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Edo: Be ‘Foot-soldiers,’ ‘Jehovah Witnesses’ To Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition, Ex-Lawmaker Urges Women

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3 years ago

August 31, 2022

A former lawmaker and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, has called on women to be foot-soldiers, political ‘Jehovah witnesses’ and ‘protestants’ for Bola Tinubu’s presidential ambition, saying he stands above all other presidential candidates.

Obahiagbon made the call in Benin on Wednesday at a one day Women Summit with the theme: The Role of Women in the Upcoming 2023 Elections.

The submit which was held in collaboration with Tinubu Mandate Coalition was convened by Hon. Omorede Osifo Marshal, APC Deputy National Treasurer.

Obahiagbon, who chaired the submit said it was held with the view to telling people present at the event the philosophy and achievements of the APC presidential ambition, adding that Tinubu has made a lot of sacrifice for the survival of democracy, hence he deserves the number one position.

“When Rome was burning, where were those who are in the political field today? When the symbol of democracy, Chief Moshood Kasimawo Abiola, was murdered by the state, and when the voice of the people was murdered by the military, we had one man who stood and made himself available. He made great sacrifice, gathered pro-democracy force to stand against military oppression. He stood against military oppression to an extent that he had to go on exile.

“Tinubu sacrifices his finances to pursue pro-democracy course. That is the man that is most qualified among all the presidential aspirants. A man who struggled for democracy, a man who gave his life for democratic course.”

According to him, a man like Tinubu who turned the fortune of Lagos economy around within eight years is the type of man Nigeria needs at this period of economic crisis.

“He has had the privilege to serve as a governor of Lagos State. Before he became governor of Lagos State, the state was like a slum, Lagos State was the most dirtiest capital city in the whole world, but as soon as he became governor, we saw how he turned Lagos State around.

“How much was IGR of Lagos State, about N600m, but through his political and financial engineering, the IGR of Lagos today is about N600bn. Giving the economic problems we have today, this is the kind of man we need. With his financial engineering, Nigeria economy with get back on track,” he said.

Earlier, in her welcome address, convener of the submit, Hon. Omorede said the purpose was to bring people of likes mind together so that they can all take the Tinubu’s message to the nooks and crannies of Edo State.

On her part, APC national woman leader, Dr. Beta Edu who was represented by APC National Ex-Officio, South-West zone, Hon. Olubunmi Orinowo, urged women to mobilize for Tinubu.

“No better person than Tinubu; Asiwaju is for women, he is the best candidate for the job,” she added.

In his speech, founder, Tinubu Women and Children Foundation, Prince Adamu Ahmed, said Tinubu would do justice to women’s right if given the opportunity to be president.

“These rights can only be actualised when you have majority of you in leadership. At this junction, I want to assure you that the man who has never been silent in women advocacy and inclusion in governance will do justice the 35 per cent affirmative action and other privileges,” he said.

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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.