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Edo 2024: PDP Edo Central Endorses Ighodalo as its Sole Aspirant
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The Edo Central Senatorial District has endorsed Dr. Asue Ighodalo, as its sole aspirant ahead of the February 22, 2024, Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship primary election in Edo.
The decision is contained in a statement signed by Archbishop Anthony Okosun, the senatorial caucus Chairman and two others, on Thursday in Uromi, Esan North-East Local government area of the state.
The decision followed the official presentation of the Edo Central PDP Special Committee Report, chaired by the party’s National Leader, Chief Tom Ikimi
According to the statement, the adoption of Ighodalo is without prejudice to the right of any other aspirant to pursue his or her aspiration for the election.
The statement read: “The Edo Central PDP Caucus met today, Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the PDP Senatorial District Secretariat, Uromi.
“The meeting was chaired by the Senatorial Vice Chairman of the party, Archbishop Anthony Okosun, in accordance with section 20(1)(a) of the 2017 PDP Constitution (as amended).
“The caucus, in accordance with its functions as spelt out in section 20(2), considered the report of the Edo Central PDP Special Committee, chaired by the National Leader, High Chief Tom Ikimi, and the following resolutions were adopted
“The Senatorial Caucus applauded the members of the Special Committee for the diligence and transparency they applied in carrying out their assignment.
“The Senatorial Caucus accepted the recommendation of the Special Committee and adopted Barr. Asue Ighodalo as the consensus aspirant of the PDP from Edo Central Senatorial District.
“The Senatorial Caucus noted that the adoption of Barr. Asue Ighodalo is without prejudice to the right of any other aspirant to pursue his or her aspiration.
“The Senatorial Caucus mandated the Special Committee to lead Barr. Asue Ighodalo and introduce him to all stakeholders in the state as the consensus aspirant of the Edo Central PDP,” the statement said. (NAN)
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PDP NWC Dismisses Purported Suspension of Party BoT Chairman, Wabara
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By Mike Odiakose, Abuja
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dismissed the purported suspension of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Party, Senator Adolphus Wabara from the Party.
In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Home Debo Ologunagba, the NWC emphasized that the purported suspension is “null and void and of no effect whatsoever not being consistent with the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) and laid down Rules of our great Party.
‘For emphasis no State Working Committee has the power to suspend or take any disciplinary action against a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Party without due recourse to the NWC as clearly provided under Section 57 (7) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017)
“Section 57 (7) is unambiguous in providing that; “Notwithstanding any other provision relating to discipline, no Executive Committee at any level, except the National Executive Committee, shall entertain any question of discipline as may relate or concern a member of the National Executive Committee, Deputy Governors or members of the National Assembly…”
“The explicit import of Section 57 (7) is that the Abia State Chapter has no powers whatsoever to take any disciplinary action against the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, being a member of the National Executive Committee of the Party.
“The PDP therefore condemns the purported suspension of Senator Wabara as reckless, unconstitutional and cautions those behind this act in defiance of the PDP Constitution to retrace their steps as the NWC will not hesitate to take appropriate disciplinary actions to preserve the stability of our Party and the sanctity of its Constitution.
“The NWC calls on all leaders, critical stakeholders, members and supporters of our Party in Abia State, the South East Zone and indeed across the country to disregard the purported suspension.”
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Fubara Will Govern Rivers for Two Terms, Obio-Akpo Chair
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By Mike Odiakose, Abuja
The chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Council, Chijioke Ihunwo, has expressed optimism that despite multiple court rulings, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will govern the state for two terms that will terminate in 2031.
Ihunwo said, unlike other selfish public office holders, Fubara is completely different.
He described him as a man with conscience and compassion, doing the right things and impacting lives.
The council boss vowed that nobody would come from the back door to govern Rivers State, saying the people have been liberated from captivity.
Ihunwo stated this yesterday while clarifying that the recent Supreme Court judgment did not reinstate Martins Amaewhule and 26 others as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
He described their celebration of the verdict as a mere distraction, assuring that it would not distract the state and the people.
Ihunwo also urged youths wasting data, time and energy on social media to analyse court judgments to channel such energy to meaningful and useful ventures to better their lives.
In another development, the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo has screened and confirmed five nominees to be appointed as chairman and members of the Rivers State Assembly Service Commission.
Also ratified were nominees for chairman and members to be appointment into the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission.
This followed a correspondence from Governor Siminalayi Fubara requesting the Assembly to screen and ratify the nominees.
They are, Dr Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja as Chairman, Jones Ogbonda, Dr Kennedy Ebeku, Soberekon Clark and Kingston Sylvernus as members.
While Goodlife Ben will serve as chairman for the Local Government Commission, Emmanuel Jaja, Mrs Betty Warmate, Jerome Chimenem, Prince Philip Okparaji and Christian Amadi are members.
Commencing debate on the screening, Leader Sokari Goodboy Sokari said the credibility of people nominated by the governor to serve in the two commissions is overwhelming, appealing to the House to give them speedy ratification.
The Speaker, Oko-Jumbo, who at the end of the debate, confirmed the nominees through a voice vote.
POLITICS
Edo Bans Collection Of Illegal Union Dues
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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo, Benin
The Edo State Government on Wednesday said it is now illegal for prohibited unions to collect dues at haulage fee points across the state.
The Executive Chairman of the state Inland Revenue Service, EIRS, Hon. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, stated this in a statement he signed.
Bankole-Balogun expressed concern over reports that certain unions had been illegally collecting dues and issuing tickets at designated haulage fee collection points.
He said: “This practice is unacceptable,” the statement read, adding that only authorized revenue collectors are permitted to collect haulage fees through the issuance of revenue scratch cards”.
He explained the rationale behind the decision, emphasizing that haulage fee points must remain dedicated to their primary purpose.
“By restricting haulage fee points to their intended function, we minimize confusion and promote smoother operations,” he said.
He further stated that unions must now adopt alternative methods for collecting dues from their members.
“The government is committed to working with unions to ensure peace and orderliness in Edo State,” he added.
To ensure compliance, the EIRS Boss said he has notified security agencies of the new policy and directed them to enforce appropriate sanctions against violators.
“All stakeholders should take note of this directive and comply accordingly,” the statement urged.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to efficient revenue collection and improved operational transparency,” the statement concluded.