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PMB Task APC Members To Work For Party’s Victory

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…Believes in Tinubu’s capability to lead Nigerians, build Nigeria well

…As Buhari inaugurates AMEDI, Fed Secretariat, other projects in Nasarawa

Solomon Attah,Lafia

President Muhammadu Buhari, has called on stalwarts and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to work towards delivery the party’s Presidential Candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the February 25 election.

The president who was speaking at the North Central APC Presidential rally in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, described Tinubu as the committed Nigerian, with the capability to lead Nigeria well.

President Buhari who recalled his relationship with Tinubu in the struggle for good governance for over 20 years, was happy to be part of the rally of someone, that will take over power from him, after his exit in May 29.

He said, as an ally of his government from 2003, 2011 and in 2019, when he was campaigning for the second and final term, Tinubu believe in Nigeria project and added that, he will continue to campaign for Bola Ahmed Tinubu to victory.

“He is a committed Nigerian and I believe he will give all he has if you vote him, because he will build the country.”

Buhari was confident that, Tinubu would not betray the trust of the people, hence he should be voted to lead the country as the next Nigeria president.

President Buhari also called on the people of Nasarawa State to vote massively for Governor Abdullahi Sule for second term in office to enable him deliver more services to the people.

Abdullahi Adamu, the National Chairman of APC, welcomed the President, Presidential candidate and his running mate as well as other APC leaders to the Nasarawa State.

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Adamu said that Nasarawa State people appreciate the President for dualising the Keffi/Lafia road, building the Federal Secretariat, Central Bank and appointment of prominent sons and daughters of the state as heads and members of Federal Government agencies among many others.

The APC National Chairman added that Nasarawa State and Nigerians would give Tinubu, Governor Sule and other APC candidates votes more than the previous elections.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, has reiterated his pledge to addressing the ailling issues confronting the country.

He said, when voted in the coming election as the president, Nigeria will recover from all it challenges with bravity, courageous and resilient

The APC Presidential candidate assured that, “Nigeria will recover from all it challenges. We are brave people, we are courageous people, we are resilient.

“We will focus on Agriculture, we will build our mineral resources, we will dig the earth and toy the dust to money. Wealth and riches might not come, but we will work hard.

“We want to promise you that your children and grandchildren children will have no regret about the nation and ourselves.

Tinubu said, as the flag bearer of the party, he was handed a banner without stain and “Nigeria will be a successful country and it will be part of your history.”

He then thanked president Buhari, that in no distance Nigerians will be celebrated for their resiliency to return “joy, happiness, and prosperity will be part of our success.”

The APC zonal rally, however coincided with the one day official visit of the president, where he commissioned some Federal and State Governments’ projects.

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Some of the projects, including the over N3 billion Federal Secretariat in Lafia, which was named after the Emir of Lafia and Chairman, Traditional Council of Chief, Sidi Mohammed Bage, the former supreme Court Judge.

Then, the North Central office of the Agricultural Machinery Development Institute (AMEDI), built by NASENI, which is expected to serve the agricultural needs of the zones in terms of equipment, seeds and seedlings, pesticides among other inputs.

The president, also inaugurated the 4km cementary road in Lafia, constructed by Governor Sule to address the erosion problem in the area.

President Buhari arrived Nasarwa State at exactly 10:30 am at Government House Lafia on a presidential jet 5N-FG2, where a guard of honoured was mounted in his honoure.

Some of those in Lafia for the twin events are the APC Governors from the zone, Ministers of Works and Housing; and Environment, Senate President, Ahmed Lawal, who led other APC senators, especially those from the zone, among other prominent APC stalwarts in the country.

The National Chairman of the party, however presented flags to the party’s Presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Abdullahi Sule and other governorship candidates candidates from the zone.

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

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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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