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Penguin2:
Of the 3 suggestions you have thrown up here, the one that would give Asue instant hope for victory would be getting Akpata to step down which is nearly impossible because I think Akpata is serious about his candidacy.

Meanwhile, as you are analyzing PDP’s dim chances, you are forgetting APC is not any better.

Feelers on ground shows Edo Central is not going to vote Okpebholo. They seem to have a consensus around Asue. Now, if Okpebholo is not sure of at least 50 or 40 percent of votes from Edo Central, where is he going to make up the numbers?

And talking about APC rigging Edo North, you talk as if PDP is a small party that their votes can be taken just like that and with a sitting governor.

Yes even if akpata had a deal to step down,he won't as it will destroy his reputation for ever.i think pdp are now intimidating him to step down.
Which feelers are you getting please? Which consensus,by who? Even without being told,you know Edo central is divided.but if you
look deep, okpebholo is far more preferable.he has several projects in Edo central,a great philanthropist,was a disciple of late anenih who they love,his late father was influential.whether you like it or not,a lot of the local people take language factor seriously.is Edo more literate than anambra or imo whose governors speak and understand Igbo fluently? One of the reasons obi was picked in 2003 was because of his philanthropy.ighodalo doesn't rate his people.i was born outside CRS yet I can speak 4 CRS languages because I developed interest.even Lagos took the culture issue in the last guber poll.
Watch okpebholo campaign and see the love people have for him,how he relates with the young and old.from my indepth analysis,if care is not taken,he will win 4 out of 5 esan lgas.apc is very solid in esan south east of ighodalo.but worst case scenario,i am giving him 2 lgas and 40% knowing that lp will get something in that 60%

Penguin2:
The spread is where I think Akpata miscalculated. Because I really don’t understand the political capital that the woman he chose as running mate is bringing to his ticket.

But should LP get the simple majority and fail to get the spread and things go to run-off, you know it would be easy victory for Akpata especially if he’s up against Okpebholo.

See, I don’t think Edo people are ready to vote APC again.

True if akpata goes on a rerun against APC,he will win as pdp will prefer lp than APC.if he goes against ighodalo,he will also win as APC will prefer lp winning than obaseki stooge winning.i think lp only path is getting the highest votes to force a rerun.
Akpata miscalculated by choosing a useless running mate.he should have chosen a more popular politician like sergius Ogun or the rice man or even from the north he could have approached strong men like alimikhena or adjoto.in politics, you will have to align with people you hate to win.this is where APC is the best.tinubu and buhari loathe each other but aligned to get power.okpebholo wanted hon ihama but reluctantly choose idahosa inorder to brighten his chances.

You are not from Edo so you cannot say the people don't want to vote APC.they might not like APC but it is not as if they like pdp.edo people may not like APC as a party but their best governor was from APC.they do not like godfatherism which pdp represents and a lot of people secretly admire okpebholo for defeating oshiomhole.
The 2023 elections showed that they are ready to vote APC if they bring the right candidates.you said okpebholo won through zoning.hon okojie had more votes than lp and pdp combined to win a rep seats in esan.is that zoning? The then speaker onobun won APC by less than 1000 votes after a rerun.out of the 5 assembly seats in esan,APC won 2 massively while pdp won the rest narrowly.same thing in the north.ss don't like godfatherism.bayelsa in 2019 hated APC but votrd lyon.that is what will happen even if it means voting lp

Penguin2:
You know all this yet when I was telling you that the defections in Anambra will not change anything you were arguing with me?

The Anambra election should have taught you that being a heavyweight counts for nothing if the people don’t move with you.

You are a southerner but you are always reasoning as though southerners are northerners who move with their political benefactors whenever they defect.

Down south, whenever a political heavyweight moves to where the people don’t want, they allow him go alone and they go where they wanna go.

All I’m saying is don’t celebrate Sen. Mathew’s defection to APC, it might change nothing.

Oga,anambra is the last place APC can win so why are you bringing it up? You still don't understand my modus operandi,I usually make two type of predictions,the sure banker and wishful thinking.just like you want APC to lose,I want them to always win.
If you follow anambra poll,I wanted apga to make a mistake or field someone else apart from soludo because I knew he will win.towsrds the end,I now wanted APC to at least beat pdp.andy ubah couldn't win senate poll in APC so how was he going to win? I never remember saying APC was going to win.eveb in osun,I said the election was right.i never called it clearly.even in bayelsa,I said sylva could only win if he win certain lgas meaning I wasn't certain but I called kogi and imo clearly for APC....

