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PDP To Hold NEC Meeting On Thursday

Ekiti PDP Holds Governorship Primary Election
A file photo of the PDP logo.

 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rescheduled its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.

PDP National Secretary, Senator Umaru Tsauri, announced this in a statement titled ‘Change of Date: Notice of PDP NEC Meeting’ on Saturday in Abuja.

“All members of the National Executive Committee of our great party are invited to the 94th NEC meeting,” he said.

Senator Tsauri explained that the meeting would take place on Thursday at the party’s national headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“All members are enjoined to attend as the meeting will discuss crucial matters,” he added.

The announcement came two days after the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party extended the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for the Ekiti State Governorship election by two weeks.

“The decision of the NWC is pursuant to its powers under the provisions of the PDP Constitution 2017 (as amended),” the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said in a statement on Thursday.

“By this, the closing date for the sale of the forms has been extended from the earlier announced date of Thursday, September 30, 2021, to Thursday, October 14, 2021.

“Consequently, the closing date for the return of duly completed forms has been extended from the earlier announced date of Tuesday, October 5, 2021, to a new date of Friday, October 15, 2021.”

Ologbondiyan disclosed that the screening of aspirants earlier scheduled for October 11 has been shifted to October 18, saying aspirants, leaders, and critical stakeholders in Ekiti have been advised to be guided by the new development.

APC To Hold Emergency NEC Meeting On December 8

 

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress has announced that an emergency meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 8.

According to a formal invitation sent to APC NEC members by the National Secretary of the Party’s Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe, the meeting will “review the Party’s position and set agenda for the party’s next move.”

In line with the COVID-19 public health protocols, the meeting which has been slated for 11 am at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja will be held virtually.

Buhari, Osinbajo, Governors, Giadom Attend APC NEC Meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and others attend the APC National Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on June 25, 2020.

 

 

The National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday held in Abuja.

The meeting took place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, although some party chieftains joined the session virtually.

In attendance at the venue were President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, some state governors and members of the National Assembly, as well as the acting APC National Chairman, Victor Giadom.

The governors include Sule Abdullahi (Nasarawa), Abubakar Bello (Niger), Mohammed Abubakar (Jigawa), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Simon Lalong (Plateau), Yahaya Bello (Kogi), and Muhammad Yahaya (Gombe).

 

Other governors at the Villa were Adegboyega Oyetola (Osun), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti).

Meanwhile, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, led the National Assembly leaders to the meeting.

They included Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege; Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Ahmed Wase; House Majority Leader, Hassan Dogowa; Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu; House Deputy Chief Whip, Peterson Akpatason, and Senator Sabi Abdullahi, among others.

The meeting, which was convened by Giadom to resolve the crisis in the party, also had in attendance the Deputy National Chairman (North), Lawal Shuaibu.

Supplementary Elections: PDP Holds Emergency NEC Meeting

 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced an emergency meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC).

The meeting holding at WADATA plaza in Abuja, began with party chairman Uche Secondus, Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker House of Reps Yakubu Dogara and other party stalwarts in attendance.

On the agenda is the supplementary elections slated for Saturday.

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The party chairman accused the INEC Chairman and security agencies of being tools of the APC to “suppress the will of the people”.

He also noted that the concept of inconclusive elections is a term coined by INEC and the APC to stop PDP from winning elections.

Secondus also accused the INEC Chairman of delaying the democratic process and overheating the polity.

PHOTOS: Atiku, Dogara, Governors Attend PDP NEC Meeting

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar with Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, Senate President Bukola Saraki and other party chieftains at the NEC meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Photo: Channels TV/ Sodiq Adelakun

 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, held its 84th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja.

In attendance were the Presidential Candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar, National Chairman Uche Secondus, Senate President Bukola Saraki, his deputy as well as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.

Other party Chieftains were also present along with some state governors.

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‘You Have No Role In The Conduct Of Elections’, Atiku Tells Military

 

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, says the military has no role to play in the conduct of elections.

He said this on Tuesday during the party’s NEC meeting in Abuja, while responding to comments made by President Muhammadu Buhari’s on the snatching of ballot boxes.

 

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, speaking during the NEC meeting in Abuja on February 19, 2019. Channels TV/ Sodiq Adelakun

 

Speaking at the APC caucus meeting on Monday, the President had ordered security agencies to “deal ruthlessly” with anyone who attempts to snatch ballot box during the rescheduled general elections.

