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BREAKING: LP Joins APC To Bomb Atiku

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2023: Crisis rocks Labour Party in Lagos as Salvador rejects outcome of guber primary

The ongoing feud among political leaders in Nigeria has seen the Labour Party join forces with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to tackle former Vice President, Atiku Ababakar.

The political dust was raised by allegations of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria’s 2023 election, Abubakar when he accused the ruling APC of distabilising the opposition of doling out as much as N50 million in cash inducements to weaken the opposition.

The APC in a statement on Tuesday, had vehemently denied these allegations, claiming the crisis rocking the PDP was borne out of Atiku’s personal ambition. The LP in taking sides with the APC in its own statement on Wednesday challenged Atiku to provide proof of his allegations.

This LP’s position was contained in a statement on Wednesday, in Abuja under the signature of its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh.

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The LP strongly denied any form of external funding, including from its elected members.

Issued under the subject, ‘N50M bribe: Labour Party not under payroll of APC government, challenges Atiku to provide proof’, the LP challenged Atiku “to provide concrete evidence to substantiate his allegations without which Nigerians will be forced to take every other of his statements with a pinch of salt and politically motivated.”

The statement reads, “The Labour Party has said that its leadership is not aware of any bribe alleged to have been paid to the leadership of opposition parties in Nigeria by the All Progressives Congress led government. The party also said its leadership has never received a dime from any individual, group, organisation or government who are not members of the Labour Party.

“The party has however expressed shock and disbelief by the revelation from one of the leading political figures and former vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, insisting that it would be improper for the politician to throw a shade at the entire opposition without also putting forward a tangible proof other than a ‘gossip’ from an unnamed source.

“The former vice President while speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy held in Abuja accused the ruling APC of allegedly offering opposition party leaders N50 million each to undermine Nigeria’s democratic process.

“We are shocked that a high caliber politician who has contested election all his life and often regarded as a very experienced politician could make such a wild, unguarded and unfounded statement.

“For us in the Labour Party, a party which has remained the strongest and most veritable opposition and which speaks truth to power; a party that led the most serious campaign in the 2023 general election and has been steadfast and has remained the voice of the people, we view that statement as demeaning, ignominious, reckless and a let down from someone like Atiku Abubakar.

“We want to put it on record that the Labour Party has ran a frugal administration from funds internally generated, having not received supports from our elected representatives. And in spite of the challenges the party has face(d) in the recent past, the leadership of the party has remained solid and committed to the ideals of the party.

“The leadership has not received any salary from anybody. Salaries are not hidden and it is not difficult to verify who and who are on the government payroll. It is a public document and it can be verified. We therefore advise Atiku to be circumspect and careful in generalizing certain allegations. We expect him to speak for himself and his party.

“The opposition is the oxygen of any virile democracy, because it helps put the government in power in proper checks while also ensuring inclusivity in democratic participation. Democracy without opposition is an autocracy and it takes a lot of sacrifices to sustain opposition. It is therefore frustrating and unpatriotic when leaders who ought to know better, begin to derive joy in denigrating the opposition camp and making jests of their sacrifices.

“We are therefore calling on Atiku Abubakar to provide concrete evidence to substantiate his allegations without which Nigerians will be forced to take every other of his statements with a pinch of salt and politically motivated.”

 

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How Edo Is Executing Tinubu’s Education Blueprint – Okpebholo

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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has embarked on massive reconstruction, renovation and remodeling of over 100 schools across the three Senatorial Districts of the state.

This is how the Gov Okpebholo administration is working out President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s blueprint on education, he said in Benin City on Friday.

He pointed out that following the commitment and dedication of his administration to change the narrative in the education sector, another set of 120 schools are already earmarked for reconstruction, renovation and remodeling across the State.

Gov Okpebholo noted that the massive infrastructural development in the education sector marks the commitment of his government to ensuring that Edo children get the best facilities in terms of learning.

He added that his administration is achieving a lot in the education sector because it keyed into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.

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In his words, “This is a demonstration of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. You can see massive work is ongoing across schools in Edo State.

“I have visited several schools this morning and you can see for yourself the massive renovation, reconstruction and remodelling of the schools we have visited. What you have seen on ground is the power of Mr. President, not my power. This is because he has mandated us to do this for our people.

“Edo people are happy. We will continue to do more for the benefit of our people. By the time we will be one or two years in office, Edo State and its people would have experienced a lot of transformation across the State in the education and other sectors.

“This is a thing of joy coming into a school that was abandoned by the previous administration. But today, it is different as our children can come here to learn under a very conducive and peaceful atmosphere.”

On his part, Commissioner for Education, Paddy Emmanuel Iyamu, said the infrastructural development of the State by Gov Okpebholo is very interesting.

He noted that working with a Governor who says what he means and means whatever he says is a plus for Edo people,  as the Governor’s words are backed by actions.

“Projects are ongoing across the three Senatorial Districts of Edo State. Governor Monday Okpebholo is not a man who just makes statements, but he backs it up with actions.

“Construction, renovation, remodeling are going on across several schools in Edo State. The pupils and students are happy. Parents are happy as well as the host communities to have a leader like Governor Okpebholo who knows the way and shows the way.

“Every Edo child is happy knowing that a new Edo Has Risen. We thank the Governor for his magnanimity and for his large heart in ensuring huge infrastructural development in the education sector,” he stated.

