LG Elections: INEC Chairman Emphasizes Need For Electoral Integrity, Says State Electoral Commissions Only ‘Ratifying’ Candidates Nominated By Ruling Parties

 Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu on Wednesday lamented absence of electoral integrity with respect to the elections that are held to produce leaders for the third tier of government in the country.  He described local government elections

In Pictures: Odo-Otin/Ifelodun/Boripe APC Bigwigs Welcome Shuaib Oyedokun With Open Arms, Visit His Inisha Residence

Two days after his defection to APC from the PDP, Alhaji Shuaib Afolabi Oyedokun, a veteran politician,   has gotten good signals from the   ‘domestic front’; the Odo-Otin/Ifelodun/Boripe federal constituency. Alhaji Oyedokun is an indigene of Inisha , Odo-Otin local government. The warm

Osun: Veteran Politician Shuaib Oyedokun Announces Shocking ‘Party Switch’…Why He Took Decision To Leave PDP-Close Associate

One of the prominent politicians in the country, Alhaji Shuaib Afolabi Oyedokun, announced the decision to switch his political party affiliation on Thursday . He has resigned from the PDP and noted that he would be joining the APC. Many among  Osun state

Kwara: KWSIEC Chairman Says LG Elections Will Hold September 21

The Kwara state Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC ) will take necessary steps towards conducting local government elections in the State of Harmony  and also kickstart electoral process soon. The electoral umpire has also announced the ‘election date’. KWSIEC  Chairman, Alhaji Okanla Baba disclosed

Osun APC: Bayo Adeleke’s Remarks During Party Meeting In Osogbo Reignite Debate On Aregbesola’s Continued Membership  

The remarks made by Prince Adebayo Adeleke during the Osun Central meeting of the APC in Osogbo,  Osun state capital, on Wednesday which had since dominated discussions in the state ‘political circle’, have also returned attention to a contentious issue- Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s

I’ve Taken Decision Not To Hold Public Office Anymore But ‘ll Remain ‘An Active Politician’-Bafarawa

 One of the prominent politicians in the country, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhattu Bafarawa, has submitted that having gotten a fill of political appointment, he will no longer seek party nomination ahead of elections or accept any political appointment. Bafarawa however clarified that he will

Delta LG Elections: Our Party ‘ll  Not Allow Anyone To Force Candidate On The People- Gov Oborevwori 

Ahead of the local government elections scheduled to hold in Delta state soon, the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori submitted on Sunday that the ruling party, the PDP, will not allow anyone to force candidate on the people. A statement made available

Cracks Continue To Show In Kaduna APC As Ward Officials Suspend Woman Leader For Coming To Ex-Gov El-Rufai’s Defence

The developments recorded towards the end of last week made it become clear that the good relationship between Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state and his immediate predecessor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has been dealt a blow. Huge cracks are becoming visible in the

Osun : OSSIEC Chairman Says LG Elections ‘ll Hold Next Year … Discloses Plans To Establish OSLEDI

Osun state Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) will take necessary steps towards conducting local government elections in the State of the Living Spring and also kickstart electoral process soon,. The electoral umpire has also announced the election date. Chairman of the commission, Barrister Hashim

Delta: 80 Youth Groups Endorse Gov Sheriff Oborevwori For 2nd Term

Eighty youth groups in Delta state under the umbrella of  Delta state Community Youth Forum have endorsed the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori  for  a second term in office . They have also declared unalloyed support for his administration. A statement made