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"All other political parties are dead here and that is because APC is in Government and Edo is shining."

‎“The appelicant was allocated zero votes against his name irrespective of the votes in the applicant’s favour in ward 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10 of the Esan South East Local Government Constituency exercise of the 2nd Respondent. ‎ ‎“The 1st Respondent did not emerge from any primary conducted nor consensus arrangement of the 2nd Respondent

“Every child deserves love, quality education, healthcare, protection and the opportunity to dream without limitations. "We must continue to create an environment where no child is left behind and where the voices, rights and wellbeing of children remain a priority.”

A source within the University described the inaugural lecture as “unique because it coincides with the retirement of Professor Olatunji, who will formally bow out of the University’s service on Thursday, May 28, 2026, when he would have clocked the mandatory 70 years permitted by the law for academics to remain in active service.” The enthusiastic source added that “Professor Olatunji will probably be one of the few lucky academics to have their inaugural lectures as parting gifts on the retirement eve. This type rarely happens and this makes this one a very exceptional occasion.”

"Instead of waiting for the APC National Working Comittee to resolve the matter, they hurried to the Palace to present Hon. Ogbeide Ihama to the Oba of Benin, contrary to normal practice, in an attempt to give their flawed primary the backing of our revered Palace. "As expected, the Oba of Benin, in his wisdom, asked for the certificate of return allegedly issued to Hon. Ogbeide Ihama by the APC NWC. "None was presented. Instead, they displayed kangaroo results from those bent on imposing him on Edo South Senatorial District."

“There’s nothing satisfactory about this sham of election they did today and it’s very unfortunate because as a loyal party member, I expected something better than this."

  From our Bureau Chief, Benin   The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State Chapter, on Sunday, 17 May,...

But notably, in the southern zone of the State; aftermath of the consensus arrangement if not well managed, will definitely deal a devastating blow to the wellbeing of the Party not only in the 2027 election, but future elections like the governorship.

We further urge all aspirants and their supporters to embrace issue-based engagement and uphold the values of unity, mutual respect, and internal democracy, as the strength of the party remains our collective responsibility. Party primaries are not won by threats, blackmail or entitlement. They are won by relationships, respect and the ability to genuinely appeal to party leaders and members.

“Many of the political parties are looking at a consensus process against conducting direct primaries in selecting who should fly their party flag. "This option I think is very good because of its inherent advantages. However, a critical consideration in arriving at a consensus candidate is justice, fair play and equity."