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  • BREAKING NEWS: OJEZUA PICKS UP NOMINATION FORM

    BREAKING NEWS: OJEZUA PICKS UP NOMINATION FORM

    The forefront Aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anselm U. Ojezua, Esq. has picked up the nomination form to contest in the party primary coming up in February 2024 for the seat of Governor of Edo State 2024.

    In a brief statement Ojezua said, “I am determined to Unite the Party for Victory and move Edo State forward, it is out of passion I do so. The people of Edo State need to be part of and beneficiaries of government. It is on this note that I have offered myself. With my wealth of experience in government, politics including my educational background and my relationships I can achieve this. It is my prayer that the party and the people of Edo State find me worthy of this job.”

    Ojezua assures his supporters that he is ready and determined.

    PDP – Power to the People

  • PDP and Wise King Solomon

    PDP and Wise King Solomon

    It is time to understand the dynamics of the political terrain. As at the time of writing this article only three (3) persons can be considered aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), because they have picked up the Expression of Interest form from the PDP National Secretariat in Wadata, Abuja.

    • Hon. Omosede Igbinedion
    • Hon. Anselm Ojezua
    • Hon. Felix Akhagbue
    Hon. Omosede Igbinedion
    Hon. Anselm Ojezua
    Hon. Felix Akhagbue

    This is an indication that they are serious and ready for the contest for Governor of Edo State 2024. We expect others to join by end of the week or early next week.

    The numerous media hype lately keep us wondering the intent by some would-be aspirants. The PDP National is responsible for screening the contestants/aspirants and conducting the Governorship primaries. The party cannot infringe on the rights of those who choose to contest in the race. One would have expected with PDP’s experience in politics the rancor brewing in the political space would be managed swiftly. Those who own the baby do not want the be baby divided, but there are those who have nothing to do with the baby who believe that the baby must be divided if they do not have their way.

    In a situation like this what would wise King Solomon do?

    We will keep you informed as others join the contest.

  • Edo 2024: I am in the Race – Ojezua

    Edo 2024: I am in the Race – Ojezua

    Contrary to what is being assumed by many, the Eagle Gate investigative reporters confirmed firsthand from the foremost governorship aspirant of the PDP, Anselm Usioise Ojezua, Esq., that he is in the contest and his eyes on the ball.

    It should be noted that the Edo Central PDP Special Committee met yesterday, Friday, January 5 and today, Saturday, January 6, 2024, to discuss on reducing the number of aspirants coming from the district. As of today, four (4) people in total out of nine (9) have stepped down from the race, leaving five (5) people still standing.

    Ojezua wants his supporters to remain steadfast with confidence that he remains in the contest and by no means has any intention whatsoever to step down from the race. He says, ‘I have a lot to offer the people of Edo State both in politics and administration and I am passionate about it. I do not represent myself; I represent the people who believe in me, my ability to deliver on good governance as well as unify the party.’

    Nothing is easy, he doesn’t expect this contest to be easy, but that does not deter him from concluding on what he has started. He added, ‘I will continue with my campaign while the committee concludes on their findings. I trust this clears any doubts on my position.’

  • “I know my People and my People know me.” – Ojezua

    “I know my People and my People know me.” – Ojezua

    • Take Edo State to the next level
    • Nominate Anselm Ojezua for Governor

    ©️Ray Onwaeze

    “If You Want to Lead an Orchestra, You Must Back the Crowd” – Horace

    Hon Anselm Ojezua Esq is one of the most eminent sons of Edo state that ushered in the birth of the 4th Republic in the State in May 1999.

    He was there at the beginning with Governor Igbinedion 1999, Governor Oshiomhole 2008 and with Governor Obaseki 2016.

    Under these governors and eminent sons of Edo state, Hon Anselm had honed the skills of leadership. As Deputy Chief of Staff, 3-time Commissioner, and 2-time Party Chairman. Now is his time to use those acquired skills of statecraft to move Edo state to the next level.

    Going forward Hon Anselm Ojezua Esq is without debate, the best candidate on offer to the good people of Edo state for Governor in 2024.

    Like a great leader, he can cut through arguments, debates, and doubts to offer solutions everybody can key into. Even when tough decisions have to be taken, which may require the need to back the populist crowd in order to lead the orchestra of Government, he will rise to the occasion by carrying the people along. He is a consummate consensus builder.

