Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
Ghanaian actor-turned-politician John Dumelo has secured a seat in parliament, representing the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency. Dumelo, running on the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), won the 2024 Ghana general elections, held on Saturday by garnering 40,561 votes. He defeated incumbent Lydia Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who received 27,377 votes. This triumph follows his narrow defeat to Alhassan in the 2020 elections. Dumelo, now 40 years old, expressed deep gratitude to his supporters and promised to deliver on his campaign pledges. “The people of Ghana have been calling for change, and they’ve shown that if…
Cole Palmer has rewritten Premier League history, becoming the most reliable penalty-taker in the competition’s history. In Chelsea’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Palmer coolly converted two penalties, taking his perfect record to 12 penalties scored from 12 attempts. This feat surpasses the legendary Yaya Toure, who scored all 11 penalties he took for Manchester City during his illustrious career. Palmer, reflecting on his achievement, said, “It’s a privilege to contribute to this team, and to break a record held by someone like Yaya Toure is surreal. But for me, it’s about staying focused and doing my job for…
An atmosphere of conviviality as the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, joins Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, Prince Arthur Eze, and others at the End-of-Year Dinner of Akuluno United Brothers Association in Abuja.
Former Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Chikwendu Kanu has congratulated all appointees and nominees of South East Development Commission (SEDC). In the congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Monday, Rt. Hon. Chikwendu also thanked President Tinubu for his determination to see to the development of the South East region through his approval of SEDC. Rt. Hon. Chikwendu expressed satisfaction on the capacity of all appointees to deliver massively on their assignments as he also urged them to make the South East region proud of their appointments. “I thank President Tinubu for approving SEDC and the recent…
A Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised that the battle against corruption can only be effective and successful if it begins with accountability among top government officials. The former president said that tackling corruption at the highest levels of leadership would set an example for others and demonstrate the government’s commitment to transparency and integrity. He spoke on Sunday night during an interactive session on Zoom tagged “Boiling Point Arena.” The conversation which was aired by some private radio stations in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, focussed on Obasanjo’s legacies in government and his assessment of today’s Nigeria.…
The struggle for proper attention to be given to the People of South-East of Nigeria who were engaged in a 4-year fratricidal war with the Nigerian Government, 1966-70, by the Federal Government of Nigeria was a very long one. Not minding that the Nigerian Federal Government, under General Yakubu Gowon as Military Head of State, had, at the end of the war, popularly referred to as Nigeria/Biafra War, on January 15, 1970, pronounced a supposedly 3 Rs; Reconciliation, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction, that promise only ended up as an illusion. Except the Government of President Shehu Shagari, 1979-83, that had a…
Magistrates in Cross River State have resolved to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday, citing the government’s failure to address their long-standing demands on welfare, promotions, and working conditions. The decision was announced in Bulletin Number 2, issued on Sunday by the Cross River State Chapter of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria. The document, signed by the chapter chairman, Godwin Onah, and the state secretary, Solomon Abuo, directed all members to suspend official duties indefinitely. The bulletin stated, “Sequel to our communiqué issued on November 5, 2024, after the general meeting wherein eight demands were made to the Government…
All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain in Abia State, Chief Charles Ogbonna, has congratulated the nominees for the board of the South East Development Commission announced by President Tinubu on Saturday, December 7, 2024. In the congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Sunday, Chief Charles Ogbonna described the appointment as well-deserved, considering his immense wealth of experience over the years. He prayed for strength and wisdom to deliver credibly on his assignment. He further applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment towards the development of the South East Region, stating that his actions have proven that he means well…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended congratulations to Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, following his victory in the December 7th presidential election. In a telephone conversation with Mahama, Tinubu expressed optimism that his leadership would strengthen the stability and progress of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). “President Mahama’s return to Jubilee House is a testament to the trust Ghanaians have in his leadership,” President Tinubu remarked, adding, “his second tenure will undoubtedly contribute to the shared vision of peace and economic integration in our region.” In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information…
The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to the purported expulsion of Hon. Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu from the Party by the Umuopia/Umukegwu Ward Chapter of the PDP in Imo State. The NWC declares the said purported expulsion as null and void and of no effect, not being consistent with the express provision of Sections 57 (7) and 59 (3) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) and laid down Rules of our great Party. Section 57 (7) of the Constitution of the PDP is clear in providing that…