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Be Apolitical, Prayerful, SDP Presidential Candidate, Adebayo, Urges Clerics

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The presidential candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has urged the church to be more prayerful and not to be political.

He said the outcome of politics will depend on the church because the quality of Christians the church produces is the gateway to getting out of the problems facing Nigeria.

Prince Adewole Adebayo made the known on Thursday 24th November 2022 at the Christian Council of Nigeria’s programme of the 31st General Assembly and standing committee, Basilica of St. Andrew Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion Trans Ekulu, Enugu.

He also encouraged the church to be steadfast irrespective of difficult times, saying this time will pass.

He said, “The politics we are facing now, it is not the politics or the outcome of the politics that will save the church, only God can save the church. It is the church that will save politics. Therefore, let us not worry, let us be calm, let us listen to the voice of Christ”.

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He further urged the church to be careful, adding that the person who will take the mantle of leadership in 2023 will be from the house of God.

“I will say that the church has one tool, which politics doesn’t have – the church has the ministration of God, the revelation that comes from our clergymen, our leaders”.

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While speaking on the theme: ‘Christ’s love compels us’, the President of Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh urged politicians vying for offices to look out for the peace and unity of Nigeria, and also pay attention to the vulnerable persons and the needy in the society.

He said, “The church must continue to admonish politicians to demonstrate passion for the wellbeing of all Nigerians. With a great sense of responsibility and accountability, let us continue to be the watch persons to ensure good governance in our nation”.

Dignitaries present include: the Most Reverend Dr. Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, Arch Bishop Chukwuma, CAN President, Daniel Okoh, Her Excellency, Lolo Cecelia Ezeilo, the Deputy Governor of Enugu State amongst others.

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Edo Guber: Tinubu Predicts Victory For APC

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President Bola Tinubu has declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is on the path to victory in the September, 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State.

The President expressed optimism while presenting the party’s flag to the state gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday.

Addressing party stalwarts led by the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, President Tinubu pledged that the party would stand with the candidates ”like the wall of Gibraltar.”

READ ALSO: PHOTOS: Ganduje Presents Idahosa As Edo Deputy Governorship Candidate

He said, “If you are happy; we are happy. If you are determined; we are determined. We are going to work with you. We are going to stand with you like the wall of Gibraltar. That is all I can assure you. The party is supreme, but victory is superior and very important.

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“Distinguished Senator and our flagbearer, we are putting you forward in order to hold the party in trust for us and achieve victory for us. You and your running mate have been described as giant killers, and you have worked tirelessly with the party leadership.”

The President, while inviting Edo State Women Leader, Lady Betty Okoebor, to speak on the party’s readiness for the election, reiterated that with the strong support of women, victory is assured.

READ ALSO: Tinubu Presents APC Flag To Edo Gov Candidate, Running Mate

”If the women say we are going to win, then we are good to go because they constitute the largest number of voters and the most dedicated,” he affirmed.

President Tinubu commended the leadership of the party in Edo for their efforts towards the success of the candidates and the party.

He particularly lauded Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of the state, for his exemplary leadership.

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Earlier in his remarks, the National Chairman of the APC emphasized the unity of purpose within the party towards achieving victory in the election.

”Our candidate is soft-spoken, focused, and an achiever. He is a product that is highly marketable, and I am confident that with him as our flagbearer, we will bring Edo back to our party,” Ganduje said.

 

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Tinubu Presents APC Flag To Edo Gov Candidate, Running Mate

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President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, met the leadership of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress at the State House, Abuja.⁣

Monday’s meeting was meant to address disagreements brewing in Edo APC for weeks now and officially present the party’s flag to its candidate in the September 2024 governorship elections, Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa. ⁣

The delegation was led to the Villa by the APC Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. ⁣

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While the full details of the closed-door talks remain unclear, The PUNCH correspondent learned that Idahosa has been asked to withdraw his court case against Okpebholo’s candidature. ⁣

The primary election through which Okpebholo emerged as a candidate has been mired in controversy.

Idahosa was first declared the party’s nominee by the Governor Hope Uzodimma-led committee. ⁣

The first round of voting saw the trio of Okpebholo, Idahosa, and Dekeri lay claim to the party’s governorship ticket.

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Consequently, the party’s National Working Committee declared the exercise inconclusive owing to several irregularities.

Okpebholo eventually secured victory with 12,433 votes in the February 23 re-run.

Also present at the meeting was the Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, and former representative of Edo South in the Senate, Matthew Urhoghide, among others.

Details shortly…

 

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PHOTOS: Ganduje Presents Idahosa As Edo Deputy Governorship Candidate

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The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has presented Dennis Idahosa as the party’s deputy governorship candidate in Edo State during a meeting with the party’s governorship aspirants and stakeholders in Edo State.

This was disclosed in a statement on the party’s official X handle on Monday.

The caption read, “The National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, met with APC governorship aspirants and other stakeholders in Edo State. During the meeting, Hon. Dennis Idahosa was presented as the party’s deputy governorship candidate in the state.”

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This comes one month after his alleged anointed candidate, Idahosa, lost to Okpebholo in the February 22 APC primary election.

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