Connect with us

POLITICS

PDP Zamfara Elects New Executives

Published

on

Share

The Zamfara Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday night elected a new executive council headed by Col. Bala Mande (Rtd.)

Speaking at the end of the congress, the Deputy Governor, Mahadi Ali, expressed concern at the “way and manner“ PDP was been treated in the state in the aftermath of the defection of the state governor to the APC.

Ali described the PDP as law abiding, pointing out that it has the constitutional right to exist in Zamfara.

He pledged to build a new PDP in the state using vibrant and intellectually-oriented youths.

He said this would enable the party to takeover the leadership of the state after the 2023 general elections.

Ali urged the governor to leave the PDP alone and concentrate on tackling the challenges facing the state.

He implored him to provide the state with meaningful development, adding  “the education of our children remained at a standstill.”

Mande, the new state chairman, said the new leadership was determined to bring developmental changes to the party and the state.

He said the party would continue to be orderly in its operations.

The News Agency of Nigerian (NAN) reports that the PDP had rescheduled its congress twice before it held on Monday.

On Monday, the party had to relocate to a different venue as the initial venue selected for the congress was attacked by some unidentified people and set alight.

Apart from Mande, the newly elected executives included Prof. Kabir Jabaka, Deputy Chairman; Faruk Ahmed, Secretary; Abdullahi Salmanu, Youths leader and  Abba Bello, Publicity Secretary.

Others were Hajiya Madina Shehu, Women leader;  Usama Maharazu, Treasure;  Saidu Baidu, Auditor and Shaaibu Attahiru, Legal Adviser.

Abbul Mustapha was elected Vice Chairman, Zamfara Central;  Ali Namoda ,Vice Chairman, Zamfara North and Muazu Gwashi, Vice Chairman Zamfara South.  (NAN)

POLITICS

Bye-Election: Court Orders INEC to Upload Labour Party Candidates, Recognise Abure Led Executives as Authentic

Published

on

Share

Ahead of the August 16, 2025 bye-election and the Federal Capital Territory council election, a High Court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to accord exclusive recognition to Barrister Julius Abure and Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the authentic leadership of the Labour Party.

The court presided over by Hon.

Justice Mustapha A. Ramat of the Nasarawa state division had on July 23, 2025 in a SUIT NO.
NSD/LF.84/2024 in an interlocutory order directed INEC to also grant Access Code to Julius Abure and Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim to upload the names and particulars of their nominated candidates for the bye elections and the FCT Area Council elections as scheduled by the INEC.

INEC has refused to publish the names of the nominated candidates by the Labour Party in a bye-election scheduled to hold on Saturday as well as the FCT council elections scheduled for early 2026.

Extract of the court Order of the Court reads; 1. AN ORDER OF INTERLOCUTORY INJUNCTION OF THIS HONOURABLE COURT directing the Defendant (Independent National Electoral Commission) to accord exclusive recognition to only the officers of Labour Party including the 2nd and 3rd Plaintiffs Julius (Abure and Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim) as the National Chairman and National Secretary, who emerged from the convention held at Nnewi, Anambra State on the 27” day of March, 2024 as the authentic officers of the 1st Plaintiff (Labour Party) pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

2.AN ORDER of Interim Injunction restraining the Defendant from dealing in any way-or manner or otherwise according any recognition whatsoever to any person (s) claiming to be officers of the 1st Plaintiff, except the officers who emerged from the convention held at Nnewi, Anambra State on the 27th day of March, 2024 pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

  1. AN INTERLOCUTORY ORDER directing the Defendant to grant access Code to the Plaintiffs to upload the names and particulars of their nominated candidates for the bye elections of FCT Area Council Elections scheduled by the Defendant.
  2. AN ORDER of this Honourable Court granting accelerated hearing of this suit.
  3. AND for such further order or other orders as the Honourable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances.

AND AFTER HEARING the submissions of Idris Yakubu, MCI Arb. UK (Esq.) Counsel for Plaintiffs and none appearance of the Defendant after dully served with the Motion on Notice (M1/2025) dated 17th day of July, 2025.

IT 1S HEREBY ORDERED that:

The application/reliefs sought as herein contained are hereby granted as prayed.

Case is accordingly adjournment to 22nd September, 2025 for hearing of the main case.

Reacting to this development, the National Secretary of the Labour Party, Umar Farouk, applauded the intervention of the court describing it as a welcome development and an order which will right the many wrongs meted to the authentic leadership of the party.

According to Umar Farouk, “We received this intervention with a heart full of gratitude. We are however hoping that INEC as a law abiding institution, will do the needful by formally publishing the names of our nominees for the bye election and the FCT council elections without further delay”.

He however reiterated that they are not happy that their candidates and party have not been given equal opportunity and time to campaign like other political parties. This he added is clearly a systemic route orchestrated by INEC to perpetually prevent Labour Party and its candidates from favourably participating in elections.

“Recall that in Ondo state, INEC granted Labour Party’s governorship candidate access code barely 24 hour to the election. This has become a norm and we will not take such treatment any longer.

“Finally, we urge our candidates not to be undaunted or dismayed by these glaring limitations. Labour Party is a household name. We expect nothing but victory in all these contested offices. We also call on members of the party in the affected states to once more show their indomitable and ‘never die spirit’ to return our candidates.”