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Atiku, however, believes that the president’s order is a result of his desperation to remain in power.

He, therefore, adviced President Buhari that his ambitions should not be worth the blood of any Nigerian, while also reminding the military that their duty remains to protect the nation.

Atiku said, “You will recall that during the Peace Accord process, I stated in clear terms, quoting form former president Jonathan Goodluck, that my ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian.

“That man is a great man.

“Today I call on President Buhari to make that same commitment to the people whose mandate he holds, while also urging all security agencies to uphold our Constitution with an understanding that voting is a civil activity and civic responsibility.

“The Nigerian military is constitutionally responsible for protecting our territorial integrity and national borders and has no role to play in the conduct of elections.”

Buhari, Oshiomhole, Others Attend APC NEC Meeting

 

The National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is underway in Abuja with President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo and the party chairman, Adams Oshiomhole in attendance.

Others present are the national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu and some state governors.

The meeting comes after the party held its caucus meeting on Tuesday.

The national chairman had told journalists that the party had resolved to abide by the resolutions from the NEC meeting.

PHOTOS: Osinbajo Presides Over NEC Meeting

The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday presided over the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting.

The meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa, was attended by some ministers and governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

It also had in attendance, state governors from Osun, Oyo, Borno, Anambra, Ondo, Lagos and Imo among others.

President Buhari To Return On Sunday

President BuhariPresident Muhammadu Buhari is expected back in Nigeria on Sunday after the ten day vacation  in London.

Vice President Yemi Osibajo disclosed this to State House correspondents just before the National Executive Council meeting holding in the council chambers.

The Vice President said that he spoke with the President and confirmed that he was in good health.

Professor Osinbajo said that there was no need for the President to start rushing back to the country but should spend the weekend there and get back home on Sunday.

President Muhammadu Buhari jetted out of Nigeria on Monday, June 6 on what the special adviser on media described as routine vacation.

The President also told journalists that he would take the opportunity to  seek for medical advise on his ear problem.

National Economic Council Grants States Relief

National Economic CouncilPresident Muhammadu Buhari has granted state governments relief from the monthly deductions regarding CBN salary assistance loans, to enable the states recover fully from the current financial crunch.

Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun said this while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of the National Economic Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osibanjo.

The Minister called on the state governors to submit details of their financial data to enable the government to predict how much support they would be needing.

Also, the National Economic Council is to reconstitute the board of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company with representatives from the six geopolitical zones.

The National Economic Council also adopted the national road safety strategy document to address the current overlap and streamline the role and responsibility of the road safety management activities.

The council decried the current petrol crisis in the country urging Nigerians to be patient with the NNPC as efforts are in place to get the queues out by next week.

The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, was summoned by the Presidency barely 24 hours after the Federal Executive Council meeting.

The meeting, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, had most of the governors in attendance.

The meeting also discussed strategies to boost Nigeria’s reserves in the Excess Crude Account and then the power challenges in the country.

VP Osinbajo Presides Over National Economic Council Meeting

Economic CouncilBarely 24 hours after the Federal Executive Council meeting, another major executive meeting; the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, has been summoned by the Presidency.

The meeting, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, had most of the governors in attendance.

The meeting which ended at about 4:50PM, discussed the lingering fuel scarcity and the need for state authorities to pay salaries.

Also discussed were strategies to boost Nigeria’s reserves in the Excess Crude Account and then the power challenges in the country.

At the Federal Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, short-term and long-term plans were made to revamp the nation’s refineries before the end of 2017 and also put an end to importation of petrol by 2019.

The FEC also said that petrol supply would be available before the end of May, with Port Harcourt and Kaduna Refineries supporting supplies.

It is expected that the ongoing National Economic Council meeting would be discussing ways to implement the plans by the Federal Executive Council.

The National Economic Council (NEC) held its retreat in March.

The March retreat, according to the Vice President, was to provide a forum for in-depth discussions by NEC members of the policy actions that the states and the Federal Government could consider in order to stimulate local production, cut costs and enhance public revenues among other measures to stimulate the economy.

The NEC comprises of the 36 state governors, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and other co-opted members.

The NEC is chaired by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo.