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Imo Guber 2023: 2019 Guber Fraud By APGA May Repeat Again In Labour Party — Ohanaeze Youth Warns

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The apex socio-cultural youth organization of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), had called on concerned stakeholders in Imo state to be wary of the repeat of the 2019 electoral fraud perpetrated during the guber primary election of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) that set the party into political oblivion in order to prevent its reoccurrence in Labour Party.

Speaking to newsmen in Owerri on Tuesday 4th April 2023, the National President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka noted that he has watched with keen interest the political intrigues going on in Labour Party, saying that “such political chameleonistic dribbling will be worse than the fraud Chief Victor Oye-led APGA did in Imo State during the 2019 guber elections.”

According to Comrade Igboayaka, “It can be recalled that before the 2019 general election the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) had over 20 Gubernatorial aspirants and was seen as a new bride of political consolation in Imo state until some unscrupulous political actors committed the worst electoral fraud in the history of guber primary election in Nigeria under the watch of their dubious National Chairman, Victor Oye.

“Unfortunately, with the current political dribbling, dishonesty, operating below the constitutional standards of Labour Party, it’s becoming obvious that Labour Party will produce a corrupt and incompetent guber candidate because they have compromised the standard of the ‘Obident Movement’ in search of a new governor in the state.

“The leaders in the party are becoming more corrupt and self-centered than the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Their interests are aligned with what goes into their pockets rather than how to conduct a credible primary election that will give Ndi Imo a competent guber candidate.

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“The early warning and signal coming from the whole arrangement towards the Labour Party guber primary and congress indicates that if caution is not taken, by bringing back some credible past State Executive Committee that was elected during the 2018 State Congress, the party will collapse just like APGA in 2019 after her primary election.

“It’s therefore the primary concern of Ndigbo that Labour Party shouldn’t die like APGA. It requires the most political strategy and integrity towards the process of her primary election and congress; majority of her National Working Committee may commit a political suicide that will bury Labour Party and that is why we sound this warning for them to be transparent and honest in all their dealings.

“The signs of the balkanization of Labour Party in Imo State is taking real dimensions as few of the aspirants are looking for what to grab due to the ‘Obidient Political Wave’, while many aspirants are POLITICAL MOLES on a planned mission to officiate the death and burial of the party with consistent litigations until the Gubertorial election is over in November 2023.

“It will be an unfortunate experience and loss of confidence of Imolites if the Obituary of Labour Party happens so quick at its peak time of high expectations from Ndigbo” Comrade Igboayaka concluded.

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Ighodalo vows to Appeal tribunal verdict upholding Okpebholo’s election victory

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April 3, 2025

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 19 September governorship election in Edo, Mr Asue Ighodalo, has said he will challenge the tribunal’s judgment at the Court of Appeal.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Edo election tribunal, sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, reaffirmed Gov. Monday Okpebholo’s victory and dismissed the petitions from the PDP and Ighodalo.

Ighodalo, in a statement in Benin, said his decision to challenge the judgment aimed to protect Edo people’s collective rights and ensure they freely determine their future.

“Today, the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivered its judgment on our petition challenging the outcome of the Sept. 21, 2024 election in our dear state.

“While we may not all agree with the verdict, we remain steadfast in our belief that the rule of law must continue as democracy’s foundational bedrock.

“Our pursuit of justice affirms our firm belief that Edo people’s right to freely choose their leaders through credible, free, and fair elections must always prevail.

“As a committed democrat, I respect the judiciary as the last hope of the common man and urge all Edo people to remain peaceful, calm, and law-abiding,” he stated.

Ighodalo said this was not the end of their journey but the beginning of a greater struggle for justice, democracy, and the sanctity of the people’s mandate.

He commended the people for their massive support, sincere love, and belief in their shared vision for a prosperous Edo, which had fuelled their journey.

“For us, this has never been about personal ambition but about our conviction to create a clear ‘Pathway to Prosperity’ for Edo while upholding democracy’s core values.

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“I have, therefore, instructed my legal team to proceed to the Court of Appeal to challenge this decision, which we consider a serious miscarriage of justice.

“This is not about me or any single individual; it is about democracy’s essence, our collective right to determine our future, and our legacy for generations unborn.

“We remain resolute. We remain committed. We shall not waver in our pursuit of truth and justice,” Ighodalo said. (NAN)

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Reactions trail Edo tribunal judgement

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Mixed reactions have continued to trail the tribunal’s judgment affirming the election of Gov. Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the Sept. 19 governorship election in Edo.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Edo election tribunal, sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, reaffirmed Okpebholo’s victory.

It dismissed the petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo.

Reacting to the judgment, the Edo chapter of the PDP expressed disappointment with the ruling delivered by the three-man election petition tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi.

Chris Nehikhare, the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP Caretaker Committee, said the party was waiting to receive the Certified True Copy of the judgment before making further decisions.

“PDP is disappointed with the judgment of the Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led panel.

“As a party, we are waiting for the Certified True Copy. We will study it and decide on our next course of action,” Nehikhare said.

Mr Aslem Ojezua, a former PDP chieftain who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), said he was unsurprised by the tribunal’s decision, as the petition lacked merit.

“What I expect now is for Ighodalo to congratulate Okpebholo and join hands in solving the problems confronting our people and communities,” Ojezua said.

He added that the verdict was clear, highlighting the distinction between legal and sensational issues.

Chief Dan Orbih, PDP National Vice Chairman (South-South), said the tribunal had spoken, and they could not question its ruling.

Orbih stated that PDP would now focus on bringing back members who left during the primary election that produced Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate.

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He emphasised that efforts would commence to rebuild the party in Edo State following the election setback.

Orbih blamed the PDP’s struggles on former Gov. Godwin Obaseki, accusing him of driving members away from the party.

“Unfortunately, the former governor brought distress, division, and disaster to the PDP.

“Today, I did not see his face among those at the tribunal, waiting for the judgment outcome.

“As it stands, lawyers will study the verdict and make a decision after a careful review of the well-established ruling,” he said. (NAN)

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Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Confirms Monday Okpebholo as Governor

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The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has officially recognized Monday Okpebholo as the legitimate governor of Edo State.

In a series of three judgments, the tribunal rejected petitions submitted by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Action Alliance, and Accord Party.

The tribunal determined that the PDP did not present any witnesses to substantiate its claims of overvoting.

Specifically, the PDP failed to bring forth polling unit agents from the locations where they alleged electoral discrepancies occurred.

Furthermore, the tribunal noted that among the 19 witnesses presented by the petitioners, 14 were ward and local government agents, while the primary witness, who claimed to be a director of strategy for the PDP, had no involvement in the election’s execution.

Additionally, the tribunal remarked that the BVAS evidence submitted by the petitioners was inadequately presented.

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