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2000 PDP members defect to APC in Kwara

Daily Dispatch March 3, 2019

No fewer than 2000 members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara state on Sunday defected to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was the second of such major exodus from the party in one week after the crushing defeat it suffered in the presidential and

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APGA governorship candidate Otti wants revolution in Abia

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2019

Dr. Alex Otti, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Abia, said he joined the race with a mission to lead a revolutionist to reclaim the state. Otti, who was on a campaign tour of Bende and Arochukwu Local Government Areas (LGAs) on Wednesday, said he had come to free the state […]

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Governor Umahi asks 2000 PDP members to receive President Buhari in Ebonyi, provides buses for APC rally

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2019

David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, has directed at least 2000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari who will campaign in Ebonyi on Wednesday. Umahi, a PDP governor, has also allowed the All Progressives Congress (APC) to use the Pa Ngele Oruta stadium, Abakaliki, for the […]

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Kashamu endorses Adebutu for Ogun governor

Daily Dispatch January 10, 2019

Buruji Kashamu, senator representing Ogun east, has added his name to the list of politicians who are getting behind PDP’s Ogun state candidate Ladi Adebutu. The influential Ogun state politician revealed his endorsement of Adebutu in a statement Thursday directing his supporters to vote the PDP in the governorship elections. ” I wish to formally and publicly […]

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BBC debate: APC, PDP absent as guber contenders unveil agenda in Kwara

Daily Dispatch January 10, 2019

The gubernatorial candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were absent at the debate organised by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Yoruba in Ilorin on Thursday as flagbearers of the other parties unveiled their agenda. The candidates of the Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party (ANRP), Dr Olayinka Abdulmumin-Ajia, Accord,

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Vote For Only PDP Candidates – Gov. Ortom

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2019

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has urged residents of the state to vote for only Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates during the forthcoming poll. Ortom gave the advise on Wednesday in Ugba in Logo and Zaki Biam in Ukum Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. He said Benue people were known for always voting […]