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15 Days To Vote For An Akpata-Led Administration That Will Make Healthcare Affordable And Accessible for All Edolites
15 Days To Vote For An Akpata-Led Administration That Will Make Healthcare Affordable And Accessible for All Edolites....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Written By Oshiobugie John
With just 15 days left until the pivotal Edo Gubernatorial election, the future of Edo’s residents hangs in the balance. The decision voters make will impact not only their own lives but also the lives of generations to come. Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, the Labour Party’s flagbearer, has laid out an ambitious and transformative vision for Edo State. From healthcare to education, infrastructure, and security, Akpata’s plans have generated excitement and hope among Edolites eager for real change.
For those unfamiliar with Akpata’s healthcare plan, this article sheds light on his strategy to make healthcare accessible and affordable for all residents. His vision is not just talk—it’s rooted in personal experience and a deep understanding of the healthcare challenges Edolites face daily.
Having grown up with close ties to the healthcare sector through his father, who was a medical practitioner, Akpata has long been aware of the limited access, substandard services, and prohibitively high costs that threaten the well-being of the state’s residents. In his manifesto, which has sent shockwaves through the opposition camps since its release last month, Akpata revealed that he himself is alive today only by the grace of God, having survived a life-threatening illness that no hospital in Edo could treat at the time.
Under an Akpata-led administration, the healthcare sector will undergo a complete transformation. His government will ensure that every one of Edo’s 190 wards is equipped with a fully functional primary healthcare facility. Akpata also plans to attract and retain more skilled healthcare workers by providing better incentives and world-class working conditions. He promises a consistent supply of medicines and vaccines in state-run hospitals and aims to expand the Edo Health Insurance Scheme to cover vulnerable groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, and children under five. Additionally, Akpata is committed to working with Edolites living with disabilities and bringing in private investments to strengthen the state’s healthcare infrastructure.
As the countdown continues, Edolites have a golden opportunity to change the course of their future by voting for Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata. His deep understanding of the healthcare challenges, coupled with his passion for reform, makes him the candidate best positioned to deliver on the promises that matter most. With Akpata at the helm, Edo can expect not just promises but concrete actions that will uplift the standard of living, provide equitable healthcare access, and foster a healthier, stronger society. Now is the time for every Edo voter to unite for a leader who truly cares about their well-being and the future of the state.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially inaugurated appeal panels to address grievances and petitions stemming from its recent primary elections for presidential, governorship, and legislative seats. These panels are designed to bolster the party’s internal democratic processes and ensure transparency and fairness in its candidate selection.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Mohammed announced that these committees will review complaints from dissatisfied aspirants and provide recommendations consistent with the party’s constitution, electoral guidelines, and applicable laws.
The panels are structured as follows:
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Presidential and Governorship Appeals: Led by National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed, this 24-member committee includes former National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu and is scheduled to begin sittings on June 10 at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
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Legislative Appeals: Chaired by Suleiman Afolagbe, this nine-member panel will review disputes regarding National Assembly and state assembly primaries, with sittings set for June 8 and June 9 at the National Working Committee (NWC) Hall in Abuja.
According to Mohammed, this initiative underscores the PDP’s commitment to maintaining a credible and transparent selection process as it prepares for future elections.
A pressure group known as the Kebbi ADC Unity Forum is urging Abubakar Malami, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gubernatorial candidate for 2027, to select his running mate from the Kebbi South Senatorial District. The group’s coordinator, Garba Abdulkareem, formally recommended Paul Gambo Tase for the deputy governorship, arguing that this choice would foster regional balance, equity, and political inclusiveness within the party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Strategic Rationale: Because Malami hails from the Kebbi Central Senatorial District, the forum contends that the deputy governorship slot should be zoned to the South to ensure fair representation.
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Candidate Profile: Paul Gambo Tase is a retired economist formerly with the NNPC and was the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the 2023 elections. According to the forum, Tase is both qualified and willing to serve if selected.
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Broad Support: The forum describes itself as a coalition comprising professionals, community leaders, youth, and women, all aiming to bolster the ADC’s performance in the upcoming 2027 polls.
Abubakar Malami, who previously served as the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, is now the ADC’s flagbearer for the Kebbi State governorship race.
Datti Baba-Ahmed, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has made a bold assertion regarding the upcoming presidential race, claiming that former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, possesses the strength to defeat both President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi, provided the electoral process remains free and fair.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Endorsing a “Highly Qualified” Candidate Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV, Baba-Ahmed, a former political ally of Peter Obi, praised the newly emerged PRP presidential candidate. He described Duke as one of Nigeria’s most capable political figures, arguing that the public has yet to fully grasp the extent of his leadership credentials and widespread national appeal.
“Don’t Underestimate Him” Baba-Ahmed emphasized that Duke’s political viability should not be dismissed, pointing to the 2023 general election as a cautionary tale. He noted that many observers significantly underestimated Peter Obi’s potential during that cycle and warned that the electorate might be making a similar mistake by overlooking Duke’s surging momentum in the lead-up to the next election.
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