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Edo Guber: Ex-Obaseki’s Aide Mobilises For Ighodalo/Ogie, Says Joint Ticket Sure Way For PDP’s Victory

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2 years ago

June 20, 2024

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Former Senior Special Adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on Human Trafficking, Comrade Solomon Okoduwa, says the choice of Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Osarodion Ogie as running mate to Asue Ighodalo’s PDP governorship ticket is a political master stroke that would guarantee victory for party.

Okoduwan spoke to newsmen in Benin Thursday shorty after he inaugurated a grassroot campaign group with the sole objective of mobilizing support for the Asue/Ogie governorship ticket.

He urged Edo voters to queue behind the PDP candidate and his running mate in order to sustain the gains made by the Godwin Obaseki ‘s led administration.

He said over the years, Ogiehas demonstrated capacity, love and passion in uplifting the Edo youth and the downtrodden.

He added that his style of politics transcend partisanship and should be emulated.

He said, “Ogie’s fatherly disposition cuts across board. As a grassroot politician that is loved across political divide, the PDP will gain overwhelming support among majority of Edo voters across the three senatorial districts.”

Okoduwa continued: “I can recall vividly his efforts and concern in ensuring that all returned migrants in Edo are rehabilitated and this can be attested to. He is a listening leader and that is why we are coming out to throw our support for him.”

The youth leader and human rights activist also admonished the voting public especially the youth to wisely cast their ballot for the Peoples Democratic Party for their interest.

“I want to call on all and sundry to rally round the man whose life has inspired many. The man whose antecedents is more than enough to win the state for his party. Ogie is a mentor and father-figure to millions of Edo youth,” he added.

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Defection: Peter Obi Simply Looking For ‘Food Is Ready’ Party – Wike

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May 6, 2026

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent defection.

Speaking during a media parley on Wednesday, Wike said Obi is looking for a ‘food is ready’ political party.

The minister said, “Obi was in APGA, he couldn’t build APGA. He went to Labour, he ran away again from Labour. All he’s looking for is food is ready political party.”

Recall that Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, on Sunday officially joined the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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2027: Nobody Wants Fubara – Wike

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2 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that there is widespread support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to return in 2027.

Speaking during his monthly media parley on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike suggested that Fubara can’t claim to enjoy unanimous backing from the public.

He explained that the political crisis in Rivers State had earlier been addressed through the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, particularly during impeachment proceedings initiated against Fubara.

According to Wike, the President advised all parties to embrace peace, leading to the withdrawal of the impeachment move by the State House of Assembly after agreements were reached.

Wike, however, alleged that the governor failed to fully adhere to the terms agreed during the arbitration process.

Reacting to claims that the people were urging Fubara to seek re-election in 2027, Wike rejected the assertion, insisting that such narratives were misleading.

Wike maintained that appearing before the President for arbitration required respect for the outcome, noting that all parties were expected to uphold their commitments.

He said: “The President, intervened in the impeachment proceeding. I said withdraw, let their be peace. And the governor said, look, I’m ready for peace. Look, I’m no longer interested for this. I will not do this. The Assembly went and withdrew the impeachment.

“Having withdrawn the impeachment, he is now too smart on what you agreed before the President. It’s like when you go on arbitration.”

Wike continued, “This one is what I don’t like. Nobody wants anybody. Please, don’t tell me that. Excuse me.

You can go and tell that to the market people or children. Two years that people say he should come out. Who told you that?

“Which politician will say that I was sleeping they came and woke me? Even if people people come to wake you, can’t you say, no, I won’t do it. I’m not prepared for it.

“That you appeared before a President of the country on arbitration, the two parties on arbitration, and these people respected Mr. President, and have done their own part.”

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2027: Wike Opens Up On Preferred Rivers Guber Candidate

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May 6, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said he hasn’t endorsed any candidate for the Rivers state gubernatorial election in 2027.

Wike stated this on Wednesday during his monthly media parley in Abuja.

Wike said that the endorsement will come only after a meeting by the joint coalition in the state.

He said: “I haven’t endorsed anybody. And I can’t endorse anybody until the joint coalition meets.”

DAILY POST reports that questions have been raised concerning the fate of current governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in 2027.

The FCT Minister was reported to have endorsed former State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship election.

Sources told DAILY POST that Wike settled for George after a closed-door meeting with key political stakeholders in Port Harcourt on Monday.