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PDP Primary: Ogbeide-Ihama Meets Edo North, Central Leaders, Solicits Support

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2 years ago

January 27, 2024

Ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary for the Edo State governorship election, an aspirant on the platform of the party and a former House of Representatives member, Engineer Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, on Friday, met with leaders of the party in Edo North and Central senatorial districts, where he passionately urged them to support his ambition.

The governorship aspirant who was received with funfair in Auchi by leaders of the PDP drawn from the seven local government councils in Edo North, urged them not to sell their votes in the forthcoming primary slated for February 22nd, 2024.

The former House of Representatives member who met with Edo PDP central leaders at the senatorial headquarters in Uromi, emphasised the need for the party to work as one in the forthcoming election.

Ogbeide-Ihama, who represented Oredo Federal Constituency in the 8th and 9th National Assembly, warned the delegates-to-be that if they sell their votes in the forthcoming primary, they would have another four to eight eight years to suffer.

The PDP governorship aspirant who further declared that Edo State Government House is not for sale, added that “it belongs to us, we will keep and save it. It is the right time to take what rightly belongs to you.”

He added: “I want to plead to you not to sell your tomorrow and continue with the pains you are passing through. We cannot afford to suffer for another four or eight years. So, I want to plead to you to vote wisely in the forthcoming primary. Votes Ogbeide-Ihama and let’s build Edo together.”

Ogbeide-Ihama, who lamented state of roads across the state, assured the PDP members that if given the opportunity to govern the state, he would fix all the bad roads and also use his expertise in human relations to collaborate with the Federal Government to ensure all the roads belonging to the government at the centre are fixed. (Sic)

He said: “We know the problems across the state. I can see the bad roads leading to this place. It may be a federal road, but the Federal Government and state governments can collaborate to fix it. The things I did as a House of Representatives member were not all from my pocket. I was collaborating with the Federal Government and concerned authorities to do all that.

“When you understand human relationships, you will never have problems with the Federal Government. When you understand human relationships, you will not have problems with politicians that help you. When you understand human relationships, you will not have problems with traditional institutions. I don’t have human relationship issues. I will work for you, I will develop our state,” (sic) Ogbeide-Ihama said.

The governorship aspirant warned those “working to reap where they do not sow” to desist form such.

Responding to the governorship aspirant, Edo North Senatorial Chairman of the PDP, Sheriff Idenobemeh, said Ogbeide-Ihama has done enough for the party hence he deserved to be given the governorship ticket.

“We must reward him by giving him the ticket. Legacy has suffered enough, we must not sell our votes,” he declared.

Edo central PDP chairman, Bishop Anthony Okosun, on his part, urged Ogbeide-Ihama to unit the party, warning that if the party goes into the election with the present faction, failure is inevitable.

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APC Queries Minister For Insubordination As Fresh Crisis Rocks Party In Kano

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5 hours ago

November 22, 2025

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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, for making “unguided” comments capable of provoking misunderstandings and disunity within the party.

In a query letter signed by the Kano State APC Chairman, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, the party threatened disciplinary action against the Minister if he failed to respond to what it considers acts of insubordination.

The letter was copied to the party’s national leadership, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, and zonal leaders.

The letter reads: “The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has observed with concern recent comments you made in the media regarding internal party matters and aspirants.

“These statements have the tendency to provoke misunderstandings and disunity among members. Issues relating to party affairs fall strictly within the purview of the APC leadership and its designated spokespersons.”

Abbas added: “You are not assigned any public relations role within the party, and such public comments may be wrongly interpreted as official party positions.

“Although you have the right to support and promote any aspirant of your choice, by virtue of your position as a Minister and member of the Federal Executive Council, you are expected to engage on issues that facilitate the unity of all party members.

“The party has observed that you habitually make uncomplimentary and derogatory public pronouncements. You are hereby warned to restrain from such behavior; failure to do so may compel the party to take further disciplinary action.”

In response, Minister Ata described the query as baseless, lacking specific accusations, and said he had not received an official copy of the letter, learning of it instead through social media.

He insisted that he possesses the constitutional right to express his opinions freely and would not relinquish that right.

Ata stated: “I am not aware of any offense or breach of party rules. I believe it is inappropriate for a Minister of the Federal Republic or any party member to first see a letter intended for them on the internet before it is officially delivered.

