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Edo 2020: Contestants Sign Peace Accord As Abdulsalam Urges Them To Commit To The Spirit

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Edo State governor and People’s Democratic Party governorship candidate, Godwin Obaseki, his main challenger, Osagie Ize-iyamu of the All Progressives Congress, and other candidates on Tuesday pledged to embrace peace, irrespective of the outcome of the election.

The signing of the peace accord which was organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) took place at the Oba Akenzua Cultural center in Benin City.

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Addressing contestants, the chairman of the NPC, Abdulsalam Abubakar, urged all stakeholders to commit to the spirit of the accord.

The former Head of State who urged the candidates to use the Edo election as a test for future election in the country, called on electorate to cast their votes in the September 19 governorship election, without fear of intimidation or coercion.

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He explained that those who signed the peace accord have committed themselves to ensuring peace in the state and Nigeria at large before, during, and after the election.

“The tension and anxiety associated with election necessitated the set up of the National Peace Committee who is to support peaceful election process and enthrone culture of peace.

“In 2014, the committee conveyed efforts to support peaceful election as well as ensuring peaceful transition.The intervention of the Committee contributed inmensely to the success of 2015 election. The NPC has since successfully intervened in the general election to ensure peaceful outcome to the 2019 general election.

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“The governorship election in Edo State is only a few days away and we want peace during and after the election. We want to see Nigeria as a place where people come out peacefully and vote during election without deprivation and Edo State deserves this.

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“As you are aware, the election will not come without peaceful atmosphere, and most importantly disharmony among political parties hinders developmental efforts.

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“As we go into the election, we have been given assurance by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that they will conduct free, fair and credible election. The rest is left for the voters to do what is right.

“We therefore call on everyone to work towards peaceful election, to ensure peace reign during and after the election,” he said.

In his remarks, Godwin Obaseki appealed to the Committee to extend the accord to other actors who have influence in the political space so as to ensure that the exercise is complete.

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Obaseki who restated his commitment to ensuring peaceful poll, added that he would lead by example.

“I am grateful to the Independent National Electoral Commission, Police and the Oba of Benin.

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“Today, we agree that a unique type of history has been made in Edo State where all contestants sign the peace accord for a violence-free election. As the Chief Security Officer, I have no choice than to ensure peace reign”, he said.

On his part, Osagie Ize-iyamu, promised to talk to his supporters to conduct themselves in a bid to achieving peaceful poll.

He said, “We are grateful to the peace Committee, INEC and the Police. We are also grateful to the Oba of Benin because what we are witnessing today was actually initiated few weeks ago.

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Earlier, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for the assistance in ensuring peaceful poll in Edo.

The Oba of Benin who was represented by the Esogban of Benin, David Edebiri, appealed to Edo sons to shun violence, noting that when two people contest, only one emerges as winner.

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Edo To Dredge Ikpoba River For Revenue, Flood Control

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Edo State government has proposed the dredging of Ikpoba River to curb flooding and exploring potentials for enhancing revenue generation in the state.

The state Commissioner for Mining, Hon. Andrew Ijegbai, disclosed this when he led a delegation on an inspection of the river in Benin City.

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According to him, the initiative was to find a lasting solution to the incessant challenges of flooding and river overflow on the busy road.

He added that his team was on the ground to assess the condition of the river to get a firsthand observation of its impact on communities near its bank.

READ ALSO: Controversy Over Pregnant Woman Buried Alive In Edo

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Also speaking, Director of Mining in the ministry, Mr. Omoruyi Ihianle expressed the state government’s determination to turn challenges into successes.

He stated that the primary objectives of the project were to generate revenue for the state government through mining and to mitigate flooding in the host communities.

“As a government, we have found a way of converting our challenges until success.

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“As a result of the silted river channel, the host communities have been suffering from flooding, hence the Edo State Government is stepping in to desilt while raising revenue for the State Government,” he said.

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JUST IN: Ex-Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, Is Dead

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Peter Rufai, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has died.

Waidi Akanni, a former teammate and associate, confirmed the legendary goalkeeper’s death to TheCable on Thursday.

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Rufai, affectionately nicknamed Dodo Mayana, died at 61 after a reported battle with long-term illness.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria also announced the demise of the former goalkeeper on the team’s official X account.

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Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the post reads.

Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond.”

Rufai is regarded as one of the best football goalkeepers Nigeria has ever produced. He was the Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper when Nigeria won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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He also represented Nigeria at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the US and the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.

Rufai had over 60 caps for the Super Eagles over the course of a decade with the team.

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AMCON Sells Ibadan DisCo For N100bn

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The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) has announced the sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) for N100 billion.

AMCON’s Managing Director/CEO, Gbenga Alake, disclosed this at a media parley on Thursday.

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Apart from IBEDC, AMCON also manages other distribution companies, including the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Benin Electricity Distribution Company, Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, and Kano Electricity Distribution Company.

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Alake said, “Today, I announce to you that Ibadan DisCo has been sold. When we came in, it had already been sold, but we renegotiated the price and got almost double of what it was initially going to be sold for.”

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Regarding ongoing legal issues, Alake stated, “We have sold it, and whatever is still happening in court, we will face it.”

However, officials of IBEDC did not respond to inquiries about the sale.

 

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