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Edo APC Primaries: Presidency Refrains from Endorsing Candidates, Opting for Fair Play
Amidst the anticipation surrounding the Edo APC Primaries, the Presidency has made it clear that it will not endorse any specific candidate for the gubernatorial ticket in tomorrow’s election. Contrary to speculation, a source close to the Presidency disclosed that rather than favoring a particular senatorial district, the focus is on ensuring a level playing field for all candidates, given the caliber of individuals vying for the position.
Efforts by certain Edo leaders to garner support from President Tinubu for their respective candidates proved unsuccessful, highlighting the neutrality maintained by the Presidency in the run-up to the primaries.
Scheduled for Saturday, February 17th, the APC Edo Primaries promise to be a pivotal moment in the state’s political landscape, with contenders vying for the party’s ticket in a fiercely contested race.
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Reps Appoint Prof. Ihonvbere Chairman, Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight
Joel Ajayi
The Leader of the House of Representatives, Professor Julius Omozuanvbo Ihonvbere, has been appointed Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee tasked with overseeing the implementation of emergency rule in Rivers State.
The 21-member Committee was inaugurated on Tuesday, April 15, by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. This follows the National Assembly’s resolution endorsing, with amendments, the Proclamation by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State.
During the deliberations leading to the approval of the President’s declaration, the House resolved, among other measures, that the National Assembly should assume legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, in accordance with Section 11(4) of the 1999 Constitution.
Hon. Ali Isa J.C., Minority Whip, will serve as Deputy Chairman of the Committee.
Other members include Deputy Majority Whip, Hon. Isiaka Ibrahim; former Deputy Speaker, Hon. Idris Ahmed Wase; Hon. Aliyu Muktar Betara; and Hon. Sada Soli.
Additional members of the Committee are:Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, Hon. Igariwey Iduma Enwo, Hon. Shehu Saleh Rijau, Hon. Wole Oke, Hon. Akarachi Etinosa Amadi, Hon. Patrick Umoh, Hon. James Barka, Hon. Alex Egbona, Hon. Isa Anka, Hon. Amos Daniel, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, Hon. Onuh Onyeche Blessing, Hon. Fatima Talba, Hon. Chris Nkwonta, and Hon. Ebibake Marie Enenimiete.
The Committee is mandated to monitor the implementation of federal directives and policies in Rivers State, ensure the caretaker administration operates within the bounds of the law, and safeguard the public interest while working towards the restoration of full democratic governance.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier appointed Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd) as Sole Administrator of Rivers State, following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months.
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