“Nwobodo joined APC as a fugitive running from justice” – APC South-East Caucus

The South-East All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, described ex-governor of old Anambra State, Jim Nwobodo’s entry into the party as a grand plan to shield himself from the long arm of the law, following his alleged involvement in the $2.1 billion arms deals undergoing probe by the Economic Financial Crime Commission, EFCC.

The ex-governor was reportedly mentioned as one of the beneficiaries of the arms deal to the tune of N600 million meant for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, campaigns and mobilization in the South-East geopolitical zone in the days leading to last general election.

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APC’s Timipre Sylva to challenge result of Bayelsa Governorship election in court

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the just concluded governorship election in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, on Monday said he would challenge the result of the election in court.

The Independent National Electoral Commission had on Sunday declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, and incumbent governor of the state, Seriake Dickson, winner of the election.

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APC chieftain opposes Nwobodo’s defection from PDP

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu state, Osita Okechukwu, on Monday expressed dismay at last weekend’s defection of the former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.

Okechukwu in a statement made available to newsmen in Enugu insisted that before joining the now ruling party, Nwobodo should first clear himself of the allegation that he benefited from the Dasuki arms deal money, noting dumping his party midway amounted to “running away from justice”.

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“Rate of defection from PDP to APC is shameful” – Abike Dabiri-Erewa

Former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on the Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Monday, frowned at the continued gale of defections of politicians from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to her party, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Dabiri-Erewa who expressed her disgust over the gale of defections, described it as shameful, calling the defectors “political prostitutes.”

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Defection: APC rules out admission of Arthur Eze, Peter Obi and Willie Obiano

Following the mass defection of stalwarts of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), indications have emerged that the national leadership of the ruling party has ruled out the admission of billionaire oil-magnate, Prince Arthur Eze, former Governor Peter Obi and incumbent Willie Obiano, into the party.

The development comes on the heels of fresh confusion over the authentic candidates to contest the rerun election for Anambra Central Senatorial district, which was ordered by the Court of Appeal after the nullification of the election of erstwhile Senator Uche Lillian Ekwunife on December 6, 2015.

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“APC is not fighting corruption; …only after opposition leaders” – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has decried the continued detention of its spokesman, Olisah Metuh by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), noting that, the ruling party, All Progressives Congress was after opposition leaders.

This was contained in a statement signed by the PDP National Legal Adviser, Mr Victor Kwon in Abuja on Sunday.

The statement decried the release of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), retired Brig.-Gen. Jafaru Isa, eight hours after he was arrested by the EFCC.

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Bayelsa Election: “Perpetrators of violence must be held accountable” – Senate President, Bukola Saraki

Nigeria’s senate president, Bukola Saraki, has stated that perpetrators of violence during the supplementary election in Bayelsa state must be held accountable.

Saraki was reacting to reports that violence marred the supplementary polls in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the oil-rich state.

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“Dickson’s re-election is a victory for democracy; …will of Bayelsa people prevailed” – Nyesom Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the re-election of the Bayelsa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Seriake Dickson is a victory for democracy in the face of unrelenting external forces. 

In a congratulatory message to the Bayelsa State Governor, following his re-election at the conclusion of the supplementary governorship election, Governor Wike said that the will of the people of Bayelsa State has prevailed as they have resolved to remain with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

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INEC declares Seriake Dickson winner of Bayelsa Governorship election

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Seriake Dickson has been declared winner of the Bayelsa State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Mr Dickson polled 134,998 votes to emerge winner of the election. Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Timipre Sylva, scored 86,852 votes to place second.

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Jim Nwobodo dumps PDP for APC

A former governor of the old Anambra State, Jim Nwobodo, who admitted receiving N100million from former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, on Friday dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the ruling All Progressive Congress.

He defected to the APC in Enugu alongside a former senator, Fidelis Okoro, representing Enugu North, and another chieftain of PDP, Richard Ozobu.

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