Enugu North senatorial zone bye-election holds June 20

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, published notice of election, timetable and scheduled June 20Th for the conduct of the Enugu North Senatorial zone by-election. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Enugu State, Dr Chukwuemeka Chukwu, made that known to newsmen during a press briefing in Enugu . He said the bye-election became necessary…

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2037: Mbah secures Enugu APC Governorship ticket, showcases achievements

…As Primary election committee hails Enugu APC Governor of Enugu state, Dr Peter Mbah has formally been declared the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 election in Enugu State Mbah, who was returned unopposed at the party’s governorship primary, addressed party faithful at the International Conference Centre on Friday after the…

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Desmond Elliot withdraws from APC primary election, alleges intimidation

Popular Nollywood actor and Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, had pulled out of the All Progressives Congress primary election for Surulere 1, citing alleged harassment and exclusion of his supporters from the exercise. Elliot announced his withdrawal on Wednesday, at the Paddington Mini Stadium, Western Avenue, Lagos, where the APC primary was…

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Gov Fubara bows out of APC gubernatorial race, Says Rivers’ Peace more important

Suspended and reinstated Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary ahead of the 2027 elections, saying the peace, unity and stability of Rivers State must come before personal ambition.In a statement he personally signed Governor Fubara said the decision followed “deep reflection and extensive…

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APC lauds Enugu on peaceful conduct of Reps Primary elections as Mbah highlights achievements

All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Enugu State chapter of the party for conducting free, fair, credible, House of Representatives primary elections in the state, describing it as examplary. Addressing newsmen at the party’s secretariat in Enugu after observing the exercise in Owo Ward and other parts of the state,on Saturday , the Chairman…

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Council of Enugu Presidents- General endorse Gov Mbah, Tinubu for second term …..As governor assures completion of ongoing projects

Council of Enugu state ‘s 583 Presidents-General have endorsed Governor Peter Mbah and President Bola Tinubu for a second tenure, citing ongoing infrastructural development, education reforms and grassroots transformation under the current administration, just as Governor Mbah assured completion of ongoing projects in the state They made the endorsement on Thursday when they paid the…

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Disqualification of over 150 aspirants sparks-off crisis in APC

Crisis has erupted within the ruling party, All Progressives Congress(APC) after more than 150 aspirants were disqualified during screening exercises ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development has triggered protests, petitions, resignations, threats of lawsuits and accusations of candidate imposition across several states including Taraba, Kano, Jigawa, Benue, Kogi, Kaduna, Ebonyi, Rivers and Plateau….

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APC screens 24 House of Assembly candidates ,directs aggrieved members to Appeals committee in Enugu

APC screening panel for Enugu state House of Assembly says 24 candidates submitted expression of interest and nominations forms to contest the state House of Assembly elections in 2027, stating that the deadline for the submission of forms has elapsed and 24 candidates who submitted the forms would be screened. Chairman of the APC House…

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2027 primaries: Consensus arrangement tears APC apart

Ruling party, the All Progressives Congress is facing growing internal tensions in several states over the adoption of consensus arrangements ahead of the 2027 general elections, with some aspirants and stakeholders pushing for open and competitive primaries. Katsina, Borno and Jigawa states have embraced consensus to avoid internal disputes and maintain party unity, but in…

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Oshiomhole disrupts proceedings over Senate rule amendment

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, Wednesday, clashed during plenary over the chamber’s newly amended standing rules on leadership eligibility. The disagreement, which briefly disrupted proceedings for about 10 minutes, came barely 24 hours after the Senate tightened its rules for contesting presiding and principal offices in the upper chamber.Trouble…

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