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PDP to Revive party Structure in Lagos Central

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The leadership of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos Central Senatorial District says it has begun moves to re-awaken the structure of the party and unite stakeholders in the district.

The Vice Chairman, PDP Lagos Central, Mr Hakeem Olalemi, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.

Olalemi said that the leaders had embarked on the tour of the local governments in the district, to rekindle the party’s structure, unity and to solicit support for the strengthening of the party.

According to him, the team has been holding parleys with stakeholders and paying solidarity visits to elders and leaders of the party in the district.

He said that some of these leaders included Kofoworola Bucknor, Jimi Agbaje, Niran Akinsanya, Adetokunbo Pearse, among others.

“The team will be visiting all leaders in the district and will be holding a parley with all the past candidates and aspirants of the party soon, to ensure that everyone is carried along.

“The visitation provided an avenue for the leaders and the visiting team to discuss the need for the party leaders to shield all swords and in-fighting among them.

“We want them to give members guidance and direction that will ensure grassroots firmness, arouse the interest of the existing members, and mobilisation of new members to the party.

“The team is out to also discuss the need to create a reliable source of funding that is in accordance with the constitution of the party, that will guarantee the independence and superiority of the party system,” Olalemi said.

He said that the team had held stakeholders’ meetings with leaders and members from Mainland, Apapa, Eti-Osa, and Surulere local governments, where issues affecting the party were discussed and solutions proffered.

The vice chairman said that a meeting with stakeholders in the Lagos Island Local Government was scheduled to be held soon.

According to him, issues in discussion include the process leading to the emergence of executive members of the party at the Ward and LGA levels.

Olalemi revealed that members across the local governments visited lamented the process where the election of executives would be hijacked by few leaders.

He said that this had always jeopardised the interest of other members of the party and led to grievances among members of the party.

“Members also complain about how the delegate of the party is cornered by an aspirant, at the detriment of other aspirants, which usually led to the division of the party going to an election,” Olalemi said.

He said that meetings also availed the team the opportunity to learn that there was the need for the leaders in Lagos Central to come together and unite their members across the board.

Olalemi said that the executive would organise a town hall meeting that would bring all stakeholders from every ward in the district together.

According to him, it has been affirmed that the party needs to give the people of Lagos State another platform that can form a new government.

“We need this to liberate the state,” Olalemi 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.

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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.

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