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BREAKING : APC’s Ododo takes massive lead in Kogi, secures over 239,000 votes from 2 LGAs

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6 months ago

November 12, 2023

Usman Ododo

BREAKING : APC’s Ododo takes massive lead in Kogi, secures over 239,000 votes from 2 LGAs

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kogi State gubernatorial election, Usman Ododo, has taken a massive lead following results collated so far from the Saturday’s election.

According to the results collectated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ododo has polled over 239,000 votes from two local government areas in Kogi Central even as he recorded good performance across the states.

The APC candidate scored 138,416 in Okene Local Government Area and 101,156 votes in Adavi Local Government Areas, leaving is major opponent Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party with few votes.

Below are some of the results announced so far

Mopamoro LGA, Kogi State

Accreditated voters – 9,193

ADC – 2,027

APP – 48

APC – 5,077

PDP – 1,562

SDP – 253

Ijumu LGA, Kogi State

Accreditated voters 20,405

ADC – 1,898

APC – 10,524

PDP – 6,909

SDP – 356

Adavi LGA, Kogi State

Accreditation voters – 103,651

ADC – 268

APC – 101,156

PDP – 1,005

SDP – 268

Ofu LGA, Kogi State

Accredited voters – 36,087

ADC – 297

APC – 5,245

PDP – 293

SDP – 28,768

Kogi-Kotonkarfi LGA, Kogi State

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Accredited voters: 27,184

APC: 14,769

SDP: 8,441

PDP: 2974

ADC:133

LP:09

Bassa LGA, Kogi State

Accredited voters: 22,276

ADC: 448

APC: 9,515

SDP: 7,543

PDP: 3,605

(OKENE LG:
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ELECTORAL OFFICER:
MUSTAPHA USMAN

LG COLLATION OFFICER:
PROF. UBAKA CHUKWUEMEKA MICHAEL UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKA

NO. OF REGISTERED VOTERS – 151,243

TOTAL NO. OF ACCREDITED VOTERS: 141,898

A – 13
AA – 288
AAC – 54
ADC – 261
ADP – 45
APC – 138,416
APGA – 160
APM – 16
APP – 12
BP – 18
LP – 292
NNPP – 14
NRM – 02
PDP – 1,463
PRP – 36
SDP – 271
YPP – 16
ZLP – 27

TOTAL VALID VOTES: 141,404

REJECTED VOTES: 134

TOTAL VOTES CAST: 141,538

NO CANCELLATION OF VOTES

Politics

BREAKING: APC suspends Senator Jimoh Ibrahim over anti-party activities

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13 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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Jimoh Ibrahim

BREAKING: APC suspends Senator Jimoh Ibrahim over anti-party activities

The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended Senator Jimoh Ibrahim.

Ibrahim, who represents Ondo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly was suspended for alleged anti-party activities.

The lawmaker was suspended by members of the APC Executive Committee of Igbotako Ward 11 in Okitipupa Local Goverment Area of Ondo State.

The notice was signed by ward executive members including Bakere Usuf, Tore Obwoselu, Oloyinmi Idowu, Borewaye Louyomi, Oladipupo Bose, Alkimbobola Seyi, Lawal-Babatunde, Aritawe-Ademole, Akinkuoju Olarewaju and Fabioye Ajoke.

Ibrahim’s suspension is coming after he lost out in the party’s governorship primary election in the state.

However, the notice read, “We, the members of the APC Executive Commince of Igbotako Ward 11 in Okitipupa Local Goverment Areu of Ondo State, convened meeting on Monday, May 13th, 2024, During our meeting, we deliberated extensively on various issues affecting the progress and development of our party, notably indiscipline and insubordination among some members.

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“We have found Senator Jimoh Ibrahim’s actions and activities to be in violation of the party’s constitution, particularly his decision to sue the party as well as his anti-party activities. As such, we have resolved to take appropriate disciplinary action against him as outlined in the party’s constitution. Senator Jimoh Folorunso Ibrahim is hereby suspended from the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect for acts of insubordination and anti-party activities In accordance with Article 21, Section A of APC Constitution.

“It is worth recalling that the National Party Chairman of APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, met with all Ondo State governorship aspirants on April 25th, 2024, in Abuja.

