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Edo 2024: Breaking Down The Surging Strengths And Crippling Weaknesses Of Senate Hopefuls!
Edo 2024: Breaking Down The Surging Strengths And Crippling Weaknesses Of Senate Hopefuls!....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a free, fair and credible contest on September 21st, 2024, the following postulations are informed by the trajectory of elections in Nigeria and around the world with a very minimal margin of error. Here, I tried to take a deep look at previous election results in various domain, the current strength of the various political parties and their key players like in every game where the quality of available players is significant, the overriding sentiments in the unique urban and rural settlements, and the forces of inhibition and fair play.
Edo South Senatorial District will remain the battleground in Edo 2024 as it houses 58 per cent of the entire Edo State voting population. The big winner here has minimum needs from the other two Senatorial Districts; hence, Godwin Obaseki of the PDP won in 2020 due to the insurmountable margin from the metropolis of Edo South Senatorial District. So, the emphasis of this analysis will be on Edo South.
First, let’s take a closer look at the dynamics of the Edo North Senatorial District. The overwhelming influence of Senator Adams Oshiomhole since taking power in Edo State as Governor between 2008 to 2016 is still very potent. His influence has seen the APC dominating elections in the area in 2012, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020 and most recently, 2023, where he not only won the Senatorial District to become a Senator but produced the entire three House of Representatives seats for the district. The majority of the House of Assembly seats likewise.
Oshiomhole’s old and recent past resistance to maintaining a lead in Edo North above 70 per cent have been the likes of Chief Dan Orbih, Late Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Rt. Hon. Phillip Shaibu, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Adjoto and a host of others. They have now migrated their support towards him ahead of the crucial Edo 2024 election. To say APC will win Edo North Senatorial District is an understatement; it is now a matter of possible percentage difference between the APC, PDP and LP as the current Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku and Barr. Pascal Ogbome, though strong forces, can not make any meaningful difference.
Election pundits have predicted a landslide victory for the APC in the Etsako axis of Edo North and a reasonable dominance in other areas of Afemai, including Akoko-Edo and Owan, where you have the ranking members of the National Assembly of the APC stock like Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere and Rt.Hon. Peter Akpatason who are expected to give a good account of their positions in the scheme of things and be better placed for future election ambitions. Add to the growing sentiment against Obaseki’s administration’s alleged betrayal of two Afemai’s illustrious sons; Oshiomhole and Shaibu, Edo North may just be a disaster waiting to happen to the PDP with little room for the LP.
Since the demise of the political sage Chief Anthony Aneneh, Edo Central, though the smallest and least populated of the three Senatorial Districts of Edo State, has encountered difficulty in enthroning a pathfinder to direct their common interest. Those who tried to wear the garment by themselves, like Chief Tom Ikhimi, are now too old and weak that their participation makes no significant impact. So, you now have an Edo Central that is equally divided between the Progressives and the Democrats. On both sides of the divide are known opinion moulders and election deciders, making it too close to call. But from an outsider’s perspective, the APC Candidate is the Senator Representing the District like an incumbent seeking a second term in office, and he is up against a conventional political newbie but a boardroom guru.
The campaign has been fierce here because they share the same Senatorial District. But while Okpebholo of the APC hails from a majority population of Uromi, Ighodalo of the PDP hails from a minority population of Ewohimi. It is also speculated that while Okpebholo can connect with locals in the Esan dialect, Ighodalo does so in English avoiding the initial mistake of using an interpreter. More so, Okpebholo of the APC seems to have a track record of projects executed before and in the Senate, making his campaign more practical than abstract advertising of Ighodalo’s competence.
In response to ongoing bandit attacks, the Nigerian military has reportedly taken full control of security operations in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The army stated that criminal elements would find no safe haven in the area.
This move follows an appeal by Governor Bala Mohammed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention after armed bandits invaded communities in Alkaleri LGA.
On Tuesday, the governor received Major General Eyitayo Foluso Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army, at the Government House in Bauchi.
The GOC explained that his visit was in line with directives from the Chief of Defence Staff to take direct supervision of military operations in Alkaleri following recent security breaches.
He added that the deployment of additional troops aimed to restore lasting peace to the affected communities.
