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Alleged Attack: Edo Community Protests, Seeks Oba, Govt, Securities Intervention By Elvis Omoregie
Alleged Attack: Edo Community Protests, Seeks Oba, Govt, Securities Intervention
By Elvis Omoregie
The women and youths of Obagie N’ Evbuosa community in Ikpoba- Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, yesterday, cried out to the Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, the Palace of the Oba of Benin, and the Security Agencies to urgently come to their aid and investigate the activities of a former youth leader (Okhaghele) of the community, Mr Festus Ekenaiye Edegbe.
They alleged that he is orchestrating various crimes against the people of the community.
The women in their large numbers made the cry during a protest march to the elders council to register their displeasure over what they described as incessant harassment of the people by the police and other heinous crimes orchestrated by one Festus Ekenaiye Edegbe a former youth leader (Okhaghele) of the community against the people of the community.
They alleged that, Obagie N’ Evbuosa that was once a peaceful community has suddenly become a troubled land for both the children, the youths and the elders all because of the former youth leader who continued to sponsor various attacks against them which includes kidnapping, police harassment and many more.
Speaking for the protesters, Mrs Anthonian Igbinedion, the daughter of second in command (Ozukpogieva) in the community alleged that, they no longer sleep at night, or go to farm, market or open their shops for businesses owing to the fear of being attacked.
“Nobody sleeps at night again, no one walked around again, we can’t go to the market, farm or open our shops. This is not the only Obagie in Edo state. We’re begging the Oba, the state government and security agencies to please help us return peace to Obagie and rescue us from the hands of Ekenaiye Festus Edegbe.
“We came out today to protest against Ekenaiye, the son of Edegbe. He’s not the first to serve as youth leader (Okhaghele) in Obagie community. More than four persons have held the position before him after spending three to four years, they will step down for other person, but for him after spending seven years and nine months, he refused to step down.
” The palace has spoken to him, the community has spoken to him, he said he will not listen. Now, he is attacking our people and wasting our money”, she alleges.
Also speaking, Mrs Enofe Enogie, alleged that, since the said Ekenaiye became youth leader in the the community, there has been no peace any more in the community and now they have a new youth leader (Okhaghele) the person of Uyi Igiebor who is doing everything to develop the community and restore peace to the people “we are calling on the state government to come and help us so that our new Okhaghele can develop the community.
Receiving the protesters on behalf of the elders of the community, one of the secretaries to the community, Mr. Kennedy Edokpolor appreciated the protesters for the peaceful demonstration and advised them not to worry that the elders, Odionwere, Enogie and the entire community are with them in the protest that everything will soon come to an end.
“We the elders thanked you for the peaceful demonstration and as you can see, most of the elders aren’t around and it is this same thing they are pursuing in town all because of the atrocity and problem Festus Edegbe has put the community.
“So, we are assuring you that the end will soon be seen and the end is approaching and we assure you that we shall soon see the end”, he assured.
Mr Edokpolor said the palace has taken a decision and the elders have also taken a decision to install another youth leader (Okhaghele), the person of Uyi Igiebor since his installation has been doing well the people loved him.
The new youth leader Okhaghele of the community Mr Uyi Igiebor, advised the women to remain calm that they are all one and peace will return soon to the community.
He said he didn’t make himself the youth leader (Okhaghele) it’s the decision of the Odionwere and the palace of the Oba of Benin and it should bind everybody in the community.
Reacting to the allegations Mr Festus Edegbe Ekenaiye denied all the allegations and said the matter is before the palace of the Oba of Benin.
*Go out and vote, it’s your right – Ogun APC charges electorate*
As the party campaigns for the 2024 Local Government election in Ogun State draws to a close midnight of today (Thursday), the All Progressives Congress, APC, has charged registered voters in Ogun State to go out and exercise their fundamentals rights on Saturday “without any fear whatsoever”.
Addressing the grand finale of APC in Odogbolu Local Government, the Publicity Secretary of the party in Ogun State, Tunde Oladunjoye said, “APC has done very well under the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun, and we are poised to win the chairmanship and councilorship elections overwhelmingly come Saturday”.
Oladunjoye, who is also Senior Media Consultant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media, thanked the Odogbolu people for showing massive support to the APC in the local government.
“With what I have seen here, victory is sure. I want to thank you on behalf of the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON and the Chairman of APC in Ogun State, Chief Yemi Sanusi. “Come out and vote peacefully on Saturday. It is your constitutional duty and obligation.”
Oladunjoye added that people should learn from the chairmanship candidate of the party in Odogbolu local government, Dr. Babatunde Oyetola Diya, who vied for the office about three and half years ago and did not get it, but remained faithful in the party and continued to reach out to people with his humanitarian efforts.”
