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Hundreds Of APC, LP Members Defect To PDP In Orhuwhorun

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2 months ago

July 10, 2024

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In a significant political shift, hundreds of members from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have crossed over to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 09 of Udu Local Government Area.

They expressed disillusionment with parties lacking good intentions for the country.

The defectors, largely residents of DSC Steel Town Orhuwhorun in Ward 09 of Udu LGA, were warmly welcomed by the Vice Chairman of the PDP in Udu Local Government Area, Olorogun Saturday Mofoye, and the PDP Ward 09 Chairman, Mr. Efete Okolosi.

Addressing the gathering during an enlarged meeting of Orhuwhorun Ward 09, where party leaders were present, Mofoye emphasized that the PDP’s umbrella is broad enough to accommodate all. He commended the defectors for their decision to leave their former parties and join forces with the PDP to ensure resounding victories in future elections in Orhuwhorun Ward 09.

Hon. Mofoye, a former Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Political Matters, underscored how this wave of defections will greatly bolster the PDP’s electoral prospects.

He urged the defectors to demonstrate their commitment by engaging with the community to bring more supporters into the PDP fold, thereby extinguishing opposition in Orhuwhorun Ward 09.

Some prominent party leaders including the Special Adviser to the Delta state Governor on Political Affairs, Hon. Peter Uviejitobor, a former Chairman of the party in Udu, Prince Sam Ugwujowhowo, the PDP vice chairmanship candidate in the forthcoming local Government elections, Mrs Omojevwe Oputu and the ward nine chairman Mr. Efete Okolosi, stressed the need for members of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Orhuwhorun ward nine to remain united and work for the victory of the party in any given elections.

They disclosed that with the wide acceptance of the party’s Chairmanship candidate, Olorogun Vincent Oyibode the people of Orhuwhorun ward are more than ready to change the voting narrative in the ward.

The party leaders however cautioned members against backbiting and pull him down syndrome in Orhuwhorun ward nine.

Hon Uviejitobor, Prince Ugwujowhowo, Mrs Omojevwe Onajite Oputu and Okolosi all pledged the unwavering support of the Orhuwhorun ward people to the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led administration.

Hon. Oyibo Dile and Mr. Tanno Bruno who spoke on behalf of the decampees, promised to work for the advancement of ward nine and also canvass more of their followers to join the PDP.

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HoR Mediates Peace Among Rival Safety Professional Groups

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28 mins ago

September 20, 2024

Gloria Ikibah

By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards have gained success in reconciliation of the three opposing groups within the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON).

In a press briefing in Abuja, Chairman of the Committee on Safety, Standards, and Regulations, Rep. Suleiman Gumi, stressed that the reconciliation was crucial for improving safety conditions across Nigeria.

The Chairman also explained that the committee allowed all parties to present their views, resulting in resolutions aimed at uniting the factions, and that all groups were given equal opportunities to air their grievances, culminating in a final meeting where reconciliation was achieved.

“As a result of this meeting, a Caretaker Committee (CTC) has been set up. The committee is tasked with organizing a conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) to elect new executives for ISPON as one unified body. The national leaders of the institute have happily endorsed this decision, symbolizing a fresh start for ISPON. Present here with me are members of the CTC, including past presidents and notable figures who have contributed to ISPON in various ways”, Gumi said.

The chairman further disclosed that ISPON plans to hold a unification conference in Abuja from October 17th to 19th, 2024.

He added, “I am here to inform you about the upcoming unification conference and AGM. ISPON was established in 2014 by an Act of the National Assembly, but leadership disagreements following the 2016 elections led to a division into three factions, slowing down the institute’s activities. Despite intervention efforts from various bodies like the Inspector General of Police, the American Society of Safety Professionals, and others, the issues persisted.

“To address this, the National Assembly established a Committee on Safety Standards, which prioritized resolving ISPON’s divisions for the good of promoting safety in Nigeria.”

Rep. Gumi urged all employers of labour in Nigeria to note that from October 19th, new ISPON executives will be in charge, and only certifications issued by this new body will be valid.

“From that point onward, all Health and Environmental Safety (HES) practitioners must obtain ISPON’s new certification to practice, as required by the ISPON Act of 2014. A revalidation process will occur, and new certificates will be distributed. We call on all stakeholders to support this unity process,” Gumi stated.

The Committee also advised all safety professionals to obtain the new ISPON certification to continue practicing in the country.

According to him, the establishment of the Caretaker Committee was aimed at ensuring that a unified ISPON executive was in place after the conference.

Gumi therefore emphasized that all parties had embraced the reconciliation in a positive and celebratory spirit. He however, cautioned that anyone attempting to disrupt the process for personal interests would face consequences.

The unification conference is set for October 17th to 19th, 2024, in Abuja, and all relevant practitioners are required to participate in the new certification process.

He concluded by highlighting the importance of cooperation from all stakeholders and assured that ISPON would soon return to its rightful position as a leading safety body in Nigeria.

Former ISPON President, Shaw Fregene, who was instrumental in creating the bill that established the institute, attributed the crisis to personal interests.

He explained that disagreements over leadership arose in 2016, when certain members felt the leadership was no longer adhering to the rules of the institute.

“Once your two-year tenure is over, you should go for re-election. How can someone remain in office for six years without a mandate? That was the issue. Some individuals wanted to turn leadership into a personal property, which is wrong,” Fregene stated.

Similarly, former ISPON Secretary, Iyenoma Osazee, emphasized the benefits of being an ISPON member and noted that the crisis opened the door to unprofessional practices.

“In South Africa, foreign qualifications alone do not permit one to practice. You still need to go through their process. Here, however, the situation deteriorated, and unqualified individuals began to dominate the space. This misinterpretation of the law is what brought us here,” Osazee explained.

In closing, the Institute called on sponsors to support its upcoming conference.

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Edo guber: LP’s Akpata remains a front runner, set to capture Edo

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3 hours ago

September 20, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Less than twenty-four hours to the start of voting in Saturday’s governorship poll in Edo State, a rash of fake news has broken out.

Leading parties in the election have had their fair shares of fake news either indicating the withdrawal of their candidates or disqualification by a Magistrate Court or Supreme Court.

For instance, Olumide Akpata of LP was said to have withdrawn from the race and thrown his support for Asue Ighodalo in a statement that read smoothly and appeared convincing.

THE CONCLAVE sent the statement to Akpata via WhatsApp for confirmed.

He responded by sending the same statement with FAKE NEWS boldly stamped on it.
He said he was set for victory at the poll.

There was also a news flash about the Supreme Court disqualifying Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, with a sign off: More details coming….

A Magistrate Court in Abuja was also reported to have disqualified Monday Okpebholo of the APC from the poll on account of age falsification.

The APC campaign organisation had swiftly put a lie to the report by deploying the court papers in the circumstance.

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Guber poll :PDP govs storm Edo to support Ighodalo

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3 hours ago

September 20, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Barely 24hours to governorship election in Edo State, no fewer than two governors elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday arrived Benin City.

The governors, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa and Kefas Agbu of Taraba, arrived the state to mobilise support for the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo.

Fintiri made this known in a post on his social media page on Friday evening.

He said : “Just touched down in Edo State alongside my brother, Gov. Agbu Kefas, ahead of the September 21st gubernatorial election. We stand united in support of our Official PDP Nigeria candidate, Asue ighodalo, for a brighter future.”

Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is the PDP leader in the state, had earlier cried out over alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress to rig the election.

As at the time of filling this report, it was unclear if other PDP governors would also hit the state for the election