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Edo Governorship:  Intimidation, Harassment Won’t Stop me—Shaibu

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Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, says intimidation and harassment will not change his resolve in the pursuit of his political ambition.

Shaibu said this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Saturday.

Shaibu emerged the party’s candidate in a parallel primary held on Thursday to choose a standard bearer for the upcoming governorship election in Edo.

He alleged so much intimidation and harassment of people in the build up to the primary.

“The level of intimidation and harassment meted out to me and those people who believe in me was beyond comprehension, yet it does not actually change our resolve in what we believe in.

“People were sacked, some civil servants were suspended, others transferred from their position and taken away from their family comfort to different places, all because they were associating with me.

“Well, I dare say that anybody still intimidating or harassing anybody means that he is not ready to win an election“, he told newsmen.

He, therefore, said that his emergence as a candidate was no longer about him but the people, adding that it was imperative the party listened to the voice of the people.

He said if the party truly desired to win the election on Sept. 21 it would field a popular and competent candidate not impose a candidate on the people.

He also said that the PDP must adhere to the electoral laws and party guidelines to be able to win the upcoming election in the state.

He explained that there were party guidelines for electing a governorship candidate, just as there is an electoral law guiding political activities.

Shaibu further said for the PDP to win the upcoming governorship election in the state, it should adhere strictly to its own rules and guidelines.

The deputy governor also alleged that elections were about contestation, noting that the other primary that produced Mr Asue Ighodalo as its candidate disenfranchised 381 delegates.

“The electoral law forbids exclusion. An election can be re-ordered because of exclusion, it is a major sin that the law forbids“, he told newsmen.

He said though political parties have the right to produce candidates, such rights must comply with the electoral laws and the party’s own guidelines.

“If the guideline is not followed in the process of producing your candidate, that candidate cannot see the light of day.

“So the ultimate right of any party is to follow your rules in producing your candidate”, Shaibu said.

NAN recalls that Ighodalo defeated about nine other candidates including the Deputy Governor of the state in the election.

He had vote 577 votes to become the candidate of the PDP in the Sept. 21 governorship election in the state while his closest rival garnered one vote.

The Chairman, Edo PDP Primary Electoral Committee and Gov of Dauda Lawal Zamfara declared him as the winner of the exercise.

However, in a parallel exercise, Shaibu was declared winner of the election.

The returning officer, Bartholomew Moses, declared: “during the counting of this primary election, Philip Shaibu has a score of 301 votes.

“Therefore, I hereby declare Philip Shaibu as the authentic elected candidate for this election in the PDP.” (NAN)

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Shettima Calls for Unity to Sustain Tinubu’s Reform

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, called for unity and collaboration among leaders to sustain the gains  of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms.

Shettima made the call during an Iftar hosted by President Tinubu for Senate leaders at the new State House Banquet Hall in Abuja.

Shettima emphasised that Nigeria had reached a crucial point where Tinubu’s bold leadership and well-thought-out policies must be properly executed to create lasting change.

He noted that Nigerians were beginning to see the benefits of these reforms, such as falling food prices, lower petrol costs, and stability in the forex market.

He also highlighted the economy’s projected growth of 4.

3 to 4.6 per cent in 2025, commending Tinubu’s “bold vision” and courageous decisions.

Shettima urged political leaders to collaborate in maintaining this momentum, stating that unity was essential for the nation’s progress.

He expressed gratitude to the Senate for its cooperative relationship with the executive branch and urged lawmakers to see themselves as one family, regardless of political affiliation.

“What unites us supersedes whatever divides us,” he said, assuring of continued collaboration between the two arms of government.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio thanked President Tinubu for his support of the 10th Senate and pledged continued cooperation.

He prayed for divine wisdom and good health for both the President and Vice- President, to ensure the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The event was attended by key senators, including Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and former Senate President Ahmed Lawan.(NAN)

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We’ll Fully Comply with S/Court’s Judgment – Fubara

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Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, says his administration will  fully  implement  the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on  political crisis rocking the state.

Fubara gave the assurance on Tuesday at  the inauguration of  the  new Judges’ Quarters, a housing facility completed by his administration in Port Harcourt.

He stated that the quarters was built for  Judges who are indigenes of the state or  connected  to the state  by  marriage.

“The political issues  in Rivers  happened for  protection of the interest of  its people.

