Counsel to the plaintiffs, Mohammed Ibrahim, had argued that Jonathan, having been sworn twice into office as president, has no constitutional right to contest for the post again
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Jega made the call at a forum on 2015 elections coverage organised by the National Broadcasting Commission in Abuja on Tuesday
He noted that although he had a short time-frame to properly position the party before the 2015 elections, he was optimistic that if justice, fairness and equity prevailed within the party, the PDP would emerge victorious
The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, dropped said this at a three-day National Stakeholders Forum on Electoral Reform in Abuja
Aliyu said this at the 2014 budget retreat/dinner organised by the State Planning Commission in Minna, Niger State
Alao-Akala said that the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State was united, adding that individual interest could not override that of the party
He spoke against the background of possible apprehension owing to the recent heightened political development in the country
He described Nigeria as God’s project, adding: “It is only God that appoints leaders for a country, notwithstanding the political scheming and campaign promises of politicians
On the status of the 2014 budget, Abaribe said that the Conference Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives met on Tuesday to resolve the matter
Obasanjo was said to have taken Jonathan’s security personnel and close aides by surprise as he was not being expected
The National Secretary of the party, Rafiu Salau, announced this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday
Madaki said in the statement: “The commission has noticed the posting of campaign posters of some aspiring politicians throughout the state, which was wrong and against the law
With the greatest sense of modesty, I wish once more to commend you all for the great work you have been doing and the attendant sacrifices. I urge that we belt up for greater sacrifices even when this may appear not to be appreciated in some quarters. I am confident that gradually the people of Nigeria will get to know the truth and it is only then that what we are doing will be sufficiently appreciated
A statement signed by his Director Press and Public Affairs, Malam Ahmad Sajoh, said the development was the handiwork of mischief makers
Emmanuel is replacing Umana, who fell out with Akpabio over his decision to declare his interest in the gubernatorial race for the state in 2015 without the consent of his boss
Fielding questions from newsmen at the residence of Dr. Abati, President Jonathan confirmed the visit to former President Obasanjo’s residence, but hastened to add that it was necessary for him to pay homage since the former President was in town