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CCDI Hails Tinubu for Betta Edu’s Ministerial Appointment
CCDI Hails Tinubu for Betta Edu’s Ministerial Appointment
The Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI), an international non-governmental organisation with consultative status of ECOSOC /United Nations, has congratulated Dr. Betta Edu on her appointment by President Bola Tinubu as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
According to a statement jointly released by the President, Olufemi Aduwo, and the Chief Administrative Officer, Dr. Gbeminiyi Onabanjo, on Tuesday, Edu’s appointment to such a crucial ministry by the President is a great testament to her capability and prowess in the humanitarian service, both in the private and public sector.
“We are confident that Dr. Edu would elevate the activities of the Ministry during her tenure as Minister. Her nomination has shown that indeed Nigeria is blessed with young and capable professionals who, given the chance, can be trusted with positions of power.
The statement adds that the government’s dedication to solving humanitarian and poverty-related issues, which are crucial concerns for Nigeria, is demonstrated by the appointment of a young person as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. This, it stresses, may result in more people becoming aware of problems associated with poverty, more resources being allocated, and the creation of policies that guarantee rapid development, suggesting that achieving this goal will require coordinated efforts, targeted interventions, for IDPs, women, children, and marginalised communities, disaster response, and preparedness.
The organization is confident that Nigeria can develop a more thorough and effective strategy in addressing the immediate needs and underlying causes of poverty and humanitarian crises owing to the ministry that is focused on human rights and poverty alleviation being run by a young person, which will improve the country’s citizens’ quality of life and well-being. The statement cited the ministry’s duties which include creating humanitarian policies and effectively coordinating both domestic and foreign humanitarian efforts and charged the new minister to give attention to these responsibilities as “success in this area of humanitarian management is highly dependent on the cooperation of government agencies, civil society organisations, and development partners who have specialised knowledge of the subject”.
As the coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, the organization stated that Prof. Ali Muhammad Pate and Edu, serving in the same government, is a positive development for the nation. Prof. Ali, the statement notes, worked for the World Bank before being appointed by the Tinubu-led government, and had held various top roles in Nigeria and overseas, serving on a number of boards with health-related focuses in the governmental, private and not-for-profit sectors.
In another development, the organisation hailed President Tinubu for establishing a dedicated ministry to drive the development of the blue economy and marine resources.
“The estimated value of Nigeria’s untapped blue economy potential is a remarkable $296 billion. This figure underscores the immense prospects within the sector, offering the potential to generate substantial employment opportunities, mainly catering to the burgeoning youth population, they highlighted. For a nation with sizable coastal areas, establishing a ministry of the blue economy and marine resources can have several benefits.
The ministry has the potential for integrated resource management for resource extraction and utilisation, setting regulations, quotas, and guidelines to prevent overfishing, habitat destruction, and pollution. It is a catalyst for economic growth, research and innovation, tourism and recreation, biodiversity conservation, international collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. The blue economy approach aligns perfectly with sustainable development goals, offering a pragmatic avenue for addressing pressing issues such as climate change and environmental vulnerabilities,” the statement emphasised.
*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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