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PAP: Legal Practitioner Knocks Ex-agitators, Groups Calling For Ndiomu’s Reappointment

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2 years ago

June 27, 2023

A Niger Delta-born legal practitioner, Jeremiah Charles Ikpaka, Esq. has chided some ex-agitators and groups calling for the reappointment of the immediate past Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Major General Barry Ndiomu (rtrd).

Describing such groups as charlatans in a statement made available to INFO DAILY, the legal practitioner said there would be more damage than good if Ndiomu is retained as coordinator of PAP.

He added that he (Ndiomu) meant nothing good for the Ex-agitators by stopping some beneficiaries of stipends, scholarships, empowerment and training of the agitators in different entrepreneur skills.

He called on the newly appointed National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to disregard and ignore the publication made by stomach infrastructure seekers under the unidentified self-acclaimed group called the Coalition of Ex-agitators of Niger Delta (CEND) calling for Ndiomu’s reappointment.

He said, “These munchies are just seeking for self glories, having been sponsored by the said Ndiomu who from the inception of assumption of office has launched beyond the reason the office was created and its sustainability.

“You will recall, since from the day Ndiomu assumed office, there have been several protests both in Bayelsa and Abuja wherein Ndiomu ordered the military men attached to him to open fire on the peaceful protesters which the uncivilised military personnel did thereby causing grievous body injuries to so many of them.

“If Ndiomu was credible, he would have called the protesters and addressed them peacefully if possible provide transport for them in other to mitigate the situation, instead of ordering the military to open fire on the peaceful protesters.”

He debunked claims by the group that Ndiomu had introduced life-changing and sustainable programmes for the Ex-agitators, noting that Ndiomu had not embarked on any project since the inception of office.

The statement reads, “The so-called self-acclaimed group also assert that Ndiomu has introduced life-changing and sustainable programmes for the Ex-agitators which I beg to differ on the ground that if indeed Ndiomu has impacted on the Ex-agitators positively why the continuing protests since the day he assumed office and even till now. I frown at this sponsored publication. I have never seen a project embarked on by Ndiomu in the name of empowerment of these ex-agitators rather than protest upon protest.

“Another point these gluttonous group of persons clothed with human flesh made out was that, the said Amnesty boss has fought and eradicated corrupt practices in the office, this again is laughable because, if Ndiomu was fighting corruption of beneficiaries of multiple accounts linked to a single BVN why he has been making bulk payment to other Generals, does it mean he is afraid of the Generals he is making bulk payments?. I see no success but rather a designed arrangement to loot funds made for the PAP.”

He urged President Bola Tinubu and NSA, Nuhu Ribadu to ignore “the mischievous campaigns and sponsored voices to cause distraction in the PAP office.

“I hereby call on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the NSA to ignore these avaricious group of persons and their call to retain a man without evidence of good leadership.

“It is part of my appeal that Ndiomu should be investigated at his operational level since he assumed office.

“I call on Mr President to completely remove Ndiomu and replace him with a credible leader from Delta state,” he added.

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

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8 hours 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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13 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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23 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.