Politics
Amadi Warns Obaseki of Rigging Threat Ahead of Edo Governorship Election
As the Edo State governorship election draws near, Sam Amadi, the Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to remain vigilant during the election period.
Amadi expressed concerns about potential election rigging, specifically pointing fingers at the former governor, Adams Oshiomhole, who he believes cannot secure a victory without manipulation.
Oshiomhole, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), is throwing his full support behind the party’s candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in the upcoming election.
Amadi, however, voiced his suspicion that the electoral process could be compromised if not closely monitored.
In a post shared on his X account on Thursday, Amadi cautioned the people of Edo State to pay close attention to the role of the Nigeria Police during the election, claiming that they could pose significant challenges.
He noted that in off-season elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) typically performs well, but he believes that security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police, could be problematic.
Amadi urged Governor Obaseki not to relax his vigilance and warned that Oshiomhole’s chances of success could rely on manipulation.
He emphasized the need for transparency and fair play, especially in the area of security, as the election date approaches.
Amadi’s statements have highlighted growing concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the influence of security forces.
With the governorship election in Edo State just around the corner, the call for vigilance and accountability is intensifying as political players and observers alike remain focused on ensuring a free and fair election.
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He shared that the current minimum wage of ₦70,000 is not enough considering the current state of the country and urged the government to increase it to ₦200,000.
“President Tinubu, have mercy on our people and increase the minimum wage to ₦200,000 now. I don’t think anyone can survive on the current ₦70,000 minimum wage. ₦70,000 is nothing. If we don’t solve the minimum wage problem, we can’t solve crime.”
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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that the northern region will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election.
According to Matawalle, the administration has delivered major infrastructure projects and development initiatives across the region.
“For us in the North, our votes for the APC and President Tinubu will show clearly that we appreciate what he’s doing for the region.”
He added “If you see the dualisation of the Abuja–Kaduna, Zaria–Sokoto, and Ilela–Badagry expressways, you will agree with me that the North is experiencing key projects it never had in the past, even when a northerner was president.”
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