The electoral developments in Edo State since yesterday, Saturday, have laid bare a deeply troubling reality: the audacity of vote buying, the falsification of figures, the manipulation of electoral processes, and the violent intimidation of voters. All notably orchestrated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in its bid to ‘capture Edo State’ at all cost. This unscrupulous conducts not only undermine the pillars of democracy but also erode public trust in the electoral system, leaving a scar on the collective conscience of our nation. Vote buying is a pernicious act, an affront to the very principles of fairness and justice…
Author: Spade Nigeria
At the centre of democratic governance lies a sacred trust—a delicate bond between the electorate and the institution in charge of overseeing how they make their choices. As an electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), presided over by Prof Mahmood Yakubu, is at a crossroads of history in the ongoing Edo State Governorship election. Together with the Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Anugbum Onuoha, this very important institution wields immense power that can shape destinies and alter the fabric of society. In this pivotal moment, INEC must remember that its role is not to dictate outcomes,…
Comrade Opia Joshua Ojieh, the Supreme Leader and National Coordinator of the Movement for the Emancipation of Ndokwa Nation, has called for all Deltans, particularly those from Delta North Senatorial District, to unite in support of Senator Ned Nwoko and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. He made this appeal during a meeting with PDP loyalists and youths at his residence in Kwale, Ndokwa West LGA, following his return from the United Kingdom. Opia, who also serves as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters, urged the people to allow both leaders to complete their first terms without unnecessary distractions…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Asue Ighodalo on Saturday condemned the late arrival of officials of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and election materials to his polling unit, Okaegben, ward one, unit 3 in Ewohimi INEC Officials and materials arrived the polling unit 3 at exactly 10:30 am Asue who arrived the voting centre at 10 :30am also condemned the arrest of some PDP members in Uromi, Esan North East local government area of the state He also condemned the late arrival of election materials at own west local government. He said…
By Abel Johngold The Secretary of the Local Organizing Committee of the just concluded 8th National Youth Games and Director General of the Delta State Sports Commission, Festus Owhojero, has expressed appreciation to the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his commitment and support for the successful hosting of the event. The Director General also commended the Federal Ministry of Sports for believing in the ability of Delta State to host the games, the athletes and officials, the various state governments which sponsored their contingents to the event and especially the Media which he described…
A seven day programme to mark the 2024 World Environmental Health Day, has been kicked off by the Delta State Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria,(EHOAN), Oshimili South Chapter. The programme which took place at the Oshimili South Local Government, witnessed prayers, dancing round the Local Government Council and visits the chairman’s office, and Heads of Departments. The theme for this year’s programme is Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities Through Disaster Risk Reduction And Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. In a remark, the Chairman of the Oshimili South Local Government,Dr.Kelvin Ezenyili said Environmental protection was the responsibility of everybody. The…
There are strong Indications that the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, may be summoned by the House of Representatives, upon resumption of plenary next week to defend allegations of fraud, abuse of office and arbitrariness in the management of the ministry. This is a sequel to the petition written to the Green Chamber of the National Assembly, by a law firm, St. Gilos Solicitors, acting on behalf of its clients, Mela Chiyoma Pat Limited and its Managing Director, Mrs. Patricia Stan-Dioka. The petition, detailing a catalogue of alleged corrupt practices and abuse of office was addressed to the…
The Executive Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Council, Hon. (Princess) Benedicta Attoh, is currently in danger as of 12 a.m. on September 21, 2024, after four Siennas loaded with policemen stormed her Okpekpe residence. While the Ward 10 Youth have mobilised to oppose any attempt to molest the performing Chairman of the Local Government Council, we hereby request that the Inspector General of Police immediately call his men to order to prevent a breakdown in law and order. Nigerian police were deployed to Edo State to ensure a peaceful election and to protect lives and not to destroy them.…
By Ijeoma Umeh Frontline aspirant for the position of Deputy National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in the forthcoming delegates conference, Dr. Bimbo Oyetunde has expressed appreciations to Journalists in Edo State for the spirit of comraderie with which they had treated her since the 8 years of her sojourn as both a practicing journalist and General Manager of a media outfit in Edo state. Oyetunde, General Manager, Bronze FM, Radio Nigeria was received at the Oba Oguola NUJ Press Centre in Benin City by leaders and members of the union, led by Comrade Festus Alenkhe, Chairman, NUJ…
Women and youths in the twenty five local government areas of Delta State have been urged to key into the various capacity building and empowerment programmes of the administration of President Bola Tinubu geared towards improving their socio-economic and educational wellbeing, and the overall development of the country. This was the submission of various key speakers at a town hall meeting in Asaba, organized by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation on sensitizing the citizenry on Federal Government intervention programmes. Chairman, Committee of Heads of Federal Government Establishments, and Delta State Director, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food…