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7 Guber Candidates Reject Kaduna Gov’ship Election Results

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2 years ago

March 22, 2023

Aggrieved political parties Candidates in Kaduna State under the aegis of Kaduna State Rescue and Rebuild Gubernatorial Candidates Forum ,rejected the result declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the just concluded Governorship Elections in the state which favoured Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Governor elect.

This was contained in a statement signed by Amb. Sanin Yaya,Kaduna State Chairman Rescue and Rebuild Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on the 21st march and made available to journalists in Kaduna.

The forum called on INEC to do the needful on the purported result announced which declared the APC Candidate as winner in the just concluded election., maintaining that the purported result was unacceptable to them and their supporters.

According to the statement, “Members of the Press …we wish to address you all and other loyal voters in the state on the purported election result declared by INEC which is unacceptable to us and many as well.

“On this, I wish to refer you to the Electoral Act 2022 which states that; “Where the margin of lead between the two leading candidates is less than the total number of PVCS collected in the polling unit(s) where election was held or was cancelled in line with Sections 24 (2 & 3), 47 (3) and 51(2) of the Electoral Act 2022 the Returning Officer shall decline to make a return until polls have taken place in the affected Polling Unit(s) and the results incorporated into new form EC8D and subsequently recorded into form EC8E for declaration and return”.

“AGAIN! We wish to state clearly that in many Polling Units in all the Local Governments Form EC40G were filled by Returning Officers and the number of registered voters who collected their Permanent Voters Card in these polling units are more than the margin of lead/win in the Governorship Elections in Kaduna State.

“In a case like these, what we expect is that INEC should postpone announcement of results of governorships election in the state until a supplementary election is conducted in the affected polling units where elections where cancelled.

“As well, in every massive cancellation of election result conducted in many polling units during the governorship election in almost all the Local Governments in the state, especially in Kudan Local Government where the election result in two (2) Wards were not entered in the collated governorship election result for the Kudan Local Government despite the fact that election was conducted in the polling units of the two wards and the result posted on INECresult viewing portal (IRev Portal).”

“Therefore, our position is that INEC has been compromised by the ruling party despite the fact that they are an umpire that is entrusted to hold a free, fair and credible election.”

“We the under-listed political parties are calling on INEC to adhere to the rule of Law, to with immediate effect cancel the Governorship result declared earlier.Political Parties are;Young Progressives Party (YPP),Allied Peoples Movement (APM),Action Peoples Party (APP),National Rescue Movement (NRM),Action Alliance (AA);All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA)A, ction Democratic Party (ADP).”

“Accept the assurances of our effort to save Democracy while we await INEC’s immediate action.”

The message which was signed by Amb. Sanin Yaya of the Kaduna State Chairman Rescue and Rebuild Gubernatorial Candidate Forum, was copied to the Commissioner of Police,Kaduna State Command,the GOC 1 Mechanized Division,

Kaduna, the Director,State Security Service,

Kaduna State Command.,the Commandant,

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC),kaduna State Command, the State Commissioner,Ìndependent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission,Kaduna Office.

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Use Edo By-election As Template For APC’s Victory In 2027, Idahosa Urges Residents

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4 hours ago

August 7, 2025

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Deputy governor of Edo State Hon Dennis Idahosa, has urged the people to show their readiness to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027 general elections by using the House of Representatives bye-election scheduled for August 16 as a template.

Idahosa hinged his call on the fact that Governor Monday Okpebholo had shown his readiness for governance within a year in office and deserved to be supported by the people.

The deputy governor stated this when the APC campaign team birthed at Uhiere, Okokhuo, and Isiuwa, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state.

According to him, the Ovia Federal Constituency bye-election is for the people to show “capacity” and nothing more.

“The Executive Governor of our dear state, and my Principal, Monday Okpebholo, by the grace of God, through your support, has promised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2.5 million votes.

“The efficacy of that promise starts on August 16 with the Ovia Federal Constituency bye-election.

“This is not a normal election, it is an election to show capacity. The results you give to Omosede unlocks the key to accessing the dividends of democracy.

“The margin of winning is important. This is why we are all here to convince you to ensure that we get at least 70 percent votes from the registered voters in this area,” he stated.

The deputy governor who led the APC team for the campaign said the party’s candidate, Hon Omosede Igbinedion, had the capacity to entrench the dividends of democracy to the area.

At Isiuwa, NIFOR Community, Idahosa praised the people for making the area an APC stronghold.

He said he was not there for the campaign but to introduce their daughter to them and asked them for their support to the party’s candidate for the bye-election.

Similarly, Idahosa also appealed to the people of Okokhuo community for support.

Omosede who was full of praises in visited wards, said “this is the first time, in a long while, since 2015, I am here with a broom, a symbol of development and advancement.

“You know, the umbrella is tattered and scattered, and you know the PDP has fallen. I am grateful to you all who took the time to be here.”

She told the people to hold her accountable for every campaign promise she made.

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2027: Jonathan May Get Automatic Ticket, If… – PDP

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14 hours ago

August 7, 2025

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly considering offering former President Goodluck Jonathan an automatic ticket to contest the 2027 presidential election, if he returns to the party and plays a more active political role.

This was revealed by Daniel Woyengikuro, the PDP’s National Financial Secretary, during an exclusive interview in Abuja. Woyengikuro emphasized Jonathan’s continued influence within the party and the nation’s politics, describing him as the PDP’s national leader.

“Is he not the best candidate for us at this moment? He is not just a former president; he is the leader of the party now. Aside from [former President Olusegun] Obasanjo, the next person in line is him. Goodluck Jonathan is the national leader of this party,” Woyengikuro said.

He confirmed that the PDP has been consulting with Jonathan and his associates, aiming to bring him back into the party’s mainstream leadership as part of a larger strategy to reposition the party and address Nigeria’s growing political and economic challenges.

“Nigeria has reached a point where we need to salvage this country — for our generation and for those to come,” Woyengikuro added. “When we talk about the Southern Presidency, someone like Goodluck Jonathan stands out.”

When asked directly if the party would consider granting Jonathan an automatic ticket, Woyengikuro responded emphatically:

“For me, that’s what I firmly stand for. You can quote me anywhere — I want him to come. An automatic ticket for him, as it stands now. Because we must salvage both this party and the nation.”

He further asserted that Jonathan’s return would significantly reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.

Woyengikuro also praised Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, calling him a “vibrant leader” and a strong candidate from the South capable of bridging Nigeria’s generational divide.

“These are the two main individuals I stand for: Goodluck Jonathan and Seyi Makinde,” he concluded.

The PDP is expected to intensify its internal consultations in the coming months as it prepares for the 2027 general elections.

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PDP Announces National Convention Zoning Committee Inauguration Date

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14 hours ago

August 7, 2025

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The People’s Democratic Party, on Wednesday, announced that the inauguration of its National Convention Zoning Committee will take place on Thursday, August 14, 2025, as part of preparations for its 2025 Elective National Convention.

The party invites key stakeholders to a significant event aimed at shaping the party’s future leadership structure.

This is contained in a press release by PDP’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, on the party’s official X account.

The inauguration is scheduled to start at 12:00 pm WAT at the NEC Hall, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.

The event will bring together PDP governors, members of the Board of Trustees, the National Working Committee, the National Executive Council, serving and former National Assembly members, as well as other key stakeholders.

“This is to formally inform and invite all our governors, BOT, NWC, NEC, serving and former NASS members, and all our stakeholders to the inauguration of the National Convention Zoning Committee (NCZC) of our great party,” the statement read.