Assuring the governor of a robust military response, the GOC said proactive and coordinated strategies were being employed to eliminate criminal elements and prevent further attacks. Both kinetic and non-kinetic measures are reportedly in place to restore normalcy.
According to him, troops have intensified clearance operations, strengthened surveillance at key flashpoints, and enhanced collaboration with other security agencies to deter future incursions.
He also noted that intelligence-led operations are ongoing to dismantle criminal hideouts and disrupt the movements of armed groups, with additional logistics and manpower deployed to maintain a sustained security presence in Alkaleri and surrounding communities.
Public affairs analyst and activist, Blessing Akinlosotu, has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to monitor social media content creators more closely to prevent abuse.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Akinlosotu made the appeal in a statement on Tuesday, responding to the controversy involving President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, social commentator Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan (VDM), and content creator Mitchel Mukoro, known as King Mitchy.
Reports indicated that VDM alleged Seyi Tinubu and King Mitchy threatened his life over comments about a ₦100 million donation. Seyi Tinubu, however, dismissed the claim in a detailed statement over the weekend. The situation escalated further after reports suggested that King Mitchy attempted to harm herself.
Reacting to the incident, Akinlosotu criticized VDM for involving Seyi Tinubu unnecessarily and condemned King Mitchy for attempting self-harm.
She stressed, “I call on the Nigerian Communications Commission, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, and other regulatory bodies to pay closer and more serious attention to content being produced daily by creators across the country. Strong sanctions are needed, and some individuals should be held accountable to serve as a deterrent.”
Enugu State’s All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Dr. Martin Chukwunweike as Chairman and Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie as Secretary of a 37-member state executive. The leadership team, which includes 35 other members, emerged unanimously on Tuesday at the party’s state congress held at Okpara Square, Enugu. The APC national panel described the exercise as free, fair, and credible.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Additionally, 15 zonal executives—five for each of the state’s three senatorial zones—were also elected.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State praised party leaders and members for the peaceful and transparent conduct of the congress, while lauding President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies for boosting state revenues and enabling developmental projects in Enugu.
Governor Mbah said, “What we have achieved here demonstrates that we are part of one big family. Enugu State is not only a model of governance but also a model in politics. The merger of parties we achieved is genuine and not just a marriage of convenience.”
He congratulated the new leadership and urged them to continue the work of the Dr. Ben Nwoye-led Caretaker Committee, emphasizing the need to communicate his administration’s reforms and development initiatives to grassroots communities.
Highlighting the impact of President Tinubu’s policies, Mbah said, “The bold initiatives from Mr. President have increased funds for subnational governments. This has made our state transformations possible, including stabilizing the exchange rate, strengthening the naira, and raising foreign reserves to $50 billion for the first time in 13 years.”
On the benefits of APC membership, he added, “Through connecting to the centre, we’ve seen major projects approved, including the concession of Enugu International Airport, the railway extension from Aba, the South East Development Commission, and the high-pressure gas pipeline to unlock Enugu’s energy potential.”
In his acceptance speech, Chukwunweike pledged to work with his team to ensure the re-election of Governor Mbah and President Tinubu. “We will deliver. No governor has completed a tenure successfully in Enugu since 1999, and Governor Mbah will not be an exception, especially with his record and performance,” he stated.
Outgoing Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye, commended Mbah for uniting former APC and PDP members into one strong party structure. “We chose inclusion over exclusion, dialogue over division, and unity over personal ambition,” he said.
The APC National Deputy Chairman (South), Chief Emma Enukwu, encouraged the new leadership to prove themselves in the upcoming elections, emphasizing that political party leadership is measured by the ability to secure votes and win elections.
The five-member APC panel overseeing the congress, chaired by Hon. Loveth Idisi with Hon. Tobechukwu Okonkwo as secretary, described the exercise as transparent, successful, and credible, praising Mbah for the state’s development and cleanliness.
Other dignitaries present included Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Uchenna Ugwu; Senator Osita Ngwu; Hon. Martins Oke; Deputy Governor Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai; Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia; and Chief of Staff Barr. Victor Udeh, among several other current and former political office holders.
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