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Group Protests Against Violence Allegedly Perpetrated By PDP

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4 years ago

August 25, 2020

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‘Look Inwards, Towards APC’ -PDP

A political pressure group; Joint Forces for the Defense of Democracy in Edo (JFDDE) Tuesday, August 25, staged a protest in parts of Benin City against what they alleged violence perpetrated by suspected thugs they said were being sponsored by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

They said the arraignment and subsequent remand of seven persons over possession of firearms during the recent crisis involving the state House of Assembly complex was an indication that the PDP was behind the violence.

The group, which comprised various youths protested to the High Court premises and Edo State command of the Nigerian Police with placards reading different inscriptions like “election nor be war”; “put an end to election violence”; “Edo election must be violence free”, and other written words.

Spokesperson of the group, Felix Isere Esq. said, ” We are to let police know that the people involved in the criminal act are named by high power PDP members who are sponsoring them.

“We hope the police would do everything possible no matter how powerful they’re to bring them to book. We are here to tell police that the coming election, the way the PDP are going, that they intend to harass, victimise and intimidate all Edo people using armed thugs.

Members of JFDDE protesting against alleged violence ahead of Edo governorship election in Benin Tuesday, August 25,

“We want to appeal to the Nigerian police that those persons arraigned and facing trial must stand firm and ensure they don’t compromise. We called on the judiciary who represent the common man to ensure Justice prevails.

“As a pro democracy group, our duty is to ensure a free and fair election. The members of the PDP arrested must be used as a deterrent to other people .”

Also speaking, Comrade Kola Edokpayi, said it was very clear “things are falling apart in Edo State because of an election.”

He accused politicians of arming Edo youths because of the election.

In a swift response, however, State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chris Nehikhare, dispelled the allegation saying “Members of the group should look inwards and towards the APC who are known for hiring thugs and procurement of arms.”

“The PDP and its candidate are known for peace and have been preaching peace since the campaigns; we cannot indulge in any acts of hiring thugs for violence or procurement of arms”, He said.

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Labour Party Crisis: Edo Deputy Gov Tackles Akpata

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May 13, 2024

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Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Marvellous Omobayo, has reacted to the allegation of being the sponsor of the crisis rocking the Edo State chapter of Labour Party, LP.

State Youth Leader of the LP, Ken Omusi, alongside some youths of the party had last week Thursday invaded the secretariat of the LP, Benin, declared the state executive sacked and pronounced himself as the acting state chairman of the party.

Reacting to the incident, during a press briefing last Saturday, May 11, 2024, governorship candidate of the LP, Barrister Olumide Akpata, accused the deputy governor of sponsoring the youth leader to cause crisis in the party particularly the invasion of the secretariat.

But reacting to the allegation, the deputy governor in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Victor Adefemi, and made to INFO DAILY, “disclaimed the spurious allegations of the Labour Party governorship candidate.”

According to the statement, the deputy governor has no place for violence and hatred in his style of politics, urging the LP , governorship candidate to go and verify.

“During the run up to the Labour Party Primaries earlier this year, he showed exemplary leadership by refusing to be part of all the violent intrigues and ‘monetary melodramas’ that led to the emergence of Olumide Akpata as LP’s governorship candidate,” the statement added.

Adefemi, while unequivocally stating that the allegations are “unfounded and baseless,” urged Akpata to “show decorum when making public statements.”

“Barrister Olumide Akpata is hereby urged to excuse the Deputy Governor from Labour Party’s crises. Omobayo has no place for violence and hatred in his style of politics, the Labour Party’s candidate should go and verify this,” the statement added.

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PHOTOS: NECO Releases 2024 Internal Exam Timetable

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May 13, 2024

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The 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Examinations timetable has been released, the release marked the commencement of a crucial period for secondary school students across Nigeria.

With the release of the schedule, candidates and educators alike are gearing up for the rigorous assessments ahead.

This is disclosed in a Monday post on its X platform, @Neconigeria.

The indigenous examination body disclosed that the exam begins Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and ends Friday, July 26, 2024.

Here are the photos of the NECO 2024 timetable below:

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VIDEO: Lady Laments As Lagos Issues Demolition Notice Two Months After Property Purchase

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May 13, 2024

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A viral video circulating on social media shows a woman lamenting the demolition notice served on her property in Lagos State allegedly just two months after moving in.

In the video that surfaced online on Monday, the yet-to-be-identified woman cried as she recounted the ordeal. A picture of a demolition notice dated May 7, 2024, was also attached to the video.

She said, “We bought that property in February, and we’ve only been there for two months. All the hard work, all the sleepless nights, everything… If you’re in Lagos, you’ll know how much property in Eti Osa costs.

“Each time my son sees me crying, he will always ask me why I am crying. How do I explain this to our son? What do I tell my children? I’m trying so hard to be strong, but this is very painful.

“I don’t wish for anybody to work so hard and face something like this. I don’t.”

The video, which was shared on X.com on Monday by Spotlight Abby, tweeting with the handle #Spotlight_Abby, has garnered reactions from netizens, with some sympathising with the couple and others criticising the decision to invest in Lagos real estate citing recent incidents of demolitions.

It also raised concerns about the need for thorough due diligence before investing in real estate in the state.

One Nneka Busy Body tweeting as #Nnekabusybody wrote, “While this is sad I’m a bit confused. With the uncertain investment landscape of Lagos and everything we see and read about, you still went and bought property in Lagos in 2024? How? Why?”

Another user tweeting anonymously as #ideniyor wrote, “She and her husband deserve it. They bought a land without lawyers and due diligence. Cry me a river. The seller landed a fast one on them.”

This is not the first time property demolitions in Lagos have sparked controversy.

PUNCH reported last week that residents of Mende Estate Villa in the Maryland area of Lagos State decried the demolition of their multimillion-naira houses in the area by the state government while seeking compensation for a new shelter.

Speaking on the incident, the state commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed that the government issued the residents of Mende Villa Estate two demolition notices in 2021 and 2023.

On Wednesday, Wahab, in a post on X.com, also hinted that illegal builders whose houses are demolished may soon be asked to pay for the demolition.

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