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Oshiomole Lacks Capacity, Temperament To Lead APC – Ojezua

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Factional Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Anslelm Ojezua Esq, has said Comrade Adams Oshiomole lacks the capacity, temperament and moral authority to lead the party as national chairman.

The factional chairman who is loyal to the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, alleged that the national chairman has been suspended at ward, local and state levels hence he should resign honourably.

The embattled chairman, in a Press Conference on Monday, December 16, claimed to have been attended by all local government chiarmen in the state, said Oshiomole is ‘too controversial’ to lead the party.

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“In the light of the foregoing, we have come to the conclusion that Comrade Adams Oshiomhole lacks the capacity, temperament and moral authority to lead this party as national chairman. In any case, having been placed on suspension as member of the party, he has lost the legitimacy to act in any capacity in the party.

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“We therefore urge Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to do the honourable thing and resign or be precluded from functioning in office while his suspension subsist”, he added.

Corroborating further on his allegation, Ojezua claimed that meetings held on November 6, by party ward chairmen, Etsako West, Executives members, ward 10 of the same local government had all passed vote of no confidence on Adams Oshiomhole.

Factional chairman of the APC in Edo State, Anselm Ojezua Esq, (middle with mic) flanked by other Executives of the party in the state while addressing the press.

He said, “The meeting of the APC Executives of ward 10 in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, held on the 2nd day of November 2019, where a vote of no confidence was passed on Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and he was suspended.

“The meeting of ward chairmen of APC in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State, held on the 6th day of November 2019 affirmed the vote of no confidence and suspension.”

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The factional chairman accused Oshiomhole of “single-handedly foisting a group of strangers” on the party without consent of leaders in the state, saying it contravened traditions of politics.

Recall that Oshiomhole had few days ago accused Edo State Government of sponsoring thugs to cause unrest and chaos in the state.

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His accusation was sequel to protests and gunshots that greeted a rally organised by factional leadership of the party to formally welcome Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to the APC in the state.

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Easter: FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, 29th March and Monday, 1st April 2024 as public holidays to mark the 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively.

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government urged Christians and all Nigerians in general to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako said the Minister noted that Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness and compassion which are essential for social cohesion and harmony.

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“He calls on Christians to imbibe these virtues as they are capable of impacting positively on the socio-economic development in Nigeria by fostering unity, reducing conflicts and encouraging cooperation among Nigerians.

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“He further urged Nigerians to show acts of charity and generosity to help alleviate the material conditions of the less privileged amongst them.

“This, he said, is in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.”

While wishing Christians at home and abroad a happy and blissful Easter celebration, the Minister also called on Nigerians to join hands with President Tinubu led Administration in its determination to bring sustainable development and usher in prosperity to all”, the statement added.

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PHOTOS: Tinubu, Governors Pay Last Respects At burial Of 17 Slain Soldiers

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The remains of 17 military personnel, comprising four officers, 13 soldiers, slain by some irate youths in Okuama community in Delta State during a peace mission on March 14, have arrived at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, for burial.

The bodies, which arrived at about 2:30 p.m., were conveyed by the FCT Ambulance Emergency Services and other vehicles.

In attendance are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.

The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, are also present.

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Governors Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Usman Ododo (Kogi), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), and Abba Yusuf (Kano) also attended the ceremony.

President Bola Tinubu joined the solemn assembly at exactly 04:10p.m.

Family members and relatives of the deceased personnel, as well as those of other military officers, are also on ground to honour the fallen heroes.

Meanwhile, at the time of this report, the burial ceremony for the 17 military personnel was already underway.

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Abure Re-elected Labour Party National Chairman; NLC Kicks

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The embattled national chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Julius Abure has been re-elected for a second term by a unanimous affirmation of delegates despite the protests by the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

The Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Mr. Ikechukwu Emetu declared him the winner during the party’s national convention that held in Nnewi, Anambra State.

Other serving officers of the party were also returned.

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Recall that the NLC had called for Abure’s resignation as party chairman and the immediate constitution of a caretaker transition committee to organize a legitimate and all-inclusive national convention for the party.

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Meanwhile, a factional chairman of the Labour Party in Anambra State, Mr Peter Okoye has boasted that the Nnewi national convention will not stand.

Describing the convention as a sham, Okoye said: “This is not a convention. We are on top of the matter. It’s purely illegal.

“There was no ward congress, no local government congress, no state congress, and now who and who are the elected the delegates that are electing the National Working Committee, NWC, members?

“The NLC was not there, TUC was not there, the owners of the party and members of the NEC and BOT members were not there too. So, who is holding the convention?”

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