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Martins-Kuye’s Death a Colossal Loss to Nigeria – PDP

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Colossal Loss

Martins-Kuye’s Death a Colossal Loss to Nigeria – PDP       The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the death of Sen. Jubril Martins-Kuye, a former Minister of Commerce and Industry, as a colossal loss to the nation. This is contained in a statement by PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja on Sunday. Ologbondiyan said that the party was grieved by the death of Martins-Kuye, who was one of its founding members. He described the deceased as a highly courageous democrat and dedicated statesman, who sacrificed…

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20,000 APP Members Join PDP amid Umahi’s ‘moves’ to APC In Ebonyi

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APP

20,000 APP Members Join PDP amid Umahi’s ‘moves’ to APC In Ebonyi       State, local government and ward leaders of the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Ebonyi State have joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Chairman, Joshua Chinedum Elekwachi, made the announcement on Tuesday in Abakaliki, the state capital reports Daily Post. He told newsmen that the PDP is the only political party that truly resonates with the masses, not only in Ebonyi but nationwide. Elekwachi said he is joining PDP to team up to retrieve the…

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#EndSARS: Buhari’s Speech Lacks Empathy – PDP

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Empathy

#EndSARS: Buhari’s Speech Lacks Empathy – PDP       The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the address by President Muhamadu Buhari on Thursday night, as empty and devoid of empathy. The party’s position was contained in a statement titled, ‘EndSARS: Buhari’s Address Disconnected, Failed Empathy Test – PDP,’ signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja. He said the PDP described the long-awaited address by the President about the protests rocking the nation, as disappointing and completely disconnected from the realities of the…

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Ondo Election: PDP Rejects OAU VC As Chief Returning Officer

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Ondo Election: PDP Rejects OAU VC As Chief Returning Officer       The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the Chief Returning Officer for the Ondo election who is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ife, Professor Eyitope Ogungbenro Ogunbodede. In a statement by the chairman of the PDP Ondo State Governorship National Campaign Council, Seyi Makinde, the party alleged that Professor Ogunbodede is a known crony to the All Progressives Congress (APC), governorship candidate Rotimi Akeredolu and hails from the same hometown (Owo). The PDP claims that Prof. Ogunbodede…

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11 Political Parties Adopt PDP Candidate In Ondo

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PDP Candidate

11 Political Parties Adopt PDP Candidate In Ondo     Eleven out of the 17 political parties participating in the governorship election in Ondo State have resolved to support the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede in the election. The Chairman of Social Democratic Party(SDP), Ondo State Chapter, Prince Oladele Ogunbameru disclosed this while addressing a press conference on behalf of the eleven parties in Akure, the state capital. Ogunbameru informed that the decision of the parties to collapse their structures for the PDP was made at a…

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Former Delta Governor Uduaghan Returns To PDP

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Uduaghan

Former Delta Governor Uduaghan Returns To PDP       The immediate past Governor of the State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has formally defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Uduaghan re-joined the PDP at his Unit 1, Ward 6, at Abigborodo, his country home, and was accompanied to the venue by thousands of his supporters amid cheering solidarity songs on Monday. “I am back to join forces with other party greats to strengthen our party, the largest party in Africa -PDP!,” the ex-governor had…

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Police Area Commander, Oki Rita Emesim Allegedly Frees Alleged Attacker of PDP Members in Edo North

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Oki Rita Emesim

Police Area Commander, Oki Rita Emesim Allegedly Frees Alleged Attacker of PDP Members in Edo North     The Auchi Area Commander of the Nigerian Police Force, Oki Rita Emesim is being dragged and accused as one of the major forces encouraging the huge violence and attacks being perpetrated by sponsored agents of the opposition in the state against those they feel are not working with and for them. According to her accusers, a prime suspect amongst the gang who attacked a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in…

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PDP Rejects Increase in Fuel Price, Electricity Tariff

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Electricity Tariff

PDP Rejects Increase in Fuel Price, Electricity Tariff       The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the reported increase in the price of petrol to N151 per litre and electricity tariff to N66 per kwh. In a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party described the increase as callous and cruel, alleging that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was punishing Nigerians. “The party demands an immediate reversal of the prices to avert a national crisis, as the increase will result in upsurge in…

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Primate Ayodele Issues ‘Last Warning’ Ahead of Edo Election

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Primate Ayodele Issues ‘Last Warning’ Ahead of Edo Election       The leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has given a final warning to the political gladiators in Edo state ahead of the Edo gubernatorial election slated to take place on September 19. Primate Ayodele, who is a prominent seer had given several warnings to the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and their candidates months ago. Recall that he had prophesied that the candidate of the PDP, Godwin Obaseki will emerge…

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Ondo Election: PDP’s Jegede Picks Gboluga As Running Mate

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Gboluga

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede has picked Hon. Ikengboju Gboluga as his running mate. Mr. Jegede made the announcement via his Twitter page on Tuesday. “I am pleased to announce that Hon. Ikengboju Gboluga will be working with me in seeking your mandate in the October 10, 2020 governorship election”, he said. Hon. Gboluga is a member of the House of Representatives representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency. This comes barely 24 hours after the governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)…

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