Breaking News: IPAC and Nigerian Civil Society Orgs. Summit on Inclusion of Women and PWDS and Review of Political Parties Code of Conduct.

Hon Clement Nwankwo of the Civil Society Situation Room,Mrs Geogina Dakpokpo IPAC Sec, Professor Remi Shonaiya, and Dr Emeka Okengwu,

cross section of participants

Comrade Razak Eyiowuawi of the PPN, Alhaji AA Salam National Chairman of the Labour Party and other perticipants

Members of the Political Parties Code of Conduct Review: H.E. Prince Frank Ukonga- National Chair DA-Democratic Alternative Party, Alhaji Usman Ikeleji of the CNP, Ambassador Lewis Abah of the CAP, and Dr Emeka Okengwu of ASD

cross section of participants at the summit

IPAC Nat Chair High Chief Peter Ameh with IPAC Sec Bar Georgina Dakpokpo, Alhaji San Turaki and Rev Olusegun Peters

Dr Emeka Okengwu of the ASD-Chairman of the Code of Conduct Review Committee, H.E. Prince Frank Ukonga- National chairman of DA- Democratic Alternative Party and other members of the Code of Conduct Review Committee

Breaking News: IPAC and Nigerian Civil Society Orgs. Summit on Inclusion of Women and PWDS and Review of Political Parties Code of Conduct.
The IPAC-Inter Party Advisory Council and members of the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room held a summit of the 22ed of July at the prestigious Fraser Suites in the Central Districts of Abuja to discuss on the inclusion of Women and People with disabilities[PWDS] in the political development of the country.
Hon. Clement Nwankwo led the members of the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room; an Organization of many Civil Societies across the Country into the all important Summit.
The National Chairman of IPAC High Chief Peter Ameh led the over 70 Political Party leaders that graced the occasion into the fruitful dialogue.
Among Party leaders that attended were Alhaji A. Salam -National Chairman of the Labour Party, Alhaji Mohammed Shittu of APDA, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantelle of the APM, H.E. Prince Frank Ukonga of the Democratic Alternative Party, Bar. Georgina Dakpokpo of the YDP, Bar Godson Okoye of the UDP, Comrade Agbo Major of the NNPP, Yusuf Ibrahim of the SNP, Hon Razak Eyiowuawi of the PPN, Comrade Ademola Babatunde of the NCMP, Prof. Peter Nwangwu of the WTPN,  CNP  Nat. Chairman Alhaji Usman Ikeleji  and many others.
The revised Political Parties Code of Conduct was received from the Committee Chairman Dr. Emeka Okengwu, that handled the process of updating the Code of Conduct and all the items were reviewed critically addressed to have inputs from members Civil Societies Situation Room as well as provide adequate inclusion of Women and PWDS in the democratic process to meet the international Standard practice.
A lecture was delivered by Professor Remi Shonaiya of the University of Ife on the topic- "Internal Democracy,Governance and Inclusivity" followed by an interactive session.

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Breaking News: IPAC Hold General Assembly Meeting, Inaugurates the 2019 Election Committee.

IPAC National Chairman High Chief Peter Ameh [center] Mrs Georgina Dakpokpo IPAC Sec, Alhaji San Turaki and Rev Olusegun Peters

H.E.Prince Frank Ukonga- National Chairman of DA- Democratic Alternative and other chairmen of Political Parties

H.E. Prince Frank Ukonga- National Chairman of the Democratic Alternative Party, Alhaji Usman Ikeleji of the CNP at the occasion

Chief Razak Eyiowuawi of the PPN, Alhaji A Salam of the Labour Party and other Chairmen

Members of the 2019 IPAC Election Committee being sworn into office by IPAC Nat chair High Chief Peter Ameh

cross section of the National Chairmen

Members of the 2019 IPAC Election Committee being sworn into office by IPAC Nat chair High Chief Peter Ameh

Cross section of Chair Persons that attended the occasion

IPAC National Chairman High Chief Peter Amen [center] Mrs Georgina Dakpokpo IPAC Sec, Alhaji San Turaki and Rev Olusegun Peters

