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SDP Presidential Candidate, Adebayo Takes Campaign To Edo North, Promises Seaport In Agenebode

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The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo has promised to ensure adequate development of Edo North in particular and Edo State in general, if elected president of Nigeria in the 2023 election.

He promised to build a seaport in Agenebode, if elected president.

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He made the assurance at the Edo North Town Hall Meeting and Political Debate Programme which held on 23rd December, 2022 in Auchi, Edo State.

The SDP presidential candidate appreciated the contributions of the people of the region to the peace, unity and progress of the country.

And people from this community have contributed a lot to this country. When you look at the contributions of Edo North to Nigeria and what Nigeria has given back in terms of infrastructure; travelling on the road from Abuja to Auchi and Benin City to Auchi is a testimony of how much this area has been neglected,” he stated.

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Prince Adebayo recalled his days as a corps member in Idah, Kogi state, stating that the service year gave him the opportunity to familiarise himself with the people of Edo North and thereby in a better position than other presidential candidates to address the challenges confronting the dwellers.

The SDP presidential candidate pointed out that the motto of the SDP is “progress”, stating that progress can only be made when there is truth and Justice.

According to him, what is wrong with Nigeria is lack of justice and not lack of money.

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The SDP presidential candidate was earlier at the palace of the Otaru of Auchi where he intimated the monarch of his plans to transform Nigeria, if voted into office.

READ ALSO: Christmas: SDP’s Adebayo Felicitates Nigerians, Promises Better Lives For Citizens

“We have neglected the place of traditional authority in our constitution. We inted to ensure the palace play a major role in the administration of Nigeria,” prince Adebayo told the Otaru.

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Other areas of interest listed by the SDP presidential candidate are eradication of poverty, insecurity and unemployment from Nigeria.

In his response, the Otaru of Auchi, Alhaji Haliru Momoh, Ikelebe the Third, told the SDP presidential candidate to put his trust in God, noting that He is the one that truly chooses who to govern and not mankind.

Delta State governorship candidate of SDP and former minister of education for state, Kenneth Gbagi, while introducing Prince Adebayo to the Otaru of Auchi, described the SDP presidential candidate as the most brilliant and most articulated among all the contestants.

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On the entourage of Prince Adewole Adebayo are senator Ugochukwu Mbah and the Edo State chairman of SDP, Elder Felix Obayagbon, among others.

 

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Atiku, Obi Arrive Abuja For Consultative Group Meeting

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Ex-Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, alongside Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has arrived in Abuja for the National Political Consultative Group (North) meeting.

Atiku announced their arrival in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he shared a video showing himself and Obi exchanging pleasantries with key stakeholders ahead of the event.

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Peter Obi and I just arrived at the Abuja Continental Hotel for the National Political Consultative Group (North) event. -AA,” Atiku wrote in the accompanying caption.

READ ALSO:Chaos Erupts As Jigawa Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi Coalition Meeting

In a 33-minute video obtained by our correspondent, Obi is seen addressing attendees, speaking on the country’s current challenges and highlighting how widespread poverty has hindered industrial growth.

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Obi spoke about the potential of the North and emphasised the worsening poverty across the country, which has led to growing unease throughout the nation.

He said, “I have always said the North can change Nigeria. The greatest asset of this country is in the North…”

READ ALSO:Why We Visited Buhari – Atiku

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While the exact purpose and scope of the group remain unclear, it is believed to be a coalition platform being explored by northern political stakeholders in preparation for the 2027 presidential elections.

The meeting has drawn several prominent political figures, party leaders, and elder statesmen amid growing discussions of a possible grand coalition among opposition parties ahead of the next general elections.

Notable attendees include Rotimi Amaechi, Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Adolphus Wabara, and Baba Chir Lawal, among others.

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Chaos Erupts As Jigawa Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi Coalition Meeting

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A high-level coalition meeting involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and others descended into chaos as delegates from Jigawa State disrupted the proceedings.

The ongoing coalition meeting at the Abuja Continental Hotel, organised by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was briefly disrupted following a disagreement over representation for Jigawa State.

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Tensions rose when former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, announced a delegate to speak for the state.

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In protest, several Jigawa delegates stormed the stage, blocking the individual from speaking and insisting they would not be represented by those named.

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As the confrontation escalated, security personnel, including members of the Nigerian Police, DSS, and private guards, quickly formed a protective barrier around key figures such as Atiku, Amaechi and others.

Calm was restored after several minutes of appeals, as Mustapha Lamido, son of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, along with another delegate, was chosen to speak on behalf of the state.

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Defection Report Leak: A’bom Bars Channels Crew From Govt House

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The Akwa Ibom state government has barred Channels Television cameraman and reporter from being part of its press corps team.

According to an online Newspaper report, Premium Times’, their eviction from the government House followed the publication of a video clip in which the Governor urged his Commissioners and other appointees to join him in the All Progressive Congress (APC) or resign.

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READ ALSO: Defect With Me To APC Or Resign, Gov Eno Tells Commissioners, Others

Recall that the incident happened on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Government House.

Meanwhile attempts to reach the Channels TV crew proved abortive as they didn’t take calls made to their Cellphones.

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