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Edo Guber: PDP Holds Congress in 17 LGs

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2 years ago

February 10, 2024

Ahead of the February 21, 2024 governorship primary, the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday conducted Local Government delegates congress.

The local government delegates congress took place simultaneously across the 18 local government areas of the state except Etsako central local government.

18 delegates to be elected across then 18 local governments with one delegate each. With the exception of Etsako central local governments congress.

In Oredo Local Government Area, 35 delegates voted while one was absent.

The congress which was an option A4, was conducted by two PDP officials from the National Headquarters, Abuja and monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral (INEC) in the presence of security agencies.

The PDP officials that conducted the congress are Owolabi Kayode and Farida Umar.

At the end of the exercise, Osaro Idah emerged the elected delegate for the local government while other two aspirants Martin’s Osakue and Aguebor Sunday were absent.

Owolabi Kayode, who declared Idah, the elected delegate, commended the delegates for the peaceful conduct.

He described the exercise as one of the best, as it was devoid of any rancour.

In Ikpoba Okha local government, solomon Idehen emerged winner of the local government congress with 28 votes, while two other contestants, Mr Johnbul Igbinosu and Mr. Best Imade didn’t turn up for the election.

Speaking with journalists at the Western Boys High School, Yusuf Bukhari, a member of the People Democratic Party (PDP) described the congress as the best ever conducted by the party since 1999.

He said the congress was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well as the official of the PDP national electoral officers from the national headquarters of the party.

According to him, INEC needs to copy the way PDP conducts its delegate so that Nigeria can move forward.

Also, at Eghosa grammer school, the designated venue for Egor local government, the exercise was peaceful, as party faithfuls turned out in large numbers to elect their delegates.

Security operatives from the Nigeria Police, the Edo State Security network and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were on ground to ensure a hitch-free exercise.

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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16 hours ago

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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16 hours ago

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.