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Senator Okpebholo Vows Tougher Crackdown On Cultists, Kidnappers At 55th Birthday Thanksgiving
According to Nivo News, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to eliminate cultism and kidnapping in the state, stating that significant progress is already being recorded in the fight against insecurity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The governor made the declaration during a special thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel in Benin City to mark his 55th birthday. Represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo recalled that just two days after assuming office in November 2024, Edo State was hit by a violent cult clash that claimed over 20 lives.
“News of that tragedy reached me in Ondo barely two days after I assumed office. Right there, I vowed to fight cultism, kidnapping, and other criminal activities to a standstill. Nine months on, by God’s grace and with the support of Edo people, we are winning that war,” the governor said.
He noted that his administration took over at a turbulent time but has since restored stability and renewed public confidence in government. “This is a government that makes promises and keeps them. Whether in security, roads, schools, or healthcare, we are delivering for the people of Edo State,” he added.
The thanksgiving service was attended by top government officials, advisers, and religious leaders who praised the governor’s leadership style and developmental strides. Special Adviser on Electronic Media, Paul Ezenwa, lauded Okpebholo’s performance, saying he has surpassed the expectations of many.
Special Adviser on Health, Dr. Andrew Iyamu, described his appointment as purely merit-based, noting that major infrastructure projects—including roads, schools, and flyovers—are springing up across Edo’s three senatorial districts.
Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Godswill Inegbe, described the governor as a humble leader whose Christian values reflect in his governance. Religious leaders also commended Okpebholo’s courage in confronting cultism, with Reverend Ezele Frank calling it the first time any governor has directly taken on the menace.
Apostle Sule Farade, Chaplain of the Government House Chapel, described the governor’s emergence as divinely ordained, declaring that his administration will fulfill God’s plan for Edo State.
The service concluded with prayers for the governor’s health, wisdom, and strength, alongside petitions for peace and prosperity in the state.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar met with former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Friday at his Maitama residence in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The meeting, which took place shortly after Jumu’ah prayers, was confirmed by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, who disclosed that both leaders held closed-door talks after initial greetings.
While details of their discussion were not revealed, the meeting comes amid ongoing political consultations among opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both Atiku and Kwankwaso are prominent figures within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, which continues to attract interest from opposition stakeholders.
The visit also follows recent remarks by Atiku, where he dismissed suggestions that Kwankwaso could surpass him politically in the North. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, he maintained that he remains more influential in the region, citing his extensive political network and support base.
Atiku further argued that no current or emerging northern politician matches his reach, adding that Kwankwaso’s influence is largely centered in Kano State, where he said political loyalty is now split between him and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), a pro-re-election group backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for 2027, has unveiled 16 directors to oversee key departments within the organization.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who serves as the group’s Director General and National Coordinator, in a statement issued in Abuja by Tunde Rahman, Director of Media and Publicity. The appointments are aimed at strengthening the group’s operations nationwide.
Among those named is former PDP spokesman Olisa Metuh, who will head Organization and Mobilization. Others include Mele Kolo Geidam (Finance), Muiz Banire (SAN) (Monitoring, Compliance & Legal), Bisoye Coker-Odusote (Technology & Data), and Abubakar Rabiu Abubakar (Support Groups).
Additional appointments feature Ibrahim Garba (Intelligence), Senator Sani Musa (Special Duties), Hon. Simon Karu (Planning), and Dr. Halima Suleiman Zakari (Welfare).
Rounding out the list are Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri (Administration), Bilikisu Muhammed Kaika (Women Affairs), Abike Dabiri-Erewa (Diaspora), and Hadiza Bala Usman (Research & Innovation).
The RHA is tasked with promoting the achievements of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across the country ahead of the 2027 elections. Its leadership also includes Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani as Deputy Director General, Gombe State Governor Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya as Secretary, and Hon. James Abiodun Faleke as Deputy Secretary.
Uzodimma added that the structure extends to six zonal coordinators, 37 state coordinators, and 774 local government coordinators to boost grassroots outreach.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu, during a meeting with RHA leaders and coordinators on April 16, reaffirmed his readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Governor Abdullahi Sule has formally introduced Senator Aliyu Wadada to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 Nasarawa governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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