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Akoko-Edo Grassroots Mobilizer, Samuel Bello Congratulates Edo Governor-Elect, Urges Focus on Development
In a heartwarming gesture of support and optimism, Comrade Samuel Bello, a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress and Grassroot Mobilizer in Akoko-Edo, Edo state and Assistant Director, Special Duties in the Edo State Campaign Organization, extended his congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa on their election as Governor and Deputy Governor of Edo State, respectively.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Comrade Bello expressed his gratitude to the people of Edo State for choosing “light over darkness” and voiced his confidence that the incoming administration would bring about tangible development for the state. He emphasized the importance of delivering visible infrastructure projects, as opposed to mere Memorandums of Understanding(MoUs), to truly uplift the lives of the Edo people.
Comrade Bello urged Senator Okpebholo to steer clear of divisive politics and instead focus on being a governor who prioritizes the needs of the people. He outlined key areas for the governor-elect to concentrate on, including driving economic growth and development through strategic initiatives such as investing in infrastructure, creating job opportunities, and fostering public-private partnerships.
The Grassroots Mobilizer highlighted the significance of governance and accountability in ensuring the success of the new administration. He stressed the importance of transparency, open governance, and community engagement as essential pillars for building trust and fostering collaboration between the government and its citizens.
As Edo State prepares for a new chapter under the leadership of Senator Monday Okpebholo, Comrade Samuel Bello’s words serve as a beacon of hope and a call to action for a future marked by progress, prosperity, and unity.
The stage is set for the Governor-elect to transform promises into reality, and the people of Edo State eagerly anticipate the positive changes that lie ahead under his leadership.
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NYCN: High Court Bars Gbenga, others from holding election
Josl Ajayi
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued an order restraining Comrade Ademola Gbenga, Comrade Okechukwu Nnamene and others from conducting the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) election slated for October 7, pending the determination of the substantive suit before the court.
Justice J. E. Obanor, in an order dated October 6, 2025, in suit no: FCT/HC/CV/3803/2025 and motion no: M/12204/2025, sighted by our correspondent, directed the Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to enforce the court’s order.
The claimants/applicants in the case are the Incorporated Trustees of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, representing the existing leadership of the Council.
The defendants include Comr. Ademola Gbenga, Comr. Okechukwu Nnamene, Comr. Abel Abaji, Comr. Alex Allen Akin, Comr. Hassan Mamman, the Inspector General of Police, and the Department of State Services.
It would be recalled that the NYCN, during its National Elective Convention held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, from September 20 to 22, re-elected Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo as President alongside other executives.
However, dissatisfied with the Sukubo-led leadership, Gbenga and his allies formed a parallel group and planned to conduct another election in Abuja on October 7.
Consequently, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo regarding the leadership of the NYCN, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.
The Order read in part, “Upon hearing the Motion Ex parte and the accompanying affidavit of. Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo listening to P. Ulofu ESQ., of counsel to the Applicants praying this Honourable Court for the following:-
“An Order of Interim Injunction restraining the Respondents (Gbenga and others) or any person(s) acting through them or on their behalf from conducting the scheduled election of the 7th day of October, 2025 or taking any further step concerning the subject matter of this suit respectively pending the hearing and determination of the motion on Notice.
“An Order of Interim Injunction directing the Respondents to maintain the status quo with respect to the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, pending the determination of and determination of the motion on notice.
“An Order directing the 6th (IGP) and 7th (DSS) Defendants/Respondents to enforce the Order of Court restraining the 1st to 5th (Gbenga and others) Defendants, their privies, agents, or howsoever called, conducting the scheduled election of the 7 th day of October, 2025 or taking any further step concerning the subject matter of this suit respectively pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice.
“And for such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances of this suit and or application.
“The court ordered as follows: Application is hereby granted and order made as prayed. Case is adjourned to 16th October, 2025 for hearing of Motion on Notice.”
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