Tag: election
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LG poll: PDP clears all chairmanship and councillors hip positions in Osun
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, has announced that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, won all the local government and councillorship positions in the just concluded local government elections in the state. The Chairman of the Commission, Hashim Abioye, made this announcement via a Facebook Live broadcast on Saturday evening. Abioye stated that PDP…
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Despite police threat to stop LG poll, Gov Adeleke orders restriction of vehicular movement today
Despite police threat to halt LG elections, Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered restriction of vehicular movement from 5am to 5pm on Saturday 22nd February 2022 across Osun state. The directive of the State Governor was sequel to the statewide local government elections that are scheduled to be held tomorrow across the state. Recall the police…
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Ignore call for postponement of South South PDP zonal congress, still holding as scheduled
… zonal executives insist publicity scribe have no such powers The South-South zonal executive of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has countered the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba over his claim that the weekend zonal congress has been postponed, affirming that he has no power to so direct. The South-South zonal organising…
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Despite setbacks in 2023 Kogi guber polls, Braimoh vows to contest again
…says it’s a cardinal assignment … reels out agenda to liberate Kogi people The Action Alliance, AA’s candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Kogi State, Otunba Olayinka Braimoh, has vowed that despite the setbacks encountered in the polls, contesting again is a cardinal assignment. Braimoh, who said his desire to liberate his people from…
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Ignore propaganda of foreign consultants, Edo GIS boss tells Edolites
The Managing Director of Edo Geographic Information Service (Edo GIS) Dr Tony Ikpasaja has advised Edolites to ignore propaganda by foreign consultants against the government agency. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this was contained in a statement personally signed by the Managing Director stating that: “We write to clarify the nebulous misinformation being sponsored against the Edo…
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PDP begins mobilisation for South-South Congress
The outgoing South-South zonal executive of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has commenced the mobilisation of statutory delegates of the party for the election of a new zonal executive of the party. A statement signed by the acting Zonal Secretary of the party, George Turnah M.O.N and made available to newsmen invited all those qualified…
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JUST IN: Confusion as newly elected LAHA Speaker, Meranda reportedly resigns
There was massive confusion last night as news filtered in that newly elected Lagos Assembly Speaker, Mojisola Meranda had reportedly resigned her position as speaker. This was quickly rebuffed by close associates who sought anonymity. In a letter making the rounds, her resignation dated February 17, 2025, said she is stepping aside by resigning and…
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Despite deadly political unrest, Mozambique inaugurates new president today
Despite deadly political unrest, Mozambique President-elect Daniel Chapo will be sworn into office Wednesday after weeks of deadly political unrest but the main opposition leader has vowed to “paralyse” the country with fresh protests against the fiercely disputed election result. Venancio Mondlane had already called for a national strike in the days leading up to…
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Election: Ex-President Mahama returns as Ghana’s ruling party candidate Bawumia concedes defeat
Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, said on Sunday he conceded defeat in the weekend presidential election, after calling his opponent John Mahama to congratulate him. “The people of Ghana have spoken; the people have voted for change at this time, and we respect it with all humility,” he said in…
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Ondo: Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa speaks on election victory
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reacted to his victory in Saturday’s governorship election. Aiyedatiwa promised to serve the people of Ondo State. Addressing journalists in Akure, the state Capital after he was declared winner, Aiyedatiwa said: “I thank Ondo for the renewed mandate given to me to be their gov beyond 2025 and…