Politics

Edo LP Not In Alliance With APC, PDP, State Chairman Clears Air

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3 years ago

March 2, 2023

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The Edo State chapter of Labour Party, LP, says it is not “holding consultation or judicial disposition with any political, be it Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, or the All Progressives Congress, APC, as insinuated in some quarters.

This followed rumours making the rounds that the party is going into alliance with Governor Godwin Obaseki and the PDP in state for the forthcoming House of Assembly election in the state.

Addressing the media to make position of the party known in the forthcoming House of Assembly election, state Chairman of the party, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi, said though going by the massive failure recorded by the parties in the Presidential and National Assembly election, these parties may want to collaborate with the LP, he emphasised that Labour Party will go into the House of Assembly election as independent candidate without any alliance.

He added: “Information reaching the hierarchy of Labour Party is that the PDP have been engaged in last minute manoeuvring, running nocturnal meetings and seeking ways to meet Labour Party House of Assembly candidates. This can be understood from the damning failure they experienced in the polls on 25/02/2023, but we clear with every details that they could be running the bends but certainly not with Labour Party and its House of Assembly candidates.”

Speaking on the outcome of the presidential election, Comrade Ogbaloi said: “Labour Party vehemently request INEC to immediately go back to those units in Edo State whose votes belong to us and conduct fresh election in them just as we bring to the notice of the public, security agencies with definite reference to DSS, that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held a meeting on 26/02/2023 and concluded plans to thoroughly re-induce INEC and request them to tinker with the declared Edo South election results. Labour Party resolved that this will be be resisted. INEC be warned.”

While thanking Edo people for the love and support showed to LP in the February 25 Presidential and NASS elections, the party Chairman appealed to Edo people to show the same supports by coming out to vote for LP candidates in the March 11 House of Assembly election.

“We encourage the people of Edo State, our teaming supporters, respected support groups, to come out in full strength and replicate the gallantry we showed in the Presidential and National Assembly elections last Saturday. Don’t be deterred and do not be intimated,” he said.

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2027: Wike Refuses To Confirm Or Deny Chinda’s Governorship Bid

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7 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to reports that a federal lawmaker, Okey Chinda, has obtained forms to contest the Rivers State governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Speaking during a media chat on Wednesday, Wike neither confirmed nor denied the reports about Chinda’s alleged ambition.

However, he maintained that the PDP in Rivers State will participate in the upcoming election.

Responding to Dax George-Kelly, who is also said to have obtained a governorship nomination form under the All Progressives Congress, APC, Wike said George-Kelly is a member of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State.

He stated that the coalition will collectively decide which candidate to support when the time comes.

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Peter Obi Meets US Consul General, Hopes For Credible Polls In 2027

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19 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi on Tuesday held a meeting with United States Consul General, Mr Rick Swart.

Obi made this known via his X handle.

He said “This morning, in Lagos, I met with the U.S. Consul General, Mr Rick Swart, where we discussed strengthening the bilateral relationship. We focused on promoting credible elections in Nigeria, ensuring they are free from interference, and fostering a space where all political parties, especially opposition parties can thrive, and contribute.

“We also discussed trade and business opportunities between our countries. Accompanying me to the meeting was Dr Adefolaseye Adebomi Adebayo.

“The discussion was very productive, and we are hopeful that, moving forward, Nigeria’s elections will be even more credible and transparent.”

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BREAKING: 17 ADC Reps Follow Join NDC

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1 day ago

May 5, 2026

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About 17 African Democratic Congress, ADC, lawmakers in the House of Representatives have defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC.

This was disclosed by Speaker Abass Tajudeen on the floor of the House on Tuesday.

Tajudeen also announced the defection of Leke Abejide from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Lawmakers who defected to the NDC include Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, George Ozodinobi, Lilian Orogbu, Oluwaseyi Sowunmi, Peter Aniekwe, Mukhtar Zakari, George Oluwande and Munachim Umezuruike.

Others are Emeka Idu, Jesse Onuakalusi, Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Afam Ogene and Abdulhakeem Ado.

This comes barely a day after former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso defected from the ADC to the NDC.

Obi and Kwankwaso have pledged to continue their pursuit for a better Nigeria in the NDC.