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PDP congratulates party’s governors-elect
PDP congratulates party’s governors-elect
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated all governors-elect so far declared on the platform of the party for their well-deserved victory at the election.
The party congratulated the governors-elect in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba in Abuja on Tuesday.
Ologunagba congratulated Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde for their re-election.
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He said that the re-election of the duo came as a resounding testimony and recognition of their massive achievements in their respective states in line with the manifesto, policies and programmes of the PDP.
Ologunagba said that the party NWC also congratulated Governors-elect; Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta State), Pastor Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom State), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau State), Similanayi Fubara (Rivers State), Kefas Agbu (Taraba), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State) and Peter Mba (Enugu State).
He said PDP was optimistic of decisive victory at the conclusion of the governorship election in Adamawa State where results already declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) place Governor Ahmadu Fintiri in clear lead.
He said the party was also optimistic of victory as in Kebbi State where its candidate, Gen. Aminu Bande enjoyed overwhelming popularity.
“We are indeed proud of our Governors-elect, whose victories at the election is a conformation of the confidence and trust reposed on them by their people,” Ologunagba said.
He said the mandate was given to them based on their proven integrity, capacity, experience and proficiencies for purposeful and result-driven administration in their respective States.
He said that the PDP was not relenting in the determination to retrieve its governorship mandate in Nasarawa, Ogun, Kaduna and other States where our candidates were deprived of their victory.
“The NWC charges the Governors-elect to ensure to hit the ground running upon their inauguration in tandem with the guiding philosophy of the PDP in delivering good governance to the people.”
PDP congratulates party’s governors-elect
APC’s Okpebholo Declared Winner of Edo Governorship Election by INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the winner of the Edo governorship election held on Saturday.
Prof. Faruk Kuta, INEC’s Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, announced the result on Sunday in Benin City after collating results from the 18 local government areas of the state.
Sen. Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating his closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 247,274 votes. Labour Party’s (LP) candidate, Olumide Akpata, finished third with 22,763 votes.
Prof. Kuta declared, “Okpebholo Monday of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected.”
The breakdown of the results shows that the APC won in 11 local government areas, while the PDP triumphed in 7.
The governor-elect, Okpebholo, currently serves as a senator representing Edo Central at the National Assembly.
Meanwhile, PDP’s agent at the collation center, Mr. Osaigbovo Iyhoa, demanded a suspension of the declaration, citing alleged irregularities across multiple local government areas. The PDP has submitted a petition to INEC, urging a review of the raised concerns before proceeding with the final declaration.
Atiku, Fubara Arrive Benin for PDP’s Edo Gubernatorial Campaign Finale
Ahead of the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains, including 2023 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, have arrived in Benin for the party’s campaign grand finale.
Joining Atiku is Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, both of whom are in Edo to bolster support for the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, ahead of the September 21 election.
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The grand finale rally, set to take place in Oredo, Benin City, marks the PDP’s final push to secure victory in the closely watched gubernatorial race.
Peter Obi Dismisses Claims of Accepting 2027 Vice Presidential Role
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has refuted claims that he agreed to become a vice-presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. The former Anambra State Governor addressed the issue via a series of posts on his official X account on Saturday, accusing certain groups of misinterpreting his recent interview.
Obi emphasized that his remarks during the News Central TV interview had been deliberately distorted by propagandists, and he reiterated his unwavering commitment to the Labour Party and Nigeria’s progress.
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Clarifying his stance, Obi stated, “I am not focused on 2027 when Nigerians are grappling with hunger, poverty, insecurity, and other urgent challenges.” He noted that he is open to partnerships, but only with individuals whose intentions align with advancing the country, not capturing state power.
Obi further stressed that his priority is to address pressing national issues, including bringing millions of out-of-school children back into classrooms and combating poverty. He categorically denied any agreement to serve as a vice president, saying, “For the avoidance of doubt, I never stated at any time that I would be vice president to anyone.”
Despite the rumors, Obi reaffirmed his dedication to Nigeria’s development, insisting that true progress can be achieved without necessarily holding political office.
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