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Orbih Reveals How Obaseki Swindled His Deputy, Shaibu Of 300,000 Dollars [Video]

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December 28, 2022

The crisis rocking the Edo State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension as the South South zonal national vice chairman of the party, Chief Dan Orbih accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of swindling his deputy, Comrade Phillip Shaibu of 300,000 dollars during the run up to the party’s primary for the 2020 governorship election.

Orbih who spoke in a video that has gone viral at his country home in Ogbona, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State during a visit by some party members accused Obaseki of orchestrating the disunity in the party by betraying the agreement reached as regards the sharing of elective positions in the 2023 polls.

A visibly angry Orbih in the video explained that he flew to Benin to meet Obaseki and Shaibu after a peace parley in Abuja which was brokered by the quartet of Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, who is presently the party’s vice presidential candidate; Alhaji Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State; Mr. Darius Ishaku of Taraba State; and Benue State Governor Ortom who chaired the meeting.

The immediate past chairman of the party in the state said that at the meeting in Benin after the Abuja agreement, he used the opportunity to look Obaseki in the face in presence of some PDP governors, and pointedly challenged him over allegations that he gave him and other top party members, money to ensure that House of Representatives member, Dr. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama stepped down for him.

He charged: “Looking at the governor, I said that I have heard stories that you bought the ticket of PDP. Did money exchange hands between us and yourself during your coming to PDP? Your deputy governor Comrade Phillip Shuaibu, sitted here told me that you asked him to contribute $300,000 to settle the issue of your coming to PDP.”

According to Orbih, Comrade Shaibu had innocently confided in him that he gave $300,000 to the governor to give to him (Orbih) and Dr. Ogbeide-Ihama, being his contribution for the purchase of the PDP governorship ticket for the 2020 election.

Orbih fumed: “I challenged him at the meeting to tell us whether he gave one Kobo to me and Ogbeide-Ihama. He said that he didn’t give us money and he didn’t tell anybody to give us money.”

He continued: “I then turned to the deputy governor and said: ‘Phillip Shuaibu, you are sitting here. Did you not tell us that you gave $300,000 to Obaseki to add to the money for the ticket of PDP?’ Shaibu admitted that he said so, right in the presence of Obaseki. The other governors looked at themselves and just shook their heads.”

Orbih said that at the meeting which was chaired by Ortom, it was agreed even though, it was not fair to members of the Legacy Group which he headed that Obaseki should produce 13 candidates for the Edo State House of Assembly race while his supporters were given 11 slots.

Also, as part of the peace treaty, he disclosed that the Senatorial candidate of the party for Edo South was given to Dr. Ogbeide-Ihama while the remaining two candidates for Edo North and Central were to be shared one each between Obaseki and the Legacy Group.

For the House of Representatives, the zonal vice chairman explained that five was to be given to Legacy Group and four to Obaseki.

He added: “We agreed, came out of the meeting and shook hands and celebrated the resolutions of the problems of the party in Edo State.”

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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3 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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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.