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Edo Elections Under Threat: APC Accuses Obaseki and PDP of Voter Card Fraud
Edo Elections Under Threat: APC Accuses Obaseki and PDP of Voter Card Fraud....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The APC New Media Directorate has issued a grave warning about alleged attempts by Governor Godwin Obaseki and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to undermine the forthcoming Edo State elections. According to the Directorate, the Obaseki administration is engaged in a fraudulent scheme involving the mass collection of voters’ cards, a move it claims is aimed at rigging the election in favor of the PDP.
The controversy erupted following the release of a video from Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area (LGA), which reportedly shows INEC officials working in concert with PDP members to collect voters’ cards. In the video, a whistleblower details how these cards are being collected in bulk, raising serious concerns about the manipulation of the electoral process. The APC New Media Directorate has condemned this action as a blatant attack on democratic principles and a severe threat to the fairness of the elections.
The Directorate’s concerns are corroborated by reports from across Edo State, where APC members have found their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) missing. Notable instances have been reported in Unit 6 (Edokha Primary School, Ukhomedokha) and Ward 10 (Okpekpe). The APC alleges that these incidents are part of a deliberate strategy by the PDP to suppress opposition votes and secure an unfair advantage in the upcoming elections.
“The scale and coordination of this voter card collection scheme suggest a deliberate attempt by the PDP and Obaseki’s administration to skew the election results,” the APC New Media Directorate said in a statement. “This is not just a case of election fraud; it’s an assault on the democratic rights of every Edo citizen.”
The APC has called for immediate action to address the alleged voter suppression, urging all Edo citizens to be vigilant and to demand that INEC take swift measures to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. “Our democracy is under threat,” the Directorate warned. “Edo citizens must stand united to protect their right to vote and to ensure that every vote counts.”
The APC also criticized Governor Obaseki and the PDP for what it describes as desperate and unethical tactics. “If the PDP were confident in their record and support, they wouldn’t need to resort to such illegal practices,” the statement read. “The people of Edo State will not be intimidated or silenced by these underhanded tactics.”
The APC New Media Directorate vowed to continue its efforts to expose any further attempts at election manipulation and to uphold the democratic rights of Edo citizens. They urged the public to remain engaged and proactive in defending the integrity of the electoral process.
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared that he will not impose a successor upon completing his second tenure in 2031, emphasizing that the incoming leader should be far better equipped to provide quality governance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Otti made these remarks on Thursday in Umuahia while hosting Ngozi Johnson-Chukwunenye, a former Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate. Reaffirming his stance against political puppetry, the governor stated that he neither tolerates godfathers nor has any ambition to become one.
Key Highlights from Governor Otti’s Address:
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Succession Strategy: Otti noted that future leadership should be determined by selecting the most suitable candidate through collective agreement rather than perpetuating a political “sit-tight” culture.
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Focus on Good Governance: He stressed that once citizens experience effective leadership, returning to previous substandard conditions becomes impossible.
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Youth Empowerment: Highlighting the need to make space for the younger generation, Otti pointed out that younger, smarter, and better-trained individuals deserve opportunities to lead.
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Abia Leadership Academy: As part of preparation for future leadership, the administration recently graduated over 1,080 young people aged 16 to 25 from the academy.
Concluding his remarks, Governor Otti affirmed that after finishing his second term, he will take a back seat and will not pursue any other elective office.
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“‘LET IT KILL ME!’: Sowore Vows To Shun Foreign Hospitals And Stay In Nigeria If Elected President!”
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has declared that he will never travel abroad for medical care if elected into office.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Appearing as a guest on Channels Television, Sowore stated that if any illness he suffers cannot be treated within Nigeria, he would let it take his life rather than seek medical tourism overseas.
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Stance on Medical Tourism: When questioned if he opposed Nigerian leaders seeking treatment abroad, Sowore answered in the affirmative.
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A Fatal Commitment: Emphasizing his stance on local healthcare, he stated that any medical condition unmanageable in Nigeria “better kill me”.
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Family and Education: Addressing whether his children would school abroad if he became president, Sowore noted they were born in Nigeria and would likely have finished school by that time.
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Governance and Personal Life: He maintained that he is coming to serve the Nigerian public rather than burden the system with family liabilities, noting that his children’s choices remain their own.
The Nigerian Naira experienced a minor setback against the United States Dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, September 17, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the local currency traded at an official rate of ₦1,331.28 per dollar, shifting from Wednesday’s rate of ₦1,329.86 per dollar. Meanwhile, at the parallel (black) market, the naira closed the day at ₦1,394 against the dollar.
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Official Market Movement: The naira recorded a slight dip compared to its position the previous day.
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Parallel Market Rates: Black market trading closed with the dollar exchanging at ₦1,394.
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Varying Rates: Actual rates offered by commercial banks and Bureau de Change (BDC) operators may fluctuate based on transaction margins, supply, and demand conditions.
Market analysts and participants remain watchful, keeping a close eye on forex inflows, overall dollar demand, and upcoming CBN policies to gauge the currency’s trajectory for the rest of the month.
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