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Edo PDP Calls for Unbiased Probe into Benin Airport Attack
The Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Campaign Council has called for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the recent attack at Benin Airport.
This incident, which occurred on July 18, 2024, involved an assault by suspected political thugs on Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, and Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, upon their return from Abuja.
The attack tragically resulted in the death of Police Inspector Akor Anuh, who was attached to Senator Okpebholo.
Inspector Anuh was a dedicated officer assigned to protect the APC governorship candidate, who is currently serving as the senator for Edo Central.
Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, the Director General of the Asue/Ogie Management Campaign Committee, addressed the media in Benin City on Wednesday.
During the press briefing, he strongly criticized the police for what he described as harassment and intimidation of PDP members, alleging that these actions were being conducted at the behest of the APC.
Iduoriyekemwen emphasized the need for the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure a fair and thorough investigation into the attack.
He condemned the alleged influence of APC members who, according to reports, are openly flaunting their connections and asserting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had promised them control over Edo State, despite the electoral preferences of its residents.
The PDP Campaign Council has thus urged the IGP to uphold the integrity of his office and remind the police force that their duty is to serve all Nigerians equally, not to act as an extension of the APC.
In response to the situation, the Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Funsho Adegboye, announced that the investigation has been moved to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
He advised that any further comments or inquiries should be directed to the central office in Abuja.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to rumours claiming it has approved Adire as the new fabric for the NYSC uniform.
It can be recalled that the Federal Government recently announced plans to review the NYSC uniform, which sparked speculation online that Adire had already been selected as its replacement.
However, the government has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding the new uniform.
“I mentioned Adire during the discussion. I also mentioned Ankara. My intention was simply to cite examples of some of the proposals that have been put forward in the course of our consultations. It was not an announcement that any particular fabric has been adopted or approved to replace the current NYSC uniform.”
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the NYSC programme. It can be noted that the NYSC camp orientation is usually for three weeks before the youths go out to gain experience, employment, and serve the country for one year.
However, the FG announced that the passing-out parade from camp will be cancelled, and corps members will now spend six weeks in camp instead of three weeks.
“The first two weeks speak to laying a foundation on civic responsibility. The next two weeks will look at career mapping, basic accounting literacy skills, business planning and access to finance. The final two weeks, we intend to have focused corps-stream-specific training aligned with the corps member’s designated stream based on his choice, academic background and skills profile.”
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