Delegates system ruling may deepen inequality in parliamentary primaries — Ahmed Ibrahim

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has expressed concerns that the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the political party delegates system could have implications for the representation of minority tribes and communities in Parliament.

In his remarks, the NPC Chairman, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) described the signing as another important milestone in the collective commitment to peaceful, credible and inclusive elections.

All eight South Island Chambers of Commerce have launched the election policy manifesto.

Osun traders rally for peaceful governorship election, urging stakeholders to ensure a violence-free poll. They demand free, fair, and credible elections.

The campaign organisation challenged the APC to focus on its candidate and policy proposals rather than relying on the mobilisation of governors, lawmakers and other political figures ahead of the Osun governorship election.