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Nigerians’ Views Don’t Matter On Pardoned Nyame, Dariye – Presidency

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3 years ago

April 23, 2022

The Presidency has said that it really does not matter what the people’s views are concerning President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to grant state pardon to some Nigerians convicted for corruption.

Femi Adesina, the Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity said there are some Nigerians who will criticise anything the government does, however positive or negative.

The President’s Spokesman, who appeared on Channels Television on Friday, said people will always have rights to their views but it does not mean that those views are “casting concrete” or “the holy grave”.

Former Governors of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye, and Taraba, Jolly Nyame, were recently given a clean bill years after conviction for graft.

Recall that during a Council of State meeting attended by former Heads of State, former Chief Justices of the federation, Governors, sitting President and Vice President last week, the former governors convicted for corruption and imprisoned, were granted state pardon by the Council of State on the approval of Buhari and the recommendation of the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy (PACPM) report.

“What were the reasons for their pardon? You know there is a Prerogative of Mercy Committee which will seat and look at all the presentations made to it on people who have applied to be pardoned under the prerogative of mercy,” Adesina said.

“And that Committee would make a recommendation to the Council of State and that debated back and forth and the reason for pardoning those two former governors was one age and severe ill health .

“What does anybody gain should eventually they die in prison? And two of them are said to be in a very very bad shape. I have not seen how that pardon vitiate the war against corruption in any way because the war continues.

“I don’t see how it depreciate it. It depends on how you see it. Do you know that there are some Nigerians who will criticise anything however positive or negative,” he said.

Asked if the current administration does not care about the views of the people, Adesina went on, “People will always have rights to their views but it doesn’t mean that those views are casting concrete. It doesn’t mean that those views are holy graves…”

On whether the government is actually working for the people, he said, “That is why the government has a mandate.

“When you vote in a government it has the prerogative to exercise the mandate you have given it. The reason for the pardon was age and health.

“The government gains nothing if those former governors die in prison. Nobody abhors corruption more than the President so for him to have concord to that recommendation of the Prerogative of Mercy Committee is a high morality.”

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INEC CVR: CSO Expresses Worry Over Poor Deployment Of Machines, Manpower To LGs In Edo

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36 minutes ago

August 29, 2025

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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) has expressed worry over the poor deployment of capturing machines and manpower to Igueben Local Government Area of the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the ongoing Ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).

The Coordinator, EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre, Leftist Enabulele Larry, and Secretary, Leftist Mark Akande expressed the CSO sentiment when the duo visited the INEC headquarters in Igueben where the CBR in the local government is taking place.

In a statement made available to INFO DAILY on Friday, the leadership of EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre condemned the “use of only two capturing devices in a local government with over 69, 396 in population.”

The duo noted in the statement that their findings at the INEC headquarters revealed two capturing machines were deployed to each local government across the 18 local government areas of the state.

The civil society members said INEC excuse of deploying two capturing machines to each local government was not germane enough because many do not have a computer or android phone to do the online registration INEC gave as an excuse.

“The question here is, what is the percentage of our people mostly the aged individuals, that have access to Android mobile and other internet gadgets in Edo state?

“How many people can afford internet data to enable them have access internet services in Edo state under the current excruciating economic pains by the people?

“How many of the Edo people can even manipulate the Android mobile phone to the extent of navigating the internet hurdles to undertake the job is INEC? If INEC is not ready for the job, they should tell Nigerians.

“If citizens are now advised to individually undertake the statutory job of INEC, of what purpose does the commission serve to the people? etc,” they said.

As at when filing this report, INFO DAILY was yet to get a reply from the message sent to the INEC in Edo for reaction.

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Edo Sports Commission Boss Celebrates Okpehbolo On Birthday

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6 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has felicated with Governor Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the growth and development of the state has continued to inspire confidence and admiration across all sectors, especially sports.

Enabulele, who highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through sports development, noted that under his leadership, Edo State has witnessed significant strides in grassroots sporting initiatives and infrastructure.

“His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is not just a political leader but a beacon of hope for the younger generation.

“His passion for excellence and inclusive governance is evident in the way he has continued to support policies that uplift our youths and promote sporting excellence,” the statement read.

The Executive Chairman prayed for long life, good health, and continued wisdom for the governor as he steers the affairs of the state towards greater prosperity.

“On behalf of the entire Edo State Sports Commission, I extend our warmest birthday wishes to His Excellency at 55. May this new chapter of his life be filled with more accomplishments and divine grace,” he added.

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Oba Of Benin Suspends Palace Chiefs

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16 hours ago

August 28, 2025

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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended two of his chiefs for falling for dereliction of duties.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor and made available to journalists in Benin City.

He said their suspension was as a result of their long absence from the palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their palace responsibilities.

The suspended persons are: Chief John Igiehon, the Izuwako of Benin and chief Aimiukpomonyako Oghogho (Ebengho), the Oyenmwensoba of Benin.

“The under-mentioned two (2) chiefs have been suspended from the Palace of the Oba of Benin.

“This is as a result of their long absence from the Palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their Palace responsibilities.

“The public is advised to be wary of unscrupulous chiefs that are no longer functioning in the Palace. His Royal Majesty has approved their _ Suspension and directed the public be duly informed.

“The names of the chiefs are: – ; 1. CHIEF JOHN IGIEHON, THE IZUWAKO OF BENIN and, _ 2 CHIEF AIMIUKPOMONYAKO OGHOGHO (EBENGHO), THE OYENMWENSOBA OF BENIN”, the statement said.