“The letter does not cite any specific statement, action, or conduct that amounts to wrongdoing. As a Nigerian citizen, I fully reserve the constitutional right to express my personal opinions.

“At no point have I claimed to speak on behalf of the party. Every comment I made was strictly in my personal capacity. I remain firmly committed to the constructive policies and renewed hope agenda of Mr. President.”

The exchange between the party leadership and the Minister has further exposed internal crises within APC in Kano, as various factions jockey for influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Members of the party are reportedly divided among major power blocs, with some supporting the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, while others back former National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

The crisis deepened when some party stakeholders endorsed Ganduje as the state party leader, bypassing Barau, who is the highest-ranking political officer in Kano APC. Although the endorsement was claimed to be unanimous, Barau denied any involvement.

Recently, party stalwart Hon. Alwan Hassan accused Barau of obstructing the confirmation of Ramat Garba at the National Assembly for the presidential nomination as head of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission.

Hassan also alleged that Barau orchestrated the removal of former Minister of Housing, Alh. Abdullahi Gwarzo, replacing him with Ata.

In a counter statement, Muhammad Abubakar, leader of the Coalition Tinubu Support Organization, dismissed Hassan’s claims, accusing him of advancing the interests of certain leaders to tarnish the reputation of the Deputy Senate President.
(GUARDIAN)

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APC Explains Suspension Of Senator Gbenga Daniel

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2 days ago

November 20, 2025

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APC Ward 4 in Sagamu says it suspended Senator Gbenga Daniel because he refused to appear and defend himself over allegations of anti-party activities.

Speaking to journalists at the ward office in Sabo, Sagamu, the Ward Secretary, Hon. Oluwole Aduroja, said he spoke for the 19-member executive committee.

He explained that their clarification was necessary after a statement issued by MJS Partners on behalf of Senator Daniel, reacting to a November 17 letter from the APC National Secretariat.

Aduroja, who stood with the Ward Chairman, Hon. Adebayo Ismail, said the Ward Executive Committee agreed to suspend Senator Daniel because he failed to appear before a panel set up to review petitions against him.

The petitions accused him of working against the party.

He said the problem started during the last general elections, when Senator Daniel “acted in open defiance of the party and engaged in actions inimical to the interest of the APC and its candidates in Ogun State.”

Aduroja added that after the elections, the senator, “attempted to obstruct and frustrate the course of justice during the Election Petition Tribunal sittings through actions and interventions that were directly hostile to the interest of the APC and its candidates.”

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He said these actions remain unchallenged.

Reacting to the position of the APC National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Bashiru, in the November 17 letter, Aduroja insisted that the APC Constitution allows Executive Committees at all levelsward, local government, state, zonal or national to discipline any member.

He said Article 21(5)(vii) gives the National Working Committee the power to suspend members, but does not override the powers of Executive Committees at other levels, and does not require them to seek approval from the NWC.

He explained that “any disciplinary action taken by an Executive Council, including suspension, is subject only to appeal as outlined in Article 21(4).”

He added that nothing in the constitution makes their decision dependent on NWC review.

Aduroja said Ward 4 is committed to discipline, fairness and due process, and stressed that the suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel remains in full effect.”

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Irresponsible Of You To Blame Trump Over Rising Insecurity – ADC Blasts Tinubu’s Govt

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2 days ago

November 20, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised the Federal Government of Nigeria for blaming the wave of attacks, especially in Kebbi and Kwara States on remarks by US President Donald Trump.

Recall that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume on Wednesday, said recent statements by Trump concerning the security situation in Nigeria have emboldened violent groups across the country.

Responding to the SGF, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement said Akume’s comment was an attempt to deflect responsibility.

According to him, it is appalling that the APC-led government suggested that insecurity in Nigeria was triggered by a statement made by a foreign president.

The ADC mouthpiece further stated that the claim amounted to a shameful abdication of responsibility and a confirmation that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is overwhelmed by the security crisis.

He added that Nigerians had endured massacres, mass abductions and attacks on schools and places of worship for years under the APC-led government.

Abdullahi said the situation has worsened under the current administration because of the government’s failure to respond decisively.

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“It is therefore disingenuous to blame one tweet for the state of insecurity in Nigeria,”

“Those killing Nigerians did not need to be instigated by Trump; they were already actively encouraged by a government that consistently fails to act decisively to stop the carnage, a government that is, even after nearly three years in office, still celebrating its electoral victory while the country is turned into a killing field,” he said.