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You Can’t Succeed In Politics Without God – Egbabor
Immediate past Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council, Honourable Emmanuel Egbabor has urged politicians to always put their trust in God if they are to succeed in politics.
Egbabor disclosed this on at the end of tenure thanksgiving service held at the Council pavilion, Ozoro.
He said he was grateful to God to have been the first Isoko North Council Chairman to serve for two terms of six years back to back.
He urged politicians and well-wishers to always look up to God in everything they do especially in their political aspirations.
He noted that only God can put someone in a position of authority as he tried effortlessly in the past to gain political ascendancy until he was sworn in as Chairman in October 2014.
He said power belongs to God and only He can give power referring to John 3:27.
“Today am excited and happy that am exiting as Chairman with my two legs complete, being alive and I can see clearly with my two eyes and all my children are complete.
“For keeping me for six years as Chairman of the Council is a thing of joy because not everyone that started this race completed it. What I have enjoyed in the past six years is just the grace of God.null
“It was God who brought me into this position, my joining politics dates back to many years ago when I showed interest in contesting for Councillor under the defunct National Republican Convention (NRC) in 1991.
“I aspired for the House of Assembly in 2006 and 2011 until God made me victorius in 2014 as Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council,” Egbabor said.
He appreciated Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his support to his administration and called on the people of the area to continue to pray for him, his family and the state.
“I must thank all my leaders including Rt Hon Leo Ogor and Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay among others whom God used to put me in the position and i must specially thank our amiable Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, he has been there for me as a father, mentor and leader.
“To all my friends and political associates, let me admonish you to always look up to God if you want to succeed as a politician.
“People used to say that there is no way a politician can make it without relying on other powers, but I told them I will be a politician without stepping my foot elsewhere aside God.
“Today we are leaving debt free, we were able to clear the seven months salary arrears in 2018 through the assistance of the Governor.
“We thought we could do better in this second term but the issues of recession, COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown and ENDSARS protests came in to thwart our plans.Loading…
“But despite these challenges we were able to touch lives in the various communities by resolving all notty issues within our communities,”
He said that he is leaving Isoko North as one of the most peaceful and secured local government area in the state which to him is remarkable.
He stated that his administration, rehabilitated and graded roads across the local government area, renovated abbatoirs in Ozoro, Owhelogbo and built markets in Ozoro, Ofagbe, renovated markets in Otibio and Owhelogbo.
“We had free eye treatment and surgery in 2015 and 2017 for the first and second phases. I am happy because God has used us to touch lives, to heal people where a young girl of 17 years old who had lost her sight from birth received her sight in 2015.
“We have paid salaries up to date, we built Akperio market and the first ever permanent health centre in Ozoro with 30 beds, delivery room, and consulting rooms, drug and laboratory room among others. Am happy that this has been brought to fruition because it will help to reduce pressure on the General Hospital Ozoro,” the Chairman stated.
He cautioned indigenes to desist from destroying public buildings as the community remains the actual beneficiaries of the projects.
In a brief exhortation, Bishop Dr Sam Oyede of God’s Fountain of Life Bible Church Oleh urged Christians to thank God for being counted among the living.
He said it was God who kept Nigerians alive despite the COVID-19 pandemic and urged the people to always give thanks to God for all his benefits.
He stated that thanksgiving was an opportunity to recount all that God has done in the life of everyone.
“Today we are here to appreciate God in thanksgiving for where he has brought the out-going Chairman and us to where we are today.
“You are not here to thank God for this invitation, you are here to thank God because you are alive,” Bishop Oyede stated.
The thanksgiving service was attended by his Isoko South counterpart Hon. Itiako Ikpokpo, member representing Isoko South 1 Constituency Hon. Kenneth Ogba among other dignitaries from Isoko nation.
The majority leader of the Lagos House of Assembly, Noheem Adams, on Friday raised alarm over alleged plans by some people to manipulate the result of the primary election that produced him as a candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Adams reportedly won the primary election of the party to produce a candidate for the House of Assembly in Eti-Osa Constituency 1 on Wednesday after polling 7,638 against his opponent’s 1225 votes.
Speaking to thousands of APC supporters during a Victory March, Adams said accused a top monarch (name withheld) in Eti-Osa of being behind the plan to doctor the result in favour of Saheed Adesegun Bankole, who was defeated in the election.