Continue Reading

POLITICS

Mass Defection Hits PDP in Dankwambo’s Polling Unit

Published

on

Share

In a major political move in Gombe State, the Chairman of Gombe Local Government and state ALGON Chairman, Hon. Sani Ahmad Haruna (Wakilin Arewan Gombe), has welcomed a large group of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The defectors are from the polling unit of former Gombe State Governor, Dr.

Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo on Tuesday.

They were led by the Senior Special Assistant on GOSTEC, D.

J. Mai Taya, who presented them to the APC leadership during a reception ceremony.

Speaking at the event, Barr. Sani Haruna praised the new members for what he described as a bold choice.

He assured them of equal opportunities and inclusion in party affairs, saying the APC was committed to good governance, unity, and sustainable development.

Representing the State APC Chairman, Nite K. Amangal, the Gombe LGA APC Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Danladi, commended the unity among party members and promised continued support for both old and new members.

Also addressing the gathering, the Special Adviser on Security to the Governor, Hon. Abubakar Aminu Musa, called the defection “a major step towards consolidating political unity and enhancing grassroots participation in governance.”

Some defectors said they were impressed by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s leadership style and the APC’s development achievements at both state and national levels. They cited these as the main reasons for switching parties.

The event drew party stakeholders, ward councillors, and a large crowd of supporters, ending with calls for collective efforts to strengthen APC’s presence ahead of future elections.

End

Continue Reading

POLITICS

2027: APGA Founder, Chekwas Okorie Rallies Igbo Political Leaders

Published

on

Share

The pioneer National Chairman and founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, has called a meeting of Igbo political leaders and elite to discuss the mobilisation of Ndigbo towards 2027 elections and beyond.

In a letter he wrote inviting some Igbo leaders, Okorie said, “After a number of consultations, it became compelling that a select number of our leaders across political party lines and other critical stakeholders be invited to deliberate on what ought to be the agenda of Ndigbo in Nigerian politics irrespective of political party affiliation.

The elder statesman stated: “God has blessed Ndigbo with a huge population and enviable geographical spread, which have remained largely untapped over the years.

We have no excuse to lack relevance and well deserved respect in Nigeria.”

Okorie suggested that the meeting was not for 2027 alone. 

“We owe ourselves and our younger generations the responsibility to provide the required guidance and chart a deliberate action-plan to reverse our present unacceptable situation in a sustainable manner. It is for this and other related matters, that this meeting has become compelling and crucial.”

The meeting, which is under the auspices of Igbo Agenda Dialogue, though political, is non-partisan.

“I wish to emphasize that this meeting is non-partisan even as the subject matter is political,” Dr Okorie insisted.

Majority of the invitees have enthusiastically accepted the invitation to the meeting which will be held in Abuja before the end of August, 2025.

End

Continue Reading

Advertisement

Read Our ePaper

Top Stories

NEWS6 hours ago

INC Rallies Support for PINL as Women Applaud Inclusion Efforts

ShareFrom Mike Tayese, Yenagoa The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has called on host communities and stakeholders in the Niger Delta...

NEWS6 hours ago

Terrorist Infiltration Alleged at Federal Polytechnic Wannune as Deputy Rector Cries Out, Accuses SGF of Shielding Suspects

ShareBy David Torough, Abuja Federal Polytechnic Wannune (FPW), Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, is at the centre of...

NEWS17 hours ago

Nigerian-Based Engineer Receives Unprompted Recognition from AI

ShareBy David Torough, Abuja A Lebanese civil engineer based in Abuja, Engr. Mazen Kalassina, has become the first human to...

NEWS17 hours ago

UCare, ECOWAS Commission Borehole, Launch Medical Outreach as Ichwa IDPs Cry for Food

ShareBy David Torough, Abuja UCare Nigeria, with funding from the ECOWAS Peace Fund, has commissioned a solar-powered borehole and flagged...

NEWS18 hours ago

KDSG Enrols 15,000 Vulnerable Persons into Health Insurance Scheme

ShareThe Kaduna State Government has enrolled over 15,000 vulnerable persons into the State’s Health Insurance Scheme as part of efforts...

NEWS18 hours ago

Police Apprehend 4 Suspected Traffickers, Rescue 11 Victims

ShareThe Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a suspected child trafficking syndicate allegedly involved in recruiting and transporting young...

NEWS18 hours ago

EPL: Liverpool Edge Bournemouth in 6-goal Opener

ShareLiverpool opened their Premier League title defence with a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth in an emotional night at Anfield on...

NEWS18 hours ago

FG Removes Tax on Sanitary Towels

ShareThe Federal Government and stakeholders have validated and adopted the first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM)...

NEWS18 hours ago

Ebonyi Gov. Rewards D’Tigress Ejiofor with N30m, Duplex

ShareGov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi, on Friday, rewarded a member of the victorious Nigeria’s D’Tigress Basketball team from the state,...

NEWS18 hours ago

Army Relocates Special Forces Training School to Nasarawa

Share The Nigerian Army has relocated its Special Forces Training School from Buni Yadi in Yobe State to Doma Local...

Copyright © 2021 Daily Asset Limited | Powered by ObajeSoft Inc