Politics

Imansuangbon: A Visionary Leader Combining Politics And Philanthropy For A Better Edo

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2 years ago

August 30, 2023

By Joe Praise

In Nigeria’s complex and ever-changing political landscape, finding a political aspirant who not only possesses a genuine passion for public service but also demonstrates a profound commitment to philanthropy is a rarity. However, in the case of Barrister Kenneth Imasuangbon I find a remarkable individual who seamlessly combines these two realms to bring about meaningful change. With a strong vision for a better Edo, Imasuangbon presents a unique blend of political acumen and philanthropic endeavors that make him an exceptional choice for public office in Edo.

Though, Imansuangbon’s philanthropic act has earned him the name riceman, his journey as a political aspirant and philanthropist began from a deep-rooted desire to make a positive impact in Edo. His early exposure to social inequalities and systemic issues ignited a flame within him to bring about lasting change in Edo politics. This propelled him to actively participate in state politics, engage in grassroots campaigns during his stay in the APC and PDP, and work tirelessly for their emergence at the poll.

Imansuangbon understands that political power is a means to an end, a powerful tool that can be utilized to address societal concerns and promote inclusivity in Edo State.

What sets Imansuangbon apart among other governorship aspirants of Labour Party is his unwavering commitment to philanthropy. He firmly believe that true leadership goes beyond political office and encompasses actively contributing to the well-being of society.

Over the years, Imansuangbon has spearheaded numerous philanthropic initiatives. His festive period sharing of rice and other food items which has put smiles on the faces of thousands of Edo residents is second to none.

Imansuangbon is a complete detribalize philanthropist cum politician who touches all regardless of the ethnic nationality. His hands-on approach and dedication to making a tangible difference in people’s lives have earned him the respect and admiration of many. Little wonder he is nicknamed riceman.

An educationalist whose desire is zero Out-of-school children in Edo, Imansuangbon is determined to bring his wealth of experience as a successful proprietor of a private school to bear in Edo public schools. His desire is best education for the Edo child with a view to having a better society.

Driven by an unwavering passion for making a difference, Imansuangbon decided to actualise his dream of good service delivery and good governance through Labour Party. His philanthropic endeavors have equipped him with a unique understanding of the challenges faced by Edo people, and position him best for the party ticket; he understands the importance of effective governance in addressing those challenges faced in the state.

As a political aspirant on the platform of Labour Party, Imansuangbon seeks to translate his philanthropic experience into tangible policy solutions.

Given the ticket of the Labour Party, Imansuangbon campaign platform as a governorship candidate and as a trained Lawyer will centres around key issues such as social justice, equitable access to quality education, quality yet affordable healthcare, environmental conservation, poverty alleviation, amongst others.

It will be, therefore, beneficial and a win win to both card carrying members of Labour Party and the good people of Edo State if the party let a man who has much in stock to quench his thirst to delivering good governance to the good people of Edo State through the party.

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Atiku, El-Rufai Coalition Seeks INEC Registration For New Party

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8 hours ago

June 21, 2025

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The National Opposition Coalition Group, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission for the registration of a new political party—the All Democratic Alliance.

The application, dated June 19, was acknowledged by INEC on Friday, signalling the coalition’s determination to float a new platform instead of aligning with any existing political party.

The formation of ADA, backed by some other key political heavyweights, including former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and Umar Ardo, convener of the League of Northern Democrats and former aide to President Olusegun Obasanjo, seeks to capitalise on mounting public dissatisfaction and political realignments to stop President Bola Tinubu at the next poll.

The application comes just a few days after INEC warned political groups that no amount of pressure or public sentiment would override the need for strict compliance with constitutional and electoral guidelines.

The commission reiterated that party registration remains a rigorous constitutional process—not merely a political declaration.

With Thursday’s application, the national opposition coalition has now put an end to weeks of speculation about whether it would revive a dormant political platform or launch a fresh one altogether.

A copy of the application letter, obtained by our correspondent in Abuja, was jointly signed by the association’s Protem National Chairman, Chief Akin A. Rickets, and Protem National Secretary, Abdullahi Elayo.

The letter partly read, “We respectfully write to the Independent National Electoral Commission, requesting the registration of our association, the All Democratic Alliance, as a political party.

“This is a sequel to the decision taken by the Nigerian National Coalition Group to sponsor our association for full registration.

“The name of the party shall be All Democratic Alliance with ADA as our acronym and ‘Justice for All’ as our slogan.”

The coalition also submitted relevant documents, including the party’s constitution, manifesto, logo, and minutes of its foundational meetings.

The party’s symbol prominently features a maize (corn), which the applicants say represents abundance, resilience, and sustenance—core ideals they hope to promote.

“We have further attached our manifesto encompassing details of our party ideology and our constitution providing the legal framework that defines our identity, structures, and organisation,” the letter continued.

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Rivers LG Administrator Appointed By Ibas Resigns

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8 hours ago

June 21, 2025

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The administrator of the Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, Goodluck Ihemnacho, has resigned.

Ihemnacho is one of the administrators appointed by the state Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), for the 23 LGAs of the state.

The resignation was contained in a letter dated June 20, 2025, addressed to the state sole administrator and obtained by our correspondent.

In the letter which has flooded the social media space, Ihemnacho said his resignation was informed by his desire to return to the private sector.

The resignation letter partly read, “I humbly write to your noble office to convey to you my resignation as the administrator, Ahoada East LGA.

“My sincere gratitude goes to the government of Rivers State and the good people of Ahoada East for finding me worthy to serve as Ahaoda East LGA from 11th day of April 2025 to 20th day of July 2025.”

Meanwhile there are speculations that Ihemnacho resigned to pave the way for him to contest the forth-coming LG elections in the state, though this has not been verified.

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Why I left Tinubu’s Govt — Former Aide Aliyu Audu Declares

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5 days ago

June 16, 2025

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A former Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Affairs, Aliyu Audu, has revealed that he resigned from the administration in order to actively campaign against Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

Speaking on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Audu said his decision was driven by a matter of “principle and conscience,” as he accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.

“It confirmed it on one hand, and on the other hand, it strengthened my resolve to not work for him in 2027,” Audu said, referring to Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech where the president claimed to enjoy seeing the opposition in disarray.

“I couldn’t in all honesty and in my conscience be in his government knowing I’m plotting against removal in 2027, because I will, and by God, we will remove him. Collectively, Nigerians will install a leader that will be our chosen, not his chosen. Not emilokan (my turn), but awa lokan (our turn), in fact, gbogbo wa lokan (all of us).”

He also criticised the inclusion of Nyesom Wike, a PDP member and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, in the APC-led government, questioning his loyalty and the legitimacy of such a move.

“What is Wike doing in our government? If he’s going to leave the PDP, he should leave. If we’re doing a government of national unity, you deal with the party, not individuals. The party is what we vote for — not Bola Tinubu but APC; not Atiku but PDP; not Peter Obi but Labour Party.”

Audu’s resignation letter, dated June 8, criticised the APC’s political trajectory and warned against what he described as a deliberate silencing of opposition voices. In a follow-up statement, he clarified that while he does not support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he would not lend himself “as an instrument to reduce Nigeria to a one-party state.”

“If we now begin to silence or crush opposition simply because we have the upper hand, then we are no different from the very system we once criticised under Obasanjo in 2003,” he said.