The Supreme Court agrees that the Independent National Electoral Commission was right and acted within its powers when it deregistered 74 political parties last year, writes Chuks Okocha
The main function of a political party is to spur members to contest elections. Apart from contesting election, political parties canvass various policies and programmes for the people as a pressure group. They play an important role in decision-making to help legislation and execution of policies. These political parties, when successful in elections, form and run the government.
So, the function of a political party is not limited to winning elections. Be that as it may, Nigeria has witnessed a proliferation of political parties since the return to democratic rule in the Fourth Republic.
… says we’re working hard to manifest it
By Nwabueze Okonkwo
Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, former civilian Governor of Anambra state has stated categorically that God has already approved the emergence of the much desired president of Igbo extraction otherwise known as Igbo presidency.
Ezeife who spoke Monday in Awka, during a meeting of Anambra Elders and Stakeholders ANELDERS, Forum for Good Governamce, said having been approved by God already in the spiritual realm, Igbo elders are now working very assiduously to manifest it in the physical realm.
He disclosed that Ndigbo have set aside May 31, this year for a world conference and deliberations on how to make the Igbo presidency manifest.
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The race to clinch the power ticket as the next governor of Anambra State is fast becoming more competitive. With many stories being dished out daily and several parties yet to elect their flag bearers, the tension can only increase. The big question still lies on the lips of most party members, who will we endorse? The All Progressives Congress (APC) is not exempted from this dilemma. With several viable candidates, party members will have a tough time singling out a worthy representative in the general election.
However, the spotlight has been on the Hon Azuka Okwuosa, aka Mr. Let’s Fix Anambra, who has been endorsed by the legendary Biafran war hero Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. The late Ojukwu was known for his bravery, excellent leadership skills, and solid stance for the Igbo community, especially during the Biafran war.
2023: ‘Political party gamblers’ no longer acceptable in APGA – party leader
Political office seekers who fail to pick tickets in their original parties during primaries will no longer take refuge in APGA, a party official says.
The Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)in Abia State, Augustine Ehiemere, said the party will no longer issue tickets to “political party gamblers”.
Mr Ehiemere said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Umuahia.
According to him, political office seekers, who fail to pick tickets in their original parties during primaries will no longer take refuge in APGA.