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Edo Guber: Hard Work, Not Dark Plots, Wins Elections- APC

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5 years ago

August 25, 2020

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Hard campaigns win elections, not dark plots to arrest opponents, the Edo All Progressives Congress (APC) media campaign has declared.

The party was reacting to Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu’s call for the arrest of APC governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and former Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, claiming both were plotting harm towards him, and calling on the Police and DSS to arrest them.

The Chairman of the Edo State APC Media Campaign Council, Mr. John Mayaki said calling for the arrest of a partisan opponent was strange to democracy, just as hr advised the PDP to work hard at its campaigns, and stop dreaming “silly dreams.

“To start with, how can any democrat worth his name plot to arrest his opponent on the virtual eve of a poll?” Mayaki, the chief campaign spokesperson queried. “Is democracy not about choice? How can you get that free choice, if all you plot is how to arrest your opponents, over wild rumours and blatant lies?”

On Oshiomhole, Mayaki wagered both Shaibu and Obaseki, his principal, might be haunted by their “betrayal towards a benefactor, which he added, could explain their blind panic, each time they hear that name.”

“Both governor and deputy appear haunted by the Oshiomhole name, probably for their double treachery. But whatever jitters they might have should have no business with the Edo people, who they now deceive with their wild allegations,” he remarked.

But returning to arrests, Mayaki said that was probably what the PDP would have done, were they to control the central levers of power as APC now does, adding however that the Edo APC was all about free choice.

“That is why our party is campaigning hard, to win big, on September 19. So far, the Edo people are owning our message of hope and liberation. The PDP know this, and that is why they resort to wild allegations, of which the deputy governor’s is only the latest, but surely not the last.”

Mayaki advised the PDP to try spread its message too, but doubted if it had any; which explained why it was pushing out wild allegations, given the cold shoulder it had received so far from the Edo people.

On violence, Mayaki restated his party’s commitment to civilized campaigns and peaceful polls.

He said, “We have said it before and I will say it again: we have a winning message. So, we need peaceful campaigns to sell that message, and further persuade our people to join us to rebuild Edo, after Governor Obaseki’s four years of ruin.”

Mayaki said it was good Shaibu had written a petition but hoped that petition was based on concrete facts, and not the usual blatant lies, that the Edo people have come to know of Shaibu and his sinking principal.

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INEC CVR: CSO Expresses Worry Over Poor Deployment Of Machines, Manpower To LGs In Edo

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7 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) has expressed worry over the poor deployment of capturing machines and manpower to Igueben Local Government Area of the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the ongoing Ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).

The Coordinator, EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre, Leftist Enabulele Larry, and Secretary, Leftist Mark Akande expressed the CSO sentiment when the duo visited the INEC headquarters in Igueben where the CBR in the local government is taking place.

In a statement made available to INFO DAILY on Friday, the leadership of EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre condemned the “use of only two capturing devices in a local government with over 69, 396 in population.”

The duo noted in the statement that their findings at the INEC headquarters revealed two capturing machines were deployed to each local government across the 18 local government areas of the state.

The civil society members said INEC excuse of deploying two capturing machines to each local government was not germane enough because many do not have a computer or android phone to do the online registration INEC gave as an excuse.

“The question here is, what is the percentage of our people mostly the aged individuals, that have access to Android mobile and other internet gadgets in Edo state?

“How many people can afford internet data to enable them have access internet services in Edo state under the current excruciating economic pains by the people?

“How many of the Edo people can even manipulate the Android mobile phone to the extent of navigating the internet hurdles to undertake the job is INEC? If INEC is not ready for the job, they should tell Nigerians.

“If citizens are now advised to individually undertake the statutory job of INEC, of what purpose does the commission serve to the people? etc,” they said.

As at when filing this report, INFO DAILY was yet to get a reply from the message sent to the INEC in Edo for reaction.

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Edo Sports Commission Boss Celebrates Okpehbolo On Birthday

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13 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has felicated with Governor Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the growth and development of the state has continued to inspire confidence and admiration across all sectors, especially sports.

Enabulele, who highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through sports development, noted that under his leadership, Edo State has witnessed significant strides in grassroots sporting initiatives and infrastructure.

“His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is not just a political leader but a beacon of hope for the younger generation.

“His passion for excellence and inclusive governance is evident in the way he has continued to support policies that uplift our youths and promote sporting excellence,” the statement read.

The Executive Chairman prayed for long life, good health, and continued wisdom for the governor as he steers the affairs of the state towards greater prosperity.

“On behalf of the entire Edo State Sports Commission, I extend our warmest birthday wishes to His Excellency at 55. May this new chapter of his life be filled with more accomplishments and divine grace,” he added.

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Oba Of Benin Suspends Palace Chiefs

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23 hours ago

August 28, 2025

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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended two of his chiefs for falling for dereliction of duties.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor and made available to journalists in Benin City.

He said their suspension was as a result of their long absence from the palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their palace responsibilities.

The suspended persons are: Chief John Igiehon, the Izuwako of Benin and chief Aimiukpomonyako Oghogho (Ebengho), the Oyenmwensoba of Benin.

“The under-mentioned two (2) chiefs have been suspended from the Palace of the Oba of Benin.

“This is as a result of their long absence from the Palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their Palace responsibilities.

“The public is advised to be wary of unscrupulous chiefs that are no longer functioning in the Palace. His Royal Majesty has approved their _ Suspension and directed the public be duly informed.

“The names of the chiefs are: – ; 1. CHIEF JOHN IGIEHON, THE IZUWAKO OF BENIN and, _ 2 CHIEF AIMIUKPOMONYAKO OGHOGHO (EBENGHO), THE OYENMWENSOBA OF BENIN”, the statement said.