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Edo Guber: APC, Government, INEC Bicker As Voters’ Registration Begins Today
Edo Guber: APC, Government, INEC Bicker As Voters’ Registration Begins Today
The commencement of the 10-day Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise in Edo State has sparked controversy, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) calling for its cancellation. The APC alleges that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Edo State Government are conspiring to manipulate the process in favor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Both INEC and the state government have denied these allegations…….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
APC’s Allegations
Edo APC Chairman, Emperor Jaret Tenebe, released a statement claiming credible intelligence indicated that INEC officials had been compromised and were colluding with the outgoing Edo State Government to skew the registration process in favor of the PDP. Tenebe criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki’s decision to deploy teachers, civil servants, and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members as ad hoc staff for the CVR exercise, alleging these personnel were biased towards the PDP.
Tenebe stated, “We have received credible intelligence indicating that certain officials within the Independent National Electoral Commission have been compromised and are colluding with the out-going Edo State Government to manipulate the voters registration process in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The decision by Governor Godwin Obaseki to deploy Edo teachers, civil servants, as well as members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, as ad hoc staff for the CVR exercise is unacceptable to us. These personnel have been compromised to favour the PDP.”
Government’s Response
Chris Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Orientation and Communication, dismissed the APC’s allegations, asserting that the state government’s primary interest was to encourage voter registration. He stated, “We want to say as a government we are interested in our people coming out to register during the CVR exercise. That is what the government does. Also, political parties encourage the people to come out to register because it is the vote of the people that decides who governs them.”
INEC’s Position
Tmidi Wariowei, Head of Voters’ Education at INEC’s Edo office, expressed confusion over the APC’s claims, noting that the party had not raised any concerns during previous stakeholders’ meetings. Wariowei emphasized that any grievances should be formally addressed to the commission rather than through the media.
He remarked, “I don’t understand what they are saying. Last time we held a stakeholders’ meeting, APC was represented, they didn’t say anything. The same thing took place in the 18 local governments; they were also there and didn’t say anything. If APC or any other political party has any grievances against the commission or its staff they have the right to petition the agency. Our doors are always open to everybody. This idea of a press briefing to cast aspersion or unwarranted allegations against the commission is not the best.”
Conclusion
The commencement of the CVR exercise in Edo State has been overshadowed by the APC’s accusations of manipulation and bias. While the state government and INEC have denied these allegations, the dispute highlights the tensions and political maneuvering that often accompany electoral processes in Nigeria. As the registration proceeds, the integrity and transparency of the exercise will be closely scrutinized by all stakeholders involved.
According to Nivo News, the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared what he described as divine judgment on bandits and their alleged sponsors responsible for insecurity across parts of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Sunday at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, during a sermon themed “Covenant Day of Vengeance,” Oyedepo stated that those behind killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks would face divine retribution. He further claimed that within the next seven days, consequences would begin to manifest against those he accused of fueling unrest in the country, assuring worshippers that the coming week would be marked by “testimonies of vengeance.”
He was quoted as saying that judgment had been pronounced on individuals responsible for such acts and their supporters, adding that the outcome he referenced would unfold within a week.
In a related remark during a recent midweek service, Oyedepo also acknowledged the presence of fraudsters within and outside religious spaces, warning that his identity and images were being exploited for fraudulent schemes. He urged members of his congregation to remain vigilant and committed to truth to avoid falling victim to scams involving impersonation.
He recounted a case where an individual allegedly posed as him in an attempt to defraud unsuspecting victims, noting that such incidents highlight the growing sophistication of fraudulent activities.
A political disagreement has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State following Governor Abdullahi Sule’s reported endorsement of Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the move has sparked tension between the governor and his predecessor, Umar Tanko Al-Makura, who faulted the decision, describing it as premature and not properly consulted within party structures.
Al-Makura, a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape, expressed displeasure that he only became aware of the endorsement through media reports. He argued that the decision should have involved wider consultation, warning that such early endorsements could undermine internal party processes.
He further noted that the APC had not begun its formal nomination process, insisting that declaring support for a candidate at this stage was inappropriate and ahead of schedule.
The controversy was further heightened by former Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, who is also aspiring for the APC governorship ticket. He rejected the endorsement, stating that no individual has the authority to impose a candidate, and reaffirmed his intention to contest in the party primaries.
In response, Governor Sule, through his media aide, defended the endorsement, stating that it was consistent with political traditions in the state. He referenced past succession arrangements, including Al-Makura’s own endorsement of him, arguing that the current process was in line with established practice but being conducted more transparently.
The governor’s camp clarified that Senator Wadada remains a preferred aspirant and not the party’s official candidate.
Senator Wadada, reacting to the development, called for calm among party members, describing the situation as part of normal political competition. He also downplayed tensions with other aspirants, noting that the contest should be seen as a democratic process.
Meanwhile, support for Adamu continues to grow in parts of Nasarawa South, where youths, women, and stakeholders have openly backed his ambition, alongside broader endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Adamu, however, maintained that he remains firmly in the race, accusing some political actors of inconsistency in the unfolding succession dynamics.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has described as unnecessary the denial issued by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) regarding an invitation allegedly extended to him for the groundbreaking ceremony of an ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the Sultan’s media team maintained that an official invitation was duly sent to His Eminence requesting his attendance as Royal Father of the Day. The statement explained that the event also listed key dignitaries, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as Distinguished Guest of Honour, and Senator Oluremi Tinubu as Mother of the Day.
The Sultan’s office emphasised that his participation in the proposed Christian event would promote interfaith harmony, noting his role as Co-Chairman of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). It added that globally, religious leaders often engage in events outside their faith traditions as part of efforts to encourage unity and peaceful coexistence.
The response follows an earlier clarification from CAN, which denied issuing any invitation to the Sultan and stated that the document circulating in public was not from the association. CAN further explained that the communication in question originated from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and insisted that it had no involvement in inviting the Sultan to the event.
While acknowledging that the SGF’s office was linked to the invitation process, the Sultan’s media team expressed concern over CAN’s denial, describing it as unnecessary and capable of creating misunderstanding, especially since the Sultan did not request to attend the ceremony.
The statement also urged religious bodies to focus on messages that strengthen unity and promote peaceful coexistence among Nigerians of different faiths and ethnic backgrounds.
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