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Ondo Guber: PDP Sets Up Screening Appeal Panel
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has set up the Ondo State Governorship Screening Appeal Panel to hear appeals arising from the screening of the Aspirants for the upcoming Governorship Primary Election in Ondo State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja, on Sunday.
The Screening Appeal Committee is scheduled hear appeals from aspirants who are unsatisfied with the verdict of the Screening Committee.
READ ALSO: 19 Parties To Feature In Ondo Governorship Election – INEC
There strong indications that two out of the seven PDP aspirants for the Ondo State Governorship Election, were last week not cleared to contest the party’s primary by the Senator Sam Egwu-led 8 man panel.
The Appeal Panel is scheduled to entertain petitions on Wednesday, April 3rd 2024, at the NWC Hall, Wadata Plaza, PDP National Secretariat, Abuja FCT, at 10:00am.
Members of the 13 member Appeal Panel are: Ex-Adamawa State Governor, Boni Haruna (Chairman), Hon. Adewale Aribisala – (Secretary). Members include: Hajiya Hadiza Adado, Mrs. Nosa Aladeselu, Barr. Onwe Solomon Onwe, Hajiya Zainab Maina, Engr. Ajisafe Kamoru Toyese (NVC-SW), Chief Ali Odefa (NVC-SE), Chief Dan Osi Orbih (NVC-SS), Dr. Emmanuel Nkavoa Bovoa (NVC-NE) and Hon. Theophilus Dakas Shan (NVC-NC).
READ ALSO: Things To Know About Dr Paul Akintelure, Ondo APC Gov Aspirant, Who Died Before Primaries
Others are: Sen. Bello Hayatu Gwarzo (NVC-NW), Hon. Abdulmaleek Abduraheem Danga,
and Bimbo Ogunleye- Admin Secretary.
Ologunagba added that “All Governorship aspirants, critical stakeholders, leaders and members of our Party in Ondo State are to take note and be guided accordingly.”
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INEC Has Not Confirmed ADC State Leaders – Party
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September 15, 2025By
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed a report claiming that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed a list of its state chairmen across Nigeria.
In a statement on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, described the circulating report titled “Coalition Update: INEC Confirms ADC State Chairmen Nationwide” as “fake news” aimed at creating confusion within the party.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission, to the best of our knowledge and verification, has issued no such confirmation, neither officially nor unofficially,” Abdullahi said.
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He explained that choosing and approving state leaders is the party’s internal responsibility, not INEC’s.
“The process of constituting and ratifying state leadership within any political party lies squarely within the party’s constitutional prerogative. INEC only recognizes what the party submits through the appropriate channels after due process,” he added.
Abdullahi urged ADC members and the public to ignore the fake list and wait for official communication.
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“We therefore urge our members and stakeholders to remain calm, vigilant, and guided by official communication from the national leadership of the ADC,” he said.
He reassured supporters that the ADC remains committed to discipline, structure, and internal democracy, adding that any genuine updates on party leadership will be shared through verified platforms.
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How Bello Deceitfully Assured Me Of Kogi Guber Ticket For 4 Years — Onoja
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September 14, 2025By
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Former deputy governor of Kogi State, Edward David Onoja, has revealed that his former principal, Yahaya Bello, assured him for four years that he would succeed him as governor, only to change his decision a day before the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election.
Onoja made the disclosure during an interview on MIC ON Podcast published on Saturday night, where he recounted his political journey and his relationship with former Governor Bello.
LEADERSHIP recalls that Onoja had served as Chief of State for about four years before becoming deputy governor under Bello until their tenure elapsed.
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“For four years before 2023, he (Yahaya Bello) was the one who called me and said, ‘You will succeed me, get prepared.’ And of course, I planned, I worked, and when it was time, he gave all of us the opportunity (to contest),” Onoja said.
According to him, about seven cabinet members at the time, including himself, picked up the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination forms on Bello’s directive, but in the end, Bello’s support was with the current governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo.
“At the end of the day, his heart and his choice was with the current governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo,” he said.
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Onoja revealed that Bello broke the news to him just a day before the party primaries, a decision he respected despite his disappointment.
“When he broke the news to me a day before the primaries, I told him, ‘You are the boss, you are over me, what you see is what I see, so let’s go get the job done, but I hope you are not making a mistake.’ There were no issues, and then we went to the field and did our best for our candidate,” he stated.
Onoja, who is now a board member of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), emphasised that despite the turn of events, he remained committed to ensuring victory for the party’s eventual candidate and winner of the last Kogi State governorship election, Ododo, who went on to succeed Bello.
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Alleged Infidelity: Soludo’s Wife Issues Senator Ekwunife Ultimatum To Apologize
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September 14, 2025By
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…dares her for fidelity oath, paternal DNA test challenge
The wife of Anambra State governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has issued Senator Uche Ekwunife 72 hours ultimatum to withdraw claims of Infidelity against her and tender a public apology, or face legal action.
She also challenged the senator for both of them to swear an oath of fidelity before the Blessed Virgin Mary or subject their children to DNA tests.
The challenge followed claims by Ekwunife, deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2025 Anambra governorship election, who alleged that Mrs Soludo was once close to former Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju.
In a statement issued on Friday, Nonye Soludo accused the former fenale lawmaker of fabricating allegations and dragging her children into political disputes.
READ ALSO:Anambra Guber: No Competition, Other Candidates Just Raising Funds – Soludo
She described Ekwunife’s comments as malicious and said: “Since Uche Ekwunife claims to be a converted Catholic, I challenge her for both of us to swear an oath of fidelity and chastity at any cathedral in front of the Blessed Sacrament and the Bible.
“I will swear (with my children) that in my 55 years on earth, I have known only one man—Chukwuma Soludo. On your part, you should also swear (with your children or your political ambitions) that since you got married, you have never cheated on your husband,” she declared.
Soludo’s wife also invited Ekwunife to scientific verification through DNA testing.
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“I challenge you, Uche Ekwunife, for us to subject our children to paternity tests in three reputable hospitals in London. I will pay all the expenses, including travel for you and your family. If the results confirm that your husband fathered all your children, I will not only congratulate you but also present a cash award,” she added.
The governor’s wife emphasised her Christian upbringing and marital fidelity.
“I married him as a virgin and my fidelity to him in 33 years of marriage and for life is ironclad,” she said.
READ ALSO:Anambra Guber: INEC Releases Total Number Of Registered Voters Ahead Election
Declaring that her life has never depended on government patronage, even as First Lady, Mrs. Soludo vowed to sustain her defence “with decency, character, and grace.”
“My weapons are decency, character, and grace. I am a long-distance runner, and I welcome you to the marathon,” she stated.
The confrontation stemmed from Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s earlier questions over Senator Ekwunife’s academic qualifications. The APC deputy governorship candidate responded with sharp criticisms, prompting the governor’s wife to step into the feud.
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