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Egor LG Chairman Reacts To Her Purported Suspension, Describes It As Distraction

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12 months ago

December 27, 2024

The Chairman of Egor Local Government Council of Edo State, Hon. Eghe Ogbemudia, has reacted to her purported impeachment by a few Councilors she regarded as a minority, urging the public to disregard the “so called impeachment.”

In a swift reaction to her purported impeachment which was made available to INFO DAILY Friday night, Ogbemudia said the purported impeachment of herself and Vice, which according to her she read online, cannot be true “because it’s in contradictions with the Supremacy of the Laws in Edo State and in Nigeria,” describing it as distraction.

According to the council chairman, being a democrat and an advocate of rule of law, she wouldn’t interfere with the constitutional roles of the councilors in the local government.

“The news should be disregarded and the actions should not be attached with rational consideration.

“The purported impeachment was carried out by a minority of Councillors, and not founded on any known laws or provisions of the Constitution of Nigeria,” she said.

According to her, since assumption of office as the council chairman, she has not acted in breach of the provisions of the laws of the local government councils neither was there any query from the Councillors that could warrant her impeachment.

She alleged that the impeachment of herself and her deputy was sponsored by “disgruntled elements who are interested in causing crisis” in the local government council so as to gain access to the council treasury.

The Chairman added: “The unruly and unconstitutional method of the so-called impeachment clearly points to the sponsorship of disgruntled elements interested in crisis,in Egor Local Government Area.

“Their ultimate aim is unholy access to the funds of the Local Government to serve their personal interest.The good people of Egor Local Government Area should snub these enemies of democracy and these enemies of development in our Local Government Area.

‘Since my assumption of office as the Chairman of Egor Local Government Area, I have never acted in breach of the provisions of the laws of the Local Government Area,the State and the Constitution of Nigeria.

“There is no query before me from the Councillors or any authorised body that requires my response. On what basis were the issues of my impeachment and that of the Vice Chairman discussed?”

She, therefore, urged the council to concentrate on their constitutional roles at the council, just as she urged the good people of Egor to be law abiding and go about their normal businesses.

“I am using this medium to appeal to the good people of Egor Local Government Area to maintain law and order and totally disregard the unlawful action of this minority Councillors.

“My interest and dedication to the people of Egor Local Government Area is to ensure peaceful co- existence, security of lives and property and development that will enhance the well- being of all,” she added.

Ogbemudia continued: “It is my advice for the Councillors to concern themselves with their responsibility in line with the laws and Constitution of Nigeria, and should refused to be used by those that are clearly against democracy and development in Egor Local Government Area.”

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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2 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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2 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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2 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.