Politics

Ondo Guber: APC Vetting Committee Clears Aiyedatiwa, 15 Other Aspirants For Screening

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2 years ago

April 9, 2024

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The vetting committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has cleared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and 15 other governorship aspirants in Ondo State to appear before the party’s screening committee.

The aspirants are expected to appear before the screening committee in a few days time.

According to the committee, the governor did not forge his WAEC certificate, contrary to allegations.

The committee, in its report submitted to the party by its chairman, Prof Abdulkarim Kana, disclosed that it found no credible evidence to substantiate the allegation of certificate forgery against Aiyedatiwa.

The aspirants include Ayiedatiwa, Olusoji Ehinlanwo, Jimi Odimayo, Jimoh Ibrahim, and APC National Vice Chairman (South West) Isaacs Kekemeke, Wale Akinterinwa, Olugbenga Edema, Olusola Oke (SAN),

Others are Olamide Ohunyeye, Morayo Lebi, Oladiran Iyantan, Prof. Francis Faduyile, Mayowa Akinfolarin, and Ifeoluwa Oyedele, as well as two female aspirants, Funmilayo Adekojo and Funke Omogoroye.

While urging the aspirants to refrain from making unfounded allegations that could undermine the credibility of the party primaries, the committee maintained that the documents of the aspirants that were reviewed include nomination forms, educational qualifications, party membership card, INEC voter card, and birth certificate.

“All aspirants are cleared to participate in the screening exercises. The following aspirant must present the originals (for sighting) and copies of the following documents before the Screening Committee.

“Adewale Akinterinwa Olumuyiwa: APC Membership Card and Certificate of Indigeneship; Francis Adedayo Faduyile: Certificate of Indigeneship; Olusoji Adewale Ehinlanwo: Certificate of Indigeneship; Olusola Alex Oke: Certificate of Indigeneship and Birth Certificate; Omogoroye Folakemi Judith: Certificate of Indigeneship; Waheed-Adekojo Funmilayo Mary: Birth Certificate.

“The Vetting Committee is confident that the vetting process has been conducted with integrity and transparency.

“The Committee’s recommendations are aimed at ensuring that only qualified and credible aspirants are presented for the party primaries, in line with the party’s commitment to internal democracy and good governance.”

Politics

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

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5 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.