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Naija Lives Matter Organizes “OBIDIENT CONFERENCE”….Invites Peter Obi, Doyin Okupe and 10 others to speak
Naija Lives Matter Organizes “OBIDIENT CONFERENCE”….Invites Peter Obi, Doyin Okupe and 10 others to speak
In preparation for the upcoming general elections, a non-governmental organization, Naija Lives MatterOrganization (NLM) is organizing a political discourse- ‘THE OBIDIENT CONFERENCE – Making Nigerian Lives Matter in 2023 Elections and Beyond’ which is set to hold digitally on Friday, 30th September from 4pm to 8pm on the zoom platform
The meeting which is aimed at having a national discourse on various issues relevant to the upcoming 2023 elections in Nigeria; how to turn out voters across the country; and prevent rigging of elections by all sides, will hold via Zoom Platform and participants are expected to pre-register on obidientconference.com to secure a space on the conference room as there are limited slots available.
In a statement made available to the press, the founder of NLM, Dr Ope Banwo revealed that The 1ST ever Obidient Conference will feature the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi as a special guest of honour. Other national speakers already confirmed for the 1st Obidient Conference include: Dr Doyin Okupe (DG, Peter Obi campaign), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (LP Guber candidate), Kehinde Shogunle (LP Guber candidate), Rev. Yinka Yusuf (G.O Household of Love), Mallam Garba Lawal (NW zonal coordinator LP), Eragbe Anselm (LP National Youth Leader); Chimezie ‘Jack’ Ezeokoli, Founder of Take Back Naija, Princess Ladidi Yusuf, LP NW Zonal Women Leader; Weyimi; Baryat Kabuki and Morris Monye, Founder of Super Volunteers for Peter Obi among few others.
Some of the topics to be discussed at the Obidient Conference on zoom include:
* Labor Party and The Obidient Movement – The Protocol For Maximizing The Synergy Between The Campaign & Support Groups
*Choosing Candidates For OBIdients In 2023 – Party Loyalty Or Ideological Compatibility
* The Small Cell Strategy For Creating A New Kind Of Political Structure For 2023 (Dr Ope Banwo)
* The Social Media War With Influencers – How To Stand Your Ground On Your Choice
* From twitter To Voting Booth- How organize to vote, prevent rigging and defend the vote
* Organic Mobilization Vs Bullion Van Poltiics – Strategies For Winning In 2023
* “Pathway To Restructuring Nigeria Without War Or Revolution”
“The Big Whale Challenge – The Challenges Of Harmozing The Multi-Dimentional Supporters Groups Of Peter Obi Towards 2023 Elections”
“The Church and The Road To Nigeria’s Restoration – Perspecitves From The Pulpit”
* Labor Party and The Obidient Movement – The Protocol For Maximizing The Synergy Between The Campaign & Support Groups
* From Twitter To The Voting Booth- How to organize to vote, prevent rigging, and defend the vote
In July 2022, Naija Lives Matter Organization, the USA and Nigerian based non-governmental organisation, founded by Dr Ope Banwo, Attorney, Techpreneur and Social Activists endorsed the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for the 2023 elections and has since then been very supportiveof his presidential campaign.
Naija Lives Matter is currently running its own Peter Obi Nation Support Group to join other support organisations across the nation and abroad to ensurethe Labour candidate’s victory at the 2022 polls. NLM currently has over 60,000 members nationwide with over 480 small cell groups CREATED under its Peter Obi Nation project for 2023 elections.
The Obidient Conference is another milestone move by the non-governmental organisation to synergize and network other Peter Obi supporters to ensure victory for Mr Obi in 2023
Dr Ope Banwo is urging Nigerians both at home and abroad to join in the struggle to create a better economic environment and more productivity in every sector of the country.
Naija Lives Matter is a USA and Nigeria based non-governmental organization committed to the economic and social welfare of all Nigerians as well as ensuring sensitization of the citizens to participate in political activities for the betterment of the country. The NGO operates under 3 main charters including Social Responsibility programs; Digital Skills Empowerment Fand or Self Employment; and Mass mobilization for better government in Nigeria. Apart from political mobilization projects, other projects of Naija Lives Matter in recent times include the Monthly Fish-For-Life digital skills workshops; Food for Widows drive;and JAMB Registration sponsorship for 1,000s of youths among others
For more information about this historic conference, and how to participate, the organizers have created an information website at www.ObidientConference.com
*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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