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The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep reservations over the nullification of the elections of two of its members, Barr. Ikenga Ugochinyere and Hon. Jonas Okeke, in the House of Representatives. According to the party, the two lawmakers won their elections landslide in the
Presidential elections
A senior judge in Nigeria's second-highest court, the Court of Appeal, has ruled that the European Union (EU) and ECOWAS delegation reports on the country's 2023 presidential election are "valueless" and "inadmissible" in Nigerian courts. This ruling was made by Moses Ugo,
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The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has expressed his disappointment with the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) judgment in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Atiku had approached the court in a petition over the
Presidential elections
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has ruled that Peter Obi's nomination as the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) was valid and legal, dismissing a petition lodged by President Bola Tinubu challenging Obi's candidacy. The ruling marks a significant victory for Obi, who has
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The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja is set to deliver a verdict on petitions seeking to nullify President Bola Tinubu's election due to allegations of his ineligibility. The petitions, brought by candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi,
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Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the six local government areas in Edo north senatorial district have publicly backed state Governor Godwin Obaseki, while distancing themselves from his deputy Philip Shaibu's court action over alleged impeachment plot. The party leaders described Shaibu's action as
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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has congratulated Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his reinstatement as the Lok Sabha member, saying she is looking forward to seeing him "roaring like a lion" in the parliament on public issues. Mehbooba expressed her concerns over the situation in Manipur
Political parties
As the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) prepares to deliver its judgment on the petition filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) against President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence in the judiciary to deliver a fair and acceptable judgement. Pedro
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President Bola Tinubu's lawyers have filed a final written address arguing that Atiku Abubakar's petition challenging his victory in the presidential election is baseless. According to Tinubu's lead counsel, Wole Olanipekun, Atiku failed to provide substantial evidence to support his claims of electoral fraud.
Local government
As the November 11 governorship election approaches in Kogi State, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to gain significant support from the people, with members of opposition parties increasingly joining the APC and endorsing Hon Ododo Ahmed Usman, the APC gubernatorial candidate. On Wednesday evening, Governor Yahaya Bello welcomed
Local government
As the governorship election in Bayelsa State approaches, the voting strength of the eight local government areas is expected to play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the election. According to data from the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Bayelsa State has a total of 1,056,862 registered
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The Presidential Election Petitions Court on Friday accepted certified true copies of President Bola Tinubu's academic qualifications as evidence in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The court admitted various documents, including a Chicago State University certificate, a National Youth