Pdp have five strong politicians in Edo south which are ihama,urhoghide,uzamere,ogie and iduoriyekemwen and one has left.he is a two time senator,the last pdp senator in edo.i have told you that ss politics is different from SE just as SW is different.in the SE,you guys are independent minded but here we are not.money and party matters.strong politicians have large structures.i told you obi won't get bloc votes here neither will he win bayelsa or ask,I know my SS people.even if urhoghide does not defect,it is advantage APC.are you more wiser than obaseki that begged wike?

Only three things can make pdp win edo.firstly,they must inflate Benin votes and prevent APC from inflating Edo north but this is difficult seeing that apc is interested in Edo.
Secondly,obaseki making a secret pact with oshiomhole or asorock but unfortunately he is hostile to aso rock.thirld,he must get akpata to step down from the polls

Bennycollins:
Oshiomhole campaign trail??

He wanted to campaign for the APC candidate

Penguin2:
You can’t be certain it’s APC that will gain from it.

The man I talked with is from Edo North. His name is Momoh. He told me LP has supporters even in Edo North (I was surprised to hear that). He said the reason Oshiomole won the senate was because LP gave their senatorial ticket to someone they didn’t like.

On Olumide, he said Obaseki has been in court with the Oba of Benin for a while now and Benin people hate anyone challenging their Oba. So you might end up seeing a situation where the whole of Edo South might vote in bloc for Akpata.

The Edo election is beginning to be more unsure for anyone. I guess I was wrong to think Ighodalo would have an easy ride.

Oga,don't be deceived.if obi could not win a single lga in Edo north,akpata has no chance.but lp has supporters in Edo north around auchi and akoko Edo I guess.one day,you will meet 5 jigawa people telling you obi will win there and you will believe.
I never said thevpalace being against ighodalo will work for apc.i mean that the more lp gets stronger,it favours lp as almost all their supporters prefer pdp to APC.
Look at the assembly results.assembly elections are easily rigged by governors.obi wasn't on the ballot but from my findings,lp actually won Benin but was rigged out except in Oredo east.pdp narrowly had to brutally rig Oredo west to win.they needed a rerun to win Egor and ikpoba.this clearly shows that lp has grown beyond obi in edo.those lp candidates that were rigged out are not as popular as akpata.it simply means edo south has accepted lp and will vote whoever they present.the question remains of how they will perform in central and north.lp can even get the highest votes without getting the spread

Hammylawali:
The guy no get brain. Product of failed education. How can you read a statement and still find it hard to understand the point the man making and the quarter he’s blaming.

That's how kids behave.akpata hates APC more than pdp but he clearly identified the mastermind of the attack

[quote author=maxiuc post=129430396][/quote]Thuggery is actually reducing.we just need to make politics less lucrative

peleson1:
The op is correct

There are over 12 ijaw LGA in Rivers state.
Over 3 in akwa ibom, many in delta and some in edo, bayelsa is all ijaw

Leave that kid

Jorussia:
The man said Edo state govt,is APC Edo govt?

Sen urhoghide has joined APC

CalabarPikin:
Them still dey play this ancient politics for this era..??🙄🙄

The Benin empire is ancient and well respected just like calabar

Penguin2:
I don’t even know how to react yet until I get clearer picture of what happened.

But I spoke with a man from Edo who told me none of the 3 candidates is a pushover.

Akpata might not be as weak a candidate as we think. I think the Oba of Benin is behind him.

You are here.akpata is not weak,he has been a national figure even before the APC and pdp candidates.yes,I won't be surprised to know oba is behind them since his relatives are close to him.
Ighodalo clearly said he will decide what to do with the Benin artifacts instead of returning it to the palace same mistake obaseki did.he also said he will support the creation of a parallel traditional rulers council.theres no way the oba and the palace will support him.again,a lot of bini people are very traditional and will not support obaseki candidate for this.like i told you,pdp is making it easier for APC

Naira20:
Story..Tony Kabaka and MC Oluomo are now working for SDP

Oga,APC has nothing to gain from attacking akpata but pdp.akpata is even helping APC defeat pdp.you dey try reason na

maxiuc:


Na inec I dey blame for all this thuggery during election

How I wish the electoral system would be very secured

What do you want them to do? Are they the security agents? Why not blame candidates

Naira20:
Instead of showing stupidity publicly, learn to know the meaning of "I won't be surprised..."

If you're a thinker, you'll understand
1.that's my personal opinion
2.I don't agree with Akpata's opinion (which I'm not obligated to agree with)

Lol,we know who is actually displaying foolishness in public glare.after reading what Akpata said clearly,you still blurted out nonsense.clap for yourself.do you know the facts of the matter more than the victim? It is better to remain silence than to talk balderdash

HIGHESTPOPORI:
Edo hate apc

Yet they voted 2 apc senators and 5 reps.it is places like anambra and enugu that hate APC.edo hate godfatherism

Naira20:
I won't be surprised APC is behind this.

