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Edo LG Poll: Estako East PDP Leaders Zoned Chair’ship Position To Ibie Clan, Backs Ebuehi

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3 years ago

May 19, 2023

Hon. Benedicta Ehuehi being cleared

Ahead of the September 2023 Local Government Election Edo State, leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Etsako East Local Government have zoned the chairmanship position to Ibie clan of the council, while declaring to support the aspiration of Hon Benedicta Ehuehi.

Hon. Ebuehi, a former chairman of the council had indicated her interest to contest for the chairmanship position and had penultimate week purchased her nomination form.

The Peoples Democratic Party leaders and stakeholders at an enlarged meeting in Jattu, had unanimously throw their weight behind Mrs Ebuehi to preside over the affairs of the council, just as they promised to mobilise the people of the locality to vote massively towards her victory at the poll.

The meeting where she was endorsed was presided over by Governor Godwin Obaseki’s campaign coordinator in the local government, Chief Sunny Adoga and other leaders of the party.

Part of the resolution reads: “The house unanimously zoned the Chairmanships position to Ibie zone and Hon princess Benedicta Ebuehi was endorsed by the leaders. The Commissioner position is to be retain in Weppa Wanno Zone and hon. Emma Akhaba was also unanimously endorsed.

“The vice Chairmanship position was zoned to Okpella and ask the leaders to nominate their candidate.

Other members at the meeting include, Chief Abdulkadiri Afegbua, Alhaji Yahaya Ameh zonal leader Weppa Wanno and Hon. Isah Anavberokhai.

Meanwhile, the chairmanship hopeful had vowed to commit all her leadership experience and influence within and outside Nigeria to partner with developmental groups to make Etsako East an enviable heights if elected as the chairman of the local government.

According to her, “We must move ahead with confidence, determination, and surefootedness in our collective efforts in making Etsako East great. There can only be a reform when there is the will. I have the political will, the experience, and necessary connections with relevant development partners that will ease the burden of building an enviable council.”

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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3 days 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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3 days 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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3 days ago

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.