Agagu And Judgment Of Disenfranchisement Of Voters  
October 24, 2008 | 97 Comments
As law abiding citizens, lovers of progress and advocates of enduring democratic culture in our potentially great country, the people of Ilaje Local Government participated actively in all activities leading to the 2007 General Elections. A sizeable proportion of the 128, 000 registered voters came out dutifully to vote in all the elections including those of the Governor and House of Assembly members, as well as the President and members of the National Assembly.
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Agagu Is A Trademark Name  
October 16, 2008 | 43 Comments
Agagu: All the good people from every tribe,culture, decide to fight your battle, so you may have your peace.


"The July 25 verdict of the Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that quashed the April 14, 2007 re-election of Governor Olusegun Agagu and declared the Labour Party governorship candidate, Dr Olusegun Mimiko the governor-elect, has raised more questions than it sought to answer. Never before has an election petition tribunal’s...

Triumph Of Olusegun Mimiko - Independent Editorial  
July 27, 2008 | 6 Comments
The declaration of Olusegun Mimiko as the winner of the April 14, 2007 governorship election in Ondo State by the Garba Naburuma-led election petition tribunal may stand as a vindication of the judiciary as the last bastion of hope for the powerless. The verdict has also set the stage for a lap of honour in Mimiko's camp, whose route to victory was strewn with thorns and thistles. The former minister had alleged harassment and intimidation from his opponents but like the proverbial Iroko...

AC Asks Idris To Hand Over To CJ  
October 13, 2007 | 6 Comments
Mixed reactions continue to trail the nullification of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris’ election by the Election Petition Tribunal with the Action Congress (AC) party calling on the governor to hand over the administration of the state to the Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Umaru Eri.

Anxiety In Abuja Over Fresh Presidential Poll; PDP Jittery As Tribunal Nullifies Assembly Poll In Anambra  
January 20, 2008 | 5 Comments
Although the Presidential Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja has not concluded its work, it was not clear at the weekend why there has been some inscrutable anxiety over the possible outcome of the petition of some opposition parties.

The News Magazine, Aregbesola V. Oyinlola  
July 11, 2008 | 3 Comments
We have always known that we are dealing with a very desperate set of people in the politics of Osun State and Nigeria. We, however, feel shocked to discover that the Action Congress and their foot soldiers in the TheNews magazine could tell very blatant lies with such ingenuity as is contained in the current edition of the magazine.

April Polls: How Intelligence Report Jolted FG - The Independent  
August 5, 2007 | 3 Comments
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is ready to release what a source has described as a damning report on the conduct of the 2007 general election. The report when released may address all issues raised in an intelligence document now at the disposal of the government, which indicted former President Olusegun Obasanjo, his deputy, Atiku Abubakar, and the INEC chairman, Maurice Iwu, over the conduct of the April polls

Fayemi Files Petition In Ekiti State  
May 12, 2007 | 3 Comments

Oshiomhole Is Edo Governor  
November 11, 2008 | 2 Comments
THE ancient city of Benin erupted in jubilation yesterday as former labour leader, Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, was affirmed the duly elected governor of Edo State 19 months after the April 14, 2007 gubernatorial elections. He contested the April 14, 2007 governorship election on the ticket of the Action Congress (AC).

Reasons Why The Governorship Tribunal Ruling In Abia Cannot Stand: Part Three  
August 13, 2008 | 2 Comments
In simple terms, Okija shrine was supposed to have been arrayed against the power of a dominant ruling party – the PDP, and Okija shrine prevailed. Amazing. So, where does PPA - as a party primed to win elections - come into play? To be sure, a proper reading of the Nigerian constitutional provisions on point must include a ‘but for’ test to determine whether Okija shrine qualified or not. That ‘but for’ test requires a clear finding that ‘but for’ the intervention of Okija...