    Together with the supreme quality for leadership, which is integrity, Hon Anselm is far above anyone else on the field.

    One of the tests of leadership which Hon Anselm Ojezua has on offer from my years of interaction with him, is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency. As a homeboy in touch with Edo state, while others think and talk about the State problems, Hon Anselm by his extensive experience within the system, thinks and talks about solutions. This is the extra package he brings to the table.

    Even as top functionary of 3 Administrations since 1999, Hon Anselm never lived in official quarters, because he always wanted to be close to the people with open doors, to feel their pulse. All great leaders must be close enough to relate with their people, but far enough to motivate them. That defines this candidate on offer to Edo people, Hon Anselm Ojezua Esq.

    As the next Governor needed to take the state to the next level, he will hit the ground running. That would create a seamless transition needed to get things done as quickly as possible given the exigency of the time. Edo state no doubt would love this man and I believe they would not let this opportunity pass them by.

    Vote & Nominate Hon Anselm Ojezua Esq as the candidate of the PDP for Governor Edo state 2024. You Can Never Be Wrong.

    Just Do It✔️

  • EDO SOUTH LEADERS MEET, HARP ON UNITY, CHART PATH TO REGION’S DEVELOPMENT

    In a bid to foster unity and strategies for the sustainable development of Edo South Senatorial District, prominent leaders, and other stakeholders in the senatorial district converged on Benin City, the Edo State capital, to chart a course for the region’s advancement.

    Presenting the eight-point communiqué reached at the end of the meeting to journalists in Benin City, former Governor of Edo State, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun said the parley became necessary to set an agenda for the unity and sustainable growth and development of the senatorial district.

    The communiqué reads: “The meeting was convened at the instance of a core group led by His Excellency, John Odigie-Oyegun (past Governor, Edo State), with His Excellency Godwin Obaseki (Governor, Edo State) and His Excellency, Lucky Igbinedion (past Governor, Edo State) as co-hosts.

    “In attendance was an impressive cross-section of Edo-South sons and daughters from the public and private sectors, different professional and social backgrounds, and cutting across political divides.

    “There was a consensus on the underlying objective to meaningfully interrogate, articulate, redefine, and refocus the collective interests of all the people who constitute the population of the Edo-South Senatorial District within the context of Nigeria’s prevailing political and economic realities.

    “After exhaustive engaging and productive discussion of different perspectives to the stated objective, a number of resolutions were arrived at.”

    It further noted, “It was resolved that a broad-based elite consensus be engendered to enable us strategically leverage on the competitive advantage of our demographic strength, and the unique creative and productive potentials of our people in order to reverse the progressively diminished relevance and influence of our people in all spheres – national and sub-national.

    “It was further resolved that, in pursuit of our stated goals of seeking to effectively reposition the Edo-South Senatorial district for the critical challenges that lie ahead of our State and the nation, we must rise above political partisanship in all its ramifications. Our singular focus must be the interest of Edo-South.

    “Also resolved was the decision to engage, and where feasible, cooperate with other similar groups within and outside Edo State to the extent that such engagement results in the promotion of our stated objective.

    It added, “As the platform for the aggregation of the interests of the Edo South Senatorial District, the meeting will be held on a regular basis.”

    Other leaders at the meeting include former Health Minister Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Prof. Dennis Agbonlahor, DIG Parry Osayande (Rtd), HRH Enogie of Evbuobanosa, Prof. Greg Akenzua, Dr. Tonnie Iredia, Engr. Greg Obeifun, former Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Elizabeth Ativie, Sen. Neda Imasuen, Market Women Leader, Blacky Ogiamien, and Dr. Victor Enoghama, amongst others.

  • THE PAIN DAN ORBIH CAUSED

    THE PAIN DAN ORBIH CAUSED

    Chapter Three

    As Chief Dan Osi Orbih continued to pilfer the party funds, he left the PDP Edo State at great disadvantage. We continue to expose this monster in our mist, so that we know exactly what we are dealing with. Keeping quiet has done us no good. We want to win, and we must have a fighting chance.

