Edo State deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa on Tuesday reiterated the promise of Governor Monday Okpebholo of delivering the state to President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.

The deputy said that the just concluded by-elections in the state was an affirmation of that promised made by his principal.

Idahosa stated this in a press statement sogned by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo, and made available to newsmen.

He said Okpebholo did not just make the promise of delivery the state to the APC, but that Edo will secure 2.5m votes for the President in 2027.

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He commended the leadership of the party across Ovia federal constituency for their providing the leadership that made a APC victorious on Saturday.

He, however, noted that there was more room for improvement ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to him, “after the victory, we called the leadership of the Ovia federal constituency to review and evaluate our performance at the poll, to observe areas where we need to work on next time.

“The bye-election was a litmus test for the 2027 presidential election. We are fully ready.”

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Idahosa also used the opportunity to sensitize the people on the ongoing continuous voters registration and revalidation process by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

He also reeled out measures in place by the party to get new registered members for the exercise when commenced on Monday.

“We are going to constitute subcommittees to mobilize people who have not yet registered to enable us actualize on the promised votes to the president,” he said.

Meanwhile, the House of Representatives member elect, Omosede Igbinedion, promised to deliver on her campaign promises to the people.

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“Ovia Federal Constituency should expect nothing but the best, in terms of representation and also in terms of developmental strides.

“We will come through, in anything we can do, from the federal level to complement the governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the tremendous work he is doing at the state.

“Ovia is looking very bright. The deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa, has laid a good foundation we will build upon that foundation,” she said.

Ose Anenih, son of the late Chief Tony Anenih, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, has announced his resignation from the party, ending his long-standing association with the party associated with his father.

In a letter dated August 18, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman of Arue Ward 3 in Uromi, Edo State, Anenih explained that his decision followed deep personal reflection and would take effect immediately.

“From the very beginning, I have stood with the PDP through its triumphs and its trials, bound by a belief in the promise of Nigerian democracy and in the ideals that first drew me to the Umbrella.

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“This decision was not made lightly,” he wrote.

Anenih said he was grateful for the friendships, experiences, and opportunities to serve that had shaped his political and personal journey in the PDP.

However, he stressed that he was stepping away from partisan politics to devote more time to his family and other pressing responsibilities.

“At this point in my life, however, I must step back from the arena of partisan politics. My duty now lies first with my family and with other responsibilities that demand my full attention,” he said.

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Despite his resignation, Anenih reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s development, pledging to remain engaged in civic discourse that promotes good governance and national progress.

“My commitment to Nigeria’s progress remains unshaken. I will continue to contribute to intellectual and civic conversations that seek to improve governance and, above all, the lives of the governed. Ideas, policy, and principled debate remain essential tools for shaping our nation’s future, and I look forward to playing my part in that work.”

In his letter, he also thanked PDP leaders and members for their support and camaraderie over the years and wished the party success in its future endeavours.

Oredo All Progressives Congress (APC) Concerned Group, has called for the resignation of the state secretary of the party, Lawrence Okah, over alleged marginalisation

The group, made up of card carrying members of the APC in Oredo, said the call became necessary following the “outright marginalisation of 11 wards and the favouring of only Ward 7 in Oredo Local Government Area where the APC State Secretary, Lawrence Okah comes from.”

Speaking at a press conference in Benin on Monday, coordinator of the group, Osamuyi Osadiaye, said the state secretary arrogated all political positions allocated to Oredo LG to his Ward 7, there by making the remaining 11 wards of the local government council irrelevant.

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He said: “Lawrence Okah disproportionately allocated key party and government positions to the people from Ward 7 of Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, and thus sidelined the other 11 wards. These positions, which are disproportionately concentrated in Ward 7, are inimical to APC ideology as a party.”

Naming the political positions occupied by people from Ward 7 alone, Osadiaye said: “The State Secretary of APC. Local Government Party Chairman of APC. Assistant Treasurer of APC. Publicity Secretary of APC. Member of the state House of Assembly.”

He added: “Member representing Edo South in Oil and Gas, WHO HAPPENS TO BE THE SON OF THE STATE SECRETARY OF APC, MR LAWRENCE OKAH. Three Senior Special Assistants and 2 Special Assistants to the speaker, Edo State House of Assembly. 15 Oredo revenue collectors. Supervisory Councillor, Oredo, and many more.”

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Coordinator of the group, while appealing to “APC party leaders across Edo State to call LAWRENCE OKAH to order and give other wards in the LGA an opportunity to feature in the present dispensation, especially in the upcoming Local Government Election in Edo State,” lamented that “this imbalanced political appointment is threatening the unity and progress of APC in the council.”

He also called on “His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo to ensure fair and inclusive appointments across all wards in Oredo.”

Reacting, State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Barrister Uwadiae Igbinigie, described the allegations as “foul cry far from the reality.”