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 *The Current Nigerian Judiciary and It's Recent Electioneering Judgements; A Blessing or Curse On Her Nascent Democracy* *By: Comrade Bobby Eghosa Obayuwana* With the recent spin of Controversial JUDGEMENTS from the Nigerian Judiciary on Political Issues of True Election Winners and Rightful Mandate Ownership, Most Nigerians are now clearly of the view that the Judiciary is no longer the hope of the common man but more a politically lucrative means to a desirable end for the Political Elites, especially under this current APC led administration where it has been vividly observed by many Nigerians that the outcome from most Judgements have never really reflected the Democratic Expectations of most Nigerians who are suffering from over 150% increase in poverty, hunger, hardship, Insecurity, killings and political retrogressive governance under the APC/Tinubu led administration 🇳🇬 These empirical facts and current realities all underscore the fact that the recent "Kangaroo Jud...

  May 31, 2025 *Celebrating a Statesman at 70!* *Happy Birthday, Distinguished Senator Ehigie Uzamere* The Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee on behalf of its members and Leadership, joins the good people of Edo State and Nigerians at large to celebrate an illustrious son, a respected elder statesman, and a beacon of patriotic service — *Senator Ehigie Uzamere* — on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Your life has been marked by selfless service, unwavering dedication to democratic ideals, and a deep commitment to the progress and unity of our dear nation. As a former Senator of the Federal Republic, your contributions to national development and your advocacy for justice and equity have earned you a place of honor in Nigeria’s political history. At 70, you continue to inspire a new generation with your wisdom, humility, and statesmanship. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with you and wish you many more years in good health, peace, and fulfillment....

  INEC A PROBLEM TO A DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IN NIGERIA  By Hope Enogieru  The recent governorship election in Edo State on September 21st, 2024, has raised serious concerns about the integrity of Nigeria's electoral process. Allegations of fraudulent declaration of results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in favor of the all progressive congress(APC), despite reportedly not scoring high in the electoral process, have cast a dark shadow over the democratic institutions of Nigeria. This development has sparked widespread outrage and skepticism among Nigerians, with many questioning the credibility of INEC and the entire electoral system ¹. The issue at hand is not just about the outcome of one election but about the very foundation of Nigeria's democracy. *The Role of INEC* INEC, established by the 1999 Constitution, is responsible for organizing elections into various political offices in Nigeria ¹. Its primary function is to ensure free, fair, and cred...

  Press Statement PDP National Working Committee (NWC) Directs NPS and NLA to Step Aside …Constitutes Investigation Committee The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) arising from its 593rd Meeting today, Thurday, October 10, 2024, has directed the National Publicity Secretary (NPS), Hon Debo Ologunagba  and National Legal Adviser (NLA), Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, to step aside, respectively. As a result, the NWC constituted a committee to be chaired by the Deputy National Chairman (South) H.E. Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, to investigate the issues raised against the officers in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Party. Following the NWC’s Decision, it directed their respective deputies (DNPS and DNLA) to assume office in acting capacity with effect from Friday, October 11, 2024, pending the conclusion of investigation by the Committee. The officers are:  Ibrahim Abdullahi Manga, Esq, Acting National Publicity Secreta...

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has approved the payment of gratuity to the pensioners on the payroll of the Local Government Staff Pension Board who retired in 2011. In a statement, the Commissioner for Ministry of Local Government, Community & Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Monday E. O. Osaigbovo, said the governor has directed the State Pension Bureau to immediately commence the screening and payment of gratuity to Pensioners who retired in 2011. In August 2024, Governor Obaseki had approved the payment of gratuity to the pensioners on the payroll of the Local Government Staff Pension Board who retired in 2010. According to the Commissioner, “This is to inform the general public, especially Local Government Pensioners that his Excellency, the Executive Governor of Edo State, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki has approved the payment of gratuity to pensioners who retired in 2011. Osaigbovo further stated, “By this directive, the Pension Bureau and 2011 retired Local Government Pens...

  *By Comrade Abu Godwin.* In line with the court order to inspect the just concluded Edo state governorship Election results BVAS  in INEC headquarters  Benin city. A popular social media influencer, Edo state social media force President and lovers of democracy *Comrade Bayode choice* was in early hour today in INEC office to witness the process .  After the attack of the APC Thugs led by Nomolest towards the PDP Youths who were gathered in their small numbers, comrade Bayode choice decided to go home after realizes the level of intimidation by the APC Thugs which could lead to killings. comrade Bayode choice decided to go home from the environment since no PDP supporter or even party leaders was present . Leaving the environment , Comrade Bayode choice boarded a taxi to fine his peaceful way to his home when APC thugs in their hundreds with a loud voice shouting 'this man na PDP media corespondent, he came here to capture and record us. when trying to attack him w...

  *PDP, Iduoriyekemwen accuses APC of stalling inspection of BVAS, electoral materials* _...vows to storm INEC Office tomorrow_ The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately stalling the inspection of the BVAS and other election materials for the September 21 Edo governorship election.  Recall that INEC had release a circular yesterday October 8, 2024, calling on political parties to send their representatives for inspection. As a matter of fact, the INEC REC, Edo State, Anugbum Onuoha, in the publication said, "I wish to inform the public that the inspection of the election materials, including the BVAS devices, has been formally scheduled to take place tomorrow (Wednesday October 9, 2024), at 10:00am, at the INEC headquarters in Edo State; all political parties and their representatives are invited to participate in the exercise, as per the legal procedures, to ensure transparency and the rule of law." G...