Former Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said some compromised officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were colluding with Governor Udom Emmanuel to rig the forthcoming elections in the state.
I Didn't Ask Buhari To Step Down, IBB Says
Former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on Monday described as false an online report that he had advised President Muhammadu Buhari to step down over alleged incompetence. According to Dailytrust, Babangida, in a statement from his Media Office, said he had no social media account and could not have turned to same to air his views on the state of affairs in the country.
Elections: Buhari's Minister Blasts Oshiomhole Over Call For INEC Chair's Resignation
The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has berated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole over his call for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmoud Yakubu.
NLC Urges Nigerians To Go Out And Vote
Following widespread disillusion that greeted the postponement of the general election by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to Nigerians not to develop cold feet but to troop out and cast their votes on Saturday.
Leave Nigeria And Face Your Many Troubles, APC Tells EU, US, UK
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has told the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States to solve numerous challenges facing them and leave Nigeria to handle her own internal matters. According to Dailypost, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Yekini Nabena made the call on Monday while addressing newsmen in Abuja.
PDP Dares INEC, Set To Resume Political Campaigns
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said it will reopen its presidential and National Assembly campaigns today despite warnings from the National Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu that no party should engage in further campaigns.
Elections: APC National Caucus Holds Emergency Meeting Today
The All Progressives Congress (APC) will today hold its national caucus meeting, two days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the presidential and National Assembly elections earlier scheduled to hold last Saturday.