Politics

APC panels begin aspirants screening for legislative bye-elections

Published

4 years ago

August 25, 2020

Ahead of the October 31 concurrent legislative by-elections scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC) will tomorrow, Wednesday August 26th, 2020 begin screening of party aspirants for the elections.

Legislative by-elections will be conducted across eight (8) States of the federation which includes Bayelsa Central Senatorial District Election, Bayelsa State, Bayelsa West Senatorial District Election, Bayelsa State, Nganzai State Constituency Borno, Borno State, Bayo State Constituency, Borno State, Cross River North Senatorial District, Cross River State, Obudu State Constituency, Cross River State, Imo North Senatorial District, Imo State, Lagos East Senatorial District, Lagos State, Kosofe II State Constituency, Lagos State, Plateau South Senatorial District, Plateau State, Bakura State Constituency, Zamfara State and Ibaji State Constituency, Kogi State

In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of APC, Yekini Nabena, the party will begin screening of aspirants Wednesday August 26th, 2020 – Thursday August 27th, 2020 while the publication of claims and objections will take place on Friday 28th August, 2020

The statement noted that the APC screening appeal committee will seat on Tuesday 1st, September, 2020 while primary electionand election appeal are scheduled to take place on Thursday 3rd, September, 2020 and Saturday 5th, September, 2020 respectively.

Meanwhile the party has released the list of screening and appeal committees to include the following:

For Imo North senatorial district screening panel, Dr. Lawrence Chukwu is to serve as Chairman, Engr. Uduakobong Okpoho as Secretary, Jonathan Modi as Member, Hon. Zakari Angulu Dobi as Member, Michael Jegede as Member, Isioma Theodara Ndah as Member and Barr. Ibrahim Bello as Member

The Appeal Committee for Imo North senatorial district comprises of Prof. Etok Ekanem as Chairman, Barr. Femi Victor Motojesi as Secretary, Hon. Garba Usman Funtua as Member, Bolaji Omonori Victor as Member and Alhaji Adams Yakubu as Member

The screening committee for Borno state Nganzai state constituency includes Alh. Abubakar Mallam as Chairman, Hon. Ahmed Mohammed as Secretary, Hon. Ibrahim Umar Dawakiji as Member, Omobolaji Motunrayo – Member, Musa Shelleng as Member, Nasir Umar Garba as Member and Prince (Engr.) Dare Joseph as Member.

The Appeal Committee for Borno state Nganzai state constituency includes: Engr. Suleiman Rabiu Bichi as Chairman, Barr. Yakubu Bashir as Secretary, Barr. Yakubu A. H. Ruba as member, Barr. Dallas Ebeli as Member, Muhammed Hassan Jigirya as member.

Other states by-elections screening and appeal committees are as follow:

LAGOS STATE
LAGOS EAST SENATORIAL DISTRICT AND
KOSOFE II STATE CONSTITUENCY
(Screening Committee)
1. Hon. Adamu Usman – *Chairman*
2. Alh. Sule Alao – *Secretary*
3. Dr. Zakeri Muhammad – Member
4. Amb. Fidel M. Anyegu – Member
5. Chief Samuel Ogbuku – Member
6. Dr. Kamel Isa Olu – Member
7. Husseini Momoh – Member

(Screening Appeal Committee)
1. Solomon Nyaze – *Chairman*
2. Hon. Adelowo Adebiyi – *Secretary*
3. Alh. Abdulmunaf Muhammed – Member
4. Hon. Sunday J. Chukwu – Member
5. Safiya Bala – Member

PLATEAU SOUTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT, PLATEAU STATE
(Screening Committee)
1. Salisu Muktari – *Chairman*
2. Obianuju Brenda Oji – *Secretary*
3. Adie Ferdinard Aisu – Member
4. Dada Olusegun – Member
5. Bolaji Afeez Repete – Member
6. Rt. (Hon.) Eugene Odo – Member
7. Auwalu Abdulmalik – Member

(Screening Appeal Committee)
1. Trever Aginde – *Chairman*
2. Abdullahi Haruna – *Secretary*
3. Fatima Zarah Umar – Member
4. Barr. Iliyasu Runka – Member
5. Opaluwa Omera – Member

BAKURA STATE CONSTITUENCY, ZAMFARA STATE
(Screening Committee)
1. Dr. Ibrahim Mara – *Chairman*
2. Amb. Ahmed Malam Madori – *Secretary*
3. Barr. Bashir Maidugu – Member
4. Mrs. Helen Bendega – Member
5. Danlami Zuru – Member
6. Aliyu Bature – Member
7. Kunle Busari – Member

(Screening Appeal Committee)
1. Bala Mohammed Gwagwarwa – *Chairman*
2. Abdulrahman Baffa Yola – *Secretary*
3. Idris Bah Madu – Member
4. Zuwaira S. Bakori – Member
5. Mamman Isa Azare – Member

