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JUST IN: Edo APC Vice Chairman, Seven Others Expelled From Party

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3 years ago

April 25, 2023

Chief Francis Inegbeniki, Vice Chairman, All Progressive Congress, Edo State chapter, has been expelled from the party alongside seven other members of the party in Esan Central Local Government Area of the state.

The seven other members expelled alongside the Vice Chairman include: Prince William Shaka Momodu, of Ward 5; Raphael Ehimen, Ward 5; Ijeh Aire, Ward 4; Unuane Isesele, Ward 7; Abudu Ugbesia, Ward 1; Pius Igene, Ward 3 and Chief Godfrey Odalo of Ward 3.

Their expulsion letter titled: ‘LETTER OF EXPULSION OF EIGHT APC MEMBERS IN ESAN CENTRAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT OVER ANTI PARTY ACTIVITIES,’ and dated 21/04/2023, was addressed to the Chairman of APC in Edo State, Col. David Imuse (rtd).

The expulsion letter was signed by Rawlings Ekeoba, Chairman and Mr. Austin Aqua Eigbiremolen, Secretary and twenty three other members of Executive Committee of Esan Central Local Government of All Progressive Congress.

According to the letter, “penultimate to the March 18, 2023 House of Assembly and House of Representatives elections, the eight of them held meetings in an Hotel in Eidenu Irrua where they resolved to work against the All Progressive Congress in the election.”

The letter further stated that, while some of them worked for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, others worked for the Labour Party, LP, just to ensure that the APC candidates fail in the election.

The letter also inferred that the same set of people had earlier at some point rebelled against the party, as the letter read in part:

“It is noteworthy to state that, these same actors went to court immediately after the House of Assembly primary election to depose to the affidavit claiming that the party primary election conducted by our party and monitored by INEC, was illegal and should be declared null and void.”

“… therefore, the Exco has resolved that Chief Francis Inegbeniki be relieved of his appointment as Vice Chairman, Edo Central Senatorial district and in his place, a new person should be appointed without delay.”

It would be recalled that, on the 20th of March 2023, a meeting of the Esan central local government APC executive members, as well as some critical stakeholders in the local government was held, to ascertain what led to the failure of the party in Esan central Local Government Area in the March 18th House of Assembly and House of Representatives elections.

According to findings by INFO DAILY, it was in that meeting that facts emerged regarding the “various anti party activities played by the suspended persons.”

According to INFO DAILY findings, Thereafter, a five man panel was set up to investigate the degree of involvement of the suspended persons.

All efforts by INFO DAILY to get Inigbineki’s reaction proved abortive as he did not pick calls neither did he replied SMS sent to his cellphone.

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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1 day 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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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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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.