In the annals of Nigeria’s turbulent political history, few moments have seen the level of shameless disinformation and propaganda that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State is currently peddling. What should be a solemn moment for reflection, accountability, and justice following the highly controversial September 2024 governorship election has instead become a theatre of lies orchestrated by the …

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has described as highly irresponsible and unpatriotic, calls by former Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, on Nigerians to take to the streets. APC Spokesman Felix Morka, in a statement on Friday, remarked that Amaechi, speaking from the ‘lavish comfort of his proverbial glass house,’ criticised Nigerian youth for not protesting the ‘high cost of living’ …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will today (Wednesday) make available to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) electoral materials for the 21 September Edo State governorship poll. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Edo State, Dr. Augbum Onuoha, disclosed this in an interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday amid complaints of delay by the PDP. In a …

The Nigeria Police Force and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been called upon to immediately cease their “obstructive tactics” aimed at frustrating the Edo State candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last month’s governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, in his quest for legitimate access to Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) data used for the election. In statement …

President Bola Tinubu has told public office holders, leaders and faithful of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the southwest that his focus is not on the next election, but rather on improving the lives of Nigerians and handing over a prosperous country to the next generation. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila at the …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it should not be blamed for the vote-buying reported during the Edo State governorship election on 21 September 2024. The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, who spoke to The PUNCH on Sunday, stated that vote-buying is a widespread issue linked to the actions of political parties …

The Edo State governorship election 2024 has come and gone but, as usual, its reverberations will remain with us for some time to come. As expected, the All Progressives Congress (APC) that was declared the winner of the election has not only judged the election credible but also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the umpire, to high heavens. …

A former President of the Senate, Ameh Ebute, on Monday, said the victory which the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded in Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State and its “giant strides” in recent times were indications that the 2027 general elections would be a walk in the park for the party. This was even as the party’s National Chairman, …

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his victory in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. Okpebholo was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, having emerged victorious over his rivals in the keenly contested election. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information …

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Monday Okpebholo on his victory in the Edo State governorship election. Okpebholo, who garnered 291,667 votes, was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the Ogun State governor, the victory reflects the will of the Edo people. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to …