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Guber Polls: Oborevwori Maintains Lead, Wins 8 LGs, APC’s Omo-Agege Wins Two In 10 LGs So Far Announced

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Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, maintained lead in eight out of the 10 local government areas so announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

In the results announced by Collation Officer, Prof Georgewill Owuneri, the PDP Governorship candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori polled 8,938 to votes and the gubernatorial candidate of the APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, scored 4,386 and Labour Party candidate, Mr Ken Pela, scored 1,883 votes.

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In Ika North-East, the PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, scored 26760 to come first while Senator Ovie Omo-Agege of thr APC, secured APC 4733 votes.

In Ndokwa East, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori of the PDP, got 10,146 votes and Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, scored 9,044 votes. Ken Pela of Labour Party polled 251 votes.

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In the results that came in from Ika South, the PDP candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, polled 15,283 votes, APC candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, scored 6,790. In Patani, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, got 6,069 votes, while APC’s Senator Ovie Omo-Agege polled 4,743 votes.

The gubernatorial candidate of the APC won in the local government area with 13,154, while the PDP candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, scored 9,746 and Labour Party candidate, Mr Ken Pela, polled 1,886.

In Sapele, the PDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, polled 12,090, APC’s Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, scored 12,090 and the Labour Party candidate, Mr Ken Pela garnered 1,458.

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The PDP Governorship candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori polled 10,032 in Aniocha South, APC gubernatorial candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, scored 4,622 and Labour Party candidate, Mr Ken Pela, polled 5,107.

In Uvwie Local Government Area, the APC gubernatorial candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege got12,389, PDP’s Sheriff Oborevwori, scored 9,776, while Labour secured 6,340.

The PDP gubernatorial candidate, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, polled 14,544, the APC governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, scored 8,679 and Labour Party, Mr Ken Pela garnered 1,155.

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The results as announced are:

Ika North-East results:

APC-4,733
LP. -1,990

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PDP-26,760

Aniocha North LG:

APC – 4,386

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LP – 1,883

PDP – 8,938

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Ndokwa East LG:

APC – 9,044

LP – 251

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PDP – 10,146

IKA SOUTH:

APC 6,790

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LP 4,495

PDP 15,283

PATANI LG:

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APC 4,743

LP 85

PDP 6,069

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UDU LG:

APC 13,154

LP 1,886

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PDP 9,746

SAPELE LG:

APC 12,090

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LP 1,458

PDP 15,217

ANIOCHA SOUTH:

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APC 4,622

LP 5,107

PDP 10,032

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UVWIE LG:

APC 12,389

LP 6,340

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PDP 9,776

OKPE LG:

APC 8,679

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LP 1,155

PDP 14,544

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PDP Has Been Bought By APC – Dino Melaye

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Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been “purchased” by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

Melaye made the allegation while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday night, a day after submitting his resignation letter to PDP.

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According to him, the opposition party receives dates for its National Executive Committee, NEC, meetings directly from the Presidential Villa.

PDP has been purchased by the APC. The PDP is a parastatal of the APC. In fact, they take dates for NEC meetings and NWC from Aso Villa. Look at these PDP governors, are they acting as opposition? And you know how powerful governors are,” Melaye said

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Drama As Ebonyi Politician Declares Self ADC National VC South-East

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The National Convener of Turn By Turn Initiatives, Ben Nworie has declared himself the Interim National Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC South East zone.

Briefing newsmen in Abuja on Friday, Nworie noted that the south east zone needs a vocal and vibrant politician who would advance the fortunes of the coalition movement in the zone.

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Also, an Abia born media expert, Obinna George, emerged as the South East zonal Publicity Secretary of the ADC.

Mr Obinna George is expected to deploy his media expertise in propagating the activities of ADC in the zone.

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Nworie said his decision to become the Interim National Vice chairman was to galvanise support of the people of the zone to join the political revolution for a prosperous nat

According to him; “my burning desire to become the Interim National Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Party, South east zone is to galvanise. Supports for our great party in the zone. ADC is not just a coalition but a political revolution that will end the decade of misrule by the present government”.

“ADC stands a better opportunity to rescue Nigeria from the present economic hardship and forge a common front towards advancing the future of a new Nigeria. Let me state categorically that coalition brought the present government to power and the same coalition will sack it out of power’.

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“I want to urge the people of south east to embrace ADC as the only veritable platform that will address decades of marginalization, depression and neglect. It is time for us to speak in one voice and support the movement. It is time for the South east zone to stand up to be counted as the movers and shakers of the coalition”.

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“As the National Vice Chairman of ADC, I accept the responsibilty to lead our dear party in the zone and I want to declare that our coalition is open to every Nigerian who is passionate to change the old order into a new order, where all the critical sectors will be functional”.

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“I commend our Interim National Chairman of ADC, Senator David Mark; Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and indeed all other national leaders who are sacrificing a lot to ensure that Nigeria is liberated from the shackles of poverty, which has become our fair share of national cake”.

“I want to thank all our members across the five states of the south east for your resilience, deep commitment and sacrifices in promoting and galvanising support for our party”.

The National Vice Chairman further appealed to all aggrieved members of the party to withdraw all litigations for the over all interest of the Nigerian People whose only hope for a better nation is rested on ADC.

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Alia Submits List Of Eight Commissioner-nominees To Benue Assembly

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The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has submitted the first batch of commissioner-nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.

Alia’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, who made this known in a statement on Friday in Makurdi, said that the transmission of the list to the House was in line with constitutional provisions.

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Alia had sacked all the 17 commissioners and his Chief of staff on Wednesday.

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Kula listed the first batch of commissioner nominees to include Theresa Odachi, Dr Benjamin Ashaver, Dr Margaret Adamu, and Dr Peter Oboh.

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Others, he said, are Dr Timothy Yangien, Mr Denis Iyaighgba, Mr James Dwem and Dr Paul Ogwuche.

He said that the second batch of nominees would be forwarded to the House of Assembly in a matter of days.

Kula said the governor was committed to ensuring transparency, competence, and inclusivity in the selection of individuals to drive his administration’s vision and mission for the state.
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