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Jarigbe, Imoke, Others Lead PDP Grand Finale Rally

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Ahead of the Saturday’s by-election in Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency in Cross River state, the senator representing Cross River North Central Federal Constituency, Sen. Jarigbe Agom and the former Governor of the state Sen. Liyel Imoke, Thursday 24 February 2022, led PDP supporters at the grand finale rally in Ogoja Local Government area of the state.

The rally which witnessed huge turnout of party supporters who came from various wards of the consistency to express their readiness for the Saturday’s polls.

Our reporter who witnessed the event reports that PDP as an opposition party in the state, however, seemed to have been determined to come out victorious on Saturday after the election.

Addressing the mammoth crowd, Sen. Jarigbe emphasized the need for their teaming supporter to come out en mass and vote for the candidate of PDP.

He further charged them to vote and defend their votes and to ensure that their votes is counted.

He also expressed concern over the heavy presence of security personnels especially the Nigerian army and the police. He however advised the people not to be intimated but to be rest assured that their votes will be counted.

“You people should come out en mass come Saturday, February 26 to vote our candidate and our great party, the PDP.

“They will want to intimate you with police and the military but I want to tell you that you should not be intimate. Vote and defend your vote because that’s your civic responsibility.

“I want to let you know that all votes will be counted, because the INEC will definitely exhibit professionalism like it has done recent during the FCT election. Am assuring you that they will conduct free, fair and credible election.

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“Vote PDP so that we can come out on Sunday for thanksgiving”, he said.

In the same vein, the former Governor of Cross River state, Liyel Imoke also called on the teaming PDP supporters to come out in their numbers and vote for the party.

He equally advised all supporters to shun any form of violence, they should vote and defend their votes and shouldn’t yield to any form of intimidation.

He added that Cross River is a PDP state and still remain PDP, that PDP will definitely emerge the winner come Saturday.

“I want you to come out en mass and vote for PDP, because you all know that Cross River state is for PDP since 1999.

“Don’t allow anybody to intimate you, vote and defend your vote which is your right as enshrined in the constitution.

“I want you to remain calm, don’t indulged in an form of violent. Just go out on Saturday February 26 and cast your vote and defend it”, he added.

Also speaking, the Deputy publicity Secretary PDP, Cross River, Hon. Paul Agbo, said, the party is well prepared and ready for the Saturday’s polls.

“We are ready for the Saturday’s by-election. We have gone round canvassing and talking to our people to come out en mass for the election”, he said.

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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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SDP condemns Kogi govt’s ban on rallies

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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State has condemned the ban on political rallies and convoys imposed by the state government.

State Chairman of SDP, Mr Ahmed Attah, issued the condemnation in a statement signed by the SDP Press Secretary, Isaiah Ijele, on Tuesday in Lokoja.

The party described the ban as an attack on democratic principles and a blatant attempt to silence opposition voices.

Attah urged Gov. Ahmed Ododo to learn from the past and avoid repeating old, harmful practices that have hindered the state’s progress.

“The party views this action as an attempt to suppress the freedom of association and movement enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.

Attah insisted that the state is not at war and urged the government to focus on development instead of engaging in political manoeuver.

He warned that Kogi must not return to the dark days of repression, particularly against the opposition. (NAN)

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How mega opposition coalition can defeat Tinubu in 2027 election —Ex-presidential candidate

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The Presidential Candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party (NCP) in the 2015 general election, Chief Martin Onovo, has said the only unity and emergence of a strong candidate could secure victory for the coalition of opposition leaders in 2027.

Onovo, an activist and Head of Policy Positions, Movement for Fundamental Change (MFC), said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.

He was reacting to the recent announcement of an opposition coalition to challenge the All progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential election.

Presidential Candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party (NCP) in the 2015 general election, Chief Martin Onovo,
Presidential Candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party (NCP) in the 2015 general election, Chief Martin Onovo,

“The coalition of opposition leaders needs a candidate that is vigorous; a strong candidate to brighten its chances in 2027. The coalition needs somebody with a clear agenda and a clear vision.

“The opposition needs a candidate with a strong background of integrity. Nobody is perfect, but you need a strong background of integrity.

“The opposition needs somebody who is morally and mentally competent, and physically fit. The opposition does not need the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or any old person if it wants to win.

“The opposition doesn’t need any old person now. It is time to use the energy of the young.

“They must present a strong candidate, who is strong morally, mentally, and physically, with a clear patriotic agenda to move the country forward, ” Onovo said.

He added that the coalition had a lot that could work to its advantage in 2027 and urged members to work with unity of purpose to achieve convincing victory.

Also speaking on chances of the ruling party in 2027, the politician said APC could remain in power if the challenges arising from subsidy removal and other economic issues were addressed by the present administration.

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He also said President Bola Tinubu still had the opportunity to address the security challenges in the country to win in 2027 ,and remain in power ,if interested

Onovo, who noted that he was not part of the organisers of the mega coalition, said that he had always been part of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) since 2019 elections.

He called on all Nigerians to unite for the development of the country, ensuring leadership that would fulfill the country’s aspirations.

NAN recalls that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, had recently announced the formation of a coalition, aimed at unseating Tinubu in 2027.

Atiku made the declaration during a press conference in Abuja, attended by several opposition politicians, including former APC members.

Among those present at the even were the 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, represented by Dr Yunusa Tanko; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal and a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. (NAN)

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