Politics

Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency: Ivie Idahosa Is Coming

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4 years ago

March 12, 2022

Editor

The United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council resolution of 1990 calls on governments, political parties, trade unions, and professional and other representative groups to adopt a 30 percent minimum proportion of women in leadership positions, with a view to achieving equal representation.

Also, the UN in its 2011 General Assembly resolution on women’s political participation stresses its critical importance in all contexts. It calls on UN Member States to take a variety of measures
to review the differential impact of their electoral systems on the political participation of women and their representation in elected bodies and to adjust or reform those systems where appropriate, and to strongly encourage political parties to remove all barriers that directly or indirectly discriminate against the participation of women…

Nigeria being member state of the UN and by extension Edo State and Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constiteuncy is not exempted from this UN’s call and resolution.

A promising young lady with so much energy and brain has shown interest to be one of the women to feel the 30 per cent space as recommended by the United Nations at Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency. Ivie Idahosa is the lady. A lady with so much exposure yet calm and humble. A lady who is passionate about the downtrodden, youths and wishes her constituency rapidly develop like other constituency in the state and outside the state.. If given the opportunity, Ivie would turn Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency around for the better. She is very much passionate about this.

Ivie may sounds new to some persons but her surename, I guess, is not new to anyone, in fact, it is a household name in Edo politics. She is the daughter of a political factor in Edo politics. Her father, Charles Idahosa, is a factor to reckon with as per Edo politcs. Charles Idahosa served Edo State Government in different capacity and did excellently well. Never was it heard that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) visited Ivie’s father -Idahosa for misappropriation of public fund, meaning Ivie’s father used funds for what they were meant for. A child of a lion is always a lion, this is exactly what Ivie is.

Ivie is not seeking this elective position because she is hungry, God has already blessed her family, she is rather passionate about quality representation of her constituency and good governance. And this is what she has promised if given the opportunity to represent her people at the green chambers in 2023.

Giving Ivie the opportunity to represent Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency will open doors to developmental projects and jobs opportunities for our teaming unemployed youths in the constituency. Ivie is concerned about changing the lives of youths like her and this is why it is imperative youths of Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Fedral Constituency rise to support her candidacy.

A vote for Ivie, is a vote for development; a vote for Ivie, is a vote for employment; a vote for Ivie, is a vote for empowerment.

PDP, Edo, Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde Federal Constituency, obey the UN resolution on women’s participation and representation in politics. Do not discrimination her because she is a woman, rather give her all necessary support to represent the women folk and her constituency at the green chambers.

Joseph Kanjo is a Benin based journalst.
kanjoforsuccess@gmail.com
08157546459

Politics

PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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4 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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4 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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4 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.