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Egor LG Chair, Ogbemudia, Vice, Osawe Impeached

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1 year ago

December 27, 2024

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The controversial suspension of local government council chairmen by Edo State House of Assembly took a new twist on Friday as the legislative arm of Egor Local Government Council purportedly impeached the council chairman, Hon. Eghe Ogbemudia and her vice, Hon. Frank Osawe.

The duo were purportedly sacked by the legislative arm led Hon. Kelvin Eguakun as Leader.

Recall that Edo State House of Assembly on December 16, 2024 pronounced the suspension of the 18 local council chairmen and their deputies for alleged insubordination and misconduct.

They were however reinstated by the state High Court few days after the pronouncement of the suspension by the state House of Assembly.

Meanwhile, it would be recalles that Eghe Ogbemudia, the daughter of Osaigbovo Ogbemudia has been having a running battle with the leadership of the house where she was accused of alleged budget padding and other sundry issues.

Hon. Ogbemudia and Hon. Osawe were impeached based on four charges of alleged gross misconduct, namely: Abuse of office, financial misappropriation, unlawful withholding of statutory allowances of a principal member and three other Council members as well as budget padding.

The motion for the impeachment was moved by Hon. Nosakhare Isiegbuwa and seconded by Hon. Stella Ogida Osagioduwa.

The impeachment proceedings were formally documented in the Edo State Government Gazette, notifying the affected officials of the initiation of impeachment proceedings in line with the Edo LG Bye-law on Pro-Action Notices, Legislative Privileges, and Impeachment Procedures For Elected Council Officials, 2024.

The unfolding development highlights the dynamics within Egor LG and underscores the council’s efforts to address alleged misconduct and uphold accountability within its leadership.

This turn of events, involving a council dominated by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), followed the concerns raised among the LG councillors about the leadership of the legislative arm, they accused them of failing to provide effective oversight and of neglecting it’s responsibilities.

Sequel to the impeachment of council chairman and her vice chairman, the legislative council had suspended its leadership, under Hon. Bosede Omokaro (Leader), Hon. Iwinosa Enabulele (Majority Leader), and Hon. Amb. Elliot Inneh Enni (Chief Whip).

The motion for the suspension was passed by five members of the council, with one member absent.

Consequently, the new leadership with Hon. Kelvin Eguakun as Leader acted swiftly upon receiving a signed petition from four Council members calling for the removal of the local government chairman and vice chairman.

Among the critical issues that led to the change of leadership in the council include the legislative leadership’s inability to collaborate effectively with the local government chairmen, particularly in ensuring timely payment of salaries.

Specifically, the two-month delay in councillors salaries was seen as a politically motivated act aimed at coercing members into submission.

Upon resumption of plenary on Friday the 27th of December 2024, the Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon. Kelvin Eguakun informed the House of the report submitted by the 7-man panel appointed to probe the allegations of gross misconduct against the Chairman and Vice Chairman, which found them guilty of all the allegations.

In a unanimous voice vote, the Chairman and Vice Chairman were impeached from office by the Councillors.

Upon a motion by the Deputy Leader and seconded by the Majority Leader, the House resolved that the Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon. Eguakun should be sworn into office by the Clerk of the House as functioning chairman of the council, in an acting capacity.

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

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4 hours ago

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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5 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.