Breaking News: IPAC Hold General Assembly Meeting, Inaugurates the 2019 Election Committee.
The 4th IPAC General Assembly meeting was held today 22ed of July 2019 at the prestigious Fraser Suites in the Central District of Abuja.
IPAC National Chairman High Chief Peter Ameh led other National Chairpersons to the remarkable occasion. Among the National Chairpersons that graced the event includes Alhaji A. Salam National Chairman of the Labour Party, H.E. Prince Frank Ukonga- National Chairman of the Democratic Alternative Party and IPAC Director of Strategy, Dr. Emeka Okengwu of the ASD, Professor Godwill Nnaji of the BNPP, Professor Peter Nwangwu of WTPN, Dr Yunusa Tanko of NCP, Alhaji Usman Ikeleji of the CNP, Bar Emeka Igwe of the PDC, Bar. Georgina Dakpokpo of the YDP, Dr Sam Eke of the Green Party, Chief Iwanyanwu of the ZLP, Chief Garshon Benson of the DPP, Rev. Olusegun Peters of the DPC and many others.
The meeting discussed on the state of the Nation and how to strengthen the role of Political Parties in quality service delivery to the Nigerian people and the world in generality.
Subsequently an 11 member IPAC election Committee was constituted and were worn in by the National Chairman of IPAC High Chief Peter Ameh.

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Breaking News: Kogi State gov Polls-2019:Three stalwarts jostle for DA ticket; Primaries to Hold on 3ed of September

Kogi State governorship Election:DA Primaries slatted for September.

Breaking News: Kogi State gov Polls-2019:Three stalwarts jostle for DA ticket; Primaries to Hold on 3ed of September.
The Kogi state governorship polls coming up in November 2019 is a three Horse Race between the APC,DA and the PDP.But DA is making advance chess moves to send GYB packing and restore a people's driven democracy.
DA Primaries is slated for the 3ed of September in Lokoja the Kogi State Capital and three Stalwarts would slog it out .
As we had promised DA-Democratic Alternative Party is determined to occupy the Lugard House and change the Narratives of the state .

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Breaking News:H.E.Prince Frank Ukonga- National Chairman of DA Set to Transform DA Institute- NIPID -Nigeria Peoples Institute for Democracy established in 2003 into a full University to be Named after Patrice Lumumba.

H.E. Prince Frank Ukonga - National Chairman of DA set to transform DA Institute-NIPID-Nigeria Peoples Institute for Democracy established in 2003 into a full University to be Named after Patrice Lumumba

Breaking News:H.E.Prince Frank Ukonga- National Chairman of DA Set to Transform DA Institute- NIPID -Nigeria Peoples Institute for Democracy established in 2003 into a full University to be Named after Patrice Lumumba.
The DA -Democratic Alternative party school, Nigerian Peoples’ Institute for Democracy (NIPID) was established in 2003 to carry out formal programs of political education among members and in the general population.
The school had been doing this until the Party was relegated in 2010.but today the NEC of DA has resolved to transform the school into a full fledged University named after Patrice Lumumba- the Zaire[Congo] revolutionary and former Prime Minister. the School would be called "PATRICE LUMUMBA UNIVERSITY"
The Political Party is fully back after a good outing in the 2019 election fielding over 1300 candidates only second to the APC that fielded 1500 candidates and the PDP that fielded 1498 candidates. DA has emerged the third Force in the context of fielding qualified candidates for elections in the Nigerian Federation and the party is strategizing to play a bigger role in quality service delivery to the majority of Nigerians , Africa and the global village.
In this context the NEC -National Executive Council of DA- Democratic Alternative Party resolved today to continue with its role of grooming leaders for the Nation and the global village and whence the Patrice Lumumba University will soon debut.