    • In the 2015 general elections, Chief Tony Anenih made a case for the aspirants in Edo state for their money used in purchasing nomination forms be returned to them, since we did not have a governor. The national body obliged and sent Three Hundred Seven Million Naira to Dan Orbih for onwards return to the aspirants, so that they could assist the party in the elections. Dan Orbih took the money for himself.
    •  Senator Matthew Urhoghide expressed surprise in a stake holders meeting when it was disclosed that the party was owing rent in arrears for its headquarters. The Senator had sent money to Dan Orbih to assist with the payment of rent for same.
    •  Delta state governor, Okowa revealed that he gave Dan Orbih Five Million Naira monthly to run the party, provision was to be made to pay salaries and smooth running of the State secretariat, money sent to the LGA and Ward Chairmen to hold bi-monthly meetings. Every single LGA Chairman during the period of 3 years since 2016 will attest that they never received money from the state. Dan Orbih once again has never accounted for such money not even to his Exco. When Governor Okowa found out that not even the salaries of the staff at the party secretariat had been paid for a period of 6 months, he stopped making provision to the state.
    • In 2015 during the presidential elections Eight Hundred Million Naira was sent to Edo State for the presidential elections before it was postponed to a later date. Dan Orbih claimed that he had already distributed the funds and another Seven Hundred Million was sent. However, every LGA Chairman during period knows that no money was sent to them.
    •  During the 2015 general elections, the sum of Seven Hundred Million was released to Edo State for the House of Assembly elections. 10 million Naira was to be given to each of the party’s candidate for his/her election. Rather the rumor was spread that the then president did not provide money for the election because he lost his. It is the Seven Hundred Million Naira that Dan Orbih faces money laundry charges in court brought by the EFCC.
    •  On the day of the Supreme Court judgement between the PDP Governorship Candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu and Godwin Obaseki, Dan Orbih collected the sum of Five Hundred Million Naira from Chief Tony Anenih to service the case. It turned out to be a big fraud. Chief Tony Anenih insisted on him refunding the money until his death. Dan Orbih, because of that never went to see Chief Anenih in his last days.
    • Many of us may recall when Governor Nyesom Wike of River State attacked our leaders in Edo State claiming that he was the owner and the leader of the PDP Edo. This met with serious opposition and challenged by them. Governor Wike revealed that he had been giving Dan Orbih Twenty-Five Million Naira monthly for the servicing of the party structure and the running of the party. Our leaders were surprised to know this, they too had been giving money to Dan Orbih upon his request to meet with the needs of the party.

    Chief Tom Ikimi accused Gov. Wike of funding his friend, Dan Orbih when Wike claimed to have spent billions on PDP Edo State through Dan Orbih. Never once did Dan Orbih account for the money to the party and all went to his pocket.

    You will note that Dan Orbih as a State Chairman never won elections in Edo North on the field. Dan Orbih was also used to field APC members in elections and when they did not win returned to the APC. To win his unit in the 2019 election, Dan Orbih was given sixty million naira, while loyal party men were given One Hundred Thousand Naira, with some units even less.

    One thing is sure, Dan Orbih has never supported any aspirant that can win elections for the PDP. In 2015, against all sense of reasoning, Dan Orbih forced his stooge, Barr. Paschal Ugbomeh on the party as its Edo North Senatorial candidate instead of the more popular Abubakar Momoh. Of course, we lost the elections. He didn’t stop there, then imposed Hon. Johnson Abolagba on the people of Owan West in the last elections, claiming an inconclusive election against the party constitution of a simple majority.

    Even as he left, Dan Orbih left the party in crisis and divided. He conducted the worst congresses the party has ever had planting failures like himself in the state working committee.

    The National Assembly and BOT members of the party in Edo state did not attend the state congress because of the irregularities perpetuated by Dan Orbih. Today, there are 9 cases in courts concerning the congress. As a failure he has left no legacy. Instead he continues to dare the Leaders of the party even as a past state chairman by having the Edo South senatorial chairman, Barr. Nosa Okunbor-Ogieva call a meeting contrary to the decision of the Party by claiming zoning for the governorship 2020. A gathering that insults Super Leaders like Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, former Governor of Edo State, and many others who hold the party together at all levels and hailing from the Edo South Senatorial District.

    His accomplices continue to threaten party members who refuse to do his bidding. They are relentless in breaking the party and selling it to the highest bidder in the next elections. This time there will be a reaction.

    CONCERNED MEMBERS IN DIASPORA

  • DAN ORBIH THE PDP TRADER

    DAN ORBIH THE PDP TRADER

    Chapter Two

    It wasn’t long after becoming the State Chairman for PDP Edo that Dan Orbih sank his teeth into the coffers of the party. PDP became Dan Orbih’s private enterprise, and nobody could stop him. Like a wounded lion and the liar, he is, he went to work to create discord, division and pilfer party money. He used his office to dupe the party and PDP state governors cornering several millions of naira meant for the party into his private pocket.

