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

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1 year 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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2027: Power Minister Declares Oyo gov Ambition, Begins Consultation

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6 hours ago

July 5, 2025

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Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, on Friday, met with All Progressives Congress leaders and stakeholders in Ogbomoso and Oyo zones in Oyo State, respectively.

Addressing party members in Ogbomoso at the residence of one of the leaders of the party, Ayoade Adeseun, the minister said the meeting was part of his consultations across geopolitical zones in the state towards realisation of his governorship ambition in 2027.

He, therefore, allayed the fear of the party stakeholders that APC would not impose any aspirant in 2027, saying, “I’m up to the task, I want to show them that I can withstand and survive competition and come out victorious.”

While seeking their supports towards the realisation of his ambition, Adelabu pleaded for forgiveness from aggrieved members, saying they should be concerned of how the party will come back to power in 2027.

He said, “I’m here to tell you that I want to contest for governor of Oyo State in 2027. I’m ready to put to test all experience I’ve gathered from the past two elections.

“I’m not against other zones becoming governor of the state, all I know is that God’s time is the best.

“Ogbomoso is very important in this state election, I’m here to seek for your support and backing, I’m happy to see that all the factions in Ogbomoso are now one.”

He also called on people in the zone to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu for more dividends of democracy.

“This is another turn of Yorubas to serve their two terms as President of Nigeria. Nigeria has a lot to benefit if Tinubu is re-elected,” Adelabu added.

In Oyo town, Adelabu pleaded for their supports, saying “I will run all inclusive government where everybody will be involved in governance of the state and no one will be left behind if I become governor of the state in 2027.

“I’m here for people to know that no one can impose anybody, I want to work and prove to our party members that I’m up to the task, I want to show them that I can withstand and survive competition and come out victorious.

“Oyo is like a second home to me, my supporters, followers, associates and allied are all here, they have been supporting me in the past and they are ready to support me again.

“I will give what is due to Oyo. Oyo zone deserves better treatment because it is symbolic, Oyo is historical, symbolic and blessing to the entire state.”

Adeseun and son of former governor, Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, urged members of the party to come together and ensure emergence of the APC in 2027.

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JUST IN] 2027: South-South APC Endorses Tinubu, Four Govs For Re-election

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8 hours ago

July 5, 2025

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The All Progressives Congress South-South zone, on Saturday, rose from its zonal stakeholders meeting in Benin City, Edo State capital, with a resolution to adopt President Bola Tinubu as the zone’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

The party also adopted the four governors of the party in South-South as sole candidates for the party in the 2027 governorship elections in the four states controlled by the party.

The four governors who benefited from the resolution are Governor Bassey Edet of Cross River State, who doubles as the South-South APC Coordinator, and Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State.

The two others are governors of Delta and Akwa Ibom States, Sheriff Oborevwori, and Umo Bassey Eno, respectively, who joined the APC from their former People’s Democratic Party, a few months ago.

The communique containing the resolutions was read by Chief Victor Giadom, APC National Vice Chairman, South-South, and the motion for its adoption was moved by the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Professor Julius Ihonvbere, and seconded by the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, presiding.

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Coalition: Why Tinubu Must Not Sleep —Primate Ayodele

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14 hours ago

July 5, 2025

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Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has warned President Bola Tinubu to be vigilant, stating that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is already making mistakes that could cost them victory in the 2027 elections.

According to Primate Ayodele, the APC’s national convention will mark the beginning of the party’s crisis.

“For APC, their convention is dangerous, and the convention will mark the beginning of APC’s crisis. Tinubu must not sleep because mistakes are being made already. I see serious problems in the party, but they are not yet seeing it,” he revealed.

Primate Ayodele also revealed that there are several things God has shown him regarding the 2027 elections, and more will be revealed at the launch of his annual prophecy book, “Warnings to the Nations,” on July 5, 2025.

The book, which has been published annually since 1994, features prophecies concerning various nations, world leaders, and influential individuals.

In addition to his warning to President Tinubu, Primate Ayodele advised opposition candidates against relying on their proposed coalition platform, All Democratic Alliance (ADA), saying it will fail.

Instead, he suggested they adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, which he believes has the capacity to build something strong.

“ADA Party will not give you anything, ADC is better for a coalition front than ADA. Even SDP cannot make any tangible movement, let them use ADC so they won’t build on an infertile ground.”

The upcoming edition of “Warnings to the Nations” spans over 600 pages and features prophecies on Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, Ghana’s President John Mahama, and prominent Nigerian billionaires such as Mike Adenuga, Aliko Dangote, and Abdul Samad Rabiu.

The book has a track record of accurately foretelling significant global events, with over 15,000 prophecies coming to pass since its inception.