The resumption of the Senate from its two months recess will witness extensive work on key issues of governance with emphasis on diligent law-making, effective representation and thorough oversight of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of government. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said this on Tuesday in his welcome address to the lawmakers as they…
Governorship Election: Religion Rules the Air in Kaduna
Voters in Kaduna State go to the polls to elect a governor and members of the state house of assembly in an election whose major undercurrent is religion. Thirty-four political parties fielded governorship candidates in Saturday’s election, but the contest is a two-horse race. The election is a straight fight between the ruling All Progressives…
Why Parties May Reopen Campaigns
There are indications that political parties may reopen their campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly rescheduled elections as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will today meet to review the restriction on electioneering campaign within the extension period. The Ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the leading opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,…
