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Tensions Escalate In Edo As Governor And Deputy’s Conflict Adding To The Ongoing Mess
Tensions Escalate In Edo As Governor And Deputy’s Conflict Adding To The Ongoing Mess....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The ongoing dispute between Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, accompanied by unfolding drama, appears far from resolution, as reports suggest that Phillip Shaibu was allegedly barred from entering his office at the Government House in Benin. The incident unfolded yesterday when Shaibu arrived at the Government House but discovered that the gate leading to his office was locked without prior official communication regarding the office relocation.
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Expressing his situation, Shaibu stated, “Up till now, I don’t have any official communication that I should relocate. The only people that have official communication are my civil servants. The civil servants have official communication, but I don’t. As I am speaking with you now, I am standing by the gate.” He conveyed this information during a phone call with an unidentified individual.
On September 3, Governor Obaseki ordered Shaibu’s office to be relocated from the Government House, a move seen as a sign of their deteriorating relationship, despite efforts by various stakeholders to reconcile them. The relocation was initiated through a memo from the Office of the Head of Service, directing Shaibu to move his office to No.7, Osadebey Avenue, near the Government House.
However, when Shaibu arrived at his office within the Government House compound yesterday, he found the entrance locked with chains and padlocks. After waiting for an hour, he and his aides left. Shaibu reportedly tried to contact the governor but could not reach him.
In response, Shaibu discussed the situation with the Commissioner of Police and the Director of State Services (DSS), explaining how he had been locked out of his office. He also summoned the Government House Camp Commandant, Ibrahim Babatunde, who indicated that the directive came from higher authorities and suggested that the CSO of Government House, Williams Wabba, would provide more information.
Shaibu attempted to contact Wabba, who promised to come but did not arrive during the 30-minute wait.
An anonymous government official contradicted Shaibu’s claims, stating, “Shaibu does not have an office in the Government House. He has relocated from the Government House. His office is at No.7, Osadebey Avenue. He came to make trouble here; he was never locked out of his office. He can only come here if summoned by the governor.”
This recent face-off follows a legal suit filed by Shaibu in an Abuja Federal High Court to prevent Obaseki and others from impeaching him. Although the suit led to conflicts between the two leaders, Shaibu withdrew it from court two weeks ago following interventions by prominent figures, including traditional and religious leaders.
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THE ULTIMATE SHOCKER: Amotekun Turns On Informant And Arrests Man Who Reported His Siblings’ Kidnapping!.
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, commonly known as Amotekun Corps, arrested a man who initially reported the kidnapping of his siblings after investigations revealed he was an accomplice in a staged, fake abduction plot.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Staged Kidnapping Exposure: Amotekun Commander Adetunji Adeleye revealed that the informant who rushed to report his siblings missing was actually part of the scheme, as operatives eventually discovered the supposed “victim” safe at home.
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Mass Arrests: The operation led to the apprehension of 53 total suspects for various crimes, including murder, kidnapping, cultism, rape, and theft.
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Illegal Immigrants Detained: In Owo, 21 suspected illegal immigrants lacking valid ECOWAS travel documents were arrested and marked for transfer to the Nigeria Immigration Service.
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Diesel Syndicate Dismantled: Operatives also successfully cracked down on a criminal syndicate stealing millions of naira worth of petroleum products from a construction and quarry site along Ondo Road in Akure.
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THE ULTIMATE POLITICAL ALARM: APC Drops A Massive Bombshell Accusing APGA Of Plotting To Confuse President Tinubu!.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has criticized the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), alleging that the ruling state party is misleading President Bola Tinubu into believing they are politically aligned while shutting the APC out of national activities. The accusation was made in an Awka statement released on Monday by state secretary Obi Okpala regarding preparations for First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s scheduled Thursday visit.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Exclusion from Visit Arrangements: The APC expressed disappointment that its leadership and women’s structures were neither formally invited nor included in the planning for the First Lady’s empowerment visit, learning of it solely through announcements by Anambra’s First Lady, Dr. Nonye Soludo.
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Hollow Partnership Rhetoric: The party dismissed the narrative of “Progressives Are Working Together” as a mere media stunt used on national television to hoodwink the APC and deceive voters into supporting APGA candidates.
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Accusations of Demarketing: The APC claimed that APGA fails to promote President Tinubu’s achievements locally, arguing that their media communications actually demarket the president and the ruling national party.
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Rejection of the 25 Percent Narrative: Dismissing APGA’s political capability based on their background, the Anambra APC firmly rejected claims regarding a 25 percent vote narrative, maintaining that they are the true structure positioned to deliver votes for the president in the state.
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties and candidates against the use of abusive or inflammatory language, noting that violators face severe fines and potential imprisonment. Speaking via the commission’s media channels, Adedayo Oketola outlined the strict legal provisions governing campaign conduct.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Legal Prohibitions: Citing the Electoral Act, INEC emphasized that campaigns must steer clear of slanderous slogans, base language, or rhetoric designed to incite religious, ethnic, or regional hostility and violence.
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Intimidation and Fear: The commission warned that threatening physical harm, economic reprisals, or creating an atmosphere of fear to suppress voter turnout constitutes punishable intimidation.
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Statutory Penalties: Offenders face strict financial and custodial consequences, with individual candidates risking a fine of up to ₦5,000,000 or a 12-month jail term upon conviction, while non-compliant political parties face an initial fine of ₦10,000,000 and ₦2,000,000 for subsequent offenses.
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Enforcement and Collaboration: While INEC maintains administrative powers to monitor compliance and issue queries, Oketola stressed the need for a collaborative effort involving security agencies, the media, and community leaders to ensure campaigns remain focused on policy ideas rather than conflict.
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