when…
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Expect 50-year masterplan from incoming administration, says Akande
Elder statesman and founding Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has said the president-elect Bola Tinubu, is most prepared to be president of Nigeria Akande disclosed this at the 97th birthday lecture of a foremost nationalist and elder statesman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. Akande said: “We thank God that this time…
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Leadership tussle: Heed Akeredolu, stakeholders’ advice on Speakership, Group urges APC
A youth group in the All Progressives Congress, APC, APC Youth Alliance For Progress, APC-YAP, has called on the party and the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to heed the progressive and patriotic advice of some leaders of the party to jettison the present zoning arrangement. The APC-YAP in a statement on Sunday in Abuja…
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Speakership: Why Tajudeen Abass must be rejected now, True Democrats tell members-elect
The coalition of True Democrats at the weekend rose from an emergency meeting opposing the ongoing moves to impose Dr Tajudeen Abass as Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives. National Coordinator of the group, Dr Mustapha Yusuf in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja argued that the move is antithetical to the…
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Okowa hails 05 Initiative for touching lives of Deltans positively
Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has hailed 05 Initiative, founded by his wife, Dame Edith Okowa, for its contributions to the building of a stronger Delta, especially in touching the lives of the people in various ways, including healthcare. The governor gave the commendation at an Appreciation Dinner organised by 05 Initiative to honour its…