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Prepare For Death, Priest Tells Politicians At Cairo Ojougboh’s Burial
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh who died during the tense Super Eagles match between Nigeria and South Africa, has been laid to rest in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The late Ojougboh passed away at 64, on February 7, 2024, while watching the semi-final match between both countries during the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire
A source close to the politician said, “Cairo Ojougboh, a medical doctor, died during the Nigeria vs South Africa match.
“The incident happened when the penalty was awarded against Nigeria. Dr Ojougboh was said to have shouted and slumped due to a massive heart attack when SA scored.”
Ojougboh represented the Ika Federal Constituency from 2003-2007 in the House of Representatives.
In a homily on Friday at the funeral service at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Agbor, Rev’d Fr. Charles Uganwa blamed Nigerian politicians for underdevelopment after 64 years of nationhood,
He said, “I’m calling on all creatures to prepare for death daily because death is a must for all mortals.
“Dr. Cairo Ojougboh is a patriot, nationalist, statesman, socialite and man of the people who used his life to serve God and humanity.
“I want to equally remind politicians of the need to see their position as a platform to render selfless services.”
The cleric added that “it is absurd for Nigerians to suffer under-development and lack of electricity after 64 years of nationhood.”
He called on the deceased’s family to be closer to Christ who has called their father home.
Uganwa reminded the Governor Sheriff Oborevweri-led administration of the need to do more in human capital development and the revival of ailing and moribund industries as a way to tackle unemployment.
In his remark, the son of the deceased, Nkem Ojougboh said his father left indelible footprints on the sands of time and pledged on behalf of his family to immortalise him by upholding his legacies.
He thanked all who identified with his family since the demise of his father and sued for continued prayers for them to stand firm in this period of bereavement.
The state Governor, Oborevweri; former governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa; among other dignitaries, attended Ojougboh’s funeral.
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Edo guber: LP’s Akpata remains a front runner, set to capture Edo
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
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.
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