Perception, they say, is reality. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State is presently battling a huge burden. It is like an albatross around its neck as it prosecutes the campaigns for the September 21 governorship election. The general perception within and beyond the state is that its candidate, Monday Okpebholo, is not literate…
I should have titled this piece “Adams Oshiomhole’s Double Standard on Language in Politics” for his banal revisionism as a man of duality and a double-faced character “who engages his mouth before engaging his brain.” Apologies to Patriot Chief John Odigie Oyegun. Oshiomhole’s major undoing is that either he has his memories to forget or…
By Erasmus Ikhide AS the 2024 governorship election and race slated for September 21st come closer, the spotlight shines brightly on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, a standout leader poised to make a significant impact. While the likes of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olumide Akpata of…
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…