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  • Ambode, APC win in Epe

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state recorded a convincing victory at the polling unit of its gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, at the elections held today in his Epe hometown.

    At the Unit 33, Ward A5 polling centre located in Ogunmodede Secondary school, Papa Epe, Ambode led a hoard of enfranchising Epe electorates to give the APC and its candidates a big win that saw them poll an average 60% of the votes at all levels.

    Out of a total 170 accredited voters in the booth, the APC Presidential ticket of General Muhammadu Buhari and Professor Yemi Osinbajo amassed 97 votes as against the main opposition’s 71; APC Senatorial candidate for Lagos East, Senator Gbenga Ashafa polled 103 votes to defeat the People’s Democratic Party’s 66, and Wale Raji, APC candidate for the Epe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives got 101 votes to cap off a sweeping victory.

  • APC wins massively at Fashola’s ward, as Senator Tinubu delivers her ward

    Elections in Surulere in Lagos Central were peaceful but soldiers and riot policemen were stationed at strategic points. Voters arrived ahead of the ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in many polling units. It took several minutes to set up the voting materials but the card readers deployed to the area functioned optimally.

    At State Grammar School Polling Unit 002, where the Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola voted, crowd of voters turned out to cast their ballots. The governor arrived early for accreditation, queuing behinds hundreds of voters in scorching sun.

    At Polling Unit 014 on Elizabeth Fowler Street, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, got accredited at 10:30am. He was in company of his mother and wife. Describing the working of the card reader perfect, the minority leaders said he was confident of his party’s victory at the polls.

    Fashola, in company of his wife and son, returned to the polling unit at 1:35pm to vote without body guards and security detail.

     

    He joined the queue of voters on Itolo Street, where he was accredited. He stood at the tail end of a long queue of voters, chatting with his wife.

    At 3:40pm, Fashola cast his ballot, describing the exercise as peaceful. He said he was satisfied with the accreditation and voting process. He cautioned the people not to jump into conclusion on the success of the exercise, noting that INEC could only be judged after the whole process.

    The governor appealed to the electoral commission to make up for its logistic shortfall by extending the voting period to enable more people exercise their franchise. He said there could have been irregularities in the organisation of the elections, but he said no human process had been perfect, cautioning against deliberate sabotage.

    Elsewhere in Ikoyi, Lagos, the Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu and All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate yesterday proved her strength by defeating the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) embarrassingly in most of the polling units in Ward nine.

    A resounding “sai Buhari! “sai Mama” rented the air at her unit 034 polling unit as the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) presiding officer counted the ballot.

    The APC trashed PDP in both the presidential and national assembly elections at polling unit 034 with very wide margins that made the electorates hit the streets in jubilation.

    For the presidential election, the APC’s Gen. Muhammadu Buhari carried the day with 106 votes while PDP’s President Goodluck Jonathan scored 25 votes. Senator Tinubu had 105 votes for the senatorial poll with her contender in PDP clinching 21 votes. The APC also gave the ruling party a run for its money in the House of Representatives category where it scored 103 against the PDP’s 16.

  • Tinubu denies sending text message endorsing Jonathan

    National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu yesterday denied sending any text asking electorates to vote for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Goodluck Jonathan.

    Tinubu disclosed this while speaking with newsmen shortly after being accredited by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), at Ward 047 in Alausa. Tinubu assured that the issue will be adequately addressed in court.

    The former Governor of Lagos State said, “I didn’t send any message. That’s part of the gimmicks and desperation of the ruling party when they pack a lot of fraudulent people in office trying to sabotage the right of people from exercising their civic duty.

    “I didn’t authorize any network to send any message. That one we will discuss when we get to court. I cannot campaign today; I know what I’ve told my supporters, you all know the party I belong to and you know the candidate of that party. Do not believe in any text message from me asking you to do otherwise,” he said.

    Tinubu said that he is committed to his party and nothing can make him compromise. “I stay firm; I stay credible; I stay resolved; I am determined and committed, if anybody sends you any fraudulent message, it is because they are coward, they know they are going to be defeated and that is why they want to resort to fraud.