Anthony Ojo congratulates Gov Okpebholo, confirms Edo Central Senate aspiration
Influential Edo State politician, Anthony Ojo has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo after being sworn-in as the new Governor of the State.
In his congratulatory message, Ojo expressed confidence in the abilities of Gov Okpebholo to bring the dividends of democracy close to the people of Edo State.
“The people of Edo State have total trust in your five-point agenda, capacity as a leader, and this is evident with their immense show of love. We have no single doubt that under you, this state will progress to the promised land,” the statement reads.
Meanwhile, Anthony Ojo has confirmed his aspiration to contest the Edo Central senatorial seat under the flagship of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a position previously held by Senator Okpebholo before he was elected governor.
He cited that sharing the same leadership ideologies with Governor Okpebholo, and the keen desire for transformative human and capacity developments in Edo State are the reasons behind his ambition.
He promised to work closely with the Governor to provide succour to Edo citizens.
Appeal Court Further Affirms Udeze-led NEC Of Action Alliance As Valid, Authentic
ABUJA – The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has further affirmed Chief Barr. Kenneth Udeze-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of Action Alliance (AA) elected on 14th March 2021 National Convention of the party as valid and authentic.
Action Alliance, in a statement by its National Secretary, Vernimbe A James said, “the court of appeal Abuja Division today in Appeal Number; CA/ABJ/CV/1163/2024 in a lead Judgement delivered by Hon.Justics Abba Mohammed which was concord by the other two Justices dismissed the appeal filed by Adekunle Omoaje faction through one Miller C.Orgwu ( on behalf of himself and all NEC Members Elected at Action Alliance Elective National Convention of 7th of October,2023, held at OOPL Abeokuta, Ogun State ) against 1, INEC, 2, Kenneth Udeze,3, James Vernimbe, 4, Akinuli Fred Omolere.
“The Court also awarded N400,000 cost against the appellants in favor of the Respondents.
The appeal was about the validity of the powers of Action Alliance NEC under Chief Kenneth Udeze led executive to conduct the party Governorship primary in Ondo State for the upcoming Saturday 16th November 2024, Governorship Election.
“The Federal High Court Abuja Division had earlier In Suit Number; FHC/ABJ/ CS/626/2024 Between Miller Orgwu and others (Omoaje faction) claiming to be authentic NEC of the party against 1, INEC, 2, KENNETH UDEZE,3, JAMES VERNIMBE, 4, AKINULI FRED OMOLERE presided by HON. JUSTICE JOYCE O.ABDULMALIK on 24th, September 2024 dismissed their Claim and validated the Ondo State Governorship Primary Election Conducted by Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC as valid and authentic, thereby Confirming the Ondo State Governorship Candidate of the party AKINULI FRED OMOLERE as the valid Candidate of the party for the 16th, November 2024 Governorship Election in Ondo State.”
The statement further said: “On 28 March 2022, the FCT High Court Abuja had affirmed and validated the Action Alliance National Convention held on 14th, March 2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led NEC of the party were elected.
“Dissatisfied with the said Judgement, one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others were granted leave of the court of appeal to appeal same Judgement.
“On the 26th, January 2024, the Court of Appeal Abuja Division in Appeal Number; CA/ ABJ/ CV/ 955/22 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others further Affirmed the FCT High Court Judgement that earlier validated the Action Alliance National Convention of 14th March,2021 wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance (AA) NEC of the party was elected.
“Dissatisfied with the appeal court Judgement one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others have appealed the Judgement to the Supreme Court of Nigeria in appeal Number: SC/ CV/162/2024 Between Adekunle Rufai Omoaje and others and Chief Uzewuru Nwachukwu and others, the matter is still pending at the Supreme Court of Nigeria which he has abandoned but desperately looking for how to come through the back door to claim the leadership of Action Alliance.”
The statement also explained that “INEC has since Complied with the Judgements validating the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party wherein Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze led Action Alliance NEC of the party was elected and uploaded on its website the Name of Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze- National Chairman, Vernimbe A James -National Secretary and other Elected NEC of the party as authentic.
“There is no court ruling or Judgement that Affirmed or validated any other National Convention of Action Alliance (AA) held on any other date apart from the 14th, March 2021 National Convention of the party which Courts have already and variously validated.”
Ezenwa Ibegbunam, who is the Counsel to Chief Fred Omolere, the governorship candidate of the party affirmed by the Court, noted that the judgment has further restated the correct position of the law and a vindication of the previous decision of the Court of Appeal which had earlier affirmed Chief Udeze led executive as the authentic leadership of the Action Alliance.
On his part, Chief Kenneth Udeze has praised the Court of Appeal as a citadel of justice and urged the party members across the country to remain focused.
He further noted that the Judgment has cleared the way for the victory of the party in the Ondo State gubernatorial election.
Source: Daily Independent
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