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TAF Africa Partners with INEC to Empower Voters with Disabilities Ahead of Ondo Governorship Election
TAF Africa Partners with INEC to Empower Voters with Disabilities Ahead of Ondo Governorship Election....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A non-governmental organization, TAF Africa, has announced its collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that individuals with disabilities can vote without hindrance in the upcoming Ondo State governorship election on November 16, 2024.
TAF Africa highlighted the significant challenges faced by people with disabilities (PWDs) during elections, emphasizing the need for major stakeholders, particularly INEC, to facilitate an inclusive voting process that allows PWDs to vote and stand for election on election day.
During a one-day Able2Vote and voter education event for individuals with disabilities held in Ondo State, Mr. Adeolu Kilanko, Programme Manager of TAF Africa, addressed the issues affecting PWDs in the electoral process. The event received support from the European Union’s initiative for democratic governance in Nigeria.
Kilanko stated, “As we are aware, the governorship election in Ondo state is scheduled for November 16, 2024. We are here to sensitise PWDs on the conduct they need to observe to enable them to participate seamlessly in the upcoming election. We also aim to educate them on relevant laws and legal frameworks in Nigeria that guarantee the active participation of PWDs in elections.”
He pointed out several challenges that PWDs encounter, such as the inaccessibility of polling booths located at elevated positions. This creates obstacles for individuals in wheelchairs who struggle to access these polling units. Kilanko also mentioned that individuals with albinism face difficulties reading the print on ballot papers, stressing the importance of providing magnifying glasses to facilitate their participation.
TAF Africa has recommended solutions to INEC based on challenges identified during the 2023 general elections, acknowledging the commission’s improved election conduct as outlined in the 2023 electoral guide.
Encouraging PWDs to participate actively in the upcoming governorship election, Kilanko revealed that the organization applied for 50 disability observers, of which 20 were approved.
Mr. Abiodun Samuel, Chairman of the Ondo State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities, emphasized the significance of voter education in helping their members avoid disenfranchisement. He urged INEC to enhance accessibility to election materials for PWDs, enabling them to exercise their civic rights during the election.
Mrs. Ngozi Edet, who represented INEC at the event as the Desk Officer for Gender/Inclusivity, reassured PWDs that the commission had made adequate provisions to facilitate their voting experience. She encouraged PWDs to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and informed them of sufficient arrangements for easy collection at designated centers. However, she advised against visiting these centers during peak hours to avoid long queues.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has said that any aspirant who leaves the party after failing to secure its presidential ticket is indirectly working for President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Okonkwo made this statement on Saturday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that such a move amounts to being politically compromised.
He maintained that any presidential hopeful who exits the party simply because they did not get the ticket is not acting in good faith.
His comments come amid growing speculation that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, may defect from the ADC to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
He said, “Well, if he leaves, will he now be a mobile squatter? If anyone who doesn’t get the ADC presidential ticket leaves the party for another platform, he is compromised and working for Tinubu.”
Meanwhile, Okonkwo has also accused members of the “City Boy Movement” (CBM) of sacrificing their principles for personal benefit.
In a recent interview on Symfoni TV, he described the group supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid as political opportunists.
He further argued that their alignment reflects what he called dependence on “crumbs” from the presidency.
According to him, the Igbo people have distanced themselves from such political alignment, stressing that some individuals endorsing the President do not represent the collective interest or dignity of Ndigbo.
He said, “The Igbo have rejected them. It is an insult to Ndigbo. We wear our Isiagu because we hunt for our food with dignity, like lions, and eat fresh meat. We don’t scavenge like vultures.”
He further described those seeking political favour through the movement as “political children drinking from the feeding bottle of Tinubu,” adding that he prefers to maintain personal dignity rather than seek relevance through what he termed “rotten crumbs.”
Okonkwo, who has become a prominent opposition voice in recent years, also noted that he has built his livelihood through his skills and talent rather than relying on political patronage.
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Portable Shifts From Ring To Family Joy As He Welcomes Son With Wife Bewaji After Boxing Defeat.
Nigerian singer Portable has announced the birth of a baby boy with his partner, Omobewaji Ewatomi, popularly known as Bewaji.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that the news broke on Friday after Bewaji shared a post on Instagram expressing joy over a safe delivery and introducing their newborn son, named Jamal Iremide. Portable later confirmed the arrival on his own social media page, where he thanked Bewaji and celebrated the newest addition to his family. Interestingly, the baby was born on the same day Portable suffered a defeat in a celebrity boxing match against Carter Efe, which ended in a unanimous decision in favour of Carter Efe. Despite the loss in the ring, Portable expressed greater excitement about becoming a father again, saying the moment meant more to him than the fight. He revealed that the child was born while he was still involved in the boxing event. He wrote: “God bless you more, Omoleye Omobewaji mi. Thanks for making me happy. I have given birth, congratulations to me. I thought I would carry a belt, but I carried my child instead. You can buy a belt with money, but you can’t buy a child. “While my wife was in labour, I was fighting. She gave birth to a boy. I wanted a third belt for my children; I already have two. I have given birth, you can have the belt.”
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scheduled Monday, May 4, 2026, for its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
reports that the announcement was made on Saturday via the party’s official social media handle.
The meeting is set for 2:00 pm and is being convened following a resolution passed by a two-thirds majority of NEC members, in accordance with the party’s constitution and internal guidelines.
Attendance is restricted to statutory NEC members only. Those expected at the meeting include PDP governors, members of the party’s National Assembly caucus, Board of Trustees members, state chairmen, and national ex-officio members.
Also invited are former members of the National Working Committee, past governors of the party, principal officers of the National Assembly, and other designated stakeholders within the NEC framework.
According to the party, the meeting will provide an opportunity to assess major issues affecting its structure and future direction, with emphasis on unity, internal reforms, and preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“In accordance with the PDP Constitution, attendance to the 103rd meeting is strictly for statutory members of the National Executive Committee,” the notice stated.
“NEC remains dedicated to the stability, unity and success of the PDP guided by the principles of internal democracy, party discipline, inclusivity of members and the pursuit of the wellbeing of the Nigerian people as we march to victory in the 2027 general elections,” it added.
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