    “That is why they should not even be in government, the more reason they should be out, we have had enough of this. I have received several calls from people to verify the so-called text message but I have consistently denied that. It is disturbing, annoying and terrible that people will resort to fraud.

  • Jimoh Ibrahim denies joining APC

    Following rumours being peddled in Ondo State that business mogul, Bar. Jimoh Ibrahim has defected with his followers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC); Ibrahim yesterday said he still remains in PDP.

    He however insisted that he would never be in good terms with Governor Olusegun Mimiko as long as both of them are in the same party.

    Jimoh vowed that they would frustrate Mimiko ambition of controlling the party structure and also deny him the chance to produce his successor.

    Speaking with reporters at his hometown at Igbotako in Okitipupa Local Government, while going for his accreditation, said he cannot defect on internet, saying those who wrote it on internet are fools.

    He confirmed that he has good relationship with the two major Presidential Candidates, Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, insisting that his loyalty still remains with the PDP.

    “You don’t live by rumours in politics. I don’t have reasons to leave PDP for now. You don’t change party through internet, it is a complete madness. When the deputy governor was decamping, he gave a statement to the press and he signed it.

    “I am predicting victory for PDP and I will like to commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the introduction of card readers. This has made the elections more credible.

  • APC chieftain, monarch’s son, others die in boat accident

    APC chieftain, monarch’s son, others die in boat accident

    The first son of Olu of Epe, Oba Sefiu Adewale, Aremo Azeez Adewale and a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr Muiz Bello, died on Saturday when their boat capsized in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos.

    Aremo Adewale the heir apparent to the throne, was until his death a director in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, while Bello, a lawyer was APC Chairmanship aspirant in Epe.

    Aremo Adewale was former Secretary to the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSMPWB).

    The duo were said to be returning from a riverine area in Epe where they had gone to cast their votes before the unfortunate incident occurred Saturday afternoon.

    Bello’s Personal Assistant was also among the people that lost their lives in the incident.

    The lawyer’s wife, who was with them, survived the incident; she is recuperating at the General Hospital in Epe.

    According to the immediate past Secretary to Eredo Local Council Development Area, Shamsideen Adeniyi, the remains of Aremo Adewale and Bello have been recovered from the sea.

    Adeniyi said efforts are on to recover Bello’s Personal Assistant’s remains and others that lost their lives.

    The Nation learnt that the remains of Aremo Adewale have been interred according to Islamic rites at his house in Isasi, Epe.

    Mourners have thronged the monarch’s palace in to sympathise with him.

    Bello was married with three children.

    APC Lagos State Chairman Chief Henry Ajomale, described the death of the people as unfortunate.

    Ajomale prayed for the repose of their souls, adding that they died as honourable men.

    “It is very unfortunate and we pray that the Almighty God grants them eternal rest and gives their families the strength to bear the loss. They died as honourable men, who fought for the progress of this country.”

  • Agbaje, George, Adams lose units to APC

    Early results have indicated that some top politicians and personalities lost in the presidential and national assembly election held on Saturday in their polling units.

    Among those who lost are PDP Lagos Gubernatorial candidate Jimi Agbaje whose party had 60 votes while the All Progressive Congress (APC) polled 126 votes. Nine votes were voided.

    PDP in the polling unit of the Leader of the Odua People’s Congress a staunch support of President Goodluck Jonathan had 44 votes while APC scored 119 votes.

    Chief Bode George, a chieftain of the PDP also lost to the APC in his unit where his party had 108 to APC’s 109.

  • Nigerians speak on presidential election

    Nigerians speak on presidential election

  • APC seeks more time for accreditation, voting

    APC seeks more time for accreditation, voting

    The All Progressives Congress on Saturday asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to extend the time for accreditation and voting to make up for the delay caused by the use of card readers.

    The party in a statement issued in Lagos by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said extending the time for accreditation and voting will ensure that Nigerians who have queued up patiently at their polling units as early as 8:00am will not be disenfranchised.

