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My Mind Fixed In Positioning Akoko-Edo For Development – Edo Assembly Aspirant

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4 years ago

April 22, 2022

A leading Edo State House of Assembly aspirant for Akoko-Edo constituency II, Olabisi Akpaida, has said that she is poised in using quality legislation to attracting development to to her constituency if given the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ticket.

She added that going by her
wealth of experience in various managerial positions and as a former SUG President, media manager/journalist who had worked closely with principal members of the Edo State House of Assembly, she is well prepared to bringing quality representation to her constituency.

Akpaida who disclosed this in a chat with INFO DAILY, stressed that she is committed in rendering selfless service and deploying her wealth of experience for the advancement, development and unity of her constituency.

Speaking on the number of aspirants in the constituency, Akpaida said being the only female among the eleven, she was optimistic that she would clinch the ticket for the constituency going by the 35% affirmative representation for women in power.

She said: “At the moment, we have about 11 candidates aspiring for the seat, and I am the only female. Going by my wealth of experience in various managerial positions and as a former SUG President, media manager/journalist who has worked closely with principal members of the EDHA, it is obvious am the best candidate prepared for the job, so I will hit the ground running.

“I have my mind fixed on improved legislative sessions to improving the development of Akoko-Edo. (Sic)

“Also to add, the recent clamour for 35% affirmative action for women favours my candidature and the party I represent – PDP. As a loyal and active party member, I understand the concept of loyalty, service and people development, hence my confidence of getting the party ticket because I have all it takes for the PDP to win during the election.” (Sic)

The contestant who commended her party, the PDP, for the encouragement given to women to contest elective positions, however appealed to leadership of the party to give more support to women aspiring for various positions inorder for them to clinch the ticket of the party.

According to Akpaida: “They have encouraged women inclusiveness in many ways even within the party. The recent free forms for women contesting for various offices by the leadership of our party has encouraged a better number of women to aspire for various leadership positions.

“But I will encourage and appeal to the leadership to further give more support to women in ensuring they clinch the party tickets during the primaries and win. This will be an added advantage having more women representatives in the country.” (Sic)

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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5 days 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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5 days ago

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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5 days ago

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.