Category: Politics

100 Days in Office: Gov Okpebholo’s road projects transform Edo state ….. Residents applaud massive infrastructure development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Barely 100 days into his administration, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has made significant strides in road construction across the three senatorial districts, with about 14 key road projects reaching advanced stages of completion.   On Tuesday, Governor Okpebholo personally inspected several ongoing road projects in Edo South, including those in Temboga, Uteh, Ekiuwa, Orior-Ozolua, and Iguovbiahianmwen communities. Residents of these areas expressed appreciation, commending him for fulfilling his campaign promises to improve road infrastructure and enhance mobility.   During his visit, the Governor and his team assessed drainage projects…

Renewed Hope Group dismisses Babachir Lawal’s claims, affirms Tinubu’s second-term bid

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Renewed Hope Consolidation Mandate 2027 has strongly dismissed claims attributed to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, suggesting that the North is considering forcing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to step down before the 2027 presidential election.   In a press statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Femi Odere, the group described Lawal’s remarks as “outlandish, baseless, and reeking of bitterness.” The statement accused Lawal of misrepresenting the North and attempting to stir political tension with what it called an “imaginative and…

APC slams Tambuwal over defections, lists Tinubu’s Economic Achievements

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has fired back at former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, over his remarks suggesting that politicians defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC were motivated by “stomach infrastructure” rather than conscience.   In a strongly worded statement on Saturday, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described Tambuwal as a “notorious and vainglorious party defector” who lacked the moral standing to question others for switching parties. The statement accused Tambuwal of frequently changing political affiliations, moving…

Okpebholo’s 100 Days: PAIR Lauds Reforms, Calls for Continued Support

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Peoples Alliance for Indigenous Rights (PAIR) has praised Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for his achievements in his first 100 days in office, describing his leadership as bold, result-driven, and people-oriented. Speaking on behalf of the group, PAIR’s National Coordinator, Adolor Asoro, highlighted the governor’s impressive strides across various sectors, noting that his administration has brought renewed hope to the people of Edo State. “Across the 18 local government areas, you can feel the pulse and excitement of the people, given the massive projects and impact of the governor’s…

PDP National Secretary Tussle: Group backs Anyanwu, accuses Ugochinyere, others of destabilizing party

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The battle over the position of the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as the Concerned People’s Democratic League (CPDPL) reaffirmed its support for Senator Samuel Nnameka Anyanwu, insisting that he remains the legitimate occupant of the office. At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, CPDPL’s apex leader, Co Daboikiabo Z. Warmate, accused some PDP leaders of attempting to unlawfully remove Anyanwu, alleged a conspiracy to destabilize the party. He singled out Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunlagba, National Legal Adviser Kamaladin Ajibade…

Rivers Political Crisis: Rep. Solomon Bob Faults Falana’s Interpretation of Supreme Court Ruling

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Rep. Solomon T. Bob (Abua/Odual and Ahoada East Federal Constituency, Rivers State) has strongly criticized Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana over his interpretation of the Supreme Court’s dismissal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s appeal. Bob accused Falana of deliberately misleading the public on the implications of the judgment, particularly regarding the leadership and membership of the Rivers State House of Assembly.   In a press statement, Bob emphasized that the Supreme Court’s decision upheld previous rulings by the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, which recognized Speaker…

CRP to Fubara: Stop Blaming Wike for Supreme Court Defeat

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A group under the aegis of Concerned Rivers People (CRP) has criticized Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, urged him to leave the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, out of his legal challenges at the Supreme Court.   In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Alex Nwogu, the group accused Fubara and his allies of attempting to tarnish Wike’s image following the governor’s legal loss. The group also took a swipe at Ikenga Ugochinyere, labeling him a “non-lawyer” and an “impostor” for allegedly misinterpreting the…

PDP, Ighodalo have no future in Edo, except to join APC – Group

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A civil society group has declared that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, have lost relevance in Edo State and should either join the All Progressives Congress (APC) or step aside from the political scene.   The group expressed confidence that Governor Monday Okpebholo and the APC would emerge victorious at the election petition tribunal, dismissing concerns over the party’s decision to present only one witness before closing its case.   “We are certain that Governor Okpebholo will emerge victorious at the tribunal. All the…

Edo Tribunal: Okpebholo’s Victory Certain, says Edo Alliance Group

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo Alliance Group has expressed confidence that Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will emerge victorious at the ongoing election petition tribunal, despite the party presenting only one witness before closing its case. In a statement released in Abuja, the group’s National Coordinator, Osato Idemudia, dismissed concerns over the number of witnesses presented, cited legal precedents where parties secured tribunal victories without multiple witnesses. “We are certain that Governor Okpebholo will win at the tribunal. The judicial theatrics by the PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo,…

Supreme Court upholds Pro-Wike Lawmakers legitimacy, dismisses Fubara’s suit

Emporium Reporters

The Supreme Court has dismissed the suit filed by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, seeking to remove 27 members of the State House of Assembly over their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).   Delivering judgment, Justice Uwani Abba-Aji dismissed the appeal and awarded a cost of N4 million against Governor Fubara—N2 million each to the Rivers State House of Assembly and its Speaker, Martin Amaewhule. The appeal was withdrawn by Fubara’s legal counsel, Yusuf Ali (SAN), and was not opposed by the…