Nigeria

AHEAD of the November 11th Governorship Election in Imo state, the Gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Hon. Uche Ben Odunzeh has challenged opposition candidates to a live debate on issues of governance.

Ogboru, Gbagi, Pela and Ofehe promised good governance, quality education, employment and security.

It will feature Ovie Omo-Agege (APC), Great Ogboru (APGA), Ken Pela (Labour Party), Sherrif Oborewvori (PDP) Kenneth Gbagi (SDP).

Governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Siminialayi Fubara, was absent from the governorship debate organised by investors’ group and media organisations in the state on Sunday night.

The Oyo state gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Seyi Makinde (who is seeking a re-election), and that of the Accord Party, Adebayo Adelabu, on Sunday engaged in a debate over issues of governance of the state ahead of the general elections.

Investors have explained why they keenly organize the Rivers guber debate series since 2015.

Five of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s challengers speak on their work plans if elected at a public debate on Wednesday.

NENYLC President General, Comrade Terry Obieh, who confirmed the postponement to SaharaReporters on Thursday in Abuja, attributed it to the persisting scarcity of the redesigned naira notes.

According to the Rivers Debate Group, candidates who skip debates have nothing to offer the public.

Kwankwaso made a solo appearance at the presidential debate after the three other invited candidates failed to show up.

The Obi-Datti Campaign, under the Labour Party has blamed the absence of its Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, at the presidential debate on aircraft’s technical…

Ugbe said such behaviour not only undermined the democratic process, but also denied the public the opportunity to hear from the candidate and make an informed electoral decision.