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By Hon Daniel Asekhame  Orhiomwon Local Government Area has emerged as a major battleground in Nigeria’s unfolding political realignment as a massive wave of decampees from the ruling and opposition parties openly pitched their tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring an end to politics of deception, exclusion, and failed leadership. The historic gathering, which marked the official unveiling of ADC activities in Orhiomwon LGA, was led by towering political figures and grassroots leaders, including Senator Roland Owie , Senator Uzamere , Dr. Isaiah Osifo , and the Leader of ADC in Orhiomwon LGA, Don Festus Osagie Osagbiovo . The event attracted a multitude of ADC supporters, party faithful, youths, women, and new members whose presence underscored the growing loss of confidence in the current political order. Addressing the energized crowd, the leaders delivered hard-hitting speeches, condemning the present government as grossly incapable of providing security, de...

Owan and the Politics of Deception: Greed, Weak Leadership, and the Betrayal of Rotation   Owan land is today confronted with a dangerous tale of lies—one carefully woven to mask greed and justify political desperation. The current member of the House of Representatives is allegedly telling sections of the community that “the presidency wants some people back,” all in a bid to secure a third tenure in the House. This claim is not only misleading; it is insulting to the intelligence of the Owan people. How can the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria selectively “want people back” without any regard for the long-established rotational dynamics of Owan land? The presidency neither manages nor determines local rotation arrangements. Such stories are clearly fabricated to deceive the electorate and create a false sense of inevitability around personal ambition. This is not leadership; it is naked greed. This pattern is sadly familiar in African politics, where politicians seek ...

By Hon Daniel Asekhame  On January 10, 2026 , residents and students in Ekpoma, Edo State took to the streets to protest an escalating wave of kidnappings and insecurity in their community — particularly around Ambrose Alli University (AAU) , where fear has become part of daily life. What began as a peaceful demand for safety quickly became a flashpoint for deeper political dysfunction across Nigeria. Within days, 52 young Nigerians — including dozens of university students — were arrested , remanded in prison under charges including malicious damage and armed robbery, and held at Ubiaja Correctional Centre . Critics say the arrests were indiscriminate and, in many cases, unconstitutional — with students reportedly being picked up from their hostels in late-night police raids , not at the protest scene. Civil society groups and political figures have condemned the government’s response as an assault on democratic rights rather than an effort to secure the lives and property o...

  Nigeria today wears the tragic mask of a republic, but in truth behaves like a banana state—lawless, unjust, and hostage to a political elite that has lost all sense of purpose, morality, and national duty. The rule of law has collapsed. Justice has been auctioned. Governance has been reduced to endless power struggles, personal vendettas, and reckless looting of public resources. Those elected and appointed to serve the people have abandoned development. Instead of building roads, schools, hospitals, and industries, they fight one another like vultures over political appointments, contracts, and access to public funds. Governance has become warfare, and the Nigerian people are the casualties. The greatest tragedy of this failure is the total collapse of the legislature—both at the national and state levels. The National Assembly and most State Houses of Assembly have surrendered their constitutional responsibilities. Rather than act as watchdogs of democracy, they have becom...

By  Hon Daniel Asekhame  A wave of civil unrest has erupted in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, as citizens take to the streets in protest against the persistent failure of government to safeguard lives and property. The riot and mass protest represent a collective outcry against the alarming escalation of kidnappings and senseless killings that have turned once-peaceful communities into theatres of fear and mourning. This spontaneous uprising is not an act of lawlessness but a desperate expression of public anguish. It is a damning indictment of the Edo State Government under Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and by extension, the Federal Government of Nigeria, both of which have woefully abdicated their constitutional responsibility to provide security for the people. When citizens are forced to protest for the most basic right—the right to live without fear—it is a clear signal of systemic governance failure. Rather than confronting the growing in...

Hon Daniel Asekhame  Nigeria has ceased to function as a serious country. What we have today is a banana republic where the rule of law is dead and justice is sold to the highest bidder. Those elected to govern have abandoned development and turned governance into a dirty fight for power, money, and personal survival. The executive loots, the legislature sleeps—or worse, sells itself. National and State Assemblies that should protect democracy have become rubber stamps, bought over and silenced. Nowhere is this failure more shameful than in Rivers State, where public funds are wasted on endless political wars while the people suffer. Personal ego has replaced public service. This government is not focused on hunger, insecurity, or development. Their only agenda is 2027. While Nigerians struggle to survive, politicians are already plotting the next election, draining the nation dry. But this crisis is not only about leaders—it is about us. Citizens sell their votes. Corruption h...

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE EDO STATE OBEDIENT MOVEMENT SUPPORTERS.  We are compelled to address the recent falsehood circulating in Edo State alleging that the Obedient Movement has declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This claim is false, misleading, and entirely fabricated by the APC in Edo State. This desperate act of propaganda exposes a ruling party that has lost its grip on the people and can no longer rely on performance or credibility. Instead, the APC has chosen the path of deception in an attempt to confuse Edo citizens and weaken the growing influence of the Obedient Movement. We categorically state that no authentic member of the Obedient Movement in Edo State has any interest in supporting the Tinubu administration, an administration that has deepened hardship, insecurity, and economic suffering across Nigeria. The timing of this lie is not accidental. The APC’s panic is a direct response to the political realignment caused by Mr. Peter Obi’s decision to work ...

   TRUMP CAPTURES MADURO  The world has reached a breaking point and can no longer tolerate dictatorship, oppression, and the reckless abuse of power. The reported capture of Venezuela’s strongman, Nicolás Maduro, under the watch of Donald Trump is seen by many freedom-loving people as a bold and welcome development. For too long, the people of Venezuela have been brutalized by a failed dictatorship that destroyed their economy, crushed dissent, and pushed millions into hunger and exile. This moment should send a clear warning to despots everywhere: the era of impunity is coming to an end. Leaders who loot public funds, rig elections, silence opposition, and rule through fear must be held accountable—no matter how powerful they believe they are. The call must now extend beyond Latin America. In West Africa and across the African continent, corruption, misrule, nepotism, and the shameless misappropriation of public resources have become a way of life for many leaders. ...

  By  Hon Daniel Asekhame  Nepotism, Favoritism, and the Growing Hardship of Nigerians Under APC Rule Nigeria today stands at a critical crossroads, burdened by deepening economic hardship and a political culture that many citizens believe has failed them. At the heart of this crisis is the alarming rise of nepotism and favoritism, which have become defining features of governance in the country. Competence, integrity, and merit are increasingly sidelined, while personal connections, ethnic loyalty, and political patronage determine who gets opportunities to lead. As a result, capable Nigerians who could drive national development are shut out of decision-making, and the nation continues to suffer the consequences. Under the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), many Nigerians feel abandoned and unheard. Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, the cost of living has risen sharply, placing unbearable pressure on ordinary citizens. Telephone tariffs h...