Politics
Lagos Assembly Crisis: Obasa, Meranda Claim Speakership
Yesterday’s spectacular reappearance of evicted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over a “plenary session” with just four MPs present, gave the turmoil roiling the Lagos State House of Assembly a new dimension. However, the 36 MPs who remained requested that Obasa was removed, stating that they were still loyal to Mojisola Meranda. This occurred in spite of Obasa’s January 13 lawsuit challenging his dismissal. The assembly and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, the home state of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have become polarized since Obasa, a sixth-term lawmaker representing Agege constituency I, was removedRead More
APC, Obasanjo Congratulate Obaseki For Stunning Election Victory Over Ize-Iyamu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday congratulated the winner of last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), noting that the peacefulRead More
“Oshio Baba Has Turned To Oshio Pikin” Dino Melaye Ridicules Oshiomhole Over Edo Election (Video)
Adams Oshiomhole, the former godfather of Governor Godwin Obaseki has been ridiculed by Senator Dino Melaye on Sunday, September 20th, 2020. In a viral video, Melaye ridiculed Oshiomhole, by downgradingRead More
Edo Election: President Buhari Reacts To Obaseki’s Stunning Victory Over Ize-Iyamu
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on his victory at the state governorship election held on Saturday. Obaseki, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, defeatedRead More