    This Dan Orbih is said to be different from the small-town liar everyone knew him to be. A child almost moron-like had suddenly emerged from dinner with the devil. A demon with an enlarged stomach and a shinning stick in his hand. Built him a satanic chair where Satan visited from time to time. Acquired him a political wife who did his bidding with the dark forces. Together they were unstoppable, the stage was set. He is never at peace; he is drunk from morning till night as though to fade out the spirits that hunt him daily. A pedophile, who spends nights with girls younger than his daughter. No wonder his naked image showed up on the internet further disgracing the party.

    When Dan Orbih took over power in 2009, the PDP had 16 State House of Assembly members, 18 Council Chairmen, 9 House of Reps members, 3 Senators and a governor. At the time he left office in March 2020, the party now has 4 House of Reps members and 2 Senators with none from his senatorial district.  We have lost all our ward council seats, all of the state assembly seats, and no council chairman.

    It is on record that throughout his stay as the state chairman, Dan Orbih never won any election for the party. Not even at his ward level. He has repeatedly expressed himself that he prefers the party in opposition, because without a governor, he continued to be in control of the party’s resources with which he can do what he wants. The reason he was determined to bring in a State Exco that will continue to do his bidding by sharing the party’s resources to the downfall of its members.

    Like a hyena, he pays young men on social media to insult and blackmail our leaders who mean well for the party, causing them to sit back and watch this evil man do his worst.

    Let us take a close look at the tenure of Chief Dan Orbih as the state chairman of the PDP from 2009 to 2020.

    Dan Orbih betrayed the trust of the party and those who believed in him. A few will suffice.

    1. When the then LGA PDP chairman of Esan Central, Adekunle was kidnapped, Chief Tony Anenih gave Dan Orbih the total sum of Six Million Naira to take care of the problem. Five Million Naira was to pay the ransom for his release and One Million Naira given to Mr. Adekunle Oboh for treatment. Dan Orbih never did, but for Hon. Patrick Ikhariale, Mr. Oboh would have been killed. Chief Anenih found out about the fraud a couple of years later. Till date, Dan Orbih never returned the money to Mr. Adekunle Oboh.

    2. The former Minister for Works, Arc. Mike Onolememen sent Five Million Naira every month for 8 years to Chief Dan Osi Orbih for the running of the party. That also was not accounted for. He owed rent for the state secretariat and owed the staff salary for up to six months at a time. The secretariat or the structure of the party was not serviced as required.

    3. In the 2012 Governorship elections between Gen. Charles Airhiavbere vs Adams Oshiomhole it is known that he collected money from Oshiomhole to help crash the PDP from within. Dan Orbih was also known to have gone into a deal with Oshiomhole to come to the PDP after he secured the seat for a second term. The reason the party did not go to court with Gen. Charles Airhiavbere. We all know that Oshiomhole never came to PDP after securing the seat. We lost many party people after that election and Dan Orbih was happy to see them go, claiming we did not need them. It might interest you to know that Dan Orbih throughout the tenure of Oshiomhole in office consistently received patronage from him to throw elections in favor of the APC. On Election day, the State Chairman does not vote, he stays home in Ogbonna drinking champagne to stupor, totally unconcerned.

    As a State Chairman he never won his unit, ward, LGA or Senatorial District, how much more the state. He was a complete failure regarding elections. The seats we won were usually given to us by the court and the determination of the individual involved. A hopeless situation for us to expect such a man to win the state for the party.

    The cash-n-carry State Chairman was always available to the highest bidder.

    To be continued…

  • Engr Gideon Ikhine Tours Edo North

    Engr Gideon Ikhine Tours Edo North

    Engr Gideon Ikhine started his campaign tour of the Local Government Areas on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Edo North. His visit began in Akoko-Edo LGA where he was received by the leaders and all the delegates of the local government. He believed that the townhall meetings will have the people know him better and having an interactive session with them proved that. Owan East and Owan West proved same. The people were delighted to have an aspirant who identified with them and the needs of their local government.

    On Thursday, June 11, 2020 he toured Etsako East, Etsako Central and Etsako West where he was well received by all. His articulation of the issues and the interactive session brought delight to those involved.

