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As public, it is high time we Held our Officials Accountable and Responsible ~ Ekiti IPAC, Chair By Francis Abe ~ Concordnews This decision flies in the face of the ethical responsibilities that public officials have to uphold. Using government positions to enrich one’s self is not only unethical, but illegal. And without oversight, corruption and fraud will run amok in our society. Therefore it is imperative for the Public Officials to be held responsible and accountable by the Public. This in a Statement made by the Ekiti State Chairman of Inter-party Advisory Council, Ifedayo Iyaniwura, according to him, "Accountability is one of the central tenets of public service. Government officials are responsible to the public, so when they misuse their power to help enrich themselves and provide friends with special favors, they are not only to be asked questions, but need to face the consequences. And this shall be test-run in Ekiti State, in coming of days. The Statement goes further...

National Rescue Movement (NRM) already positioned to take over the Leadership of Ekiti State by 2022. By Francis Abe The Ekiti State Chairman of National Rescue Movement (NRM) in acting capacity who doubles has the IPAC Chairman in Ekiti State, Ifedayo Iyaniwura has urged Ekiti people and Nigerians at large that his party would perform better if given the votes in future elections. He specifically appealed to Ekiti people to vote for the candidate of the party, alleging that both of All Progressives Congress (APC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have failed the state. Ekiti State NRM Acting Chairman, Ifedayo Iyaniwura Iyaniwura who urged the people of Ekiti State to start visiting their wards to get registered in preparation for the governorship poll in 2022 boasted that a governor from his party, NRM will perform far better than the present Government of APC in the State.  In a Statement personally signed and made available to the Concordnews in Ado Ekiti the State capital as...

“AT THIS RATE , WILL THERE BE APC IN 2023?”  By Senator Babafemi Ojudu A friend of mine on Facebook raised the above poser this morning. Yes many people are raising same and they are right to do so following the recent happenings in our party. Let me answer this question by saying YES, there will be APC come 2023. While it is true that this is the agenda of some elements within the party they have done well , so well , that they have given the patriots in the party enough notice.  They even let out their thoughts when the said loudly that “APC Will Not Exist After Buhari” Some of us are monitoring their moves. What they think is their secret agenda is an open book to many of us. Their nocturnal meetings, every disruptive steps they are taking are known to us and we shall not leave any turn unstoned. These are the elements whose concern always is the next appointment, the next election.  There is no where in between this to think about the people and their plight. They are...

Late Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua, a Trustworthy and Able Leader - SDP The social Democratic Party in Ekiti State has described the late former Governor of old Ondo State, Evangelist Ishola Bamidele Olumilua as a trustworthy and able leader. In a Statement signed by the Ekiti State Secretary of the Social Democratic party Engr. D.O Bankole and made available to the Newsmen by the Party's State Chairman, Dr. Dele Ekunola on Monday stated that, the late Bamidele Olumilua who was the Governor of old Ondo State between January 1992 to November 1993 under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), governed with the fear of God and love of the masses. Dr. Dele Ekunola, Ekiti State Chairman of SDP According to the Statement, the late former Governor Olumilua made his mark within the short period of his tenure before the military truncated his agenda which did not  allow him to achieve his aims and objectives. Also goes further that, "within the short period of his administration, his social ...

Oshiomole-Obaseki's Unholy Matrimony (Part 1) - Deji Oso Adedeji Oso , a former student leader, current Chairman EKSU Alumni Ekiti State Chapter is an Administrator at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti. In his own opinion which made public stated the following as factors playing out in the battle between Adams Oshiohmole, the APC National Chairman and Godwin Obaseki, the Edo State Governor who recently disqualified by his party APC in his quest to seek for second term in Office:   1. Leprose Hands of Godfatherism 2. Patronage Politics of Clientelism  3. Corrupt Elite Recruitment Process 4. Power Conflicts and Struggle for Dominance 5. Thirst for Intra-Party Degodfatherism 6. Dictatorship of Surrogateship 7. Betrayal, Vengeance & Political Survivalism  According to Adedeji Oso who is a political scientist, "Godfatherism is systemic, It is found in all aspects of our social, political or traditional society. He goes further that, "when you fight godfatherism, it kicks a...

[BREAKING NEWS] Edo 2020: The incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki Disqualified by APC Screening Committee. The All Progressive Congress (APC) screening committee has disqualified the governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, and two others from participating in the Edo Governorship election. Obaseki according to the screening committee was unfit to qualify on the grounds that his HSC and NYSC certificates are defective. Meanwhile , Governor Obaseki in his reaction to this development has said that he won’t Appeal his Disqualification From Edo APC Primary. The Governor stated that he will not appeal his disqualification from participating in the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) slated for June 22. The governor in a statement by his media aide, Crusoe Osagie, said it is needless filing an appeal when the National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole has carefully orchestrated the move from the beginning. While calling on his supporters to be calm, he urged them to wait for ...

Our going to court is a battle between Fayemi, his circle of worshippers and conscience of the Party -  Babafemi Ojudu Senator Babafemi Ojudu, the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, tells Ekiti journalists in this interview the reason some leaders of the party are in court, challenging the 2019 Congress of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC ) in Ekiti State and other issues in the polity. Few days ago, you and some leaders of the party went to court challenging the 2019 congress of the party, with the development already generating series of reactions from party members in the state. What is actually the issue? Let me say this that I am one of the people who went to court. I am one of those but not the one. Therefore, I will not want it to be personalized as if it is a battle between me and Governor Kayode Fayemi. Rather it is a battle between Fayemi, his circle of worshippers and the conscience of the party. Many stakeholders in the party do not like the...