IBAJI STATE CONSTITUENCY, KOGI STATE
(Screening Committee)
1. Ohikere Gogo Asmail – *Chairman*
2. Sen. John Danboyi – *Secretary*
3. Okomoda Raphael – Member
4. Hajiya Fatima Audu – Member
5. Shettima Abaji – Member
6. Kiyenna J. Mizim – Member
7. Hon. Maikudi Bature – Member

(Screening Appeal Committee)
1. Hon. Ibrahim Umar Dawakiji – *Chairman*
2. Nasiha Hassan – *Secretary*
3. Febian Ekpo – Member
4. Yahaya Suleiman – Member
5. Barr. Hassan Abubakar II – Member

BAYELSA STATE
BAYELSA WEST SENATORIAL DISTRICT AND BAYELSA CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT
(Screening Committee)
1. Prof. Steven Oseni – *Chairman*
2. Engr. R.S. Bichi – *Secretary*
3. Barr. Kunle Sulaiman – Member
4. Chief Cosmas Maduba – Member
5. Ife Adebayo – Member
6. Kolade Lawal – Member
7. Hajiya Yahanasu Buba – Member

(Screening Appeal Committee)
1. Mall. Ahmed Sajoh – *Chairman*
2. Hon. Engr. Garba M. Gulma – *Secretary*
3. Chief (Mrs.) Betty Efekoda – Member
4. David ThankGod – Member
5. Hon. Motunrayo Akintomide – Member

CROSS RIVER STATE
CROSS RIVER NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT AND OBUDU STATE CONSTITUENCY
(Screening Committee)
1. Asipa Kaoli Olusanya – *Chairman*
2. Nike Omoworare – *Secretary*
3. Hon. Maduka N. Anun – Member
4. Afolabi Aseyomi O. – Member
5. Hon. Musa B. Kamale – Member
6. Muhammed Ali Mashi – Member
7. Dr. (Mrs.) Rachael Akpabio – Member

(Screening Appeal Committee)
1. Abubakar Isa Funtua – *Chairman*
2. Chief Ben Eche – *Secretary*
3. Chief Funsho O. – Member
4. Muhammed Sani Ibrahim – Member
5. Alh. Attah M. Rangem – Member

Politics

Soludo Appoints Law Mefor as Anambra Commissioner for Information

Published

2 weeks ago

September 18, 2024

Sunrise Nigeria

By Elizabeth Okwe

The governor of Anambra state, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed renowned media consultant and Forensic Psychologist Dr Law Mefor as the state’s commissioner for information.

In a statement on Tuesday by Christian Aburime, the chief press secretary (CPS) to the governor, Soludo expressed confidence in Mefor’s ability to foster a robust information environment in the state.

The governor also commended Nwosu for his contributions as commissioner for information during his time and wished him the best in his future endeavours.

“The governor of Anambra state, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of Dr. Law Mefor, who has been sworn in as the new commissioner for information in Anambra state,” the statement reads.

“Dr. Mefor replaces Sir Paul Nwosu, who has moved on after over ten years of meritorious service to the Anambra state government.

“Dr. Law Mefor, a distinguished academic and public intellectual, brings a wealth of experience to his new position.

“With an impressive academic portfolio, he holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, alongside degrees in General and Applied Psychology from the University of Jos, Forensic Psychology from Nasarawa State University, a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Calabar, and a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja.

“Over the years, Dr. Mefor has established himself as an educator and media consultant, lecturing for over a decade at the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja.

“He has also made significant contributions as a syndicated columnist, publishing thought-provoking articles in TheCable and various online and mainstream newspapers.

“Wishing him success as he assumes his new role, Governor Soludo expressed confidence in Dr. Mefor’s ability and extensive experience to strengthen the communication machinery of the state and foster a more vibrant information environment for the government’s developmental strides.

“Also, the governor commended Sir Paul Nwosu for his dedication and contributions during his tenure as Commissioner for Information, wishing him the very best in his future endeavours.”

A perfect choice

Meanwhile, the choice of Dr Law Mefor as the state’s commissioner for information by Governor Soludo has been described as a fit-to-type one which will raise the bar in the state’s information management.

According to Public Affairs Consultant and Chief Executive Officer of Sunrise Media Limited, publishers of SunriseNigeria magazine and sunrisengr.com, Dr James Odaudu, Dr Mefor is not only a consumate academician but also a thoroughbred media professional with a wide reach who will definitely deploy his wealth of experience and professional expertise to make a difference.

In a congratulatory message to the new commissioner, Odaudu expressed the hope that he will continue in his well-documented trajectory of devoted service to his people which has been his hallmark even as a private practitioner.

The SunriseNigeria publisher assured the Commissioner of his organisation’s readiness to partner with the Anambra state government to achieve its desired goals in information dissemination and public engagement.

