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*2023: Shaibu Lauds Edo North PDP Women, Urges Rejection of Moneybag Politicians
…As Betsy Obaseki Inaugurates Women Campaign Council in Edo North
As preparations for 2023 general elections hots up, Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, in company of the First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki and the Deputy Governor’s wife, Comrade Mrs. Maryann Philip-Shaibu stormed Edo North Senatorial District, Saturday to inaugurate the PDP Women Campaign Council.
The Campaign Council is charged with the mandate to canvass votes and mobilise support for the presidential candidate of the party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, his running mate, Senator lfeanyi Okowa and other flag bearers of the party in the various constituencies.
The Campaign Council was formally inaugurated at the DSP Event Hall, Jattu by the Head, State Women Campaign Council, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, supported by Comrade Mrs. Maryann Philip-Shaibu, wife of the Deputy Governor.
In her remarks, Mrs. Obaseki noted that the focus of the Council was to mobilise for PDP’s victory in the 2023 General Elections, as they have done in time past and most recently, the Edo 2020 Governorship Election, while codemning votes buying.
The First Lady who extolled the Deputy Governor’s humility, transparency and accountability, affirmed: “My sister and I, wife of the Deputy Governor have chosen to work tirelessly for PDP because of the wealth of experience of Edo State Governor and his brother, the Deputy Governor”.
” I believe this will be replicated at the Presidency, if they borrow their wealth of experience”.
“The PDP at the national level adopted this Women Campaign Council strategy because they acknowledged what we did during Edo 2020 Governorship Election and we will not disappoint them”, she added.
In his remarks at the event,Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt.Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, also acknowledged the role played by the Chairperson and First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, his wife, Maryann, in the build-up to the Edo 2020 Governorship Election.
He restated their resourcefulness and impact in ensuring that four women emerged to represent their interest at the State House of Assembly and one at the National Assembly.
He narrated how they have continued to advocate for more women representation in governance.
“As the time ticks for 2023 General Elections, they will come with their usual lies and money to induce you, but you must remain firm and resolute in your decision to take back Nigeria from those who have taken us backward and impoverished us by voting the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar and our brother, the vice presidential candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and all other PDP candidates in your constituencies”.
In her closing remarks, wife of Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Mrs. Maryann Philip-Shaibu, while recounting the bond between her and the Edo North women said, ” we are different; we stand out; we are special; we are selected. We have been together even before election and we know ourselves”.
“Another election is here again, they will come with money and after the election, they will run away from you until another election. This time, you must reject them and their bad governance. As you have been Inaugurated, be ready like never before. Anyone that is not ready, including the candidates, must give way,” Maryann Philip-Shaibu, added.
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Press Release : Okpebholo Denies Sacking Civil Servants As Alleged By PDP
The statement issued by the factional chapter of the PDP in Edo is a joke taken too far. The PDP is yet to recover from the crushing defeat it suffered during the 21st September governorship election in Edo State.
Governor Monday Okpebholo, since his inauguration on Tuesday, has since hit the ground running and trying to fix the mess created by the immediate-past MoU governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki.
For the records, the statement released on Wednesday by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, did not sack any civil servants. Besides, no Governor sacks civil servants through a media pronouncement.
Those asked to go were appointees of the last administration in the State. The factional PDP in Edo State is ignorant, and its members need to be gainfully engaged.
Anyone in the State’s civil service that is an appointee has nothing to fear. But if you are a product of the last MoU government and appointed by Obaseki, the rule of law must stand.
Signed:
Fred Itua,
Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor
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Edo Gov Directs Police Commissioner To End Cult Clashes Within 48hrs
…….Bans Drivers Welfare Association, Network Empowerment
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, directed the state Commissioner of Police to halt the violent cult clashes in the State within 48 hours.
The Governor also banned Drivers Welfare Association and Network Empowerment in the State, in a statement signed by Fred Itua,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
He directed the Commissioner of Police to instruct his officers and men across the various formations to immediately swing into action and halt the unnecessary bloodbath.
On Wednesday, the Governor had ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of collection of all revenues in Edo, especially in motor parks and others, until further notice
The Governor had noted that he would review the issues surrounding the collections soon and decide on the way forward.
“As the Governor of Edo State, cultism can not be allowed here. We must end it and very fast too. I have ordered the Commissioner of Police to halt the madness within 48 years. All those involved in the killings should be stopped.
“Some associations that are causing trouble in the State, especially in Benin City, cannot be allowed to operate here. They all remain banned, and the Commissioner of Police must ensure that his men carry out this instruction by giving teeth to this ban
“Edo must be safe. That was one of my key priorities during the campaigns, and I plan to ensure that we restore it at all costs. We will not fold our arms and allow them to create unnecessary tension,” the statement read.
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Gov Okpebholo Orders Immediate Freezing Of State Bank Accounts
……..Abolishes Roads and Bridges Ministry, Reverts to Ministry of Works
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Thursday, ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice.
The Governor has also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without any delays.
In a statement signed by
Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Okpebholo warned that anyone, including heads of MDAs and civil servants who flout the order will be severely punished.
“All bank accounts in all the commercial banks have been frozen. Commercial banks must comply with the order and ensure that not a dime is taken out of the confers of Government until there is a further notice.
“Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies must comply with this order and ensure that there is a full compliance without any further delays.
“After the necessary investigations and reconciliations, the Governor will do the needful and decide on the way forward. For now, this order stands,” the statement read.
In the meantime, the Governor has asked the relevant Government agencies to reverse the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to the Ministry of Works. The reversed infamous name was conceptualised during the administration of Godwin Obaseki.
Governor Okpebholo, said since no bridges or good roads were constructed by the administration of Obaseki, it is therefore absurd to maintain such a name.
The Governor, has therefore ordered relevant government agencies to implement the new order and immediately reflect the new name.
“It is funny how you can call a Government institution Ministry of Roads and Bridges. Ironically, no single bridge was built by the same administration. Not even a pedestrian bridge.
“In the coming days, we will look at more actions taken by the previous administration and more decisions will be taken that will be done in the best interest of the State,” the statement concluded.
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