PDP BOT Chairman Wabara Commends Governors for Backing Fubara, Reveals Party’s Stance on Rivers Crisis
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PDP BOT Chairman Wabara Commends Governors for Backing Fubara, Reveals Party’s Stance on Rivers Crisis

Politics tamfitronics Former Senate President and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has commended the PDP Governors for their solidarity with Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State amidst the ongoing political crisis in the state.Wabara praised the Governors for standing against anti-democratic forces and for their commitment to peaceful resolution and good governance. He noted that the PDP Governors’ Forum’s position on the Rivers crisis and other national issues represents the party’s united stance.He said, “I sincerely commend the PDP Governors for speaking with one voice and solidarising with one of their own. This is a strong message that PDP is united and will not waver it its resolve to defend democracy.”The former Senate President further said, “It is highly provocative, undemocratic and unacceptable for anybody to think...
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Labour Party Crisis Deepens as INEC Rejects Outcome of Abure-led Convention
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Labour Party Crisis Deepens as INEC Rejects Outcome of Abure-led Convention

Politics tamfitronics The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the outcome of the Labour Party National Convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State on March 27, 2024. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that this is the convention where Julius Abure was reelected as National Chairman.This convention has been deemed invalid due to contraventions of the Labour Party Constitution, Electoral Act 2022, and INEC Guidelines and Regulations for Political Parties 2022.In a letter to the Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC), INEC confirmed receipt of their application for a certified copy of the convention document. However, the commission stated that it did not monitor the convention and therefore cannot report on it.The letter, signed by Ag Secretary Haliru Aminu and dated July 18, is as follows:
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Profile of Philip Shaibu: The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State
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Profile of Philip Shaibu: The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State

Politics tamfitronics Philip Shaibu, born on December 1, 1969, in Kaduna, Nigeria, has carved a notable path in Nigerian politics. He served as the deputy governor of Edo State from 2016 until his now invalidated impeachment in 2024.Shaibu’s journey into politics began after a career in the Nigerian Prisons Service, where he voluntarily retired to pursue political ambitions.Educationally, Shaibu obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Jos in 2000, where he also led the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) as President. His academic pursuit continued with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Benin in 2015.Shaibu’s political career started in 2003 with the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), leading to his election as a member of the Edo State House of Assembly in 2007 under the...
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