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Fresh Protest Rocks APC National Secretariat Over Edo Gov Primary

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Supporters of Edo federal lawmaker, Dennis Idahosa, on Monday stormed the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja to protest the outcome of the February 22 governorship primary in Edo State.

The demonstration comes barely two days after Idahosa threatened to drag the ruling party to court for allegedly robbing him of his mandate.

The lawmaker was one of the 11 aspirants who lost out in the poll that produced Senator Monday Okpebholo as the candidate of the party ahead of the September governorship election in the state.

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The demonstrators, who blocked the main gate of the national secretariat, demanded to see the National Chairman of APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, to demand justice.

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While flaunting different protest banners and placards, they alleged that the shadow poll did not follow the Constitution of the party and further appealed to the National Working Committee to revert to the initial February 17 primary.

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In the said election, Idahosa and two other aspirants were declared winners, an act that forced the leadership of the party to declare the poll inconclusive.

But Idahosa supporters claimed the election was fixed to favour Okpebholo.

Addressing newsmen at the secretariat on Monday, the leader of the protesters, Innocent Ogedengbe argued that the conduct of the rerun poll was contrary to what is contained in the Electoral Act and Constitution of the APC.

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He said, “The said primaries of 22nd February 2024 did not comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022 as aspirants were not given equal opportunities of being voted for by party members at the designated centres at the wards that make up Edo State. The party members present to vote did not have their votes cast recorded by any known office of the party’s National Secretariat.

“Quite clearly the result sheets used were completed in the National Secretariat of the party as it did not flow from the reality on the ground in Edo State.

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“The said primaries of 17th and 22nd February 2024 were not conducted by open secret ballot by APC as required by relevant provisions of APC constitution and the declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo is not only unlawful but a crass violation of the APC constitution.

“Our strong prayer is that the injustice perpetrated by the Governor Otu committee be set aside by the party and Hon. Dennis Idahosa be rightfully declared winner on the strength of available extant documentary evidence. Let justice be done.”

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Gunmen Assassinate APC Chieftain In Front Of His Family In Otukpo, Benue

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Otukpo, Benue State, Hon. Ejeh Udeh, has been shot dead at his residence by unknown gunmen.

DAILY POST gathered that the gunmen stormed his Ugboju residence around 12:00 a.m. on Monday and opened fire on him in front of his family.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that the assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, laid in wait for him.

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As soon as he entered his house, they surrounded him and opened fire.

His body has since been deposited at the Otukpo General Hospital morgue.

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NDLEA Arrests Lady Smuggling Drugs Inside Butt Pads, Phone Chargers

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported two new methods of drug concealment as part of its ongoing efforts to combat trafficking ahead of the festive season, dubbed “Detty December.”

In a post on his X handle on Sunday morning, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi announced the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of their drug consignments.

He shared two videos illustrating the sophisticated concealment methods used by the suspects.

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According to Babafemi, one of the videos shows a lady who was caught with drugs hidden inside her butt pad underwear.

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The second video reveals a separate seizure where a suspect attempted to smuggle drugs concealed within phone chargers.

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With the spate of ongoing arrests and seizures by @ndlea_nigeria at some major entry points, it’s obvious the race and desperation for Detty December are already in overdrive,” Babafemi wrote.

He urged law-abiding citizens to “stay vigilant and careful.”

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Two Dead, Four Injured In DICON Factory Explosion

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Two people, including a military officer, were killed and four others critically injured on Saturday following an explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in the Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna.

The blast, reportedly from gunpowder used in arms production, occurred during a weekend shift, shaking nearby buildings and sending residents into panic.

Eyewitnesses said the explosion killed the officer and a civilian worker instantly, while four other workers sustained severe injuries.

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The injured were first taken to St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, Kakuri, before being evacuated by military ambulance to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital for further treatment.

Sympathizers and relatives of the victims thronged the hospital, with many weeping.

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DICON management has yet to release an official statement on the incident at the time of filing this report.

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