Politics
Ganduje Hails Okpebholo’s Victory as Well-Deserved in Edo
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has congratulated Monday Okpebholo on his victory as the Edo State Governor-elect.
In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje described Okpebholo’s triumph as well-deserved and a clear reflection of the trust the people of Edo have placed in the APC’s leadership.
Ganduje noted that this victory symbolizes the confidence the electorate has in the progressive vision of the Bola Tinubu-led administration.
He emphasized that Okpebholo’s success was a result of the faith placed in his ability to lead Edo State toward a brighter future.
The chairman also highlighted the hard work and determination of APC members and supporters who played crucial roles in ensuring a free, fair, and peaceful election process.
The APC national leader expressed optimism that Okpebholo’s leadership would usher in a period of rapid growth, peace, and development in Edo State.
He assured that the party would provide full support to the new administration, working hand-in-hand to realize the vision of a prosperous and transformed Edo for the benefit of all its citizens.
Ganduje extended his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the Progressive Governors Forum for their unwavering support throughout the election, noting that the victory was a win not only for the APC but for the entire Edo State.
He praised the dedication and collective effort that brought about this outcome, saying it signified a major step forward for the party and the state.
According to the official results from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Okpebholo, 54, garnered 291,667 votes, defeating Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who secured 247,274 votes.
Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP) came in third with 22,361 votes.
Popular Nigerian singer, Davido, confirms his uncle, Governor Adeleke’s, move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The singer confirms this move in his latest song, which he titled “From Umbrella to Broom.” It can be noted that the umbrella signifies the PDP, while the broom signifies the APC in their respective logos.
The singer then speaks on this fact and shares that his uncle will still continue doing great things from this political party. It can also be noted that the singer, as well as Governor Adeleke, took a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In Davido’s song, the singer sang in Yoruba, which means, “Why are we suffering when the new broom can sweep better?” He also sang about the fact that the youths of today plan to go overseas and not stay in Nigeria.
Professor Wumi Iledare, a respected expert in petroleum economics, has cautioned against rushing to sell Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna. He advised President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to adopt a more strategic and transparent approach that puts national interest first.
His warning follows comments by NNPCL’s Group CEO, Bayo Ojulari, who recently hinted in an interview that the refineries may be sold after their ongoing reviews. Responding to that, Iledare argued that the major issue isn’t government ownership but poor efficiency and management.
“Selling them off without addressing deeper governance failures could lead to the same problems we’ve seen in the past and also risk our energy security,” he said. He recommended public-private partnerships and performance-based agreements as better alternatives, aligning with the spirit of the Petroleum Industry Act of 2021. He also warned that privatisation shouldn’t become a tool for monopoly or be controlled by a privileged few.
According to him, the focus should be on unlocking value and reviving the downstream oil sector in a sustainable way. This comes after NNPCL shut down the Port Harcourt Refinery in May 2025 for maintenance. Despite large sums spent on reviving the Warri and Kaduna plants, both remain inactive. Meanwhile, Aliko Dangote recently stated that those refineries may never function again.
Nigerian Tv Presenter, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, makes headline as she received backlash from the public.
This was prompted after the presenter took to her slicks media and left a cryptic political comment “Dear @officialasiwajubat, please allow him to be President for six months while you take a leave of absence. Let’s see what kind of magic he claims he can perform. This level of desperation is becoming quite disturbing.”
Despite not mentioning names, many of her followers assumed she was talking about Peter Obi. This sparked debate and speculations from his followers who came into her comment section to support him.
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