LG Election: Imo APC Pegs Chairmanship, Councillorship Forms To N3m, N1m

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1 year ago

July 13, 2024

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has announced the commencement of the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the upcoming Local Government Council Elections.

The announcement was made by the State Party Chairman, Hon. MacDonald Ebere, during a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday, July 12, 2024.

The forms are to be sold at N1,000,000 for Councilorship and N3,000,000 for Chairmanship.

Hon. Ebere emphasized the party’s commitment to a transparent electoral process, stating that the election will be free and fair.

He said the party has not endorsed any sole aspirant or candidate, and the election will be left to the decision of the people.

Regarding zoning arrangements, Ebere noted that the party does not have an official stance, and leaders of affected localities are encouraged to harmonize and select candidates of their choice.

Ebere assured that under Governor Uzodimma’s leadership, the APC would maintain a credible electoral process.

He urged all Chairmanship and Councilorship aspirants to engage actively with their grassroots supporters.

According to him, the bank account number for payment will be posted on the notice board at the State Party Secretariat along Owerri/Okigwe Road by the end of the week.

This newspaper gathered that the sales of forms will kick start at the United Bank for Africa (UBA), with the official sale starting from Monday next week and lasting for one week.

Ebere restated the party leadership commitment to a free and fair election, urging all aspirants to engage in a peaceful and issue-based campaign.

Fintiri: INEC boycotts the PDP National Convention being held in Ibadan, Oyo State

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11 hours ago

November 15, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Confirming the situation while giving his speech, Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri and Chairman of National Convention Organising Committee, said:

“With the absence of INEC and the various litigations for and against this convention, it is not within my prerogative to continue with this exercise. I leave the convention delegates to decide”

PDP has announced the expulsion of FCT Minister Wike, former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose, and Others.

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12 hours ago

November 15, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The full list of those expelled is:

HE. Ezenwe Nyesom Wike, CON,

HE. Ayo Fayose

Senator Samuel Anyanwu,

Hon. Umar Bature;

Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN,

Mohammed Abdulrahman

Senator Mao Ohuabunwa

Hon. Austine Nwachukwu

Abraham Amah

George Turner:

Chief Dan Orbih

BREAKING: After Controversy, Yerima Finally Sacked

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18 hours ago

November 15, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Kano has nullified the election of Muktar Umar Yerima of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

The tribunal also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate of return earlier issued to Yerima.

The petitioner, Hafizu Kawu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenged Yerima’s emergence, claiming he wasn’t qualified.
IgbereTV recalls that Yerima was declared the winner of the House of Representatives election for Tarauni Federal Constituency by INEC.
However, Daily Trust reports that the three-man panel of the tribunal led by Justice I.P. Chima held that Yerima was not qualified because he forged his primary school certificate.

The tribunal had held that Yerima’s defence that he had a change of name in 2022 did not hold water, having been using three (Umar Mukhtar Zakari) names on his international passports since 2009, while his primary school certificate still bears Umar Mukhtar.
It also held that the said primary school, Hausawa Primary School, has disowned the certificate tendered by the sacked lawmaker.
Therefore, it was ruled that the NNPP had no candidate in the election.