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PDP Chieftain Mocks APC, Says Party May No Longer Exist Before 2023

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5 years ago

September 30, 2020

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…Says Trust, Conscience Work Against Ize-iyamu

Engr Osaretin Ovbieko, a chieftain of the People Democratic Party, PDP has described the just concluded Edo governorship election as a turning point for the people of the state.

He said Buhari’s exist from power may mark the end of the All Progressives Congress in the country.

According to the PDP chieftain, there was visible indications that the people needed to reward trust found in Governor Godwin Obaseki with re-election against the distrust which has become part of the candidate of the APC, Pastor Osagie Ize-iyamu who has consistently be moving from one party to another in quest for power.

Why speaking to Journalists concerning the September 19 guber poll, Ovbieko narratted that the issue of trust contributed majorly to the heavy defeat experiences by the opposition party and its candidate.

He said there was no way the people of Orhionmwon LG would have trusted Ize-iyamu more than Obaseki who is a know performer has been tested for the past three years of his first tenure.

He said, “Ize-iyamu have been in goverment since the 80s but he has done nothing, We don’t trust him, we believe Obaseki more than him.

“It was a protest vote across board, especially from the youths. It was a clarion call to retire the old order, we the youth have suddenly realized that we must change the narratives.

“It was the youths that decided Ize-iyamus’ faith in Orhionmwon. We know Obaseki may have written Orhionmwon council off his winning formula because his major opponent (Ize-iyamu) hails from there but there was no way we could allow that.

He noted that it is the hope and expectations of Orhionmwon people that the governor settles down as quick as possible, rewards the LG massively with good roads, electricity, basic social amenities to command huge multinational investment; said “We have natural resources that can develop the whole Edo state.”

He continues, “I defeated one of the aspirant who contested against Ize-iyamu in APC, Engr Chris Ogiemwonyi, a former minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in my unit, he ran way because the defeat was more than what he could beer. I rallied my youths with the help of my developmental brothers especially Mr Bright Iyamu.

“APC is gradually becoming obsolete, by 2023 after Buhari, the party will be no more in Nigeria.

“You know that truth work inline with conscience, so, conscience and trust worked against the APC and it’s candidate. Haba check the margin between APC and PDP from the total vote counted and released by INEC. Abeg, I thanks President Buhari for allowing free, fair and credible poll in Edo,” he added.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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2 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.