Amaechi accuses policemen of collusion with electoral fraudsters

Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, has alleged that the police in the state were planning on doctoring the number of persons arrested in Tai Local Government Area of the state during Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections. 

Governor Amaechi in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. David Iyofor, said “information just reaching us indicates that the Police in Rivers State want to doctor the statements of about 110 persons arrested for electoral offences and crimes in Tai Local Government of Rivers State during Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections. 

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Beware of those dumping PDP for APC, Umar cautions Buhari

Former Military Governor of Kaduna State, Colonel Abubakar Umar (retd) yesterday urged the President- elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, retd  to be mindful of those he described as mere fair weather friends as he takes over governance in May 29.

In a statement issued yesterday, Umar also urged Buhari  to  ignore what he described as the treacherous actions of those opportunists who were presently dumping the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for the All Progressives Congress, APC barely two weeks after the Presidential election.

The former military also assured President Goodluck Jonathan  of his  unalloyed  loyalty and “steadfast” friendship  as he prepares to face life outside power.

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My victory changes 60yrs of Lagos history: Ambode

Lagos State governor-elect, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday said his victory at the April 11 polls has changed 60 years history of the state, even as it marked the commencement of social and moral contracts.

Ambode Celebrates his victory at APC Campaign office in Ogba

Ambode, in his acceptance speech made after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC declared him winner of the 2015 Lagos State governorship election, noted that no one would be victimized for voting against him at the polls.

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Breaking News: Jonathan fires IGP Abba, appoints Arase

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday sacked Mr. Suleiman Abba, as the Inspector-General of Police.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President has named a Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, as Abba’s replacement in acting capacity.

No reason was given for the President’s decision to relieve Abba of his appointment.

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Umeh urges Jega to cancel gov elections in S-East states

National chairman on All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Victor Umeh, has called on Professor Attahiru Jega, Independent National Electoral, INEC, Chairman, to cancel the governorship

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Enugu gov result: APC vows to challenge it in tribunal

Leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday rejected the result of the governorship election held in the state on Saturday in which the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC declared the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, as the winner.

Addressing a press conference in Enugu, yesterday, shortly before the final result was released, state chairman of the party,   Dr. Ben Nwoye, the governorship candidate, Mr. Okey Ezea   and his running mate, Mrs. Juliet Ibekaku, unanimously vowed to challenge the result legally.

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