The Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for Yagba West in 2023 State Assembly Constituency election in Kogi, Hon. Sunday Isaiah Maiyaki, has assured his constituents of a quality legislative representation if given the opportunity to represent them.

Maiyaki gave the assurance in an exclusive interview with our Correspondent in Lokoja on Monday.

The House of Assembly hopeful said that the sponsorship of motions that would lead to enactment of laws for the promotion of youth and women empowerment, would be his main focus if elected.

Maiyaki also promised to employ intensive lobbying that would bring succour to his people and wipe out the untold hardship inflicted on them by the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kogi State.

He vowed that if given the mandate, he would agressively push for new laws that would guarantee adequate checks and balances between the executive and legislative arms of government for accountability and transparency in the system.

The PDP Assembly Candidate further unfolded that his coming on board would ensure that his constituents have access to quality and affordable education.

He, therefore, called on the people of his area to reject the ruling APC that had inflicted poverty, pains and insecurity on them and vote wisely for all the candidates of the opposition PDP to regain their sound livelihood.

Maiyaki, who is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, lamented the negative impact of vote buying on the nation’s electoral process and urged the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), to end the unfortunate trend.

According to him, this can be effectively achieved by making polling booths a bit far from the eyes of voters and agents alike, this will give the electorate the audacity to vote for their conscience and disabuse the mind of the ‘buyer’.

”It takes two to tango, if the ‘buyer’ is not sure where the ‘seller’ voted. Paying will then be discouraged”

“I am highly equipped with competence, character and capacity to represent the good people of Yagba West at the Kogi State House of Assembly inview of my proven track records.

“I have been a party man since 1998. I had represented PDP in several sensitive positions. My representation now if given the chance by God’s grace will be of good,” Maiyaki said.

While commending PDP delegates in Yagba west for given him their mandate to fly the ticket, Maiyaki appreciated Dr Ekundayo Samuel, for facilitating the media publication which had given the opportunity to unfolding his manifesto to his constituents.

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We note with deep concern the increasing drop in the standard of living and the harsh conditions it foisted on Nigerians. It is heart-wrenching to watch families go through excruciating pains orchestrated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) misgovernance and sheer incompetence in the last seven years of manning the affairs of the country.

Many Nigerians, particularly in the South-West, have seen the huge potential that defines the zone over the years overturned or torn apart by a brutish APC government who has shown to have only a policy– policy.

It is hard to remember any time in history when those who are supposed to bring comfort to the people are the same people fueling their pains.

Contrary to expectations in the South West, the APC continues to ignore its sacred responsibility to the people, and this has made life difficult for those who trust them with votes.

When it is not unnecessarily withholding earned entitlement of workers and putting them in a difficult situation, the APC will deny pensioners their dues, hence, leaving them helpless or sending them to their early graves.

Education is gradually being taken away from the reach of the downtrodden as a result of out-of-pocket charges as fees, while the APC, unlike before, is turning the South West into a mockery going by the damage it has done to it.

Therefore, it is important now, more than ever, to alert our people to the antics of APC to drag us down a path we never want just to feed a selfish agenda.

We pledge today to work side-by-side with our people to free the South West states from the clutches of ruinous elements that long take our people for granted.

As we approach a new election circle, it is imperative to emphasize that we have an incredible opportunity to change the narrative and that begins with having our PVC to vote out APC at the poll.

Bello Muyideen Kolawole
PDP New Generation
Southwest coordinator

Dr. Dosunmu in a statement he signed on Wednesday 25th May, 2022 noted that there were irregularities in the collation of delegates’ list for the primaries which was not part of the Ad-hoc delegates that emerged from the 245 wards of the state.

He said has lost confidence in the exercise as the national headquarters of the party failed to Wade into the matter to address it accordingly.

His statement:

This is to inform the general public, my teeming supporters, party faithfuls and the chairman of the electoral committee ( Chief Emmanuel Ogidan ) that I , Dr. Shamsudeen Ade Dosunmu has withdrawn from participating in the lagos state PDP Governorship primaries.

You will recall that four (4) days ago the state chairman of our party , Hon. Phillip Olabode Alvoji in conjunction with five (5) gubernatorial aspirants complained about the delegates list brought for the purpose of conducting primaries in Lagos state. He was emphatic that the list did not reflect the 3 Ad-hoc delegates that emerged from the 245 wards of the state.

