Politics

By David Owei, Yenagoa Dr Franklin Osaisai, a nuclear scientist has formally declared his interest in contesting the governorship polls scheduled for November 9, 2019 in Bayelsa. Osaisai, made his gubernatorial ambition known at a church service at St John’s Anglican Church in his community, Koluama situated along the Atlantic …

Bayelsa State chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Moses Cleopas, has called on the state government to ensure the conduct of the local government elections despite threats by elements of the opposition in the state. Cleopas said in a statement that no amount of threats should be allowed …

By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa As the Bayelsa State governorship elections draw nearer, more groups, this time under the aegis of Bayelsa Consolidation Movement, have intensified support with other well-meaning patriotic groups to urge Arc Reuben Okoya to declare his interest to contest the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. They …

  By Joel Anekwe   The Accord Party’s governorship candidate in Rivers State, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs has promised to get the economy and politics of the state right if voted in as the next governor of the state through a clean Politics devoid of bitterness and hate. He said he …

  …Says Rivers APC Is Disorganized  …Insists Wike Is ‘On Ground’   By Our Reporter   Front-line politician in Rivers State and special adviser to the Rivers State Governor on Political Matters and Strategy, Barr Emeh Glory Emeh, has insisted that “it easier for the camel to pass through the …

Gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Imo State, Mr. Ejike Chukwu says they are set to take over the state in the next political dispensation. Speaking to news men at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa recently, Chukwu noted that Imo State is in dire need of …

As the preparations for the forthcoming general elections gather momentum, politicians and individual leaders have been urged to be mindful of how they talk and conduct themselves to ensure violence-free elections. According to an All Progressives Congress, APC, stalwart in Rivers State, Prince Tonye Princewill, who spoke recently with journalists …

  By Joel Anekwe   Youths in Asari-Toru Local Government Area have endorsed Rivers State governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for a second term, assuring that they would work hard to “deliver their votes to the performing governor.” The youths trooped out in their thousands on Saturday, marching through the streets of …

The All Progressive Congress Non Indigene Campaign Team 2019 for Arc Tonye Cole, has resolved to work for emergence of President Muhammadu Buhari as President of Federal Republic of Nigeria and Arch. Tonye Cole as Governor of Rivers State. During a meeting held on Sunday October 28, 2018, the group …

  By Joel Anekwe   Youths in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State have declared their support for the re-election bid of the state governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, to a second term in office. The youths made the declaration during the One Million Youths for New Rivers State sensitization …