Vanguard
LAGOS APC: Osinbajo, Tinubu, GAC seal Ambode’s fate, endorse Sanwo-Olu
Ahead of All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primary in Lagos State, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the Governor’s Advisory Council, GAC, yesterday, endorsed Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the party’s ticket for the 2019 elections.
Thisday
Stand Down or Face Impeachment, Tinubu’s Camp Threatens Ambode
The Sun
Lagos 2019: Ambode finally dumped
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s dream of securing a second term ticket on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may have been finally dashed.
Guardian
Governorship aspirant urges INEC to check buying of delegates
A governorship aspirant in Benue State on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Joe Tor Iorlapuu, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to check buying of delegates by moneybag politicians.
Daily Times
PDP bows to Wike, holds Oct 6 National Convention in Port Harcourt
Presidential aspirants sign peace bond Apparently evading post- convention crisis imminent from threat by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, finally settled for Port Harcourt as venue of its national convention scheduled for October 6 and 7, 2018.
Daily Trust
Lagos guber race: I’m ready for primaries, says Sanwo-Olu, Ambode’s rival
Director General, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu Campaign Organisation (BOSCO), Tayo Ayinde, on Sunday restated readiness of the organisation for the direct primaries rescheduled for Monday, 1st of October, 2018 by the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos.
Leadership
UK: Donating €47m To Boost Nigeria’s Democracy
Coming to terms with the fact that Nigeria, which has long struggled with deepening democracy and governance, is in dire need of profound transformation, the United Kingdom, has promised to help address the different challenges and opportunities that lie ahead on the country’s path, especially as the clock to the 2019 general elections tick. Blessing Bature writes.
Tribune
Whoever wins PDP’s presidential ticket will get support from others —Kwankwaso
In this interview, former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso spoke about the forthcoming presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and issues surrounding the Kano State chapter of the party. The interview monitored on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily…
The Nation
Former governor of Sokoto State and PDP presidential aspirant, Attahiru Bafarawa, has declared defeating APC- led administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will be an easy task if all the aspirants join hands with the party.