Did you read to find out what Akpata said or you just feel like vomitting thrash

sleek214:
Na you wan defeat obaseki?

He has lost out.but why are people even supporting that man

Penguin2,you see how desperate and bad obaseki is? Two days ago, oshiomhole campaign trail was attacked in etsako.it is obvious obaseki has sensed defeat and is panicking

The candidate of Labour Party for the September 21st Edo State governorship election, Mr. Olumide Akpata, yesterday, accused an unnamed senior government official of the Edo State Government as the mastermind of his attack late Friday afternoon at the University of Benin.

The Labour Party governorship candidate was a guest at an interactive session organized by the University’s Senior Staff Club which event was violently interrupted, resulting in pandemonium within the school premises.


Olumide in a viral video released yesterday, said a senior lecturer, who sustained injury as a result of the attack is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Benin.

He debunked allegations that his security personnel shot a student of the University, describing the claim as “another lie from the pit of hell.”

He said at the appropriate time a detailed report of the incident and those involved would be made known to the police for appropriate action.

His words: “My staff drew my attention to a video that is making the rounds currently of an individual who claimed to be shot at an event I attended yesterday and claimed to have been shot by security agents. I looked at the video and nothing can be further than the truth. I only wished that the individual could show his face and determine the veracity of his story.



“I was invited to the University of Benin senior staff club to hold an interactive session with members of the club. I’m told that a similar event took place a couple of weeks ago by the PDP candidate. To our surprise and consternation, this event was interrupted very rudely by some hoodlums who claimed to be students of University of Benin.


“They disrupted the event, insisting that it shouldn’t be held without informing them, you can imagine how shocked we were, including the professors there. They barricaded the gate with their vehicles, there was fracas in the precinct of the club, a lecturer was injured and he is at the hospital. I had to be taken away by security personnel and even as we attempted to leave Uniben the highway was barricaded. It took my security personnel to remove the barricade before we continued our journey.

“We know what is going on. It is election season and it is quite obvious some of our old and very tired politicians are up to their usual antics and they have learnt nothing. I have it on good authority that those hoodlums were deployed by a senior official of the Edo State Government and I’m speaking directly to this official now. I know you and you know me.

“I want to place it on record that at no time was the student of the University of Benin shot. The video was sent to bring misinformation, I was the one who was attacked and professors were attacked.”

Meanwhile, the Management of the University of Benin in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, has condemned the reported violence.


“The Management of the University of Benin has condemned in strong terms reported violence during the visit of the Edo State Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, Mr Olumide Akpata, on invitation by the Senior Staff Club of the Institution.

“The violent incident, allegedly perpetrated by some students, is unacceptable. Consequently, Management has set up a Committee to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the violent action.

“The Committee, headed by Professor Frederick Ekhaise, has one week to submit a report to Management,” the statement said.

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*Say No to Political Godfatherism*

--A Call for Genuine Leadership in Edo State--

In recent years, the issue of political godfatherism has plagued the Nigerian political landscape, stifled democracy, and hindered genuine development. Edo State is currently on the verge of this negative phenomenon with Governor Godwin Obaseki and his godson Asue Ighodalo at the center of the move.

Governor Obaseki had said in different forums that he should be "dealt with if he plans to become a godfather". With the trappings of the present political dynamics in Edo State, it is obvious that Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s administration prioritizes the imposition of his godson - Asue Ighodalo over the interests of the people of Edo State. This nepotistic approach to governance has resulted in a lack of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, ultimately undermining the democratic process and eroding public trust.

In contrast, Sen. Monday Okpebholo represents a fresh and promising alternative to the status quo as he is not a product of godfatherism. He has demonstrated a strong and excellent track record of public service and a deep understanding of the issues facing Edo State.

Sen. Okpebholo's experience in the Senate and empowerment strides make him well-suited to lead Edo State towards a brighter future. He has pledged to prioritize the needs of the people, tackle corruption, improve infrastructure, promote economic growth, revamp education, build a new approach to Agriculture, and lead Edo State to the promised land of prosperity and stability.

Edo people, as the next election approaches, we must reject this toxic practice of godfatherism and embrace a candidate who embodies integrity, competence, and a genuine commitment to the welfare of the people. This is an opportunity for change and progress.

It is time to say no to political godfatherism and yes to genuine leadership in Edo State.

