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Agriculture: Imansuangbon Nomination, Election Will Open Vista Of Opportunities

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2 years ago

October 10, 2023

A group under the aegis Imansuangbon Solidarity Movement (ISM) says that when elected as Governor of Edo State, Barr. Ken Imansuangbon’s administration will open vista of opportunities in the agricultural sector.

The group noted that the rhetorics that had greeted the sector from previous administration will give way for reality.

The convener of the group, Engr.
Isaac Ehigiamusoe stated this in a press statement made available to newsmen in Benin.

He said that the state’s comparative advantage as well as the potentials of the sector would be fully harnessed to create wealth and the needed jobs for the citizens.

Ehigiamusoe posited that unlike previous administration, Imansuangbon’s administration would attract the needed investment to the sector for the benefit of the state and the people.

According to him, “It is rather sad that all we have had and heard over the years is the talk of revamping or investing in the agricultural sector of the state that never saw the light of the day.

“For Imansuangbon, rhetorics will give way for practicality. The administration will put money in the sector to create food security and explore the potentials leading to job and wealth for the citizenry.

“Edo state is blessed with arable land and the weather across the three senatorial districts. There is practically no crops that will not grow well in the state.

“To him (Imansuangbon), agriculture value chain in the state when fully harnessed, will catapult the state to an enviable one in the country.”

Ehigiamusoe also pointed out that farmers will get lots of encouragement from Imansuangbon’s administration should they support him to be elected governor in 2024.

“The truth is, famers across the state have not really gotten the needed encouragement in terms of provision of soft loans, farm input and implements from the government of the state.

“Not only is Imansuangbon going to provide these, he will also assist the farmers to move from subsistence farming by helping them in the area of land preparations.

“The essence is to ensure food security in the state and also increase income of farmers interest.

“All that is needed to make this realistic is to ensure the nomination of Imansuangbon as the Labour Party candidate and his election as governor come 2024,” he stated.

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INEC Unveils 2025-2026 Election Timetable, Resumes Voter Registration

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July 1, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has unveiled a comprehensive electoral timetable for 2025 and 2026, including five major elections and the nationwide resumption of Continuous Voter Registration.

This announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, during the second quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners held in Abuja on Tuesday.

The electoral body, in a statement on its official X handle, said it is gearing up for a busy period, with a series of crucial polls scheduled across various states.

In the statement, the INEC Chairman said, “The five major elections highlighted in the new timetable include bye-elections in 12 states, slated for August 16, 2025, followed by the Anambra State Governorship election on November 8, 2025. Looking into 2026, the schedule includes Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on February 21, 2026, the Ekiti State Governorship election on June 20, 2026, and the Osun State Governorship election on August 8, 2026.”

Yakubu also announced the nationwide resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. “Online pre-registration will commence on August 18, 2025, followed by in-person registration across the country from August 25, 2025. For Anambra State, ahead of its governorship election, the CVR will begin earlier, next week, and will be conducted simultaneously in all 326 wards to ensure the compilation of a new voters’ register at least 90 days before the election, as required by law”, he said.

During the meeting, Yakubu welcomed two newly appointed National Commissioners, Professor Sunday Aja and Abdulrazak Yusuf, as well as six recently sworn-in RECs attending the meeting for the first time.

He emphasised the critical role of RECs in election management, urging them to proactively implement policy and procedural issues without constant prompting from the Headquarters.

Addressing concerns regarding the interpretation of Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 on the review of election results, the INEC Chairman stated that the Commission is working on a supplementary regulation and guidelines to provide clarity.

He assured that this document would be uploaded to INEC’s official platforms for public information as early as this week.

“I wish to remind you that your work does not begin as the General Election approaches. You are full-time Commissioners,” Professor Yakubu remarked, underscoring the continuous nature of electoral duties and the need for sustained commitment from all officials.

“You can only effectively discharge your responsibilities when you are knowledgeable and committed”, he said.

The meeting, which followed extensive consultations with political parties, civil society organisations, the media, and election security agencies, aimed to address key issues arising from these engagements and strategise for improved electoral service delivery across Nigeria.

Politics

JUST IN: NEC Reinstates Anyanwu As PDP National Secretary

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1 day ago

June 30, 2025

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The 100th National Executive Committee meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party has reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s national secretary.

Speaking to journalists after the NEC meeting held in Abuja on Monday, the PDP acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, announced that Anyanwu has been officially reinstated.

Damagum further revealed that the 101st NEC meeting has been scheduled for July 23 to finalise arrangements for the upcoming national convention.

Details shortly…