All efforts to get the national headquarters through the various committee, to correct the anomaly has yielded no result. It is obvious that the list is skewed to favour a particular aspirant.

In view of the above, I have lost confidence in the exercise and will therefore not participate in this primaries so long as the wrong list will be used. I thank all my teeming supporters across the state for their overwhelming support and the confidence they have shown during the course of our campaign . I urge you all to remain calm as you will be informed of our next line of action.

Thanks and God bless you

Dr. Shamsudeen Ade Dosunmu, MON

………dedicates emergence to Party stakeholders, Constituents and God

Member representing Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, Hon. Shaba Ibrahim MHR; has on Monday, April 18, 2022; emerged as consensus candidate of the PDP for the 2023 Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency election.

Hon. Shaba Ibrahim, in his acceptance speech thanked Almighty Allah for His Rahma always.

He also thanked leaders of PDP in Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency led by Senator Tunde Ogbeha; Dr Musa Ahmadu; the State deputy chairman of the party, Hon. Sam Ranti Abenemi; the Lokoja Local Government PDP Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Isah Saba; the Kogi Local Government PDP Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Saidu Ohi, among others, for their leadership that has engendered a near total unanimity in the choice of candidates from the array of aspirants seeking various elective offices across Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency.

He also thanked the trio of Hon. Danlami Bologi, Hon. Danladi Bababudon and Hon. El-Shettima Agbogun, erstwhile aspirants in the election for the House of Representatives for their magnanimity in placing party above personal interest while pledging his hand of fellowship to all in the quest to move the PDP forward.

“We must unite as a party to vote out the APC-led Government at all levels, that has brought nothing other than misery and squalor to Nigerians,” he said.

Hon. Shaba Ibrahim media,
April 18, 2022

As part of his consultations concerning the 2023 Governorship election in Lagos, Dr Ade Dosunmu, a former gubernatorial candidate in the state, met with the Chairmen and Secretaries of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Lagos.

At the meeting, Issues concerning the forth coming primaries of the party in Lagos were discussed.

Stakeholders present at the meeting put forward ideas on how the People’s Democratic Party can forge ahead and put it best candidates for elective offices In the state.

Dr Dosunmu reiterated the need for the stakeholders to work as a united front so as to actualise the objectives of the party in the state.

The meeting, which had some of the elders of the party also present, ended on a high note as all in attendance promised to work towards the progress of the party In the state and ensuring it success in the 2023 election In the state.

Ordinarily, we wouldn’t have dignified him with a response, following the response of the party in the state, dissociating itself from such careless and reckless statement. But to make our position clear, setting the record straight and making our voices heard on the matter, we make this salient and sincere response for the records.

It is no longer news that the frustrated former governor, who is looking for who to transfer his frustration and aggression to in other to gain cheap fame, worked against our party, during the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 and never denied the same.

For the unpopular former governor to have referred to Governor Wike as a dictator, it shows how lowly he reasons; this may have caused his level of inferiority complex since he can not match up with the capacity and track records of His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Wike, governor of River State.

Recalled that the battered former governor Babangida Aliyu’s selfish ambition to bury a party he killed in the state has stalled the democratic congress in his state simply because he insisted that he will unilaterally handpick party excos against the popular wishes of party members in the state.

We do not have any doubt, however, that his ordained and handpicked excos will help him bury the party in the state come 2023 as we are very sure that in his characteristic manner, he will play his usual anti-party game.

Former governor Babangida Aliyu, who has been accused of diverting ecological funds of the Federal Government, released to Niger State in 2014, to the tune of about N1.940 billion should be more bothered about facing his criminal charges of eight-count money laundering charges.

We will advise that the jobless and out of favour former governor should stop holding onto straws by looking for cheap popularity and sympathy by attacking Governor Nyesom Wike. Instead, he should come out boldly to request help from Nyesome Wike the people’s governor.

As it is now, our dear party needs more unity and peace rather than utterances that can divide the party if truly we are serious about salvaging our dear nation from the present clueless government come 2023.

We are calling and encouraging the leadership of our great party to disregard unserious entities, spurious and disaffection statements and entreaties, their pranks of supporting the NWC, while they are intentionally putting the party apart will never see the light of the day. Aliyu Babangida played this sinister script in 2015, he is at it again against the run-up of 2023.

