THE joyous mood witnessed at the campaign grounds of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, signifies celebration by Nigerians of the victory at the polls ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Chairman of the party in Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Esiso stated this on Friday while addressing a mammoth crowd that attended the PDP rally at Ward 5, Onicha Ukwuani, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State during the ongoing Ward-to-Ward Campaign of the party.
According to Esiso, Nigerians are happy that PDP is fielding Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to rescue and reset Nigeria.
“We are not here to campaign, we are here to celebrate, this celebration will take us to Aso Rock, it will take us to the National Assembly, it will take us to the Government House, Asaba, it will take us to the Delta State House of Assembly; we are celebrating the victory of PDP in the next elections.
“Let us dance, a dance of victory in Thanksgiving to God.
“This is a rescue mission by the PDP and it is already successful because the All Progressives Congress, APC, made Nigeria to be very sick and APC went and brought someone who is not healthy to take over, to make Nigeria worse, so, Nigerians are happy that Atiku and Okowa are out to rescue Nigeria.
“The good thing about this Atiku/Okowa Ticket is that for the first time in the history of Nigeria Delta State is going to produce the Vice-President, so, we are happy that Deltans are speaking with one voice that it is their turn to produce the Vice-President and that person is Senato, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa,” Esiso said.
He disclosed that the PDP is fielding qualified people to contest in the elections, stating, “we have someone who is a Pan-Deltan contesting for Governor, not someone who cannot see beyond his village, not a mace thief who can steal anything as our Governor.
“Deputy Governor is someone who will be in a good position to advise the Governor, that is why we have Chief Monday Onyeme, an experienced man, not someone who has no experience in management.
“Vote for all the candidates of PDP, vote Prince Ned Nwoko for Senate, Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi for House of Representatives, Hon. Charles Emetulu for House of Assembly and we will have PDP five-over-five.”
Some of those who spoke at the rally which was attended by Chief Goodwill Obielum, and Chief Nkem Okwuofu include Barr. Sam Osasa and Elder Moses Iduh.
The PDP campaign train was at Utagba-Ogbe, Emu, and Abbi.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, on Friday, dismissed the appeal filed by the Labour Party candidate, David Doherty, against Hon. Wale Rauf of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Agenjo
August24news.com gathered that the judgement was celebrated on the official facebook page of the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi.
The Appeal Court affirmed the ruling of the House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal which declared Rauf as the rightful winner of the Amuwo-Odofin Constituency 2 election conducted on March 18, 2023.
It also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate of return issued to Doherty and issue new one to Rauf of the APC.
Rauf would be returning to the House to serve as a second term lawmaker, having served between 2019 and 2023.
Our Correspondent had reported that the House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lagos, upturned the election of Doherty and declared Rauf as winner.
Doherty not satisfied with the ruling, approached the Court of Appeal.
BREAKING: 2 REJECTED AS LAGOS LAWMAKERS CONFIRM SANWO-OLU’S SECOND BATCH OF NOMINEES
AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM
SPONSORED BY: H&H
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed 15 out of the second batch of 18 nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently.
The confirmation happened after Hon. Mojeed Fatai, Chief Whip and chairman of the screening committee, laid a report of the exercise before the House.
At a sitting presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the lawmakers rejected Engr. Olalere Odusote and Mr. Samuel Egube.
However, the House resolved to step down the confirmation of Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu for another day.
Dr. Obasa, commended the committee saying the members did a thorough job screening the nominees. His position was supported by the lawmakers present at plenary.
Those confirmed include: Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen Mr. Oluwaseun Oriyomi Osiyemi Prof. Akinola Emmanuel Abayomi Dr. Oluwarotimi Omotola Wahab Fashola Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Ambrose-Medem Mrs. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe Mrs. Bolaji Cécilia Dada Mrs. Barakat Akande Bakare Mr. Olugbenga Omotosho Mr. Mosopefoluwa George Dr. Yekini Nurudeen Agbaje Dr. Olumide Oluyinka Mr. Abayomi Samson Oluyomi Dr. Iyabode Oyeyemi Ayoola Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa.
The OMO EPETEDO FORUM has heartily rejoice with an illustrious Son of the Community, Hon. Sola Giwa on his nomination into the Cabinet of Lagos State Government by His Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of the State.
The forum notes with joy, decision of the Governor to re- nominate his Special Adviser on Transportation back to the cabinet.
” It is with great joy that our Son, a brilliant, visionary and great grassroot mobiliser is re-nominated into the government. The gesture, no doubt, is an affirmation that His Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has listening ears. He has cleared doubt of all by listening to vast majority of Lagosians who clamoured for a rejig of the Commissioners list. By this Action, He has undoubtedly reaffirmed our belief in clear vision, nobility of character,politics of principle, and above all, his quest for a prosperous Lagos that works”
We are assured that Sola Giwa will introduce new, lofty ideas into the administration. He has been a top-notch performer since the beginning of his Career in life. So, this new task will definately be carried out with utmost sincerity and will birth favourable outcomes.