Notable personalities in Edo State, including leaders of ethnic and youth groups, political parties, former council chairmen and past political appointees on Saturday resolved to build a united front for the September 21 governorship election. “Edo is urgently in need of salvation, purposeful leadership and efficient government. Eight years of wasted opportunities are enough. The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo is a shining example of honesty, humility and quality leadership and will make Edo great, steer the ship of state back to the path of rectitude and progress.” They also declared that “it will be a…
Author: Fidel Njamanze
Edo elders on Tuesday outlined the priorities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo. “We need a governor who cares about public education, health and the environment. We need a governor who cares about women, youths and the elderly. Senator Monday Okpebholo understands Edo voters’ economic struggles and will work every day to make our state a better place to live. We are going to make sure that he is elected governor. We shall make the APC governorship candidate to succeed. This is the project of the Edo people. God willing, we shall succeed.” They also…
Women in Edo State have opted for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship flag bearer, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as their candidate of choice in the September 21 election. “We just have a government in Edo State that can’t seem to get the job done.” The women said they found Okpebholo to be credible, patriotic, a true democrat and God-fearing. “We need new, fresh leadership; leadership with big, bold ideas; the kind of leadership that can get things done. Senator Monday Okpebholo will turn things around, transfer power from Government House to the hard-working people across the state.” At a gathering…
Key leaders in Edo South on Saturday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, was going to have an easy ride over the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) candidates. “Senator Monday Okpebholo is intellectually sound, results-driven and humble. He attracts youth voters frustrated with high unemployment and lack of opportunity in the state.” They also urged the Edo people not to fall victim to the evil antics of men blinded by unbridled ambition. “Senator Monday Okpebholo is running to keep Edo State safe, wealthy and free. The PDP is a dwindling party in…
The Edo Integrity Group (EIG) on Thursday advised a man parading himself as a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emmanuel Odigie, to accept God’s arrangement of the destinies of the APC governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa. ‘’Monday Okpebholo is a patriot and the best. He is the talk of Edo State.’’ The group in a statement in Ekpoma described Odigie’s comments on the APC governorship candidate as ‘’ completely strange, reckless and offensive.’’ The statement signed by its Chairman, Pastor Jonathan Omozokpia, said seven and half years of stupidity and malice, unemployment, waste…
Edo State Women on Monday assessed the seven and half years of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration in the state, saying the ruling party had failed. “A new type of leadership is needed in Edo State. Everything is going Monday Okpebholo’s way. We are standing by him as the state’s best choice to remove the PDP from Edo State Government House.” They also expressed joy about Okpebholo’s honesty and ability to govern Edo State. “Monday Okpebholo is the best man for the job. He is on track to win the September 21 governorship election — and maybe win it…
Recall that in 2021, Shell announced its intention to divest its Nigerian onshore assets due to the incompatibility of its long-term energy transition strategy with the challenges of operations in Nigeria, marked by theft and oil spills. This move has expectedly sparked wide reactions and cast serious doubts in the minds of Niger Deltans on the propriety of the intentions of the IOC given the age-long mutual suspicion between the company and the long-neglected people of the region. The concerns within the region point to deep-rooted suspicion questioning the rationale behind the decision to divest the IOC’s assets to companies…
Youths in Edo State on Saturday explained that the issue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo winning the September 21 governorship election was a foregone conclusion. “There is no alternative to Monday Okpebholo in the September 21 governorship election.” They said Okpebholo’s governorship was an idea whose time had come. “It is time to rescue Edo State from the unstoppable path towards disorder and catastrophe. Monday Okpebholo will usher in change and accountability. Reading from a prepared text on behalf of Esan Youths, community leaders and women on Saturday in Igueben, the President General of Esan Youths…
The Movement for National Reform (MNR) on Friday rationalized its hostility towards the actions of the initiator of a draft bill seeking the restructuring and new model of government in Nigeria, Dr Akin Fapohunda. “The attention of MNR has been drawn to a strident advocacy that seeks to convert an annexure of decree 24 of 1999 to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN). The champion of the said advocacy is Dr. Akin Fapohunda who has zealously offered himself as a consultant to Mr. President by substantiating a draft earlier rumoured in the public and denied by the…
Being the State of the Union Address on the pathway to redemption in Okpe Nation by Prof. O. Igho Natufe, President General, Okpe Union, on the 94th Anniversary of the founding of the Okpe Union at the Headquarters of the Okpe Union, 65 Moshalashi Street, Obalende, Ikoyi, Lagos – May 18, 2024. Greetings. All Protocols Observed Introduction It is my honour and pleasure to welcome you to the 94th Anniversary of the Founding of Okpe Union. I welcome you on behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Okpe Union and of all our members in Nigeria and the…