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More Cracks In PDP, As Ex- Aide To Uche Secondus Drags Party To Court, Demanding Removal Of Ayu’s-Led Exco
Day -in- Day -out, trouble brews for opposition People’s Democratic Party,PDP and the cracks within its fabric deepen
This time a Former Principal Staff Officer, PSO, to Uche Secondus,Chuma Chinye has dragged the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP before a Federal High Court in Abuja praying the court to sack the Iyorchia Ayu led leadership alleging his principal was illegally and forcefully removed from office illegally.
Chinye a lawyer and in the suit seeks a declaration that the removal and replacement of Prince Uche Secondus then National Chairman and his replacement by Elder Yemi Akinwumi,
Deputy National Chairman and his exclusion and ousting from office for
lawful reason or any just cause and without regards to the provisions of
Constitution of the 1st Defendant is unlawful, unconstitutional and of no effect whatsoever.
“A Declaration that in the absence and deliberate exclusion of Prince Uche
Secondus, the then National Chairman from presiding over the conduct of af
presiding the holding of the National Convention and on the 30th and 31st day of October, 2021, when the National Convention was held, the said National
Convention, the outcome and all matters, resolutions, decisions and steps
including the election/adoption of the 2nd and 20th Defendants as National Chairman and Members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the 1st Defendant is null and void and of no effect whatsoever by reason of it being improperly constituted.
“An Order setting aside the proceedings of the National Convention of
Defendant that held on the 30th and 31st day of October, 2021 including
resolutions, steps taken, including the election/adoption of the 2nd
Defendants as National Chairman and Members of the National Working
Committee as same was not properly constituted and consequently null a
and of no effect.
“A Declaration that, the National Convention that took place on the 30th
day of October, 2021 is invalid, null and void for reasons of non-compliance to
Article 6(7) of the Constitution of the 1st Defendant which stipulates that
the Offices shall be reserved for the Women.
” An Order of Perpetual Injunction restraining the 2nd – 20th Defendant
further performing the functions of the National Chairman and Members of
National Working Committee (NWC) of the 1st Defendant and from parading
themselves as National Chairman and Members of the National Committee of the 1st Defendant or doing or causing to be done any act that
capacities and from exercising any of the powers or performing functions or enjoying any of the privileges of these offices.
“An Order directing the 1st Defendant to conduct an emergency Convention in accordance with the provisions of its Constitution National Chairman and Members of the National Working Comm
ninety (90) days from the date of the judgment of this Honorable Court.
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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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