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Edo 2020 Governorship Election: DA Party battle Ready to Edge out Gov Obaseki and APC

Edo 2020: H.E. Prince Frank Ukonga-National Chairman DA With H.E.Godwin Obaseki- Executive governor Edo State

Edo 2020 Governorship Election: DA battle Ready to Edge out Gov Obaseki and APC:
The National Chairman of DA Democratic Alternative Party H.E Prince Frank Ukonga while visiting the newly renovated office of DA in the High brow district of Akpakpava Benin City exploded that DA is battle ready to push out Gov Obaseki and the APC come 2020 Edo gov polls .
He said DA plan to create 2million Jobs through Economic, Industrial and agric Revolution.
DA plan to dredge the Gelegele Port and open up the narrow access of Edo state to the Atlantic Ocean as a sea gateway for all the states of the mid west, Eastern Region and countries of the bight of Biafra .
We target a GDP of more than 5 trillion Naira and IGR of 1.2 trillion Naira ..
We promise free and qualified education for all,good roads,health for all,food for all and total eradication of poverty

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Press Release:Insecurity: DA Commensurate with Pa Reuben Fasoranti- over death of Daughter Mrs Funke Olakunrin ,Appeal to President Buhari to Stem Insecurity.

Mrs Funke Olakunrin Fasoranti

Press Release:State of the Nation Statement: Insecurity : DA- Democratic Alternative Party Presidential Candidate  2019 polls HE Prince Frank Ukonga on the behalf of all members of DA commensurate with Afenifere Leader Chief Reuben Fasoranti over the death of his Daughter Mrs Funke  Olakunrin in the hands of armed bandits and call on the President of Nigeria, H.E Mohammadu Buhari to do something urgent to stem the insecurity of lives and properties in the sovereignty.Gratitude.

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Breaking News: NIPSS, IPAC Summit on EU-SDGN Capacity Building and Training of Political Party Leaders.

Professor Habu Galadima- DG NIPSS[Nominated] presenting NIPSS newly published Books to High Chief Peter Ameh- IPAC National Chairman

Professor Habu Galadima- DG NIPSS[Nominated] in a warm handshake with H.E.Prince Frank Ukonga-ipac Director of Strategy.

High Chief Peter Ameh- IPAC National Chairman with Bar. Geogina Dakpokpo- IPAC Sec,Alhaji Salam and Engnr Okey Chikendu

H.E. Prince Frank Ukonga-IPAC Director of Strategy with Rev Olusegun Peters

Dr Sam Eke and Bar Kenneth Udeze: with HE. Prince Frank Ukonga and NIPSS DG Professor Habu Galadima

Engnr Okey Chikwendu, Bar. Emeka Igwe and Professor Godswill Nnaji

Breaking News: NIPSS, IPAC Summit on EU-SDGN Capacity Building and Training of Political Party Leaders.
The NIPSS- Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies had a fruitful meeting with IPAC- Inter Party Advisory Council- The Apex political association of National Chairmen of Political Parties of Nigeria to formulate a template on how best to build the capacities of political parties  addressed to impart positively on quality service delivery of dividends of democracy to the majority of Nigerians.
The meeting was held at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel Abuja on Thursday the 11th of July 2019.
Professor Habu Galadima the newly nominated and screened substantive Director General of NIPSS led other top brass of the Nigerian prestigious Institute to the discussion. While the IPAC team was led by the National Chairman of IPAC- High Chief Peter Ameh. Among the IPAC team includes the National Secretary of IPAC- Bar. Geogina Dakpokpo, the IPAC Director of Strategy H.E. Prince Frank Ukonga, Bar. Emeka Igwe, Dr. Sam Eke-DG IPAC, Engnr Okey Chikwendu, Rev Olusegun Peters,Professor Godwill NNaji,Bar. Kenneth Udeze, Alhaji Salam and others.
A functional template was formulated for capacity building and training of party leaders that ingeniously for the first time would extend training of party leaders to the States and LGA Levels.
The training would cover top burning issues of conduct of Primaries and Registration of Candidates for Elections,Electoral Dispute Resolution,Party Financing,Inclusion of women and the vulnerable in the Political Process,Election Administration and much more.
All the participants at the all important summit agreed  that the training and capacity building  of political party leaders is timely and would impact positively on the polity in building vibrant democracy and good governance through the conduct of free and credible elections.

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