Politics

Edo 2024: Imansuangnon On The Verge Of Glory

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2 years ago

October 14, 2023

In a couple of days from now the D Day, will be knocking on our doorsteps as political gladiators in Edo State will gather to make a wise pick of who best flies a political party flag in the September 2024 gubernatorial poll in Edo State.

Of course, who best flies a political party flag is tantamount to who has the best chance to come out top in the election proper in the midst of the hordes of candidates when the chips are down.

From in-depth analysis and with reference to the outcome of the presidential, national assembly and House of assembly polls this year, the three top leading parties in the acclaimed heartbeat state are Labour Party (LP), All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

For the sake of this discussion let’s zero in on the LP which at the moment is parading over 50 individuals who have shown interest in participating in any process that will produce the party’s choice of flagbearer.

Of these band of would be aspirants you have the new faces, the serious minded, the adventurers, the popularity seekers, placeholders, the glory seekers and the political merchants.

To save time we will concentrate on the serious minded which are those who are looking beyond being aspirants and are already mapping out what their blueprint to develop the state will look like when they are elected into office.

In this category is Barrister Kenneth Imansuangbon who has been a recurring decimal in every election in the state in the past over 20 years.

“The Riceman”, which is the monika with which the businessman cum erudite politician is lovingly addressed, has never been a cloud chaser in his political aspirations. He has never hidden his aspiration to give the state a better narrative when he gets into the Osadebey Avenue based government house.

He has never participated in merchandising of political positions in the name of serving party loyalty.

Imansuangbon have always invested his hard earned resources in placing whichever party he belongs to in the right platform not minding what some misrepresent as seeking for favour.

“The Riceman” is a serial entrepreneur whose main anchor is in the field of education where the mention of his Abuja based Pacesetters Group of Schools elicit memories of an outfit that continue to blossom over the years as a result of the managerial acumen of the Ewohinmi born educationist, a product of the then University of Ife(now Obafemi Awolowo University).

Another attribute which is working in Barrister Imansuangbon’s favour is his ability to place the right people in positions where they are best fitted to perform.

With Imansuangbon as the LP candidate for the 2024 Edo State Governorship Election there is no doubt that he stands the best chance of winning the poll and thus will actualise his over two decades credible governance mantra.

Theresa Okoro is a staff of a new generation bank in Abuja.

Politics

PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.

This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.

According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.

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Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.

According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.

However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.

“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.

Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”

He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.

Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.

“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.

He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.

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ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.

According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.

The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.

“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.

The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.

The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.