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LG Polls: Obaseki Leads Campaign To Ovia South West, Others, Says PDP Presents Youthful Candidates

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August 21, 2023

Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, led party members and leaders, as well as other government functionaries to Ovia South West, Ovia North East, and Egor Local Government Areas (LGA) of the State to canvass votes for the party’s candidates in the September 2, 2023 local council elections.

On the campaign trail were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha; the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Anthony Aziegbemi, and former Senator representing Edo South, Sen. Ehigie Uzamere, among others.

Speaking to party faithful in Iguobazuwa, Ovia South West LGA, Obaseki said his administration has the youths at heart and has worked with them, positioning them to take leadership positions in the State.

He noted that the chairmanship candidate of the party in Ovia South West is an intelligent youth who will work with him to bring more development and growth to the Council area.

Obaseki said he has rebuilt the College of Agriculture in the area, reassuring that with the election of Engr. Edosa Enowoghomwenma as Chairman, more developmental projects will be brought to the people of the Council.

In Ovia North East, the governor said, “I trust this Chairmanship candidate; he and his Vice-Chairman, Efosa Uyigue are a good pair that will bring growth and development to you people. I trust them to work for the people. Please vote for PDP to sustain the developmental strides achieved by my administration. If the chairman fails to work, I know how to hold him responsible.”

Speaking to the party faithful in Egor LGA, Obaseki commended the people for the large turnout, comparing the gathering to that of the Senatorial rally in the area.

He stated, “I thank the people and leaders of the party in Egor Local Government Area for a great mobilization, resulting to this large turnout. I am very sure that this will translate to votes for the PDP on September 2, 2023, ensuring the party wins the whole seats in the election.”

The Chairmanship candidate for Ovia South West, Engr. Edosa Enowoghomwenma promised to run a collaborative government that will centre on youth and women empowerment.

His Counterpart in Ovia North East, Hon. Collins Osamede Ogbewe thanked the governor for his trust and support for youths in the State, adding, “The governor has given youths the opportunity to serve. I am ready, committed, and reliable and will not fail the people. I will collaborate with the governor to improve security, education and agriculture in the area.”

The Chairmanship candidate in Egor, Eghe Ogbemudia, said she has the skills, experience, and expertise to deliver on her expected duties as chairman of the Council, appealing to the people to vote for the PDP to continue the developmental strides in the State in collaboration with Governor Obaseki.

Also, the member representing Ovia South West Constituency, Hon. Destiny Enabulele, appealed to the people to come out en masse to vote Edosa Enowoghomwenma, assuring that he can be trusted and will deliver on his campaign promises to the people.

Member representing Egor Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) and Deputy Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Natasha Osawaru said, “Egor is the heart of PDP, and winning in this election is sure for PDP in this local government election.”

On his part, Aziegbemi who presented the party flags to the three candidates, urged the candidates to work assiduously to election work to bring development to their various Council areas just as the governor is developing the State, ensuring the dividends of democracy

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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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.