Politics

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Feeling robbed of victory at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in Bayelsa State, Chief Ndutimi Alaibe, one of the top contestants in the race has taken a bold step in search of redress. Our correspondent gathered that on Friday September 13, 2019, Alaibe …

… As Committee Opens Sale of Forms By Joel Anekwe The Senator Magnus Abe faction of the All Progressives Party (APC) in Rivers State has declared that it would not participate in the party congresses slated for September 17 in the state. The faction chaired by Prince Peter Odike, at …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa Niger Delta Youth Coalition for Peace and Progress (NDYCPP), on Sunday appealed to those who lost in the Bayelsa governorship primaries in the dominant political parties to exercise restraint. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elected Senator Douye Diri from amongst 21 aspirants that sought the ticket, …

… As Alaibe Kicks, Appeals For Calm By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa  The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Senator Douye Diri, the newly elected candidate of the party for the November 16, 2019 election in the state. State Secretary of the party, Chief Godspower Keku, said …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa One of the top contenders for the Bayelsa State governorship election, Chief Timi Alaibe has adduced reasons why he stands out among the pack, urging delegates to cast their votes wisely. In an interaction with the Federated Correspondents chapel, the former managing director of the Niger …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa Ahead of the People’s Democratic Party’s primary election for the November 16  Bayelsa State governorship election, one of the top aspirants, Arc Reuben Okoya, while speaking journalists, said he is not a desperate politician. He said he is rather desperate for the development of Bayelsa State …

By Joel Anekwe The political crisis that denied the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) participation in the 2019 general elections is far from over, as the two major gladiators in the now seeming intractable conflict are again tuning up their war drums, even though the elections …

…Warns against Attacks on Dickson By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has again called on the 21 aspirants in the party to devote their energy and attention to their electoral campaigns rather than indulging in acts inimical to the unity of the …

… We Are Too Focused To Be Distracted ~ Alaibe Organization  By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The governor of Bayelsa State, Hon Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on Nigerians to disregard a “sinister blackmail orchestrated by former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Timi Alaibe.” The governor said that Alaibe has …

… Warns Aspirants against Hijack of Delegates By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has decided to accommodate all officials of the party who are delegates in the forthcoming primaries in designated hotels in Yenagoa, the state capital for security reasons and easy …