He assured the PDP and other political parties in the state that his government would never indulge in political violence, urging them to stop playing politics with security. (newsdiaryonline.com)
The rest, $ 3.2 million, went to Democratic parties in states with close races. (timesunion.com)
Although officials of the electoral commission were not immediately available for comment on the development, the main opposition party in the state said it was not part of the decision. (ghtvonline.com)