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#NigeriaElection2023: ‘We’re Close To Water, But Couldn’t Drink On Time,’ Shaibu Laments Late Arrival Of Materials

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The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Saturday decried late arrival of materials that orchestrated electoral activities in Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state.

Shaibu, who spoke with newsmen at unit 5, ward 11 of the local government area, said elections did not start at the polling unit unitil some minutes past 10am.

“This is my unit; unit 5, ward 11, Etsako West Local Government Area.

“Materials actually arrived here late. We started voting after 10am and this is supposed to be the RAC centre, where they take materials to other units in the ward.

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“We are close to water, but we couldn’t drink water on time,” said the Edo deputy governor.

Shaibu, however, lauded an improvement in the operation of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

The device, he said was fast as against the experience during the Sept. 19, 2020 governorship election in the state.

“The one in my unit was faster than the last election, because the last election, I had to clean my finger. I had to use it to rob my head before I was able to get sensation to be captured.

“But this one, I only put my hand and it picked. I think there is an improvement here, but it is not the same in other units.

“One there is slow and the third unit is intermediate. May be technology. But apart from that, the process has been smooth.

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“So far, it is peaceful here, but I am aware that in unit 10, ward 9, material for House of Representatives is not there; but only the Senate and the Presidency; even that of the Senate, the booklets are not complete.

“In unit 11 also, House (of Representatives) material is not there and the next one was in piece meal too.

“Sensitization is key; the voters there said untill everything is complete, they would not vote,” the deputy governor said.

 

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Labour Party Reserves 2027 Presidential Ticket For Peter Obi

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…Oti Gets automatic ticket for Abia Guber

The Labour Party’s highest decision making body, the National Convention, has announced it has reserved its 2027 ticket for the party’s leader, Mr. Peter Obi.

In the same breath, the party also announced a right of first refusal for the Abia State Governor, Alex Oti, should he decide to seek reelection on the party’s platform.

This decision was contained in a Communique issued after the party’s National Convention, held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday.

It was signed by the re-elected National Chairman of the party, Comrade Julius Abure, and National Secretary, Umar Faruk Ibrahim.

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The communique read in part: “The Convention in session based on the antecedents of the Presidential candidate before, during and after the 2023 General Election recommend that the 2027 Presidential ticket of the party be solely reserved for His Excellency, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, the National leader of the party.

“Furthermore, the Convention in session reviewed ongoing development and performance of its Governor in Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti and pass a vote of confidence on him and recommend the 2027 Abia state Gubernatorial ticket of the party be reserved for His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti.”

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Edo Guber: 17 Parties Beat INEC Deadline For Candidates’ Nomination

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Seventeen out of 18 political parties who conducted primaries for the forthcoming Edo State Governorship Election have beaten the deadline for the nomination of their candidates on the special portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja.

He said, “Following the conclusion of party primaries, 27 political parties have uploaded their candidates’ nomination forms for the Edo State Governorship Election by the deadline of 6 p.m. on March 24, 2024, when the dedicated portal automatically shut down.”

According to him, the personal particulars of the governorship candidates and their running mates will be published on Saturday, March 30, 2024, a week from the last date for the submission of nominations as provided in Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2022.

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The Commission shall publish the personal particulars by displaying copies of Form EC9 along with all academic credentials and other documents submitted by each candidate at the state headquarters and the 18 local government offices across Edo State.

“We appeal to Nigerians to scrutinise the documents. Any aspirant who participated in his/her party primaries with reasonable grounds to believe that the information provided by the candidate is false can challenge the nomination in a Federal High Court as provided in Section 29(5) of the Electoral Act 2022.

“The Edo State Governorship Election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, September 21, 2024,” he stated.

 

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JUST IN: PDP NWC Meets 36 State Chairmen, Stakeholders In Abuja

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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is currently meeting with the 36 State party Chairmen.

The meeting is to discuss the state of the party as well as preparations to tackle the challenges ahead.

Acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum is chairing the meeting.

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Recall that on the 6th of December 2023, NWC ordered all party members with pending intra-party litigation’s to immediately withdraw their cases.

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National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, after the meeting, explained that the directive was sequel to a thorough review of the state of the party.

Ologunagba said after the review, the NWC “Directed that all pending Intra-Party litigations across the country should be withdrawn forthwith.

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“This decision of the NWC is pursuant to the provision of Section 58 (1)(l) of the Constitution of the PDP as amended in 2017 and in line with the spirit of unity and reconciliation in the party.

“The NWC urges all party leaders, critical stakeholders and members across the country to remain united and continue to promote the values for which the PDP is known as a truly democratic party.

“Also, the NWC considered and approved the report of the Establishment Committee for the appointment of a substantive Director General of the People’s Democratic Institute, PDI”.

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