Politics
Oshiomhole’s Comment On Mrs. Obaseki: Group Demands Apology, Says ‘It’s Collective Insult On Edo Women’
The Edo Salvation Group, ESG has charged Senator Adams Oshiomhole to apologise over what it described as the collective insult on Edo women with his depiction of First Lady, Mrs Betty Obaseki as barren.
The group in a statement issued by its national coordinator Imman Ekpe said that it saw the claims by Oshiomhole as beyond politics, adding that it was a collective insult on the culture and modesty of the women in the state.
It would be recalled that Oshiomhole had on the sidelines of an All Progressives Congress, APC campaign rally last week described Mrs Obaseki as not being in position to speak on marital affairs having in his words been a baren woman.
The statement reads: “We now believe that Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has an animosity for Edo women as this is not the first time he would be publicly mocking Edo women.
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“As governor of Edo State we do not forget how he publicly chastised a hardworking Edo widow openly telling him to go and die for obstructing his own sense of public decency.
“We do not want to talk of the issues between him and his late wife, Clara who we continue to revere.
“We also do not want to talk of the fact of how he looked beyond virtuous, virile and beautiful Edo women went abroad to marry a second wife whose whereabout has remained a matter of whispers.”
“However, going beyond the limit to mock our First Lady on her condition is to us senseless and a bad example of dirty politics.”
“We as such urge him to apologise and tender an unreserved apology not only to Mrs Obaseki but to all Edo women for this crass denigration of the esteem and comport of our women.”
Politics
2027: Wike Refuses To Confirm Or Deny Chinda’s Governorship Bid
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to reports that a federal lawmaker, Okey Chinda, has obtained forms to contest the Rivers State governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Speaking during a media chat on Wednesday, Wike neither confirmed nor denied the reports about Chinda’s alleged ambition.
However, he maintained that the PDP in Rivers State will participate in the upcoming election.
READ ALSO:How Wike Rescued Me From Political Oblivion — Oshiomhole
Responding to Dax George-Kelly, who is also said to have obtained a governorship nomination form under the All Progressives Congress, APC, Wike said George-Kelly is a member of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State.
He stated that the coalition will collectively decide which candidate to support when the time comes.
Politics
Peter Obi Meets US Consul General, Hopes For Credible Polls In 2027
Chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi on Tuesday held a meeting with United States Consul General, Mr Rick Swart.
Obi made this known via his X handle.
READ ALSO:NDC Speaks On Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Joining Party
He said “This morning, in Lagos, I met with the U.S. Consul General, Mr Rick Swart, where we discussed strengthening the bilateral relationship. We focused on promoting credible elections in Nigeria, ensuring they are free from interference, and fostering a space where all political parties, especially opposition parties can thrive, and contribute.
“We also discussed trade and business opportunities between our countries. Accompanying me to the meeting was Dr Adefolaseye Adebomi Adebayo.
“The discussion was very productive, and we are hopeful that, moving forward, Nigeria’s elections will be even more credible and transparent.”
Politics
BREAKING: 17 ADC Reps Follow Join NDC
About 17 African Democratic Congress, ADC, lawmakers in the House of Representatives have defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC.
This was disclosed by Speaker Abass Tajudeen on the floor of the House on Tuesday.
Tajudeen also announced the defection of Leke Abejide from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
READ ALSO:JUST IN: Why I left ADC For NDC With Kwankwaso – Peter Obi Opens Up
Lawmakers who defected to the NDC include Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, George Ozodinobi, Lilian Orogbu, Oluwaseyi Sowunmi, Peter Aniekwe, Mukhtar Zakari, George Oluwande and Munachim Umezuruike.
Others are Emeka Idu, Jesse Onuakalusi, Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Afam Ogene and Abdulhakeem Ado.
This comes barely a day after former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso defected from the ADC to the NDC.
Obi and Kwankwaso have pledged to continue their pursuit for a better Nigeria in the NDC.
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