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Edo Guber: APC Aspirant, Umakhihe, Described As Reference Point In Administration As He Tours Edo North

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February 3, 2024

In a bid to achieve his aspiration, a frontline All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in the forthcoming election in Edo State, Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe continued his tour to the Edo North Senatorial District where he solicited for their support and subsequent nomination as the party flag bearer.

The governorship aspirant who visited Auchi, Estako West; Fugar Estako Central, and Agenebode, Etsako East, was received by party chairmen of the local governments respectively. The party chairmen, while receiving Dr. Umakhihe, in their separate remarks described the governorship aspirant as a reference point in administration when he was in the civil service as Permanent Secretary.

At Auchi, Estako West Local Government Area, chairman of the party, Alhaji Dada Ahmed appreciated Dr Umakhihe for all the good work he has been doing for the people of Afemai.. He expressed optimism that he will continue to do more if given the opportunity.

He, therefore, appealed to the executives and members of the APC to give him the necessary support for him to get the nomination as the party’s governorship candidate.

At Agenebode, Etsako East, Peter Okponoghe, chairman of the party in the local government, while receiving the governorship aspirant, commended him for carrying out people oriented projects when he was in the civil service. He urged him not to relent if nominated.

In separate remarks to executives and members of the party in Edo North, Dr. Umakhihe reiterated that the mandate he seeks was not for his personal interest but for the entire Edo people and the state as a whole.

The governorship aspirant who noted that Edo state is richly blessed with all the natural resources, promised to attract investors to explore the mineral deposit in the area for the benefit of the people

He emphasized that the health of the people will be a priority, just as he promised to upgrade primary health centres with modern facilities. He said after the upgrade, primary health centre in the state will be a first point of call for any health issues in the rural areas before taking such a person to the nearest hospital for adequate treatment.

He urged the people to support and nominate him as the flag bearer of the APC, as he promised to deliver on his promises.

Dr Umakhihe who had a brief stop over at the residence of one of Edo central APC leaders, Chief John Brai Aloye, stated that he was eminently qualified for the governorship position.

The APC leader, while receiving the aspirant, urged him to ensure he continues where the former governor now a senator, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole stopped.

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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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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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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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.