On the plans to employ 100 teachers for technical schools across the state, Iyamu said the Governor asked for a needs assessment exercise which was carried out and the report submitted to him, hence the need for the recruitment.

He said, “Governor Okpebholo asked us to go round the three technical colleges to do a needs assessment exercise which was done and we found out that there were not enough teachers. We gave him the report and immediately he gave the approval for the employment of 100 teachers for the three technical schools in the State.

“We will employ teachers based on the needs assessment to meet the desired goals. We have rebuilt the syllabus following the instructions of the Governor who does not want the normal syllabus which was obtainable, but rather a unique syllabus that will put the Edo child in technical schools ahead of his colleagues in other States. The syllabus is being reviewed to fit into present day realities.

“We have the capacity to train children who will come from our technical schools and provide the seats that will be used in our schools across Edo State rather than bringing people from outside the State.”

In the same vein, Chairman of State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), Onomen Briggs, said the Okpebholo administration has achieved a lot within just 100 days in office.

She joined the Governor and other officials to monitor the construction of schools across Edo State and expressed satisfaction on the infrastructural development in the sector.

“Considering the fact that we are just 100 days in office, Governor Monday Okpebholo has done a lot as many schools across the three Senatorial Districts of the State are undergoing massive construction. Some have been completed, while others are undergoing renovations and are about 70 to 80 per cent completed. Furniture are ready for the classrooms. For 100 days in office, this is a promise kept,” she said.

The schools inspected by Gov Okpebholo in Edo South include Eweka Primary school, Obazagbon; Oroma Primary school, Amagba; and Uyiosa Primary school, Uzebu Quarters, all in Oredo Local Government Area.

Others are New Era College at Ikpoba-Okah Local Government Area in the state, where construction of blocks of classrooms, offices, toilets, perimeter fences, security post, boreholes among others were ongoing.

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PDP South-South Suspends Zonal Secretary, Felix Omemu Over Misconduct

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The South-South Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its Zonal Secretary, Chief Felix Omemu, for one month over alleged misconduct and unauthorized media statements.

Omemu’s suspension follows his public declaration in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where he dismissed the legitimacy of a ZEC meeting convened by the party’s South-South Vice Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, in Benin, Edo State.

He argued that, under the PDP constitution, such a meeting required approval from the Zonal Working Committee, which he claimed had not been granted.

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At the Benin meeting, Rivers State factional Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, moved the motion for Omemu’s suspension, accusing him of misconduct, breach of trust, and attempts to create division within the party. T

he motion was seconded by Hon. Godwin Offiono, who represents the Ogoja/Yala constituency in the House of Representatives.

Announcing the decision, Amaewhule said, “Chief Felix Omemu has been suspended and a disciplinary committee was set up to investigate him. Omemu’s action is illegal and an attempt to cause disunity and dissuade members from attending the South-South ZEC meeting in Benin.”

Following the suspension, PDP Zonal Legal Adviser, George Turnah, was appointed as Acting Zonal Secretary.

Reacting to the development, Chief Dan Orbih praised the committee’s decision, stating that it was necessary to reposition the party and address internal divisions.

The move is a right step in the right direction aimed at repositioning the party and curbing the excesses of leaders and members of the party who are bent on causing disunity,” Orbih said.

The meeting was attended by the PDP Zonal Chairman, Senators, and House of Representatives members from five South-South states, along with party delegates.

However, Akwa Ibom State representatives were absent.

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Adeleke Raises Alarm Over Plot To Destabilise Osun State

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Four gang-killed two in Osun, destroy N8M properties

 

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has pressed the panic button over what he described as “credible reports of a sinister plot by elements within the opposition parties to launch vicious attacks on local governments secretariats across the state including orchestrated onslaught on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and top government officials”.

Gov Adeleke’s outcry was contained in a statement in Osogbo under the signature of his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.

He claimed that the agenda was crafted to disrupt the forthcoming local government elections with a view to creating an atmosphere of chaos to push for the declaration of a state of emergency.

He cautioned that “anybody apprehended over the plot will face the full wrath of the law”.

Gov Adeleke opined that Osun was one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria and decried “the reprehensible desperation among the opposition politicians especially of the All Progressive Congress (APC), which is manifesting in their concoction of fake court rulings, deliberate fabrication of fake news and condemnable building of false narratives instead of facing the electorate on February 22nd”.

According to the statement, there is a subsisting court judgement secured by the APP which nullified the kangaroo local government election held in 2022.

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Gov Adeleke declared that the judgement remained valid in law and reality.

The statement affirmed that the judgement of a Court of Appeal in Akure was about the filing of court processes by the PDP, which had nothing to do with the subsisting judgement that sacked the illegally elected council chairmen and councilors of the APC.

“I have issued stern directives to the security agencies to secure the state and apprehend any trouble maker. There is no legal basis for any plot to take over the local government system in Osun state. Elections to fill the offices of chairmen and councilors are scheduled for February 22nd.

“Anybody who tests our resolve to sustain law and order in Osun state will have himself to blame. As the Chief Security Officer for the state, I am determined to deploy all available machinery of the state to maintain peace and punish trouble makers.

“I also call on citizens and residents of the state to go about their normal activities without fear or intimidation. The government is on top of the situation. We are resolved to keep the state and the streets safe from anti-democratic elements”, the Governor was quoted as saying.

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