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LG Polls: Obaseki Leads Campaign To Ovia South West, Others, Says PDP Presents Youthful Candidates
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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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Protesters under the aegis of the Nigeria Society for Democracy and Good Governance (NSDGG) and the Coalition of Civil Society for Justice and Equity (CCSJE) took to the streets of Abuja on Wednesday, demanding that the Federal Government enforce court judgments declaring the occupation of Local Government Council Secretariats in Osun State by All Progressives Congress (APC) officials as illegal.
The protest, which began at the Unity Fountain and proceeded to the offices of the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Finance, highlighted the escalating tension over the alleged disregard for judicial authority and its threat to democratic governance.
The civil society organisations urged the Attorney General, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Minister of Finance to intervene by recognising and funding only the duly elected officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to the protesters, the PDP Chairmen and Councillors were validly elected on 22 February 2025, in an election conducted by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), in line with the Electoral Act 2022.
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However, despite court rulings voiding the appointments of APC officials, the party’s functionaries allegedly continue to occupy council offices across the state.
Speaking to journalists during the protest, Chairman of the CCSJE, Comrade Collins Idowu, described the situation as a ‘profound threat’ to the rule of law and democratic governance.
He emphasised the financial and constitutional dangers of the ongoing crisis, calling on the Minister of Finance to withhold further allocations to illegally occupying APC officials and instead channel funds to the duly elected PDP Chairmen and Councillors.
“The current situation in Osun State is not merely a political issue; it is a profound threat to the rule of law and democratic governance.
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“Despite clear court judgments that have invalidated the APC officials’ claims to their positions, they continue to occupy Local Government Council Secretariats, undermining the very foundation of our democracy. This blatant disregard for judicial authority and electoral integrity is alarming and poses significant financial implications for the state and its citizens,” Idowu said.
On his part, the spokesperson for the NSDGG, Ambassador Usman Saidu Calculus, also described the situation as a threat to democracy.
He warned that continued financial support to those without a legal mandate sets a dangerous precedent and may trigger instability and chaos at the grassroots level of governance.
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“The NSDGG stands firm in its commitment to promoting democracy and good governance in Nigeria, and we believe that your actions in this matter will reflect the government’s dedication to upholding the rule of law and the principles of democracy.
“We demand that the government act decisively to rectify this situation by recognising the rightful representatives of the people and ensuring that public funds are allocated accordingly. The citizens of Osun State deserve to have their voices heard and their choices respected,” he said.
The protesters submitted letters to the offices of the Attorney General and the Minister of Finance, demanding strict adherence to the rule of law and the full implementation of valid court rulings.

The Protem State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Benue State, Chief Terngu Tsegba, has said Governor Hyacinth Alia is welcome to join the party if he so desires.
Speaking to newsmen Wednesday in Makurdi shortly after the unveiling of the party and his emergence as the Protem State Chairman, Chief Tsegba stated that members of other political parties were already collapsing their structures into the ADC and more were being expected.
He said: “Members of other parties are collapsing into the ADC, and anybody from any party that wants to join the ADC is welcome,e including the Governor of Benue state. If he wants to join the ADC, he is welcome provided he satisfies the requirements of the party.”
The former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Speaker Pro tempore of the House of Representatives explained that they had already resigned their membership of the PDP and were in the ADC to change the fortunes of the people of the state and Nigerians at large.
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While expressing optimism that the ADC would take Benue State, Chief Tsegba said an ADC-led government in the state would frontally address the issues of insecurity in the state.
“For us in Benue state, if there is security,y the farmers can go to their farms, small businesses will thrive, and of course, everything will go as planned. So the first issue we are going to confront as a party and as a government is to arrest the insecurity in the state, return our people to their ancestral homes and then grant autonomy to local governments.
“If the Local Government are receiving their allocation directly from the Federal Government I believe most of the things the state cannot do at the local government level, the Local governments would be able to handle them.
“And to do that we will scrap the Bureau for Local Governments and return the allocation to the local governments.”
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Unveiling the party earlier, former Governor of the State, Senator Gabriel Suswam stated that the coalition was born out of necessity, as the PDP, APC, Labour Party, LP, and other parties had been plagued by perpetual internal crises prompting the coming together of like minds in the ADC.
Meanwhile the PDP has described its members who joined the ADC as nomadic politicians seeking to destabilise the PDP for personal gains.
The party in a communique at the end of its Benue North West Senatorial District or Zone ‘B’ Stakeholders meeting held in Makurdi cautioned its members against joining any coalition.
Part of the communique read: “On the excitement over the new political platform, the PDP leaders describe former members of the party who have joined the coalition as an assemblage of nomadic politicians who are only seeking to destabilize the party for their personal and political gains.
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“They are aggrieved because they were out manoeuvred when they attempted to seize the structures of the PDP for merchandise. They have no capacity to rescue anyone from anywhere. It is a truism that the PDP remains the only party committed to protecting our heritage, land, and people.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the PDP in Zone B remains one and indivisible and rooted in the ideals of our founding fathers. We have no dealing with any coalition or the purported new political party in the name of ADC.
“We are not in any coalition with any political party or parties. We therefore encourage our members to disregard any speculations of any coalition at any level. Those championing the coalition are the disgruntled and self-serving elements amongst us who have long enjoyed the support of PDP but now seek to undermine the party’s unity and progress.”
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‘The Man I Defeated 32 Years Ago Hasn’t Forgiven Me’ – Ita-Giwa Laments Discrimination Against Women In Politics
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A former lawmaker who represented Cross-River South Senatorial District, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, has expressed dissatisfaction over the challenging political landscape for women contesting political office in Nigeria.
In an interview with Arise News, that Ita-Giwa, stated that the election process has become terribly expensive.
She cited several obstacles, including violent political climates, the overbearing influence of money, and entrenched patriarchy, as reasons why most women are unable to gain meaningful traction during party primaries or general elections.
Recounting her difficult journey to office, Ita-Giwa further stated that the political culture in Nigeria is so intensely male-dominated and unforgiving, stressing that the man she defeated in the House of Representatives election in the 1990s has not forgiven her.
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She said,“The women would have to contest the election, because if they don’t contest the election, they will not have a voice.
“And if it is just to select, I would not even talk about it, because somebody would just pick, put his hand in his pocket, and pick whoever he likes, which woman he likes to go and represent.
“But the good thing about this is that they’re going to contest the election. And also, it will be subject to review after, like, 16 years, that’s two election cycles, you understand?
“So, but because I’m being realistic, it is extremely, extremely difficult today for women to win elections. Election process has become so terribly expensive.
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“Those in the Senate today, they are pioneers. Because somehow, in the course of my doing politics, I discovered that when men get very, very, very successful, and still want to go into the Senate, maybe to protect their empire. So, you’ll be going for an election against one billionaire.
“A poor woman, you understand, if you have your $100,000, the man has $1 billion to put in the election, because there are 40 electorates with too much money. So, the contest is too tough.
“The men prepare more when they are going to face women for election, because what will they go home to go and tell their wives that a woman beat me for an election?
“So, you know, they can’t fight it. Even when you win, they don’t forgive you.
“The man that I defeated 32 years ago, he has not forgiven me for beating him.”
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