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Polls: Delta YPP Gov Candidate To Drag Nigeria to EU, Others
The Delta State governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party, Sunny Ofehe, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the just concluded February 25 and March 18 elections in the country.
The governorship candidate of the People Democratic Party, Sheriff Oborevwori, who is the Speaker of the state House of Assembly had 360,234 votes to defeat other candidates including the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Ovie Omo-Agege who polled 240,229.
Ofehe, a Nigerian in the Diaspora who was in the country for the election said he was disappointed that those meant to protect the process did not do so.
READ ALSO: How Omo-Agege Lost Gov Election In Delta
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the YPP candidate said rather than using the petition tribunal, he would drag Nigeria before the European Union and other international agencies and ensure there are sanctions.
He said, “We cannot have them monitor our elections and at the end of the day, all we do is issue a statement.
“There should be action, this would put pressure on the umpire and other stakeholders to get things right. There is a need for people to be punished, I have already begun the process. I have a lot of evidence to back up my assertions.
“I won’t waste my time using the tribunal. I don’t have to believe in it. But I will help the democratic process of this country by using my international contacts and networks to reach out to the EU and other necessary bodies internationally.
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“I am a Nigerian in Diaspora based in the Netherlands. I came here to vote and be voted for but what I saw happened should not be happening in this century. Democracy was for sale. Those who were supposed to protect the process shamefully participated in it.
“This election is fantastically fraudulent, and as a human and political rights activist, I will go anywhere I go globally and have a chance to speak to shame these polls. This is not the democracy I decided to participate in.”
Politics
2027: Wike Refuses To Confirm Or Deny Chinda’s Governorship Bid
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.
READ ALSO:How Wike Rescued Me From Political Oblivion — Oshiomhole
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.
Politics
Peter Obi Meets US Consul General, Hopes For Credible Polls In 2027
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.
READ ALSO:NDC Speaks On Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Joining Party
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.”
Politics
BREAKING: 17 ADC Reps Follow Join NDC
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.
READ ALSO:JUST IN: Why I left ADC For NDC With Kwankwaso – Peter Obi Opens Up
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.
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