Signed:

Joseph Martins.
Secretary-General General,
PDP North Central Support Group Alliance Forum

The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief Edward David Onoja today, the 2nd of February, received Amb. Dr. Friday Sani aka Makama into the All Progressives Congress. Makama, who had recently dumped the umbrella for the broom alongside thousands of his supporters in his Ward in Odolu, Igalamela LGA of Kogi State, had visited to formally declare his stand and desires for the Party going forward.

Chief Edward Onoja thanked God for uniting the people whilst welcoming Hon. Friday Sani aka Makama into the APC, a Party he described as one that had “no seniority”. He added that he has seen the light and where the wind of progress is blowing.

He stated that when the New Direction government came into power, Hon. Makama was a good friend of the young government, even though he was in the opposition until there was a disconnect. He described him as a stabilizing factor at the state assembly, noting that God has led him back into the light, and his defection will further strengthen Governor Bello’s stance on youth emancipation.

Chief Onoja stated that Governor Yahaya Bello was chosen by God based on prophecy, and was ushered at a pivotal period in Kogi’s history to demystify old beliefs and push for a New Nigeria devoid of tribal and religious bigotry. He stated that Makama’s defection, while further weakening the opposition, will strengthen the stand of the APC in Kogi East and Kogi at large, and urged all Kogites to join a Party where their needs matter.

In a banter with Hon Makama, Chief Onoja noted how he was then the chief custodian of insults and name calling as Chief Traitor of the Igala race for supporting a Government led by a non Igala. Forgetting all humans are same before our creator. In his words “I can say people who key in and are not so bashed are either into their usual games or here on an assignment for their original masters but as always time will reveal all truths. It was evident from output from their communities in the last Elections. At the appropriate time the final mark is from Electoral output”, he noted. He also chronicled how he handed over the baton to Dr. Salisu Ogbo who also handed over to Amade Edime before Makama inherited the mantle now. He also said since Hon Makama has joined, others would also join the party before he hands over the social media bashing and clandestine meetings gang ups to them.

He also admonished that the greatest weapon of the Christain Faith is love and forgiveness, he urged every aggrieved member to join hands with Hon. Makama and his litany of supporters to push the Party forward. He concluded by stating that it is in the interest of all Kogites, irrespective of tribe and religion to have Governor Yahaya Bello as President, so that his quest to liberate Nigeria can be fulfilled.

Amb. Dr. Friday Sani aka Makama described himself as a man of “high principle and crusader of the Igala people”, and declared that he had come into the APC to add value to the emancipation of the Igala Nation and the Nigerian youth. He said that he had carefully observed the happenings in Kogi APC, and had decided to join the Party after careful deliberations.

He promised to stand by the APC so that development can come to the people. He concluded by saying that Yahaya Bello has broken records in the State for aspiring to be the first Kogite to aspire to the highest seat in the land, and all Kogi youth had no alternative than to stand by him.

Also present at the meeting were the Member representing Igalamela at the State Assembly, Hon. Cosmos Ataboh and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Patrick Onogu, High Chief Amade Edime, his ally for over two decades and Miss Eunice Treasure, an Igalamela Odolu stalwart.

Promise Emmanuel
Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rejects the New Year ‘gift’ of hike in electricity tariff as approved by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government and urge President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately rescind the increase.

The party describes the 100 percent hike in electricity tariff from N2 to N4 per kWhr, as announced by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), as insensitive, anti-people and will worsen the economic hardship being faced by Nigerians at this time.

The party contends that the reasons adduced by NERC is not enough to warrant such an increase in electricity tariff, especially at the time Nigerians are looking up to government for economic recovery programmes and packages.

The PDP urges the APC and its government to note that such electricity tariff hike, at this critical time, will bear more pressure on homes and businesses, impact negatively on our national productivity and make life more unbearable, particularly at this period of insufferable economic recession.

What our nation needs at this point are positive policies that will encourage Nigerians in their productive endeavours and cushion the hardship they face on daily basis instead of wicked policies that will only worsen their situation.

It is imperative for the Federal Government to note that Nigerians are already weighed down by high costs and weak purchasing powers and as such should not be further burdened with high electricity costs.

Our party therefore asks President Buhari to immediately review the hike and make further consultations on more affordable ways to meet the power need of the nation instead of this resort to tariff hike.

