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Edo APC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plan By Obaseki To Convert Political Aides, Others Into Civil Service

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1 year ago

November 8, 2024

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over an alleged last minutes plan by Governor Godwin Obaseki’s to “convert all his former political aides and others who were his personal staff in Afrinvest Company, into the Edo State Civil Service.”

The party also alleged that “Obaseki has empanelled a sinister body to workout a new minimum wage of N85,000 for workers in the state, despite the open fact that he has been unable to fully implement the N70,000 approved by the APC led Federal Government of Nigeria.”

In a statement issued by the party state acting chairman, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, and made available to INFO DAILY, the party said the allegations have been investigated, and findings affirmed the “terrible decisions Mr. Obaseki has implemented and still planning to implement at the twilight of his government.”

“We have investigated all the reports and our findings affirmed the terrible decisions Mr. Obaseki has implemented and still planning to implement at the twilight of his government.

“Of note is his unilateral decision to convert hundreds of his former political aides and others who were his personal staff in Afrinvest Company, into the Edo State Civil Service.

“In doing so, Mr. Obaseki discountenanced the established statutory requirement for civil service rule by refusing to declare vacancy and usurping the role of Edo State Civil Service Commission,” he added.

He, therefore, Urged Edo people to join “hands at this critical time to save whatever is left of our Commonwealth.”

Efforts to reach government officials for reactions proved abortive as the State Executive has been dissolved

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2027: Wike Refuses To Confirm Or Deny Chinda’s Governorship Bid

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May 6, 2026

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to reports that a federal lawmaker, Okey Chinda, has obtained forms to contest the Rivers State governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Speaking during a media chat on Wednesday, Wike neither confirmed nor denied the reports about Chinda’s alleged ambition.

However, he maintained that the PDP in Rivers State will participate in the upcoming election.

Responding to Dax George-Kelly, who is also said to have obtained a governorship nomination form under the All Progressives Congress, APC, Wike said George-Kelly is a member of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State.

He stated that the coalition will collectively decide which candidate to support when the time comes.

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Peter Obi Meets US Consul General, Hopes For Credible Polls In 2027

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19 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi on Tuesday held a meeting with United States Consul General, Mr Rick Swart.

Obi made this known via his X handle.

He said “This morning, in Lagos, I met with the U.S. Consul General, Mr Rick Swart, where we discussed strengthening the bilateral relationship. We focused on promoting credible elections in Nigeria, ensuring they are free from interference, and fostering a space where all political parties, especially opposition parties can thrive, and contribute.

“We also discussed trade and business opportunities between our countries. Accompanying me to the meeting was Dr Adefolaseye Adebomi Adebayo.

“The discussion was very productive, and we are hopeful that, moving forward, Nigeria’s elections will be even more credible and transparent.”

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BREAKING: 17 ADC Reps Follow Join NDC

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1 day ago

May 5, 2026

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About 17 African Democratic Congress, ADC, lawmakers in the House of Representatives have defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC.

This was disclosed by Speaker Abass Tajudeen on the floor of the House on Tuesday.

Tajudeen also announced the defection of Leke Abejide from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Lawmakers who defected to the NDC include Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, George Ozodinobi, Lilian Orogbu, Oluwaseyi Sowunmi, Peter Aniekwe, Mukhtar Zakari, George Oluwande and Munachim Umezuruike.

Others are Emeka Idu, Jesse Onuakalusi, Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Afam Ogene and Abdulhakeem Ado.

This comes barely a day after former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso defected from the ADC to the NDC.

Obi and Kwankwaso have pledged to continue their pursuit for a better Nigeria in the NDC.