Politics

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the new Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Monday Bubou Obolo. The state secretary of the party, Chief Godspower Keku, commended the members of the House for “the peaceful way in which the change of …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa  Bayelsa State governor, the Hon Seriake Dickson, says the inability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to produce a validly nominated candidate has further boosted the prospects of victory for the Peoples Democratic Party in the November 16 governorship election. Governor Dickson, who spoke on Tuesday …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa No doubt the die for the Bayelsa State governorship election on November 16 is cast between the PDP flag bearer, Senator Douye Diri, and APC flag bearer, Chief David Lyon. Senator Douye Diri, who represents Bayelsa Central in the Senate, defeated twenty other aspirants at the primaries …

National Leader of ‘I SEE YOU GROUP,’ Hon Chizi Nyeomasila said he will unite the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State if elected chairman of the party. This follows the party’s plans to hold its ward, LGA and state congresses. The APC chieftain made the comment while receiving the …

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 …