Sentences with phrase «member of the opposition party»

Nwanosike was reacting to the claim that those calling for the removal of the State APC Chairman, Dr. Davies Ikanya, during a recent protest in Port Harcourt, were not card carrying members of the opposition party in Rivers.

Aregbesola called on members of the opposition parties, particularly those castigating his government unjustly, to come to the public and defend what PDP achieve while in government.

Despite the fact that it was only put together in 2016, several members of the opposition party have blamed breaches in the biometric register for the party's embarrassing loss in last year's polls.

Of those, 56 % were from states represented by two Democratic senators — meaning 44 % faced the scrutiny of at least one member of the opposition party before they could be advanced in the Senate.

Their involvement in recent protests, alongside members of opposition parties and their youth militias, will do little to challenge this perception among Government supporters.

While most of EFCC's investigations are conducted based on petitions it receives from organisations, groups and individuals, the agency has taken some actions that are seemingly unethical and politically motivated, especially against officers in the previous administration and top members of the opposition parties.

According to him, some people due to their insatiable quest for power have summoned leading members of the opposition party to evil powers just to win the November 7 poll.

He also lamented over the dismissal of workers who are perceived to be members of an opposition party by a ruling government.

Governor Aregbesola charged members of the opposition parties in the state to always jettison sentimental politics and live by realities.

Adeyeye who spoke with The PUNCH on Monday, accused the Federal Government of having a predetermined motive to deal with members of the opposition parties, especially the PDP, with the programme.

This insinuation was laid to rest after the people of ONELGA and indeed, Rivers state including members of the opposition party saw the sincerity of purpose in the leadership of Olisah; all accusing fingers against the Rivers state Government became numb.

The APC further alleged that governor Wike, employed the late kidnap kingpin, Don Waney to kill members of the opposition party.

«Of additional concern is President Buhari's selective anti-corruption drive, which has focused almost exclusively on members of the opposition party, over-looking corruption amongst some of Buhari's closest advisors.

Despite the fact that it was only put together in 2016, several members of the opposition party have blamed breaches in the biometric register for the party's embarrassing loss in the 2016 polls

With Greece at odds with its creditors and growing fears that it may default on its debt, a member of an opposition party believes Athens will strike a deal to remain a member of the euro zone.

Dropping a hint, after NPP acting National Chairman's roundly condemned destabilizing statement, that leaders of the biggest opposition can not guarantee what will happen if the NPP loses the November elections another «militant» member of the opposition party, Hopeson Yaovi Adorye on Tuesday stated on UTV that the party and its 2016 flag bearer have resolved not to waste their time complaining about any supposed unfair treatment in the upcoming elections.

Despite being a member of the opposition party, state Sen. Michael Nozzolio usually praised Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The lawmaker said: «As the only Igbo member in the Lagos Assembly, l am supposed to be a voice for the Igbos in Lagos, but it is difficult for me as a member of opposition party, PDP.

Meanwhile, the party leadership in the zone received some members of opposition parties in the state who defected to it at the event.

In his address, the Timi of Edeland, Oba Muniru Adesola Lawal while receiving the state leadership of PCRC, expressed disappointment in what he described as unfounded, baseless and frivolous allegation of financial recklessness purportedly credited to the members of the opposition parties against Governor Aregbesola of Osun, affirming that the current economic hardship was not in anyway the fault of Governor Aregbesola.

«Moratti's reform appears to be an improvised and confused plan with an eye to the past,» attacks Flaminia Saccà, sociologist and member of the opposition party.

The Bill was sent to Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights and, despite calls for significant amendments from many witnesses and members of the Opposition parties, only modestly amended.