“I want you all very much for the love and passion you have for me and APC. Today is what we call victory walk. We started from VGC with over 4000 APC members. Even inside the rain you stood your ground and you are here to protect your mandate.
“Thank you very much for voting for me. I won the election throughout our wards and the INEC officials, DSS and police personnel were there and even the agents of our opponent were there as well.
“Let me put it on record that his agents and the police signed that the election was free and fair and they took all the results to the local government collation centre.
“When they got there, they presented all the results to the DSS, INEC officials and also to the returning officer and he collected everything and announced that Adams was the winner of the election.
“We believe in this party. The only crime I have committed was during the impeachment of the Speaker; that I did not follow them and did not stand against the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly,” he alleged.
He said being a politician, he understood “loyalty and how to always be loyal. That is the only crime I committed and today, I’m calling on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to caution the Oba.
“The Oba is the reason why we lost the presidential election in 2023 in the constituency and he is the reason why we lost the House of Representatives seat. He lost in his own kingdom and the results are there at the INEC for all to see.
“I’m calling on the Inspector General of Police that if anything happens to me, he should hold the Oba responsible. And in 2027, if we lose the presidential election in the local government, the President should hold him responsible. We have assured the President that we are going to vote for him and he will win.”
He urged his loyalists and supporters to remain calm as he trusts the party enough to resolve the issue.
President of the Lekki Residents and Stakeholders Association, Sulyman Bello, also thanked the supporters for having faith in Adams.
“On behalf of all of all the estates from 1004 and across the entire Lekki peninsula, we thank all the APC members for standing by our friend, brother, father Hon. Noheem Adams.
“If all the estates in Eti -Osa Osa, call on him at the same time, he will respond. We also thank God that he got over 7,000 votes and his opponent a little above 1,000 votes. The winning margin is above 90%.
“We thank all those of you that voted and also thank President Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership. We extend our gratitude to the APC leaders in Lagos state. If it is not Noheem, it is not Noheem,” he said.
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Governor Dauda Lawal Emerges APC Consensus Governorship Candidate for Zamfara 2027 Election
Governor Dauda Lawal Ph.d has officially emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election in Zamfara State, following a consensus arrangement adopted by the party for its primaries.The governor secured the ticket after party members and supporters gathered across various wards to endorse him as the APC’s flagbearer for the forthcoming election. The consensus model, which allowed party stakeholders to unite behind a single candidate, was embraced as a strategy to avoid a contentious primary and strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 polls.Speaking with journalists shortly after the exercise, Governor Lawal expressed profound gratitude to party members for the confidence reposed in him. He reaffirmed his commitment to the people of Zamfara, pledging to consolidate ongoing developmental projects aimed at improving the lives of residents across the state.“I am deeply honored by the trust and support of our party faithful,” Lawal said. “We will not relent in our efforts to deliver meaningful development, enhance security, and create opportunities for all citizens of Zamfara State.”His emergence underscores the party’s push to build continuity and strong leadership in the northwest region.Political analysts note that the adoption of consensus candidate signals the APC’s preference for unity and reduced internal friction as the party prepares for the next electoral cycle.
Lagos lawmaker, Adewale Temitope Adedeji, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the party’s candidacy in Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 1 ahead of the 2027 general election.Adewale, a current member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, scored 19,111 to defeat his closest rival, Obawole Quadri lawal, who polled 295 votes.Three other aspirants in the election that was monitored by the state electoral officers, the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies, Afolabi Ajiboye, Akinyemi Temitope, and Adewale Lateef, scored 165, 73 and 33 votes respectively.The primary election was conducted peacefully on Wednesday across seven political wards in the constituency.A youth leader and participant in the exercise, Demola Olajide, said the peaceful exercise was the result of the maturity of the aspirants and the members’ respect for party supremacy.In a ‘thank you’ message to his constituents on Thursday, Adewale described his victory at the primary election as democracy in action.He noted that the beauty of the exercise was that he had despite having other aspirants, the election was peaceful.”What makes this moment special wasn’t just the win. It was the voices that were heard, the choices people made freely, and the peaceful process that let a community decide its own path forward.”That’s the heart of democracy: every vote counts, every opinion matters, and power flows from the people up.”May this new chapter bring the progress and unity we have promised to fight for. The real work starts now and our leaders are watching with hope.”Let’s be further determined to increase our support for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and other candidates of the party in the 2027 election,” he urged.
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