“During the meeting, he urged them to cooperate with the party’s candidate and incumbent Governor of Ondo State, Honorable Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Despite this, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Folorunso proceeded to sue the Governor and APC, blatantly disregarding party instructions. Additionally, he has engaged in anti-party activities by urging his supporters in Igbotako and Ondo State to join NPP, claiming he will soon receive the gubernatorial ticket from them.

“Senator Jimoh has openly declared his intent to disrupt APC before leaving the party, as evidenced by his actions in the Federal High Court in Abuja and his derogatory remarks about APC in various media outlets.”

BREAKING: APC suspends Senator Jimoh Ibrahim over anti-party activities

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2027: Atiku, Obi, Saraki, Lamido in coalition talks

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2 days ago

May 14, 2024

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Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar

2027: Atiku, Obi, Saraki, Lamido in coalition talks

Key opposition figures yesterday began coalition talks ahead of 2027 polls, barely one year into the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He also met with two PDP chieftains, former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido.

Speaking on Obi’s meeting with Atiku, the ex-VP’s media aide, Paul Ibe, said although they discussed the proposal for coalition, he was not conversant with details of the discussion.

But Obi’s aide, YunusaTanko, was more forthcoming on the reasons behind the meetings.

According to him: “His (Obi) abiding devotion is to the emergence of a Nigeria that works for all its peoples and where the people are quickly pulled out of poverty.

“Worried about the state of the nation and the increasing uncertainty in the living conditions of the poor and underprivileged, Obi in Abuja on Monday visited some top Nigerians, among whom are Former Vice President, and PDP Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President Senator Bukola Saraki and the former Governor of Jigawa state, Alhaji Sule Lamido.

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“At the centre of discussion during each of these visits was the state of the nation and how to reduce the suffering of all Nigerians irrespective of class and location.

“In particular, the desperate condition of the downtrodden in our midst was highlighted. Of particular interest and emphasis in these discussions was the worrisome situation in the Northern parts of the country.”

An excited Atiku posted the photographs of the meeting on his social media handle.

Ibe said Atiku was making a significant effort to bring the opposition into a coalition

He said: “Yes, they met at His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s residence for about 20 minutes this afternoon (yesterday). It was held behind closed doors. So, we wouldn’t know exactly what was discussed.

“We can only guess that it was in furtherance of efforts towards offering Nigerian citizens much better options.

“What is important is that there have been calls for the opposition to coalesce into a strong force and surely, they must have had very positive discussions on some issues of significance . But what we don’t know yet is the exact details of their discussion.”

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In 2019, Obi was Atiku’s running mate during the presidential poll on the platform of the PDP. They were defeated by the Buhari/Osinbajo ticket.

During the last year’s poll, Atiku and Obi, who refused to work together, were defeated by President Bola Tinubu.

Shortly after the post-election litigations, Obi also rejected partisan overtures by Atiku, who mooted the idea of coalition.

Currently, both PDP and LP are contending with some internal contradictions, particularly leadership squabbles that have further polarised them.

The PDP, beset by leadership crisis, has been hit by a gale of defections, making it to lose many members to the ruling party.

Also, LP is split into two camps, and in the Southeast, which is its stronghold, it is ebbing away as many chieftains are leaving in droves.

The rift between LP and its acclaimed founder, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has escalated, with the Political Commission of the union rejecting Julius Abure as national chairman.

According to observers, Obi has not demonstrated the capacity to foster reconciliation in the party.

The direction of the proposed PDP/LP coalition upon during the separate meetings is cloudy.

2027: Atiku, Obi, Saraki, Lamido in coalition talks

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Ex-Nigerian Ambassador to Canada dumps PDP for APC

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4 days ago

May 12, 2024

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Prof. Iorwuese Hagher

Ex-Nigerian Ambassador to Canada dumps PDP for APC

A former Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico and Canada, Prof. Iorwuese Hagher, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Hagher was registered at his Utange Ward in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area by the APC Ward chairman, Orduuga Tyokegh.

Speaking after registering as an APC member, he said, “I have found rest, I am not in APC to look for a job, I have joined the APC to help, I am here to assist my friend Sen. Dr. George Akume who is the first Tiv man to be SGF and he is also the leader of the APC.

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“All politics is local and the Shitile people where I come from have always voted for APC therefore I have decided to join them.”

Hagher who was first appointed by then President Olusegun Obasanjo as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Mexico later moved to Abuja where he presented his APC registration slip to the Chairman of the Benue State APC Elders Council, Elder Simon Shango, at his office.