Breaking news in nigeria political activities as april 15 2019
Here are some breaking news in Nigeria's political activities as of April 15, 2019:
- APC Primaries: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its governorship primaries in 29 states, with winners emerging in most states. The party's national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has announced that the party will hold a national convention to ratify the winners.
- PDP Crisis: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is embroiled in a crisis as some governors and leaders of the party have accused the national chairman, Uche Secondus, of being responsible for the party's poor performance in the 2019 general elections. The governors have called for Secondus' resignation.
- Atiku's Petition: The presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has filed a petition at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 23 presidential election. Atiku is seeking to nullify the election and declare himself the winner.
- Buhari's Inauguration: President Muhammadu Buhari will be inaugurated for a second term on May 29, 2019. The inauguration ceremony will take place at the Eagle Square in Abuja.
- APC's National Convention: The APC has announced that its national convention will hold on June 23, 2019, to ratify the winners of its governorship primaries. The convention will also elect new national officers for the party.
- PDP's National Convention: The PDP has also announced that its national convention will hold on October 6, 2019, to elect new national officers and ratify its governorship candidates.
- Saraki's Defection: The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has defected from the APC to the PDP. Saraki's defection has sparked controversy, with some APC leaders accusing him of being a mole in the party.
- Kwankwaso's Defection: The former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has defected from the APC to the PDP. Kwankwaso's defection has been seen as a major boost for the PDP in the North-West region.
These are some of the breaking news in Nigeria's political activities as of April 15, 2019. The political landscape in Nigeria is constantly evolving, and new developments are emerging by the day.