  • BREAKING NEWS: Obaseki Set to Decamp

    BREAKING NEWS: Obaseki Set to Decamp

     “Whether you’re incumbent or not, we shall be very thorough with the screening of the original certificates of our aspirants because of our bayelsa experience.” ~Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, APC National Chairman

    Adams Oshiomhole made this statement for a purpose and the purpose is very clear and loud: it is alleged that Governor Obaseki has problems with his results and would not be able to scale through the APC screening process supervised by the APC National Screening Committee.

    Finally, since Adams Oshiomhole made this statement, the Obaseki’s camp has been running from pillar to post to find an alternative platform.

     N3 BILLION NAIRA SCANDAL EXPOSED:  It is however shameful that some elders of PDP Edo State (aka Abuja Politicians), who don’t win their units have negotiated the said sum with an upfront paid to them early last week in Abuja to get Obaseki into the PDP Gubernatorial race. In as much as we are ready to resist this effrontery by this so called shameless leaders in PDP, we must sound an advanced warning that if this is done, not only will Adams Oshiomhole expose Gov. Obaseki’s result issues to nail PDP if he is adopted, Oshiomhole will also expose these leaders of PDP who will sell a soul for shekels. (Source: APC Faithfuls.)

    PDP have some of the finest aspirants, let’s stick to them and get the best from them to help rescue Edo people.

     Afasho Tina, Ward 2, Akoko-Edo PDP

  • DAN ORBIH’S EVIL ENTRANCE INTO PDP

    DAN ORBIH’S EVIL ENTRANCE INTO PDP

    Chapter One

    This is how it all began.

    There were Parallel Congresses held simultaneously across the state. One was led by Late Chief Tony Anenih, which produced the Chief Dan Orbih led State Executives and the other by Sen. Prof. Osereimen Osunbor which produced the Barr. Edward Sadoh led Executives. The National body of the party recognized the Barr. Edward Sadoh Executive. They took over the PDP State Secretariat. This led to the opening of another State Secretariat by the Dan Orbih Executives. It is of note that the parallel PDP State congress at that time led to the removal of Sen. Prof. Osereimen Osunbor as Edo State Governor (The lying tongue & evil schemes of Orbih that led to Osunbor’s removal:  The beginning of PDP woes – details in  the coming  chapter)

    Some PDP leaders went to court to challenge the existence of Orbih led Executives. This development created bad blood among party members which led to the dissolution of both Executives by the National body of the Party. The National body called for harmonization between Late Chief Tony Anenih and Sen. Prof. Osereimen Osunbor. At the point of harmonization, the position of State Chairman was conceded to Chief Tony Anenih while the position of Deputy State Chairman and State Secretary was given to the Prof. Osunbor group. It was the harmonization that brought in Late Hon. Barr. Samson EKHABAFE as Edo PDP State Chairman.

    From the day Ekhabafe became State Chairman, he never knew peace in the hands of Dan Orbih (the birth of evil scheming). As Ekhabafe was busy reconciling aggrieved party members and speaking to those in court to withdraw from court, he was at the same time reporting to some leaders that Dan Orbih was not happy with his new position as State Chairman. He complained about Dan Orbih’s attitude towards him till his mysterious death by ghastly accident.

    He was on his usual political visit to Edo North, when on his return to Benin the news of his death came as a shock. He died together with his Son (a lawyer), his driver and orderly. Immediately Ekhabafe was buried, Chief Dan Orbih began to lobby Late Chief Tony Anenih to allow him succeed Late Samson Ekhabafe using some leaders that were close to Chief Anenih. At last, Orbih had his way. When he discovered some party leaders were heading to court to challenge his emergence he hurriedly rushed to Port- Harcourt out of his desperation to take his first oath of office as State Chairman.

    Sometime in 2009, Chief Dan Osi Orbih came on board as PDP State Chairman, heralding the beginning of failure, sellout of votes to APC and on the payroll of Adams Oshiomhole (details in the coming chapters). This was only possible after the sudden and untimely death of Hon. Barr. Samson EKHABAFE in a mysterious way. The way and manner his death came is still a nightmare to so many political players and the general public.

    Chief Dan Orbih’s era as State Chairman brought woe & setback to PDP in the last 11 years – the time for PDP to move forward without a trace of Evil is now.

    To be continued…