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Jigawa correspondents chapel elect new EXCO

by admin October 24, 2024

The Jigawa State Correspondents chapel has elected new executive members to run the affairs of the union for three years.

The election of the new leadership followed the expiration of the tenure of the erstwhile executives.

The election was conducted peacefully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ.

The elected executives include Zangina Muhammad Kura of Leadership Newspaper as Chairman, Abubakar Ahmad Maishanu of Premium Times Newspaper as Vice Chairman, Aisha Ahmad of News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, as Secretary, and Abdulwahab Ibn Sa’id of Channels Television as Financial Secretary.

Speaking on behalf of the new executives, the chairman of the chapel, Comrade Zangina Muhammad Kura promised to carry all the members along for the progress of the union.

He urged the members to cooperate with the new leadership to achieve the desired objectives.

The newly chapel leadership emerged through consensus as all the positions where unopposed.

The election was monitored by the Jigawa State chairman of the NUJ, security agencies and other stakeholders.

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October 24, 2024 0 comment 19 views

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PDP inaugurates Benue exco members

by admin October 10, 2024

Amid festering crisis, Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday swore-in newly-elected executives of the party.

The newly-elected chairman of the party in the state, Mr Chris Abah, was sworn-in alongside 14 other members of the State Working Committee, SWC.

Barr Sam Tsumba administered the oath of office on the new executives at the party’s state secretariat in New GRA, Makurdi.

He performed the ceremony on behalf of Benue PDP Caretaker committee and afterwards congratulated the officials for their emergence as party leaders.

Mr Abah and other officials were elected during the Benue State PDP Congress held in the state on October 3.

Other members of the executives swore in were, the Deputy Chairman, Hon Clement Azuanongo, Secretary, Mr Moses Audu, Youth Leader, Saater Atser and Woman Leader, Grace Abine, among others.

Responding on behalf of the newly inaugurated Exco, the Chairman, Hon Abah, assured that under his leadership, every effort will be made to return Benue State to the PDP.

“I accept this great responsibility to reposition the party and call on members with good disposition to rally round the party to bounce back in 2027.”

Recall that Benue PDP is factionalised into Ortom/Moro and Suswan camps, which held parallel State Congresses on October 3.

October 10, 2024 0 comment 16 views

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Zamfara: Bukkuyum PDP exco sacks chairman

by admin September 27, 2024

Executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bukkuyum local government area of Zamfara State have sacked the party chairmy, Alhaji Sala Umar.

According to official letter sent to the party’s headquarters in Gusau, the leadership of the council had on 23rd September, 2024, passed a vote of no confidence on the party chairman, at a meeting attended by two-third of members.

The letter was signed by Nura Yusuf, Acting Secretary, Musa Muhammad, Legal Adviser and Salisu Adamu, Ward Chairman.

The council leadership said that the action was sequel to the chairman’s non-compliance with party guidelines, including failure to convene meetings, non-attendance of State Exco meeting, unilateral decision making and fostering disaffection and division among party members.

They also pinpointed the chairman’s inability to lead as a result of old age and poor health condition.

They said, “our action was in accordance with the party’s constitutional provision in section 59 (1) and (2)”.

The members elected Abubakar Maiwake, former Organising Secretary of the council, as the Acting party Chairman.

The letter appealed to the State Working Committee of the party to consider and affirm the decision done in the party’s interest.

September 27, 2024 0 comment 15 views

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Katsina PDP crisis deepens as new faction swears in EXCO

by admin September 20, 2024

The crisis in the Katsina State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has deepened as a new faction of the party emerged on Friday.

The faction, led by Senator Yakubu Lado, inaugurated a new elected chairman, Alhaji Nura Amadi Kurfi, alongside other officials.

The inauguration took place at the PDP state secretariat in Katsina.

Kurfi praised the national leadership of the PDP and Senator Lado for leading the party to victory in the 2023 general elections in Katsina State.

He highlighted main areas of focus to include unity, law and order, internal democracy, and a level playing field for the 2027 elections.

