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Edo APC On Path To Victory – Party Chieftains

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4 years ago

April 22, 2022

Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress in Edo North Senatorial district, have commended the Edo State chapter of the party for giving Right of First Refusal to the 14 House of Assembly members-elect who were denied inauguration by Governor Godwin Obaseki.

Two chieftains of the APC, Sunny Ifijen and Hon. Omeiza Ogumah, gave the commendation during their separate Easter meetings with party faithful in Owan-East and Akoko-Edo, respectively.

In his comment, Ifijen enjoin all genuine APC members in Edo North to support the decision of the State Leadership of the party because it would boost chances of victory in the 2023 elections to the state House of Assembly.

“That singular decision along with others, have placed the APC in a vantage position to optimize electoral value of the Tag-Team G-14 members”, Ifijen said.

He saluted the courage and commitment of Senator Francis Alimikhena and the three Reps (Peter Akpatason, Johnson Oghuma and Prof. Julius Ihonbvere) for keeping the APC intact in Edo North, despite all shenanigan effort by Governor Obaseki to supress the dorminance of the party in Edo North.

On his part, Hon. Omeiza Ogumah, said “This decisive rationale of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party to grant automatic tickets to the 14 lawmakers is an indication that the APC appreciates Loyalty and Consistency. That is a clear signal for other genuine party men to allow Party interest to supercede their personal ambitions.

“Am particularly impressed that Seid Oshiomole is also a beneficiary of the Party decision. He is the junior brother to Comrade Adams Oshiomole and I expect potential aspirants in Etsako West II, to tarry for the superior in interest of APC. This will only serve as a moral booster to Seid Oshiomole, and a token appreciation for the Leadership of Adams Oshiomole, but will make them work harder for the overall success of the APC in the 2023 elections.

“In Edo North, Eric Okaka (Owan East), Michael Ehio-Ezomo (Owan West), Kingsley Ugabi (Etsako East), Ahmed Oshoma (Etsako Central) and Gani Audu (Etsako-West I), Seid Oshiomole (Etsako-West 11), have all been awesome in keeping the party united in their respective areas.

“Where a member of the G-14 chose to contest a different position, then he should be prepared for a popularity test at the primaries,” Ogumah added.

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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6 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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6 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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6 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.