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Barr Sly Ezeokenwa remains our duly elected National chairman, APGA Northern leaders tell INEC

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***Says Njoku was not a product of any National Convention witnessed by INEC

Apparently piqued by the recent recognition accorded the Chief Edozie Njoku-led National Executive Committee of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) against Barr Sly Ezeokenwa as duly elected National chairman by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) the Party’s leaders of Northern Extraction have called on the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), Prof. Mahamood Yakubu to immediately withdraw the unconstitutional action.
The leaders that included APGA Board of Trustees (BOT), National Working Committee (NWC) members alongside the Party’s Chairmen in the 19 Northern States including FCT, urged the electoral umpire to know that their actions are being challenged in the Apex Court of the land and that Nigerians are watching them keenly.
A statement issued by the National Vice Chairman, North Central Zone, Alhaji Arikora Musa Abdulazeez on behalf of northern caucus indicated that the said Edozie Njoku was never a product of any National Convention of APGA and INEC never monitored any National Convention of APGA were Edozie Njo was ever elected as APGA National Chairman.
“We stand firmly behind our duly elected National Chairman Barr Sly Ezeokenwa and members of his NWC elected on 31st May,2023 at the international conference center, Awka, Anambra State for a term of 4 years.
“We are aware that there is no Judgment of any Court in Nigeria that declared Edozie Njoku as APGA National Chairman.
“The issue of who was the authentic National Chairman of APGA between Chief Victor Ike Oye the former National Chairman of APGA and Edozie Njoku was settled by several judgments of the Court of Appeal in favor of chief Victor Oye.
“We the concerned APGA members from the Northern extraction of the Country completely reject the recognition of Edozie Njoku as National Chairman of APGA.
“The National leadership of the Party under Bar Sly Ezeokenwa remains the authentic National leadership of APGA.
“We shall continue to resist this unconstitutional, illegal and unpopular decision taken by INEC on the National leadership of APGA until the commission withdraws it’s decision and revert the party to it’s rightful leadership of Barr Sly Ezeokenwa”

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Prince Adewole Adebayo Condemns Ondo Election, Calls It an “Ondo Auction”

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***Describes Process as “Victimless Crime” in Scathing Critique

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has issued a critical assessment of the recent Ondo State Governorship Election, labeling it an “Ondo Auction.”
Adebayo argued that the election was less about genuine democracy and more about transactional politics, with “willing buyers” and “willing sellers” dominating the process.

Taking to his X account, Adebayo suggested that the Ondo election could serve as a case study for the Central Bank’s foreign exchange practices, given the efficient “marketplace” nature of the vote.
He lamented what he saw as a lack of authentic voter engagement, claiming that ballots appeared to be traded as commodities rather than cast with genuine intent.

Adebayo extended his criticism to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the police, and major media outlets, whom he accused of watching passively as the alleged auction unfolded.
Offering sarcastic congratulations to those who “purchased” the victory, he sympathized with voters, whom he felt had unknowingly relinquished their democratic power in a flawed process.

Quoting a biblical phrase, “Father Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do,” Adebayo expressed sadness over the state of democracy in Ondo and called for divine intervention to steer Nigeria towards a more transparent electoral future.

In his post, Adebayo remarked: “The Ondo State Governorship Election of yesterday is what criminologists would term as victim-less crimes: a spectacle of willing buyers @OfficialAPCNg meeting willing sellers in a perfect market that should be an example for @cenbank in the foreign exchange markets. Ondo Auction is smoother than the Dutch Auction. Four years sold so freely and openly that no one should lie that they were coerced or intimidated or browbeaten. And @PoliceNG and @inecnigeria @AIT_Online @ARISEtv @KAFTAN_TV @channelstv @NTANewsNow all witnessed it live.

“No one should pretend that they need someone to interview over this. It is in order to congratulate the buyers on their purchased ‘victory’ while shedding some tears for the sellers with the Calvary elegy that ‘Father Forgive Them For They Knoweth Not What They Do.’ God Bless Nigeria and may God Guide Ondo State.”

Adebayo’s post has since sparked conversation across the country, with calls for reform and a stronger commitment to electoral integrity in Nigeria.

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Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus Reinstated as LP’s Candidate for Ondo Governorship Election

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the reinstatement of Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus as the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the Ondo State governorship election, replacing Olusola Ebiseni just hours before the vote.
The decision followed a Court of Appeal ruling which overturned an earlier Federal High Court judgment that had named Ebiseni as the party’s candidate.
In an official statement shared on its X handle, INEC confirmed receiving the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the appellate court’s judgment.
INEC’s statement explained that the Federal High Court in Abuja had initially directed the Commission on September 27, 2024, to recognize Ebiseni as LP’s candidate, but the Court of Appeal nullified this decision, citing jurisdictional issues.

In compliance with the appellate court’s ruling, INEC restored Festus’s candidacy, adding his name to their website as the official Labour Party nominee for the 2024 Ondo State Governorship election.
This unexpected development introduces a last-minute shift for the Labour Party, which has been actively preparing for a competitive election.

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Peter Obi in solidarity with Ondo LP candidate, stands firm on democracy

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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party(LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has once again pledged his commitment to democracy in Nigeria, despite ongoing challenges with the electoral process.

Obi traveled to Ondo State on Monday to campaign alongside LP’s governorship candidate, Hon. Sola Ebiseni, describing him as a capable leader with the necessary competence to effectively govern the state.
Obi highlighted Ebiseni’s work as the Secretary of Afenifere, where he has consistently advocated for fairness, equity, and justice.

Obi urged the people of Ondo to reject transactional politics, which he believes has contributed to misgovernance and poor leadership.
He stressed the importance of choosing leaders who are focused on long-term solutions for the state and the nation.

He concluded with a message of hope: “A new Nigeria is POssible!”

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