This comes after another faction led by Mustapha Inuwa sought legal redress over alleged exclusion of its members in the state congresses.

The Lado-led faction had conducted congresses from ward to state level.

September 20, 2024 0 comment 14 views

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Katsina: PDP Ward EXCO suspends ex-National Secretary, Tsauri

by admin September 15, 2024

Tsauri ‘A’ Ward Executive Committee of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the suspension of the former National Secretary of party, Sen. Umar Tsauri.

The decision of the committee was announced in a suspension letter signed by the Ward Chairman, Alhaji Danjume Abubakar.

According to the ward executive committee, the decision was taken at the committee’s sitting of Sept. 14, pending the outcome of the disciplinary committee set-up to investigate him on a series of allegations.

Tsuari was accused of anti-party activities, unguarded utterances against the national leadership of the party, actions and associations capable of embarrassing and bringing the party to disrepute.

According to the committee, the suspension is in line with provision of article 59 (1) of the PDP constitution which empowers ward party executives to take disciplinary action against erring members.

The committee further said: “We urge all members of our great party to remain committed to the principles of party’s discipline and loyalty.

“We must work together to build a strong and united party capable of winning elections and serving the interest of our people.”

Reacting to the suspension, the spokesman of the party in the state, Alhaji Lawal Audi-Yar’adua acknowledged the receipt of the suspension letter from the senator’s ward.

He disclosed that the party had set-up a committee to investigate the allegations levelled against the senator, saying that no matter the status of any member, the party would abide by the provisions of the constitution in dealing with its members.

Responding to his suspension, Tsauri said that the ward and state chapter of the party lack constitutional powers to suspend him as a former National Secretary, without following due process.

According to him, “I was not issued with any suspension letter, I only saw it going round on social media written to the party Chairman, Kurfi Local Government.

He explained that the party has its rules and regulations, “and before action is taken against any member, certain processes have to be followed.”

September 15, 2024 0 comment 18 views

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Akwa Ibom: Conquer new territories – Gov Eno charges newly elected PDP State EXCO

by admin September 15, 2024

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has charged the reelected chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Elder Aniekan Akpan and his Executive Committee to conquer new territories and expand the membership base of the party.

The governor stated this while addressing the State Party Congress, after the election of the party executive at Uyo Township Stadium on Saturday.

He said, “Let me seize this opportunity to congratulate you on your well deserved election into our party new executive committee. I charge you to keep our party afloat and conquer new territories and expand the membership base of the party.”

While congratulating the immediate past party EXCO for leading the party to victory in various elections in the state, the governor called on all party faithful to give the new executive committee the necessary support to succeed in the tasks ahead especially, the October 5 local government election.

Eno appreciated his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, for taking part in the Congress. He also thanked alongside representatives from the national secretariat, and the Congress Organising Committee, led by Engr Uwem Okoko, for what he described as a well organised congress.

In his remarks, the immediate past governor, Udom Emmanuel, appreciated the party leadership for successfully driving the party to success and supporting Eno to victory in the 2023 elections.

In his acceptance speech, the reelected Chairman, Elder Aniekan Akpan assured that the EXCO will work together to maintain the winning history of the party and more importantly, to ensure the re-election of Eno in 2027.

September 15, 2024 0 comment 14 views

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Gov Mbah, Enugu PDP delegates elect new state Exco, as Chukwunweike emerges chairman

by admin August 31, 2024

The Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has successfully elected a new 39-member State Executive Committee with a former Commissioner for Housing in the state, Dr. Martin Chukwunweike as the new Chairman.

The winners were announced by the six-man PDP Enugu State Congress Electoral Committee led by Toni Iyoha.