    It also urged INEC to recognize the letters from the various political party agents, since the commission was not able to fulfill its promise to accredit party agents, which used to be done by the parties themselves.

    APC commended Nigerians for their patience in getting accredited, saying by waiting patiently to get accredited, they have shown an unprecedented commitment to the growth of democracy in the country.

    The party said from the reports it has received from its field agents, it is clear that the card reader, as a tool to enhance the credibility of elections in the country, has so far proved effective, despite the delays.

    ”The card reader is a novel tool in our elections and naturally there will be some initial hiccups. We understand that the delays were due to the failure to remove the protective films on the lenses of many card readers, the poor network of some of the sim cards in the machines and the effect of jamming devices on the card readers, “it stated.

    APC warned against the resort to manual accreditation in some parts of the country, where the card readers are being bypassed, saying it is against the electoral guidelines.

    ”People must continue to be patient until the card reader works,” the party said.

  • APC chieftain’s house razed in Akwa Ibom

    Eight days after suspected Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) thugs killed the former deputy speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Okon Uwah, the house of another All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Essien Udim State Constituency, Mrs. Alice Thomson, was set ablaze by thugs suspected to be PDP members.

    Johnson’s house was razed while she was attending an APC rally in Abak.

    APC in a statement signed by its Media and Publicity Committee said the incident showed that the state has descended into anarchy.

    The party said: “Two other houses belonging to her supporters in the Ikot Ineme constituency were also destroyed in the arson by PDP thugs.

    “The burning of Mrs. Thomson’s house came eight days after Rt. Hon. Okon Uwah, APC candidate for Ukanafun state constituency in the coming election and former deputy speaker of the state House of Assembly was assassinated by PDP thugs.

    “In the last one month there have been more than three bloody attacks against APC members and as many acts of arson directed at their economic interest by PDP thugs.

    “In early March, two separate bloody attacks against supporters of APC happened in ward 7 at Anua in Uyo with two near fatalities.

    “Essien Udim, which Mrs. Thomson seeks to represent in the state House of Assembly on the platform of the APC, is the local government of Governor Godswill Akpabio.

    “The renewed reign of terror in the state followed the most bellicose and inciting statements from leaders of the PDP in the state directed against members of the APC. Many of the statements have called for death or harm to those who are opposed to the PDP.”

    When contacted, the Akwa Ibom State Police Commissioner, Gabriel Achong, said he was not aware of the development.

     

  • APC Scandinavia calls for peaceful election

    APC Scandinavia calls for peaceful election

    The All Progressive Congress (APC) chapter in Scandinavia has urged Nigerians to give peace a place in all activities as the much anticipated Presidential election holds today.

    According to a statement made available by Kenneth Oguzie, Secretary, APC Scandinavia, “As a major event in the history of Nigeria unfolds in less than 24 hours, it is imperative that all stakeholders reach out to various groups and call for a peaceful, free and fair election.”

    It further noted that the 2015 election is a very symbolic one as it heralds a new dawn and is an opportunity for Nigerians to break free from the shackles of the ruling party, who have brought this country to ground zero and would lead us to catastrophe if allowed to rule for a single more day.

    “As the Diaspora arm of a party committed to peace and dialogue, APC Scandinavia urges all supporters to conduct themselves in a peaceful and orderly manner and we condemn any sort of violence, intimidation and disorderly conduct from our members or that of the ruling party.

    “We have come a long way and stakes are high in this election, as the largest economy in Africa, one of the top ten producers of oil globally and the most populous black Nation in the world, it is our responsibility to ensure we live up to the expectations of the International community.

    “Dear citizens, we urge you to vote en masse for General Muhammadu Buhari and do the same for all APC candidates contesting for various arms of Government in a few weeks time.

    “The time for change has come and we are privileged to be major actors and decision makers. Exercise your franchise, go out and vote and stay safe in general.

    “Let us cruise to victory and let us take our country to where it ought to be,” the statement read.