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Edo Guber: INEC Presents Updated Voters’ Register To Political Parties

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August 20, 2024

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has presented the Certified True Copy of the updated Voters Register to political parties ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State.

Going by the updated Voters’ Register, there are 2,629, 025 intending voters in Edo State.

Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, the State Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, while making the presentation at the state INEC office in Benin, Tuesday, said that the commission decided to issue the Voters’ Register to the political parties for the election in line with the provisions of the Constitution and the Electoral Act, 2022 as amended.

Onuoha revealed that prior to the recently Continuous Voter’s Registration (CVR) in the state, the total number of registered voters during the 2023 general election in Edo was 2,501,081.

Giving the breakdown of 2024 updated Voters’ Register in Edo State, the Resident Electoral Commissioner explained that a total number of 119, 206 were recorded during the last CVR in the state.

Onuoha disclosed that while 8, 847 people transferred their voting centres to Edo State, 109 voters transferred their voting centres out of Edo State.

“In line with Section 10(4) of the Electoral Act, 2022 as amended, today, we shall be giving you (political parties representatives), the Official Register of Voters in Edo State and this is the 10th item in the timetable and schedule of activities for Edo State”, he said.

“Recently, we did continuous voters registration and the cards have been printed and given to us. In Edo, we have a total of 119, 206 new registered voters

“In addition we have, we have 8,847 transferred from their registration centres within the state.as provided by the law. The commission has updated the records of 4, 808 voters that applied for correction of names, addresses, and date of birth from their previous registrations.

“We also replaced the 5,406 lost , damaged PVCs. Put together, 184, 436 voters of various categories were served by the commission during the last CVR in Edo State”, he said

According to the Edo INEC REC, Ikpoba-Okha has the highest number of registered voters with 400,495, closely followed by Oredo Local Government Area with 357,371 Voters, while Igueben Local Government Area has the least registered voters with 52,000.

The REC, while assuring that the commission is fully prepared for the conduct of the election, Dr. Onuoha, disclosed that INEC would commence the issuience of Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) registered during the last CVR on August, 22 which is expected to end on September 8.

On her part, the INEC National Commissioner in charge of Edo, Delta and Ondo States, Prof. Rhoda Gamus, said that the commission is committed to conducting free, fair and credible election in Edo.

She urged the various political party members to abide by the electoral guidelines for the election, noting that the exercise should not be seen as a do-or-die affair.

She said: “The commission is committed to keeping strictly to the date and details in the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2024 governorship election in Edo State.

“You can recall that the commission published the national register voters on the 11th, January, 2023 which was used for the conduct of the 2023 general election. The same register cannot be used this time because many people have come of age and we cannot leave them out.

“That is why the commission as part of its preparation for the election, we conducted the Continuous Voter’s Registration exercise in Edo State on 27th of May to 9th June 2024 in line with Section 9 (6) of the 2022 Electoral Act which permits the commission”.

She revealed that the commission will be conducting a mock accreditation ahead of the election , adding that the date and modalities would be communicated to the people.

However, Dr. Onuoha said that the Voter Register for the election would not be given to political party with leadership tussle that is in court.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.