Others elected during the peaceful state congress in the state capital, which also had Governor Peter Mbah as one of the delegates, were Barr. Stephen Oruruo, Deputy Chairman; Chukwudi Nnadozie, Secretary; Patrick Okoh, Treasurer; Fide Odoh, Legal Adviser; Peace Patrick, Woman Leader; Hon. Ejike Itodo, Financial Secretary; Tobias Odinwakpa, Auditor; Uche Obute, Publicity Secretary; Engr. Onyinye Adibe, Organising Secretary; Hon. Benneth Ajah, Youth Leader; Nnamdi Nwafor, Vice Chairman (Enugu East Zone); Fabian Onah, Vice Chairman (Enugu North Zone), and Ernest Nweze, Vice Chairman (Enugu West).

Also elected were Uche Ugwueze, Assistant Auditor; Tony Nwoye, Assistant Legal Adviser; Ukamaka Alinta, Assistant Financial Secretary; Chidiebere Okoh, Assistant PRO; Kenechukwu Ejimofor, Assistant Secretary; Zara Obodoeze, Assistant Woman Leader (Enugu West Zone); and Christopher Ani, Assistant Youth Leader (Enugu East Zone).

Barr. Lovina Eneh, Assistant Organising Secretary (Enugu West Zone); Engr. Lawrence Okafor, Assistant Treasurer (Enugu West Zone); Barr. Duke Nwafor, Assistant Secretary (Enugu East Zone); Theresa Ogbodo, Assistant Woman Leader (Enugu East Zone); Hon. Ejike Ilo, Assistant Youth Leader (Enugu West Zone); Eneali Amobi, Assistant Organising Secretary (Enugu East Zone); Cosmas Ugwu, Assistant Treasurer (Enugu North Zone); Martins Ugwuamadieze, Assistant Secretary (Enugu North Zone); Ngozi Ezeja, Assistant Woman Leader (Enugu North Zone); Hyginus Nwachukwu, Assistant Youth Leader (Enugu North Zone); Tony Nwagbo (Assistant Organising Secretary (Enugu North Zone); and Ikechukwu Agbo, Assistant Treasurer (Enugu East Zone).

Nnanna Orjibe, Anayo Chude, Emmanuel Igbokwe, Lilian Ugwoke, Chukwuma Nwagbo, and Alphonsus Nweze were elected to serve as Ex-Officio.

Speaking on behalf of the new State Executive Committee, the newly elected Chairman, Dr. Chukwunweike, promised to lead the party on the path of loyalty, equity, and fairness in order to consolidate the party’s hold on the state, noting that the first task before the new state executive would be to ensure that the party retains the chairmanship of the 17 local government councils of the state in the forthcoming council election.

“I want to assure our party leaders and the entire state that wherever the past executives stopped, we are going to develop the party further from there. If there is anything that went wrong, I assure you that it will be rectified and PDP will be stronger in Enugu State.

“It is also obvious that in few weeks time, we are going to elect our local government chairmen and councilors. We will work hard to ensure that we continue to retain 17 of the 17 councils.”

On her part, the new state Woman Leader, Hon. Peace Patrick, promised to ensure that women are accorded their due in the scheme of things, while also rallying them to support the government and vision of Governor Mbah.

Earlier in his valedictory address, the outgone Chairman, Hon. Augustine Nnamani, thanked party leaders and faithful for their support to the former Executive Committee, which he led, promising to continue working hard for the success of the party and the Mbah-led Administration.

The congress witnessed a large turnout of party stalwarts and members.

August 31, 2024 0 comment 19 views

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PDP suspends Orbih from exco

by admin July 11, 2024

No cause for alarm, says group

National Vice Chairman (South South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Dan Orbih has been suspended over alleged counter-moves against the party’s candidate in the September 21 Edo State governorship election.

Chief Orbih, a loyalist of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and leader of the PDP Legacy Group in Edo State, had rejected membership of the state Campaign Council to further emphasise his position that Governor Godwin Obaseki neglected those he met in PDP when he joined in 2020, and that the legacy group would only vote for a candidate who would represent the people’s best interest.

A statement by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, after a meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) yesterday indicated that complaints about Orbih’s disposition towards Asue Ighodalo’s candidature and the September 21 election necessitated his suspension.

Also, a six-man committee headed by the Deputy National Chairman (South) Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, has been set up to investigate Orbih’s utterances and activities.

