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List of States That Have Not Been Governed by Opposition Party Since 1999
- Political parties in every election year go all out to win new states and strive to maintain their strongholds.
- However, eight out of the 36 states in Nigeria have remained unshakable since 1999, as they are yet to be governed by any opposition party.
- Below is the list of states that have not been governed by any opposition party since 1999.
Lagos State: Since the return of democracy in 1999, when the Alliance for Democracy (AD) won the governorship seat, the centre of excellence has not lost to the opposition.
From AD to the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and All Progressive Congress (APC), the state has always been in the hands of the same leaders.
AD metamorphosed into ACN in Lagos after President Bola Tinubu, who was governor of the state, left AD to establish a new party. The ACN went into a merger with CPC, ANPP, and other political parties to found APC
Delta state: The state with the big heart has been with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) since 1999. The ruling party in Delta state has been the PDP.
The south-south state has had four governors and all from the same party.
Akwa Ibom State: This is another South-South state that has practically refused to dump the main opposition party, PDP, for any other in the last 24 years. It has been PDP all the way from 1999 to 2023 in Akwa Ibom state, the land of promise.
Rivers state: This is one of those states where it appears it is the birthright of the PDP to occupy the governorship seat at the state capital, Port Harcourt.
The song of the election results since 1999 has always been the same, victory for the PDP.
Bayelsa state: The state of former President Goodluck Jonathan almost lost its place as one of the states not to have been governed by the opposition when the sitting Governor, Diri, lost to APC candidate, David Lyon in the November 2019 governorship election. However, as reported by Premium Times, the APC victory was short-lived as the court disqualified Lyon because his deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, presented false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in aid of his qualification.
Enugu state : fits perfectly the description of the last man standing. It is the only state in the southeast under the PDP and survived Peter Obi’s election tsunami that swept the region in the last general election.
Borno state :The home state of Vice President Kashim Shettima has remained faithful to a voting pattern in the last 24 years.
Borno state was initially governed by the All Peoples Party (APP), which later changed to the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and finally emerged to form the APC.
Yobe State: The Pride of the Sahel is the last on the list. Yobe state is similar to its fellow northeast neighbouring state, Borno. Yobe has the same trajectory, from the APP, ANPP, to the APC in 2015.
Tinubu meets with opposition party governors in Aso Rock
In other news, Fedpolygist had reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, June 8, held a closed-door meeting with two governors from the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Pastor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State and Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State met with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday.
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1ST NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS CONFERENCE ON UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) ESSAY COMPETITION
Competition Overview:
The SDG Youth Essay Competition offers a grand prize of N1 million for the top three winners, along with free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– Open exclusively to undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
2. Entry Guidelines:
– Topic:The Role of Students in Attainment of SDG4
– length: Essays should be 1500 words.
– Entry Period: Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Thursday, February 29, 2024
– Referencing: APA Style (6th Edition).
– Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size.
– Documentation: Typed in 1.5 line spacing, MS Word format only.
– Plagiarism: Only original content is accepted; plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Benefits:
– Prizes:
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Required Documents:
– Student’s Institution ID Card
– Copy of Student’s Admission Letter
– One recent passport-size photograph
– WhatsApp telephone number and email address
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Deadline: February 29th, 2024
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Competition Overview:
The National Essay Competition invites undergraduate law students to showcase their expertise and contribute to the discourse on AI, privacy, and data protection. In addition to cash prizes, participants have the chance to intern with Pentagon Partners, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– The competition is open to 400-level and 500-level undergraduate law students in Nigerian universities.
2. Essay Requirements:
– Length: Essays should not exceed 1500 words.
– Format: Double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font.
– References: OSCOLA format for citations with 10pt font size for footnotes and endnotes.
– Submission Format: Essays must be submitted in PDF format.
– Entrant Details: Include full names, school, level, phone number, and email address in both the body of the email and on the last page of the essay.
– Single Entry: Each entrant is allowed only one submission.
– Originality: Plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification.
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– Winner: N200,000
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Purpose:
Inaugurated in 2020, the CDEC is part of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to promoting capacity development in the Nigerian ICT industry. By encouraging young Nigerians to tackle everyday issues, the competition contributes to intellectual growth and societal progress.
Topic:
The theme for the 2024 competition is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.” Participants are tasked with exploring strategies to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.
Eligibility:
– Open to primary and secondary school students in Nigeria aged 9 to 16.
– Junior category (ages 9 to 12) essays must not exceed 1,000 words.
– Senior category (ages 13 to 16) essays must not exceed 1,500 words.
Prizes:
– Winners will receive generous rewards, including a high-capacity laptop, premium headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, and one year of internet data, among other items.
– Consolation prizes will be awarded to other participants.
Application Process:
– Interested candidates should access the application page
– Essays must be written in English and reflect original thought.
– Each participant is limited to one entry.
– Entries must be endorsed by an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian.
– Deadline for submissions is April 12, 2024.
Submission Guidelines:
– All submissions must be in PDF format and include the student’s name, home and school addresses, email address, and contact phone number.
– Double entries will result in automatic disqualification.
– Submissions must be received by March 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Notification of Winners:
– Successful students and schools will be contacted in the second quarter of the year.
– Updates on winners will be announced on @nercng social media platforms.
The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition offers a unique opportunity for Nigerian students to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving skills. By addressing the theme of online child protection, participants contribute to building a safer and more secure digital environment for all. We encourage eligible students to seize this opportunity and showcase their talent and ingenuity.
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