Elections 2019 Updates

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Kano Supplementary polls, scandalous – Obi

Kano Supplementary polls, scandalous – Obi

Former governor of Anambra state and Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi has described as scandalous and height of brigandage last Saturday’s supplementary elections in Kano state.

Appeal Court nullifies Zamfara APC primaries

Appeal Court nullifies Zamfara APC primaries

The Court of Appeal sitting in Sokoto, led by Justice Tom Yakubu, has set aside the judgement of a Zamfara High Court on the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries that produced the party’s candidates for governorship, National and State Assembly elections.

My fears about military involvement in elections – Mbazulike Amaechi

My fears about military involvement in elections – Mbazulike Amaechi

Chief Mbazulike Amaechi is a foremost nationalist . He belongs to the class of the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe who fought for Nigeria’s independence. The self-professed link between the old and current politicians was also the First Republic Aviation Minister. He spoke on the alleged militarisation of elections in Nigeria and the consequences for the country.

Tension in Kano as Ganduje wins; PDP rejects results

Tension in Kano as Ganduje wins; PDP rejects results

There was palpable tension in the bustling city of Kano yesterday, as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, announced Governor Umar Ganduje of the All Progressives Congress, APC,  winner of the governorship election which was concluded on Saturday. He polled 1,033,695 votes to beat his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP opponent, Alhaji Abba Kabir-Yusuf, who got 1,024,713 votes.