International

Some Top Republicans Secretly Pray for Kamala Harris Massive Win

Published

1 month ago

September 5, 2024

Sunrise Nigeria

By Dan Ladden-Hall

It seems it’s not just Democrats who are hoping that Donald Trump will be dealt a devastating defeat in November.

Several notable Republican figures also want the former president to lose to Kamala Harris but aren’t saying so publicly, according to Politico. Some GOP lawmakers see the possibility of a new Trump term as bad news for the party, the outlet reports.

Among those concerned are proponents of free market economic policies who are concerned by Trump’s proposed import tariffs, while abortion rights opponents are also skeptical of his inconsistent messaging on that issue, according to Politico.

They’re also reportedly concerned that Trump winning in 2024 could hurt the GOP’s electoral chances in the future.

“There’s a lot of anxiety about what Trump does to Republican ability to win in 2028—and what he also may do to the party in terms of policy long term,” one anonymous conservative leader told Politico. “There is just this concern that like, ‘OK, if the party just goes in that direction, then what kind of party is it going forward? And can conservatives, then, have a home going forward?’”

The outlet also claims concerned Republicans hope Trump’s loss is by a wide margin in order to help stifle any attempts to cast doubt on the legitimacy of his hypothetical defeat.

In a separate column, Politico’s columnist Jonathan Martin claimed the best outcome for the future of the Republican Party is for Trump to “lose soundly” in November.

“For most Republicans who’ve not converted to the Church of MAGA, this scenario is barely even provocative,” Martin writes. “In fact, asking around with Republicans last week, the most fervent private debate I came across in the party was how best to accelerate Trump’s exit to the 19th Hole.”

In a statement, Trump spokesperson Brian Hughes told the outlet that Trump has “unified the GOP like never before” and “expanded his coalition of support across partisan lines to Democrats and Independents.”

“Our campaign and down-ballot Republicans are poised for a great result in November, despite a few hand-wringing, anonymous sources who are not bold enough to attach their names to this drivel,” Hughes added.

* Reuters

Politics

Former Finance Minister, Nenadi Usman Emerges Labour Party Caretaker Chairman

Published

1 month ago

September 4, 2024

Sunrise Nigeria

As part of efforts to bring the seeming intractable crisis that has bedeviled the Party since the 2023 elections, the Labour Party on Wednesday announced the composition of a 29-man caretaker committee to be chaired by former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman.

Similarly, the Immediate-past Senate Minority Deputy Leader, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, was appointed to serve as Secretary to the committee which will midwife an election of a new leadership of the party within the next 90 days.

This development effectively ended the tenure of the party’s erstwhile National Chairman, Julius Abure and members of his executive Committee.

The party reached the resolution at the end of the Party’s NEC/Extended Stakeholders meeting held at Government House Umuahia, according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor of Abia State, Ukoha Njoku,

He said that the Terms of Reference of the Committee include, ensuring the conduct of Ward, Local Government, State Congresses and National Convention as soon as possible and in accordance with the Constitution of the Labour Party.

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At the end of the NEC/Extended Stakeholders Meeting held in Umuahia, the Abia State Capital, a roll call was conducted and the meeting was confirmed to be duly convened that a 29-member Caretaker Committee was constituted immediately to ensure that there is no vacuum in the Leadership of the Party.

Other members representing various interest groups including NLC, TUC, Senate, House of Representatives, House of Assembly, and Gubernatorial Candidates in the last election.

The meeting equally commended Governor Alex Otti for his leadership in hosting the meeting and enjoined members of the party to support the Caretaker Committee to achieve its mandates.

The resolution named other members of the Committee to include 3 Senators, 4 members of House of Representatives, 3 members from States House of Assembly, 3 members from the Nigeria Labour Congress, 3 members from the Trade Union Congress, 3 members from the Gubernatorial Candidates in the last election among others.

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The Governor of Abia state, Alex Otti, said that the meeting was convened to deal with the existential problems confronting the party and chart a way forward for the Party.

He noted that the tenure of the National working Committee of the Party headed by Bar. Julius Abure had elapsed since 10th of June 2024 and called on all stakeholders of the party to join forces together to resolve every internal problems of the party.

Governor Otti said that the overall interest of all Labour Party Stakeholders is the survival of the party and not necessarily the composition of the NWC as far as it is constitutionally composed.

Also Speaking, the National Leader of the party and Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, said that all they are doing is to follow the guidelines established by law to save the party from total collapse.

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He noted that Labour Party being the third largest party in Nigeria has the potential of being the brightest if things are put in the right perspective and urged members of the party to give the caretaker Committee the needed support to enable it succeed in its assignments.

Responding on behalf of members of the caretaker Committee, the Chairman, Senator Usman thanked the National Leader of the party Mr. Peter Obi and other stakeholders for finding them fit for the task and assured that they will justify the confidence reposed in them.

Highlights of the meeting was the reaffirmation of the solid confidence in the leadership of the National Leader of the party Mr. Peter Obi and the resolution that all members with legal case against the party should withdraw same for the overall interest of the party.