“It has not been an easy 16 months but what is important is the interest of our state, which must be above our personal interest.

It is not about me, it is about the good of this state,” he said.

Fubara said the  money expended in prosecuting the political crisis on both sides was a huge waste.

He stated that such financial resources and other efforts,  would be more profitable, if they were synergised, and channelled to things  that promoted genuine well-being and good of the state.

“Thank God we are here today, I can assure you  that  I have not gone back on my words  that nothing, no price is too big to pay for peace in this state, because at the end of the day, it is about our people.

“It is not about me, I will leave office but the good work that I have done will speak for me and will defend my generation,”he said.

Fubara said  that completing the facility, showed that his administration priotised the  welfare, particularly of judicial officers.

He explained that his administration inherited the project,  and with reports from the Ministry of Justice and some concerns from the judiciary, it became imperative to continue with it.

“We give glory to God that today, we have completed this project, and we are willing and ready to hand it over to the lucky judges who are going to live here so that they can perform their duties effectively.”

The governor harped on the need for proper maintenance of the  facility and the entire premises.

The Chief Judge of Rivers,  Simeon Amadi, recalled how he laid the foundation stone of the project, which was initiated by the immediate past administration on May 22, 2023.

The chief judge commended Fubara for completing the project, which he said represented  another milestone and great accomplishment for the Rivers  judiciary.

“We are pleased with this landmark achievement, which represents continuation of the policy of providing befitting residential accommodation for judges of Rivers  on owner-occupier basis or monetary ground in lieu thereof.

“This is backed by the Rivers State Housing Scheme for Judicial Officers Law No. 10 of 2021,  passed by the Rivers  House of Assembly, and signed into law by the immediate past governor.

“The Rivers government remains resolute in  ensuring that judges were quartered while in service, and in recent years, had gone further to allocate official quarters to judges on  basis of owner-occupier or monetary ground of a fixed sum in lieu thereof.

“The policy of providing official accommodation for judges on owner-occupier basis or monetary ground in lieu thereof has greatly reduced  the pressure on judicial officers who hitherto,  struggled to build retirement homes while in service with limited resources.

“Such pressure and desire to own retirement homes in time past was a major concern and had its  impact on job performance,” he added.

In an address, Mrs Ibiwari Clapton-Ogolo, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the state justice ministry, said the housing scheme  law applied  to  judicial officers who must be indigenes of Rivers  either by birth or marriage.

“The scheme provides for ownership of a decent accommodation in the state by every judicial officer who is an indigene  or married to an indigene  or monetisation of the accommodation, subject to the approval of the government.

“In accordance with the above law, today, the chief judge of Rivers  will commission seven duplexes of five bedrooms, which are exquisitely furnished.

“Our judges deserve nothing less. I pray that these duplexes will not just be  living houses but homes where they will find peace and rest as they discharge their duties to God and to men,” she added.(NAN)

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Crisis: Again, Lagos Assembly Lawmakers Debunk Alleged Defection Plan

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Lagos State House of Assembly members have again dismissed reports alleging that 25 lawmakers are planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to an unnamed political party.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Security, and Strategy, Stephen Ogundipe, made this known in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday.

The Assembly had previously debunked similar defection claims on Feb.

19.

Ogundipe categorically described the latest allegation as entirely false and baseless, saying that no APC member of the Lagos Assembly was contemplating defection.

“It is important to recall that during the recent leadership dispute within the Assembly, a similar report emerged, suggesting that 27 members were preparing to leave the APC for the Labour Party.

“That claim was also unequivocally refuted, with members reaffirming their commitment to the party and their confidence in resolving internal disagreements through established mechanisms.

“We acknowledge that challenges may arise, but we remain committed to addressing them through democratic and lawful processes.

“The leadership of our party is fully engaged, and any outstanding issues will be resolved amicably.

“We urge the public to disregard these unfounded reports, which are designed to mislead and create unnecessary tension,” he said.

Ogundipe reaffirmed the lawmakers’ loyalty to the leader of the party and President Bola Tinubu, stating that they remained steadfast in their support and dedication to the party’s ideals.

He also advised those spreading falsehoods to desist, emphasising that the Lagos Assembly remained focused on its legislative mandate.

“Our priority remains enacting laws and passing motions that promote the progress and development of the state,” he said. (NAN)

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