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Edo Election Tribunal: Deputy Gov Clears The Air On Alleged Over Voting In Ovia

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9 months ago

February 10, 2025

Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has addressed claims made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding over voting in Ovia Federal Constituency during the September 21 2024 governorship election in the state.

According to Idahosa, the areas with over voting were cancelled and not included in the overall result.

The Deputy Governor whose response came shortly after today’s tribunal session, said the PDP petitioned against these areas without conducting proper research.

Idahosa who spoke in Benin, emphasized that the law is clear on over voting.

He stated that results from such units should be cancelled.

He questioned why the PDP would petition areas where results had already been cancelled.

He explained that the cancelled results were not computed and did not reflect in the overall result.

Idahosa stressed that the PDP’s witnesses contradicted their sworn statements, adding that he believes the party has no case.

“I have refused to comment on the proceeding of the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal before now.

“But today I feel I have to address some wrong claims being made by the Peoples Democratic Party.

“Today, in court the lead Counsel ,Ikpeazu called a witness in my local government, Ovia because PDP petitioned that there was over voting and they wanted to prove that.

“But the law is clear on over voting. It says that where there is over voting, results from that unit should be cancelled and that was what happened in unit four, ward seven in Usen. But PDP went ahead to petition against these areas without doing their findings.

“When you want to petition someone or an organization, you must have your facts correctly. They petitioned that result where they were over voting was computed. But unknown to them, results of those areas were not included in the overall result.

“One of the APC witnesses testified today that cancelled results were not computed. My question is why will the PDP petition a place where results have been cancelled. It shows that they are clueless and they don’t understand the way things are done. They are running their might as if the proceeding of the court is done in the media.

“I am here to clarify those facts, to let the whole world know that those units/wards that the PDP petitioned in Ovia and in other places in the state have been cancelled due to over voting. So it did not reflect in the overall result

“Results at the unit is recorded on form EC8A so results from those units were recorded as zero and it also did not reflect on form EC8B for the ward result. So the PDP should have known this. It shows that they are clueless and if they need someone to advise on other matters, i will give it to them free of charge.

“For the one, the PDP don’t have a case, the onus is on them to prove their case. I have been in court several times and their witnesses have contradicted what they swore on oath.” He said.

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APC Explains Suspension Of Senator Gbenga Daniel

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1 day ago

November 20, 2025

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APC Ward 4 in Sagamu says it suspended Senator Gbenga Daniel because he refused to appear and defend himself over allegations of anti-party activities.

Speaking to journalists at the ward office in Sabo, Sagamu, the Ward Secretary, Hon. Oluwole Aduroja, said he spoke for the 19-member executive committee.

He explained that their clarification was necessary after a statement issued by MJS Partners on behalf of Senator Daniel, reacting to a November 17 letter from the APC National Secretariat.

Aduroja, who stood with the Ward Chairman, Hon. Adebayo Ismail, said the Ward Executive Committee agreed to suspend Senator Daniel because he failed to appear before a panel set up to review petitions against him.

The petitions accused him of working against the party.

He said the problem started during the last general elections, when Senator Daniel “acted in open defiance of the party and engaged in actions inimical to the interest of the APC and its candidates in Ogun State.”

Aduroja added that after the elections, the senator, “attempted to obstruct and frustrate the course of justice during the Election Petition Tribunal sittings through actions and interventions that were directly hostile to the interest of the APC and its candidates.”

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He said these actions remain unchallenged.

Reacting to the position of the APC National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Bashiru, in the November 17 letter, Aduroja insisted that the APC Constitution allows Executive Committees at all levelsward, local government, state, zonal or national to discipline any member.

He said Article 21(5)(vii) gives the National Working Committee the power to suspend members, but does not override the powers of Executive Committees at other levels, and does not require them to seek approval from the NWC.

He explained that “any disciplinary action taken by an Executive Council, including suspension, is subject only to appeal as outlined in Article 21(4).”

He added that nothing in the constitution makes their decision dependent on NWC review.

Aduroja said Ward 4 is committed to discipline, fairness and due process, and stressed that the suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel remains in full effect.”

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Irresponsible Of You To Blame Trump Over Rising Insecurity – ADC Blasts Tinubu’s Govt

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1 day ago

November 20, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised the Federal Government of Nigeria for blaming the wave of attacks, especially in Kebbi and Kwara States on remarks by US President Donald Trump.

Recall that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume on Wednesday, said recent statements by Trump concerning the security situation in Nigeria have emboldened violent groups across the country.

Responding to the SGF, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement said Akume’s comment was an attempt to deflect responsibility.

According to him, it is appalling that the APC-led government suggested that insecurity in Nigeria was triggered by a statement made by a foreign president.

The ADC mouthpiece further stated that the claim amounted to a shameful abdication of responsibility and a confirmation that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is overwhelmed by the security crisis.

He added that Nigerians had endured massacres, mass abductions and attacks on schools and places of worship for years under the APC-led government.

Abdullahi said the situation has worsened under the current administration because of the government’s failure to respond decisively.

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“It is therefore disingenuous to blame one tweet for the state of insecurity in Nigeria,”

“Those killing Nigerians did not need to be instigated by Trump; they were already actively encouraged by a government that consistently fails to act decisively to stop the carnage, a government that is, even after nearly three years in office, still celebrating its electoral victory while the country is turned into a killing field,” he said.

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Top NNPP Mobiliser In Kano Resigns, Cites Neglect, Lack Of Recognition

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2 days ago

November 20, 2025

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A key member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Bichi Local Government Area, Hon. Jamilu Kabir Bichi, has resigned from the party, saying he has been consistently sidelined despite his contributions.

Kabir, who was the NNPP Director-General of the 2023 Campaign in Bichi, announced his resignation in a letter dated November 19, 2025, and addressed to the party’s ward chairman.

He described his decision as “painful yet necessary,” explaining that he and his supporters had faced neglect in the party, especially in his home community.

He said the leadership had failed to acknowledge the sacrifice and effort of loyal members.

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“The leadership’s refusal at all levels to recognize our progressive agenda, loyalty, patience, and endurance has been deeply disheartening,” he wrote.

Kabir also said many committed members who worked hard to build the NNPP were denied chances to serve in the party or in government after the party won elections.

According to him, this made it impossible to remain in the party.

“As a principled individual with a political vision and mission… I can no longer, in good conscience, remain in a party that compromises my values,” he stated.

He thanked his political mentor, former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Hon. Ahmad Garba Bichi, praising his patience, loyalty, and straightforwardness.

Kabir added that he would continue to practice “politics without bitterness.”

He ended his letter with a prayer, asking Allah to guide the people of Bichi, Kano, and Nigeria, and pledged to stay committed to serving humanity.