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Edo APC Crises: Oshiomhole Supporting EPM Is Disobedience To Benin Monarch – Publicity Scribe

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6 years ago

January 6, 2020

The crises rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State remains unabated as Factional Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Joseph Osagiede, says the national chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, working with Edo Peoples Movement (EPM) is against the wish of Oba of Benin.

Edo Peoples Movement (EPM) is a group alleged to have been given birth to by the faction loyal to the national chairman and whose members are alleged to be working against the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.

Osagiede said, “I believe that the national chairman will also learn some lessons from what is going on because, for His royal majesty, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II to have led Benin Traditional Council to meet with the president on this matter.

“Once the Oba expressed a wish about anything, it becomes a command to we that are Edo people. So, the Oba’s wish is to command that there should be peace in this political imbroglio and for Adams Oshiomhole to still be harbouring these descendents who led the captain and they are forming EPM (sic) and he is supporting them, he is working against the wish of the Oba.”

Accroding to him, the APC remains a formidable party in the state that has no faction, stressing that the party has one chairman, one Secretary and leader who happens to be Obaseki.

“We have only one chairman in APC, Anselm Ojezua and one publicity secretary, Joseph Osagiede, and governor Godwin Obaseki as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state”, he added.

While disclosing reason the Obaseki faction rejected the reconcilation committee set up by the National Working Committee (NWC), Osagiede noted that the governor’s faction was ready for reconcilation but with neutral body.

He therefore recommended neutral body from the Presidency or Benin Traditional Council as reconcilation committee in order for the crises to come to an end.

“We have always said that we are willing and ready for reconciliation but you see, you can not be constituting a reconciliation body when you are an interested party in the issue. We expect that a neural body for instance, the presidency or Benin Traditional Council can setup a committee for reconciliation. It is not for us to say we want to reconcile when we are the aggrieved party and that is why we rejected the committee setup by Adams Oshiomhole because most of the members have interest in the issue.

“For instance, it was the deputy speaker of the house that presided over the decision that they should come and take over Edo House of Assembly. Now, he is a member of that committee to reconcile aggrieved members and the national chairman, how can we have confidence in him?”, he questioned.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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19 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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19 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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19 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.