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President Bola Tinubu has mourned the first civilian governor of Abia State, Ogbonnaya Onu who died on Thursday at the age of 72. Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale also extended his deepest condolences to the Onu family over the passing of their patron. READ ALSO: Former minister Ogbonnaya Onu is dead […]
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Critics have called it a stunt to invite sympathy. Yet Amuriat says campaigning without shoes is a protest and that those who do not get its symbolism are missing a point.
Uganda is due to hold a general election on January 14. Amuriat and another opposition candidate, Bobi Wine have had their rallies violently dispersed by security forces or been arrested.
In mid-November, scores of people were killed as security forces attempted to quell protests against the arrest and detention of Bobi Wine.
Police has accused the candidates of addressing huge gatherings in contravention of regulations on COVID-19 prevention.
Swollen feet
In an interview with one of the dailies in Uganda, Amuriat said his feet hurt a lot and has to pour cold water on them in between campaign stops for some relief.
Doctors have cautioned him on the potential danger of contracting tetanus from cuts to his feet.
Yet Amuriat remains adamant. He says by refusing to wear shoes, he’s standing in solidarity with people whose wealth and opportunities have been stolen by the country’s longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni.
JUST IN: FDC presidential candidate Patrick Amuriat has been arrested at the border of Rubirizi and Bushenyi districts. The reason for his arrest is yet to be known📹 @MukhayeD#MonitorUpdates#UGDecides2021 pic.twitter.com/xopK4FMoD0
— Daily Monitor (@DailyMonitor) December 4, 2020
Museveni, in power since 1986 is seeking a new term. In 2017, he changed the constitution to remove age limits that would have stopped him from seeking re-election.
FDC is Uganda’s largest opposition party. In 3 previous elections, the party fronted veteran activist and retired army colonel Kizza Besigye for president.
www.bloomberg.com By Tony Czuczka President Donald Trump said his attorney Rudy Giuliani, who has been leading efforts to overturn the results of the Nov. 3 general election, has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. Trump wished the 76-year-old former New York mayor well in a tweet on Sunday, saying “we will carry on!!!” It’s the […]
Vincentian opposition decides against election court challenge KINGSTOWN (CMC): The main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) in St Vincent and the Grenadines says it will not pursue legal action in relation to the outcome of the November 5...
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Newly appointed Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding sent a strong message to the Holness administration on Tuesday, warning that he would keep the Government in check and be fearless in reining in corruption and malfeasance. Golding, 55,...
More than 4.5 million Californians have already cast ballots in the 2020 general election - and there're still 12 days to go. Roughly one-fifth of the 21.5 million ballots mailed to registered voters had been processed as of Tuesday evening, blowing away previous election totals. About three times as many California residents have participated in […]
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The day saw unknown assailants attempting to force their way into a military arsenal in Freetown, confronting security forces in various parts of the capital, and freeing numerous prisoners from jail.
NBC anchor Kristen Welker was awarded with a mostly favorable response from the public after she moderated the third 2020 presidential debate on Thursday between President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden . Many viewers credited Welker for maintaining order in the debate, which was much more tame than the first presidential debate of the year last month. The general consensus concluded that the moderator was unbiased, pressing both candidates on key concerns about their campaign and making sure they stay on topic while answering questions. The former intern, who worked her way up the ranks to become the co-anchor of Weekend Today , became the second Black woman to moderate a presidential debate alone, BBC reported . #Reminder : Only two black women have ever hosted a general election presidential debate. Carol Simpson (1992) and Kristen Welker (2020). Wild to believe that there's a whole generation of voters (millennial and Gen-Z) who weren't alive during the 92'...
With the official start of winter tourist season a few days away, providers of luxury seagoing stays are staging their annual exposition at Yacht Haven Grande on St. Thomas. Organizers of the USVI Charter Yacht Show say boat owners wishing to fill their booking calendars have shown great interest this year.
Nearly 2,000 Burke County citizens have opted to vote early for the Nov. 3 general election. As of 2 p.m. yesterday (Tuesday), a total of 1,965 ballots had been cast, according to Laverne Sello, executive director for the Burke County Board of Elections and Registration. On the first day of early voting last Monday, Sello confirmed a record high 307, […]
Dr Peter Phillips has admitted that his failed attempt more than a decade ago to wrest control of the People’s National Party (PNP) from then President Portia Simpson Miller was ill-advised. And, while the PNP continues the search for answers for...
Former State Attorney General Pam Bondi at the press conference. Last Wednesday, former Florida State Attorney Pam Bondi joined the group making accusations about the 2020 General Election. Ms. Bondi spoke at a press conference in Philadelphia along with former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and others. At the press conference, Bondi said, […]
[Leadership] Today is the ultimate determinant of who continues to stride the corridor of power in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states. For Bayelsa, Governor Douye Diri is seeking re-election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with former Governor Timipre Sylva seeking to truncate his comeback dream. One thing is clear: the opposition is not united and the current governor has garnered endorsement from prominent politicians of the state, including former President Goodluck Jonathan. It is absolutely
[Daily News] AS the country inches to the General Election on 28th next week, religious leaders have been urged to abstain from engaging with people, who preach and plan chaos.
More Jamaicans who responded in a bluedot poll say People's National Party (PNP) presidential contender Lisa Hanna would be more likely to defeat Jamaica Labour Party leader, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, is more likely to attract young people to the Opposition party, and would appeal more to Jamaican voters than Mark Golding, who is also contesting for the position.
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into the final week of the 2020 campaign: Days to general election: 1 ___ THE NARRATIVE It's almost over. By this time next week, and hopefully much sooner, we'll likely know who will occupy the Oval Office for the next four years. The ghosts of 2016 are keeping Democrats on edge, but they are hopeful that voters will make President Donald Trump the first incumbent to lose reelection since George H.W. Bush in 1992. Democrat Joe Biden is running significantly ahead of […]
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People’s National Party (PNP) vice-president Phillip Paulwell is supporting Lisa Hanna's bid for party president.\tHanna, the Member of Parliament for St Ann South Eastern will face off with the St Andrew Southern Member of...
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- PRESIDENT Hussein Mwinyi has said the government of Zanzibar needs support from every individual and prayers to enable it to deliver and meet public expectations.
Lisa Hanna has picked up the endorsement of two key People’s National Party (PNP) operatives as the campaign for the presidency of the 82-year-old political organisation intensifies. PNP Vice President Phillip Paulwell yesterday threw his lot in...
By: Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) Chairwoman, House Science, Space and Technology Committee On November 3, 2020, the American people turned out in record numbers across the country to participate in the democratic process. Texas was among the several states that shattered its previous turnout records. It is estimated that 66% of Texas’ 17 million […]
The Government of Saint Lucia announces the relocation of the Immigration Department to a new office. Situated upstairs in the Cox Building at the intersection of Cadet Street and Jeremie Street, this move signifies a meaningful progression in improving the working environment for our dedicated Immigration officers. The relocation is designed to enhance the efficiency […]
The article Government Announces 'New And Improved' Immigration Office is from St. Lucia Times.
POLITICAL Ombudsman Donna Parchment Brown does not share the view of some Jamaicans that her office is a toothless tiger.In fact, five years into the job, and after having to mediate numerous complaints about breaches of the political code of conduct, including 60 filed during campaigning for the September 3, 2020 General Election, Parchment Brown is convinced that the office - a commission of Parliament - has a role to play in Jamaica.