#ANewEdoisRising
#Edo4Edo2024
#AkpakomizaMediaStrikers

HIGHESTPOPORI:
Same way Andy uba bought all the politicians to Apc and couldn't win even one local Govt.The people will decide who will be their Governor and not politicians,rigging does not work in Edo and Anambra.

They will decide in favour of okpebholo who has no godfather

Up apc

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No impact so far.up israel

Penguin2:
You still haven’t learnt that all these defections don’t help APC in anyway.

I thought you would have learnt from Anambra where you people even purchased a sitting Deputy Governor but still came third.

Edo People know who they want to vote for and no defection will change that.

I know APC is planning to rig but let’s see how far they can go with that.

Oga,why are you comparing wrongly? Has APC ever won anambra ? Apc is non existent in anambra save for sen ubah.Does apc have a foothold in anambra? APC never got a defector in the calibre of senator urhoghide in 2020.this is a massive blow to pdp.
You still forgot that buhari camp was backing obaseki and Edo pdp was united.obsseki had the sympathy of the people,he was going for re election.all these advantages are gone.apart from the sterling CV of ighodalo,he has nothing going for him....
APC does not need to rig,they have the advantage already.they will only rig if pdp tried to rig which I suspect they will in Benin like they did in the assembly polls

Another massive blow to pdp.it is over for obaseki and his stooge

time senator representing Edo South Matthew Uroghide and other defectors have formally switched allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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He formally defected to the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at an event in Benin City on Saturday.

His return to the APC is coming after what he described as a 13-year-three-month sojourn in the PDP.

Senator Uroghide who described himself as a foundation member of the APC said he is glad to return to the fold of mature politicians, a party, in whose leaders he trusts and has confidence.

The former lawmaker assured the party that he has returned to help build the party and enthrone its candidates in the 2024 Edo governorship election.

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He was not the only politician who was formally welcomed from the PDP to the APC on the day. Others include a former clerk of the House of Representatives and candidate for the Owan Federal Constituency in the 2023 election Patrick Giwa.

Eight local government chairmen including Frank Ilaboya of Owan West Local Government Area also joined the APC.

Top APC leaders including Senator Adams Oshiomhole and the state executive were on the ground to receive the entrants into the party.

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During the event, Oshiomhole who apologised to Senator Uroghide for the error in judgment years ago which led to him choosing another aspirant over Uroghide, welcomed him back to the fold.

He described Senator Uroghide among others as a robust resourceful, dogged, politician whose wealth of experience will have a great impact on the party’s chances of success.

Oshiomhole thereafter nominated Uroghide as the party’s director general for the upcoming Edo State governorship election campaign team, a position the former lawmaker accepted.

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ImmaculateJOE:
Hausa dominate Bauchi, which is the largest State in the zone.
Also, there are many ethnic group in Gombe.
I'm not sure Fulani are much in Gombe sef.

No fulanis dominate gombe.tjey are the number 1 tribe.most of the governors are fulani.just like kaduna,guber is rotated between northern and central zones,nothing for south.
HAUSAS have never ruled gombe,muazu is Fulani,yuguda is a minority same as m.d abubakar.i think bala is Fulani.

ImmaculateJOE:
Nope Kanuri and Hausa are more than them in NE.

If you are not Fulani, then you are not.

How are the HAUSAS more than the fulanis when the fulanis dominate Gombe and HAUSAS don't dominate anywhere

PressMyButton:
Igbos are naturally loud-mouthed, Chinua Achebe reiterated it too in his book. They count the chicks too hastily and when the eggs refused to hatch, they start pointing fingers at someone else. It's high time they learnt from those in front.

They also exaggerate things

fergie001:
The ones who steal big money get option of fine.

Ombugadu is also in the race

ImmaculateJOE:
No fulani in Adamawa North, all the ones you think are fulani, are actually nothing close to Fulani.
One of my coursemate often claims to be Fulani, when I engage him, he said he is from Hong LGA (Kiliba) tribe but claim to be Fulani because his family grew up in Yola town.

Fulani can be found in Yola south, Girei, Mayo, Fufore, and Jada LGAs.. every other place you see Fulani, its either they are settlers or they are Fulani wannabe like my coursemate.

Since they are Fulani wannabe,they are na.leave it na.people are free to associate.atiku claims Fulani...
Even if fulanis are not the largest in adamawa,they are the second largest in NE

MichaelSokoto:
APC can never win Edo state unless INEC rigs directly from Abuja... go write it down!

APC has won already as it stands sir.pdp is divided,APC is united.the only way pdp can win is if pdp rigs Oredo, ikpoba and Egor while stopping APC from rigging Edo north