Politics
Obi to INEC: You must produce the server used for elections
Peter Obi, vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must produce the server used during the general election.
The commission has denied using server for the elections, explaining that it was used during Anambra and Osun governorship elections in 2018.
At a programme in Osun state on Monday, Solomon Soyebi, an INEC national commissioner, said the commission jettisoned the idea of using a server for this year’s general election because of some factors, including the late release of its budget.
He made the explanation amid the ongoing debate on whether the commission has a server through which it transmits results electronically.
One of the arguments of the PDP at the ongoing hearing of the presidential election petition tribunal is that the results from the server showed Atiku Abubakar, its candidate, got the highest votes in the presidential election.
While speaking during a thanksgiving service in Atani, Anambra state, Obi insisted that INEC used a server.
The service was organised in honour of Stella Odua, senator representing Anambra-north and other winners in the state house of assembly.
“INEC must provide the server they used for the election because they know they used the server for the election and must provide it,” Obi said.
He also asked those who were celebrating their victory in the election to attribute it to God.
The former governor of Anambra urged the newly elected lawmakers to place the interest of the masses first and use public money for good.
“The election has come and gone and now is the reality. We have to thank God Almighty for, without Him, we would not have succeeded in the election,” he said.
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“Whenever we have the opportunity we should show gratitude to God. Thanksgiving is important and we are here to show our appreciation to God for what he did for us.
“We also show our appreciation to all the people who helped made it possible for us to succeed, we must do something that they will appreciate… you are nearer to the people. There is no road in Ogbaru and so many areas need to be revived again. There is a lot of work to be done in the constituency. So many people are hungry, so many things are happening to Nigeria. Let those who are in power today please use public money for public good.
“Our children are not working because there is no job while some are working and suffering.”
Politics
Gov Monday Okpebholo Approves Establishment Of Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission
Joel Ajayi
The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the establishment of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission.
In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government Umar Musa Ikhilor states that, the Commission is conceived as the central regulatory body for all lottery, gaming, and related activities within the State. Its primary objectives are to: Provide a legal and institutional framework for regulating lottery and gaming operations in Edo State.
Ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in the conduct of lottery activities. Safeguard the interests of participants and the general public by enforcing fair play and responsible gaming standards. Generate revenue for the State through well-structured licensing and regulation of gaming operators.
In furtherance of this, His Excellency has approved the appointment of the following individuals to pioneer the affairs of the Commission: Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye – Chairman, Dandy Imoukhuede Oserei- Member, Elvis Uadiale – Member, Ndidi Aghimien – Member and Hon. Habibat Yakubu – Secretary
The names of the above-nominated individuals will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.
This initiative reflects the Government’s commitment to creating a well-regulated gaming industry that protects consumers, enhances investor confidence, and contributes to the socio-economic development of Edo State.
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