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PDP Candidate Asue Ighodalo’s Billboards Damaged by Vandals in Edo State

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Residents in Benin City woke up on Sunday morning to find widespread defacement and vandalism of billboards belonging to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate Dr. Asue Ighodalo.

Billboards at several major intersections, including Asoro bus stop, UNIBEN Ekenwan Campus, Agboma junction at Ekenwan road, and Akenzuwa after stadium road junction, were found damaged, according to eyewitness accounts and photographic evidence reviewed by this reporter.

A member of the PDP’s Media Directorate in the Edo State Campaign Council, speaking anonymously, stated that the vandalism had been ongoing for months since Ighodalo won the PDP primary election in February.

“They have been damaging Dr. Asue’s billboards since immediately after he won the PDP Primaries in February, but the man is a very calm man. They are even destroying cars with AI stickers around Upper Sakponba,” the source said. “When we wanted to shout to the press he told us to report to the relevant authorities and replace the billboards. Even now we have been told not to react so we do not heat up the polity.”

The source declined to name any suspects, stating, “we have our suspicions but mentioning names will just heighten tensions in the state. We have reported to the authorities. Let them investigate and bring the culprits to book.”

Contacted by phone, Dr. Ighodalo chose not to comment directly on the vandalism, stating, “I’m on the campaign trail my brother. Let us talk when I get back to town. My singular focus is on how to move the largest amount of Edolites into prosperity. All these other things are distractions. Let me again appeal to everyone – candidates and supporters – not to destroy our state and institutions because of politics.”

The Edo State governorship election is scheduled for September 21, 2024.

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Address Grievances with Tinubu Privately, Bwala Urges El-Rufai 

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By Gabriella Ogbu

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has advised former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to resolve his grievances with Tinubu privately rather than airing them publicly.

El-Rufai recently criticized the APC, accusing it of lacking internal democracy and betraying Tinubu.

Bwala responded, urging El-Rufai to engage directly with the president, noting that his comments seemed more like dissatisfaction than opposition.

Bwala, who has a close personal rapport with El-Rufai, emphasized that airing grievances in public was unproductive and suggested a private conversation with Tinubu as the best course of action.

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Bwala, Arise TV’s Oseni Clash in Heated Interview

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By Gabriella Ogbu

A live interview between Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni and presidential aide Daniel Bwala turned heated on Tuesday after Oseni questioned Bwala about his decision to serve in the Tinubu administration despite past criticisms of the president.

When pressed on whether his appointment was politically convenient, Bwala fired back, “Don’t ask me questions like I’m a secondary student.”

He defended his decision, stating that his service was based on national interest, not personal gain.

The exchange quickly went viral on social media, drawing mixed reactions.

While some praised Oseni’s tough questioning, others criticized Bwala for his dismissive tone.

X (Twitter) users debated the integrity of political allegiances and the role of journalists in holding public officials accountable.

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Ondo PDP Demands Finance Commissioner’s Removal 

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By Abaire Olanlesi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ondo State has demanded the removal of Finance Commissioner Omowumi Isaac over alleged budget padding in the 2025 Appropriation Bill.

The party cited discrepancies, including an N11.5 billion security vote, N250 million for honorariums, and a N230 million Toyota Prado SUV for Isaac’s office.

PDP’s Publicity Secretary, Kennedy Peretei, accused Isaac of financial misconduct and questioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for not investigating the matter.

In response, the All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissed the allegations, with its Director of Media and Publicity, Steve Otaloro, stating that Isaac had no direct role in budget formulation.

The APC maintained that the contested provisions were essential for security and public welfare.

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