The statement reads: “The NWC unanimously condemned the embarrassing actions and utterances of Chief Dan Orbih relating to the Edo State governorship primary election. His actions and utterances are inconsistent with the provisions of the party’s constitution and the demand of his office as a national officer.

“Consequently, the NWC has set up a six-member committee to investigate the issue pursuant to the provisions of the party’s constitution.

“In the meantime, the NWC forthwith suspends Chief Dan Orbih from participating in all meetings, activities and programs of the NWC pending the conclusion of investigation…”

However, one of Orbih’s loyalists, who pleaded for anonymity, said the purported suspension is nothing to worry about as Orbih had envisaged such reaction long before now. He added that the crisis began with Governor Obaseki’s attitude towards those he met when he joined the PDP in 2020.

He said: “Chief Dan Orbih is not disturbed at all; those who thought they can ride roughshod over everybody are the ones feeling worried; let us simply wait and see how it all plays out.”

July 11, 2024 0 comment 101 views

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Edo guber poll: Wike loyalist, Dan Orbih suspended from PDP exco

by admin July 10, 2024

…it’s nothing to worry about’ – Wike group

Orbih, a staunch loyalist of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and leader of the PDP Legacy Group in Edo State, rejected membership in the State PDP Campaign Council to emphasise his stance that Governor Obaseki neglected those he met in the PDP when he joined in 2020.

He asserted that the PDP Legacy Group would only support a candidate who represents the best interests of the people of Edo State.

In a statement issued by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, following the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Wednesday, it was indicated that complaints about Dan Orbih’s stance towards the candidature of Asue Ighodalo and the upcoming September 21, 2024, Governorship election in Edo State necessitated his suspension.

Additionally, a six-man committee headed by the party’s Deputy National Chairman (South), Amb. Taofeek Arapaja has been tasked with investigating Chief Dan Orbih’s statements and activities in light of the provisions of the PDP Constitution.

“The NWC at the meeting unanimously condemned the embarrassing actions and utterances of Chief Dan Orbih relating to the Edo State Governorship Primary Election of our great Party which actions and utterances are inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) and the demand of his office as a national officer of the Party.

“Consequently, the NWC has set up a six-member committee headed by the Deputy National Chairman (South) Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, to investigate the issue pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the Party.

“In the meantime, the NWC forthwith suspends Chief Dan Orbih from participating in all meetings, activities and programs of the NWC pending the conclusion of an investigation by the Committee.

“The NWC acknowledges the support and solidarity of the overwhelming majority of the people of Edo State who are rallying with our Party and Candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, whose vision is in tandem with the will and aspiration of the people for continued massive development of the State on the platform of the PDP.

“The NWC charges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our Party in Edo State to remain united, focused and continue to work hard for the victory of our Party and Candidate in the September 21, 2024 Governorship election in Edo State,” Ologunagba stated.

However, one of Chief Dan Orbih’s loyalists who requested anonymity told ‘The Nation that the purported suspension is nothing to worry about as Chief Dan Orbih had envisaged such a reaction long before now, adding that it all began with Governor Obaseki’s attitude towards those he met when he defected to the PDP in 2020.

“Chief Dan Orbih is not disturbed at all; those who thought they could ride roughshod over everybody are the ones feeling worried; let us simply wait and see how it all plays out,” he stated.

July 10, 2024 0 comment 144 views

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Jigawa correspondents chapel elect new EXCO

PDP inaugurates Benue exco members

Zamfara: Bukkuyum PDP exco sacks chairman

Katsina PDP crisis deepens as new faction swears in EXCO

Katsina: PDP Ward EXCO suspends ex-National Secretary, Tsauri

Akwa Ibom: Conquer new territories – Gov Eno charges newly elected PDP State EXCO

Gov Mbah, Enugu PDP delegates elect new state Exco, as Chukwunweike emerges chairman

PDP suspends Orbih from exco

Edo guber poll: Wike loyalist, Dan Orbih suspended from PDP exco

…it’s nothing to worry about’ – Wike group

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