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The Philosophy Driving GOFEC By Osazua IVBAZE

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The genuine democratic elements in Edo State, irrespective of their Senatorial/ Regional origins, are convinced that a greater Edo, powered by the forces of fairness, justice and equity, is all that is needed now. They are aware that, more than ever, this is really the time to heal the political wounds-- wounds of exclusion, under which  Edo Central has been writhing over the years. They are therefore demonstrating increasing   commitment to widening the power and political net of  ensuring that no part of Edo is made to feel marginalized and excluded from power equation in the State. In order to promote inclusion ,it has become an undocumented rule, not just in Nigeria as Country, but also in many States of the Federation, to periodically rotate political power among  various geopolitical blocs. This is a matter of categorical imperative in order to expand the frontiers of unity, peaceful coexistence and understanding. Against this backdrop, the philosophy driving Governor from Edo Ce
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Josemaria Foundation Urges Effort to Reduce Malaria Prevalence

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  Josemaria Escriva Foundation has called for collaborative efforts by government, non governmental organisations and well meaning individuals to reduce the prevalence of malaria in Nigeria. The Chief Responsibility Officer (CRS) of Josemaria Escriva Foundation, Dr. Jude Obasanmi made the call at Ekpoma Tuesday, 25 April during the 2023 world malaria day celebration. This year's malaria day with the theme "Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement”, was celebrated by  Josemaria Escriva Foundation with medical out reaches at Ekpoma in collaboration with the Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Ambrose Alli University Medical Students Association (AAUMSA) and Indomitable Youths Organization. Speaking during the celebration, Obasanmi noted that "Each year, it is estimated that about 300,000 Nigerians die of malaria related illnesses with urgent action required to address its prevalence.  "In Edo State, Josemaria Escriva Foundation, has been at the foref
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Another Edo south person or Edo north in government house come 2024.

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This sounds like Hausa/Fulani or Yoruba always wants to hang on to power because they feel they are in majority. Reason an Igbo can't make it to be president, because they don't have what it takes. Who says? Equity is fairness, and fairness is justice. If you castigate the actions of Hausa/Fulani/ Yoruba in Nigeria, then stand up for what is right. Stop castigating the APC for producing (Tinubu) a Yoruba, after Obasanjo had been president. When you support another Edo south or north, to continue in power, come 2024, you doing same. Edo State 1999 - 2007 Edo South 2007- 2008 Edo Central (abridged) 2008 - 2016 Edo North 2016- 2024 Edo South 2024 (proposal for another Edo south or Edo north) Is it all about Edo South or Edo North?  Is Edo Central not good to be governor, that Edo South or North, should want power again and again so soon? Check out Delta State 1999- 2007 Delta Central 2007- 2015 Delta South 2015- 2023 Delta North 2023-           Delta Central This is fairness, this
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In Support Of Governor From Edo Central.

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 In Support Of Governor From Edo Central. By Moses Imafidon  In moments o f deep introspection, I always have this feeling that this world will be a better place for all , if we toe the path of not  doing to others what we do not want them to do unto us. After a retrospective journey into our past as a state-- from the years as Midwest through Bendel and now , Edo, I have been constrained to make the following remarks. Edo State stands on a tripod--- Edo South, Edo Central and Edo North. I am a  Benin man,and I honestly feel that ordinarily,  there shouldn't have been debate over the Senatorial District  the next Governor of Edo State should come from, if we are all willing to allow fairness have its way. I make this pronouncement with a deep sense of history powered by the need to allow the tripod on which Edo stands  to be have  equal access to fairness. Let's look at where we are coming from since I999 as a state. 1. Lucky Igbinedion, Edo South-- 8 years. 2.  Osunbor-- Edo C
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Edo2024: Governor from Edo Central........Thinking Right

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  Looking at the history of Edo State right from independence it may beat your imagination that two Senatorial districts have actually dominated the helms of affairs as Administrator and Governors. The Edo North and Edo South have always been in charge while the Edo Central have been perpetually left out.  Nigeria A little dive into the pre-independence era, we can attest that Chief Anthony Eromosele Enahoro CON of blessed memory was one of Nigeria's foremost anti-colonial and pro-democracy activists. He was also very instrumental in the struggle for Nigeria's independence and he hailed from Uromi. His track record shows that he did well.    Post-independence, we also had Prof. Ambrose Alli who ruled in the then Bendel State has his legacy still speaking volume today. He happens to be the last of those that has come from Edo Central Senatorial District. However, historically, during his reign, neither the Edo State nor the Senatorial District systems were in place but w
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FINAL EPISODE PRESS RELEASE : Emerging Threats to Peace before, during and after the 2023 General Elections in South-South Region, Nigeria

  FINAL EPISODE PRESS RELEASE Stakeholders have continued to meet and interact on the  Rally for Peaceful Election  platform. The interactive sessions focused on  Emerging Threats to Peace before, during and after the 2023 General Elections in South-South Region, Nigeria.  We had ten (10) weekly episodes from 19 th  January – 23 rd  March, 2023. We sincerely appreciate the discussants that were majorly drawn from the South-South States in addition to those outside the region and in diaspora. The 10 episodes held availed participants the opportunity to analyze many issues before and briefly after the elections across the South-South Zone in particular and the Country in general. However, we are quite aware that many post-election issues have arisen, many more may arise and the standpoint still remains that peace is the only way to peace.      In the course of our discussions, we were able to identify some of the threats that emerged during the elections. To mention a few : poor v
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Rally for Peaceful Election : PRESS RELEASE

  PRESS RELEASE   Stakeholders have continued to meet and interact on the Rally for Peaceful Election platform. We focused on Emerging Threats to Peace in 2023 General Elections, South-South, Nigeria. We had six (6) episodes before the Presidential and National Assembly elections with discussants drawn from the following States Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta and Edo States. Our focus remained peace before, during and after the elections. During the 7 th episode, we had the opportunity to analyze the elections that held on February 25 th , 2023 across the country. We observed that some of the emerging threats identified during the course of discussion came bare. Some of these threats included but not limited to effect of poor voters education, intimidation of various forms, inability to locate new polling units, inability of eligible voters to get their PVC, poor logistic arrangement, sabotaging the BVAS etc. We must commend Nigerians for their peaceful conduct despite all
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