Signed:

Kola Ologbondiyan
National Publicity Secretary

Hon. Bello made the prediction in a chat with Newsmen, disclosed that going by the results of previous elections held in the state, he assured that the APC would seal victory with an overwhelming one hundred percent scores.

The Chairman explained that the forthcoming Local Government Election is a grassroots Election, an area that the APC has its strongest presence in the state, boost that his party would win clean and clear.

Hon. Abdullahi Bello described the APC as very strong in the State and Particularly at the Grassroots, urged members of the party to turnout enmass, in a civil manner, vote massively for the APC.

The State Chairman maintained that with the strong structures of the APC, pointed out that the APC would win convincingly, insisting that the state does not have presence of other political parties in the twenty one LGA, said other parties are only existing in name.

With the strong structures of the APC at the units, Wards, and Local Government, said the ruling party in the state remains the party to beat, assuring that it will clear all the seats.

The APC Chairman maintained that the APC is formidable in the state, would win anytime and any day in an election, attributed the party’s strength to the innovation Gov. Yahaya Bello brought into leadership of the State.

The Party Chairman maintained that having been in politics over the past decades, the APC is comfortable, strong, will clear up all seats in the forthcoming Local Government Election.

It was all fun in Iyara, Monday afternoon, as the People’s Democratic
party (PDP) in Ijumu Local Government, at its party secretariat, rolled out drums to flag off its campaign for the forth coming Local
Government election.
The event which started at exactly 2.00pm maintained an even thrill
till around 5.00pm when it ended, with goodwill messages from party
leaders across the fifteen wards in the Local Government, flowing in torrential sequence.
Kehinde Ola Musical Band was in a superlative outing as he treated
crowd to conventional party tunes.
The Master of Ceremony, Pastor Stanley Ajileye reeled out names in
recognition of party leaders from Chief Shola Akanmode to Chief
Abiodun Ojo, Distinguished Senator Dino Melaiye, Architect Salman,
Hon. Ajisafe, Prince Rchard Akanmode, Hon Omofe and Honourable Adams.
Others are: Hons. S .O. Ibrahim, Idris Imran, Paul Aiyenigba, Segun
Ojo, Samson Obademi , S. O, Adeleye and Sule Lamidi.
Also present was the party’s Chairmanship candidate, Hon Jerry Owonibi
and his running mate, Mrs Margaret Olaoye.
Though some of the leaders were recognized in absence, their goodwill
messages were conveyed to the party members and supporters.
In his welcome address, the party Chairman, Hon S. O. Ibrahim
expressed gratitude to the people for turning up in such a great
number; this according to him is a confirmation that the people are
tired of the maladministration and the excesses of the ruling party in
the state, and of course, the Local Government .
During the goodwill messages, Hon Segun Ojo, who spoke for the people
of Ijumu Arin, berated the ugly attempt by the All Progressive
Congress, to undermine the age-long rotation pattern. He described
this move as an aberration which Ijumu Arin is vehemently opposed to.
Hon Akeem Ibraheem who spoke afterwards, assured the people of Ijumu
that Gbede as a whole has no hand in, and will never support any
attempt to submerge an arrangement that have worked for peace and
order in Ijumu.
He said the whole issue bothers on the inordinate ambition of one man;
and because a tree does not make a forest, he will fail in his bid.
For Hon Samson Obademi who spoke for Ijumu Oke, It is unthinkable for
any rational fellow to conceive the idea of brushing aside a noble
idea that is well founded in our tradition and politics. He confirmed
further that, even Ijumu Students Union practices rotational system as
established since 1988/98 during the tenure of Stanley Ajileye as
National President of the students’ body. He said if Ijumu does not
rise against the selfish move of spoiler game of APC, our children
will ask us questions tomorrow.
A representative of the Tiv community and the youths also spoke
glowingly for PDP and its candidates, urging the leaders to support
them as they are bent on standing by their votes on Election Day.
Among the youths, it was an intermittent echo of “All we are saying:
Give us Jerry”…….. “All we are saying we need Margaret”
Hon Adam who spoke for the party elders, was full of appreciation as
he pleaded with the people to take home, the message of commitment to
prove to the world that Ijumu is PDP and PDP is Ijumu,
Before the vote of thanks by Hon. Paul Aiyenigba, both the chairman
and his running mate thanked the people for bringing them forward to
serve. They both pledged not to disappoint the good people of Ijumu.