In the tumultuous landscape of Nigerian politics, where infighting and factionalism often threaten party unity, Chief Samuel Ortom stands out as a figure of resilience and maturity. As the immediate past Governor of Benue State and a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ortom embodies the qualities necessary to steer the party through…
Why, pray, should any citizen of upright conscience, who professes adherence to the laws of our land, be driven to such desperate lengths as to serve under a governor branded as “lawless”? This, indeed, is the twisted irony of Philip Shaibu’s dwindling political fate – the first Deputy Governor to be impeached in Edo State….
By Wisdom Imafidon Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s proclaimed respect for the Benin Kingdom stands in stark contrast to his actions, which reveal a troubling pattern of betrayal and exploitation. While he has publicly championed the interests of the Benin people, his tenure as Governor exposed a series of broken promises and neglect that betray his true…
Adams Oshiomhole is a graphical illustration of a timeless dictum that I have deeply appreciated through my life. The dictum states that: ” Talent may take you to the top, but only character can keep you there”. I am yet to meet anyone who doesn’t agree that Oshiomhole is endowed with the gift of garb….
…Okpebholo is a sharp embarrassing contrast of Ighodalo By Osagie Imasogie As a citizen of Edo State, I have watched and followed Senator Monday Okpebholo’s campaigns and I have been able to juxtapose him with those of Dr Asue Ighodalo. These are my findings: The All Progressive Congress Candidate, APC, of Edo State gave their…
Toba Owojaiye In an open letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Hon. Engr. Clement Asuelimhen, the Chairman of Igueben Local Government Area (LGA), has raised concerns over the integrity of the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial election. His message is clear: Nigeria’s democracy is at a crossroads, and the actions taken during this election will…
A major challenge for executive office holders in Nigeria, including Presidents and Governors, is the need to exercise control in publicly addressing internal sabotage or obstruction of their policies by trusted individuals. While business magnates like Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, can freely express concerns that threaten their investments, political leaders must…
As a ex-governor, former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and sitting senator whose rise in politics was built on his dramatic tenure as Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adams Oshiomhole fits the bill as an elder-statesman. However, the combative politician appears to be stepping down from that distinguished role…
By John Mayaki I really don’t like it when people quote Oshiomhole and take him seriously. He said worse about Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and later ate his own words, and he did the same with Godwin Obaseki. He has shown himself to be inconsistent and unworthy. Before now, I have heard Oshiomhole saying great things…
As the Edo State gubernatorial election rolls around, one thing the electorates might have to grapple with is the “maradonic” approach to vote buying which the has become the hallmark of the APC in Nigeria since 2015. Sen Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressive Congress APC governorship candidate, allegedly misappropriated ₦650 million in constituency funding allocated…