Osita Chidoka
30 Nov
The fallout from the September 2024 Edo State governorship election has taken a dramatic turn as former Minister of Aviation Osita Chidoka accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of systemic rigging. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Chidoka presented detailed evidence of electoral malpractice, alleging deliberate manipulation to favour the ruling All Progressives Congress…
29 Nov
The former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development on the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Osita Chidoka, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today programme, Chidoka revealed that he has sent his resignation letter to his ward in Anambra to the effect. He also…
23 May 2024
A former Nigerian aviation minister, Osita Chidoka, has faulted the return of Emirates Airlines to Nigeria. Chidoka, who was aviation minister from July 2014 to April 2015, said the airline, with its hub in the United Arab Emirates
22 May 2024
Former aviation minister and Chancellor of Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Osita Chidoka, has called on African youths to join and participate actively in the wind of change on the continent.
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