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The Zenith Labour Party in Ondo State has reiterated the commitment of its leaders and members to the Agboola Ajayi candidacy for the October 10, 2020 governorship election, urging the public to disregard the report of any plan to collapse its structure for any other party.
The party, in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Felix Olatunde, on Saturday in Akure said the report was concocted and circulated by opposition elements owing to the “established popularity” of ZLP and its candidate.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the governorship election in the state is scheduled for October 10.

The statement by Olatunde said: “For the umpteenth time, the Zenith Labour Party wishes to state that our leader, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, is busy working to rally local and national support for our party and our candidate, Agboola Ajayi.

“He (Mimiko) will not succumb to any pressure, real or imagined, to support any other candidate, as reported in one of the national dailies.”

According to Olatunde, the party’s candidate has been busy engaging and debating his plans and programmes with the people of the state, with the single focus of winning the election and replacing the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu-led government.

He also said the ZLP had no intention to collapse its structure in favour of any other party or work for another party.
He said: “We welcome all who may wish to join us to work for the election of Agboola Ajayi as governor of Ondo State.

“We restate the above as a result of the consistent falsehood being pushed into the media to weaken our unity and create doubts in the hearts of the electorate.

“We, in particular, say that the story in the national newspaper is false in its entirety.

“Again, Mimiko is working to rally local and national support for our candidate, who obviously has become the strongest to oust the underperforming government of Rotimi Akeredolu.”

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I won’t challenge my loss in court – Dino Melaye

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I won’t challenge my loss in court – Dino Melaye

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the just concluded Kogi State governorship election, Senator Dino Melaye, says he will not to seek legal redress over the outcome of the election.

The election held on November 11, 2023 was won by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Usman Ododo. Ododo won with 446,237 votes, defeating his closest rival, Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who scored 259,052, while Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled 46,362 votes.

Melaye said his decision not to challenge the results was based on the fact that the judiciary had allegedly become an arm of the ruling APC.

He said this at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday.

He said it was now public knowledge that the judiciary under the current administration had become the “lost hope” instead of the “last hope” of the common man.

Melaye noted that it was a shame that the judiciary watched helplessly as members of the ruling party boasted of their control over the judiciary during campaigns.

 

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Updated: Edo gov poll: I’m unstoppable, says Philip Shaibu

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Updated: Edo gov poll: I’m unstoppable, says Philip Shaibu

Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, on Monday said he remained resolute and unstoppable in his interest to contest the 2024 governorship poll in the state.

He said he would be contesting the election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He made his declaration at the Biohop Kelly Centre, Benin City.

The deputy governor was billed to declare his governorship bid at the Eterno Hotel but the hotel cancelled the event at the last minute, saying Governor Obaseki had a programme for the venue at same time.

Obaseki and Shaibu have been on war path over the latter’s governorship bid.

Shaibu said as home boy of the Edo who had felt the pains of the people, he was prepared to develop the state.

Shaibu called on the people to support him in actualizing his ambition of becoming the next governor of the state.

 

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BREAKING: Obaseki’s deputy, Philip Shaibu, declares interest in Edo gov seat

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BREAKING: Obaseki’s deputy, Philip Shaibu, declares interest in Edo gov seat

Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has formally declared his intention to run for Governor of Edo State in the 2024 election, succeeding his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki.

The declaration follows weeks of speculation regarding his intentions.

In a pre-recorded speech aired today, he said, “This is why today, I stand before you with great conviction and resolve, as I declare my intention to run for the office of the Governor of Edo State under the platform of the

“Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2024 election and I am confident that with your support, we can take Edo State to even greater heights.

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“My fellow citizens and party faithful, our campaign will be built upon five core pillars, each vital to the transformation and prosperity of our beloved state.”

Shaibu launched his campaign office in Benin City, the state capital, after the declaration.

Recall that last week, the deputy governor revealed that he will formally declare his intention to run for the 2024 Edo State governorship election this week.

An invitation dated November 23, 2023, which the Philip Shaibu Campaign Organisation made available to newsmen last week, read: “On behalf of Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu Campaign Organisation, I invite you to honour me with your esteemed presence as I offer myself to serve as the Chief Servant (Governor) of Edo State.”

Shaibu’s declaration sets the stage for a battle between him and Obaseki. Obaseki is reportedly backing another candidate to succeed him, and the two have been at odds in recent months.

BREAKING: Obaseki’s deputy, Philip Shaibu, declares interest in Edo gov seat

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