The Nigerian National Assembly is a complex institution with sophisticated internal politics that often surpass those of secular politics. Its seniority system, similar to Nigeria’s secondary school hierarchy, can intimidate newcomers, making it challenging for freshmen lawmakers to navigate. Not for Peter Akpanke. Many have argued that typically, it takes a full four-year term for…
Yesterday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Sen. Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday, 21st September 2024. Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes to win his main opponent, Asue Ighodalo of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, who garnered…
OPINION By Etim Etim Many Nigerians have never heard of the expression ‘’Federal Might’’ as an important factor in gubernatorial elections until Gov. Godwin Obaseki started talking about it in the weeks leading to the September 21 election in his state. He told the press that Senator Adams Oshiomhole and other APC stalwarts in the…
OPINION By Chris Edadi My dear party faithful and lovers of our dear party PDP. I choose doing what I am doing today not out of insubordination as it may look like to some without insight but for the soul of this party PDP and for the sake of hundreds of us who have been…
By Ini Imah As the local government elections approach in Cross River State, the air is thick with anticipation and hope. The people, particularly in the Calabar Metropolis, are eager to see their voices reflected in leadership at the grassroots level. Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, affectionately called the “People’s Governor,” has earned the love…
By K. A. O. Etta As Cross Riverians continue to anticipate the conduct of local government elections in the state, and with the State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) further stating that elections will hold before the end of December 2024, permutations are rife as to who is most prepared, deserves to or should occupy the…
