Politics
Ize-Iyamu Denies Promising Association N200m During Electioneering
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, governoship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 19, 2020 election in Edo State has denied allegation by one Adams Ehigiamusoe, who claimed to be president of Professional Drivers on Wheel that he (Ize-Iyamu) promised his association N200m during the campaign but refused to fulfill.
Mr Ehigiamusoe had reported also accused Ize-Iyamu of manipulating the ongoing congresses in the state for his (Ize-Iyamu) personal benefit.
But Ize-Iyamu, in a statement made available to INFO DAILY said he never made such promise to Ehigiamusoe and his association or any similar association, individual or stakeholders.
The statement signed by Mr. John Mayaki on behalf of Ize-Iyamu noted that if such promise was made as claimed by Ehigiamusoe, it would have been in the media space for everyone to see, stressing that his campaign was well covered by the media.
The statement reads in part, “My engagements with the transport unions in Edo State during the 2020 election campaign were subjects of sufficient media coverage – similar to meetings held with other representative bodies of stakeholders in the state.
“If any promise was made, it would have been reported and long claimed, not a year after when some persons are understandably attempting to ingratiate themselves with the ruling party because the burden of opposition proves too great for them to bear.
“At no point before, during, or after the campaign did I meet with Mr. Adams Ehigiamusoe, whether in person or proxy, to offer such outlandish promise.”
Speaking on the allegation that he has been manipulating APC congresses in the state for his personal benefit, Ize-Iyamu said, “furthermore, the party hierarchy at the national and state level is responsible for conducting congresses across the country. My only involvement is playing my role as a registered member of the party as outlined in the constitution guiding participation.
“I have neither the intention nor desire to manipulate the process. To what end?”
He, therefore, advised Mr. Ehigiamusoe and others still carrying the grudge of aftermath of the 2020 election to forget about such and move to commiting themselves in strengthening the APC in the state.
Politics
Soludo Visits Tinubu, Goes Into Closed Door Session With President
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to the President, Bola Tinubu, GCFR at the State House.
Report by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Soludo, Mr Chris Aburime stated that President Tinubu received the Anambra State Governor with excitement, describing him as his long standing friend of over 22 years.
Aburime said, “The President used the occasion to further congratulate Governor Soludo on his landslide victory in the just concluded Anambra gubernatorial election.
READ ALSO:UPDATED: INEC Declares Soludo Winner Of Anambra Guber Poll
“Recall that President Tinubu had earlier issued a congratulatory message to Governor Soludo immediately the governorship election was concluded.”
Governor Soludo was declared winner with 73% of the votes cast by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Other details of the meeting were, however, not disclosed as the press Secretary told DAILY POST that both men went into a closed door meeting after the reception.
Politics
2027: I Will Resign If Tinubu Loses In Edo – Governor Okpebholo
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholor has vowed that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election in Edo State.
Okpebholor in an interview captured in a viral video vowed to resign if the outcome of the 2027 election does not favour the president in Edo State.
According to him, the entire people in Edo State are ready to vote for the president, citing projects that his (Okpebholor) administration executed since the All Progressives Congress, APC took over the state.
READ ALSO:Okpebholo Fires EDOGIS Managing Director
He claimed that there is no opposition in the state, stressing that everyone is supporting the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections.
He said, “There is no opposition here in Edo everybody is for Asiwaju in this state.
“Tinubu is more popular than me in Edo state. If he doesn’t win the presidential election in Edo in 2027, I will resign.”
Politics
JUST IN: El-Rufai Formally Joins ADC
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
El-Rufai, a founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, left the party earlier this year for the Social Democratic Party, SDP.
READ ALSO:JUST IN: Atiku Officially Joins ADC, Registers With Party In Adamawa
In his resignation letter from the SDP, dated November 26, 2025, the former governor stated that his focus is on contributing to the strengthening of a unified democratic platform that can offer a credible political alternative to the people of Nigeria.
“I wish to notify that I have resigned my membership of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, effective 26 November, 2025,” he said.
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