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Egor PDP Passes Vote of Confidence on Gov. Obaseki, Shaibu, and Ogie Over Vote of No Confidence

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State has passed a vote of implicit confidence on the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon Philip Shaibu, and Secretary to the Edo State Government, Barr. Osarodion Ogie, as well as the PDP Coordinator for Obaseki in Egor, Chief Odion Olaye. This decision was made in a unanimous decision by the LGA Congress, which also suspended the Chairman and Secretary of PDP in Egor, Mr. Manfred Ekundayo Idehen and Mr. Moses Osarumwense Godwin, indefinitely.

The suspension was due to various reasons, including the alleged confiscation of the Christmas package from the governor, extortion of money from aspirants for the forthcoming Local Government Councils and State House of Assembly election, and embarrassing elected political office holders. The LGA executive also passed a vote of no confidence on Idehen and Godwin, citing their failure to resolve the crisis that arose from the just-concluded Ward and local government Congresses in Egor.

Tensions escalated with a road show by party members following the suspension of Idehen and Godwin. New Acting Chairmen and Secretary, Mr. Ayo Efosa and Ikponmwosa Eguavon, were appointed immediately.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State has passed a vote of implicit confidence on Governor Godwin Obaseki, Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, and Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie.
  • The LGA Congress suspended Mr. Manfred Ekundayo Idehen and Mr. Moses Osarumwense Godwin as Chairman and Secretary of PDP in Egor indefinitely.
  • The reasons for their suspension include alleged confiscation of the Christmas package from the governor, extortion of money from aspirants, and embarrassing elected office holders.
  • Mr. Ayo Efosa and Ikponmwosa Eguavon were appointed as Acting Chairmen and Secretary of PDP in Egor.
  • The LGA executive passed a vote of no confidence on Idehen and Godwin due to their failure to resolve the crisis arising from the Ward and local government Congresses in Egor.

Statistics:

  • 24 hours given to Manfred Ekundayo Idehen and Moses Osarumwense Godwin to return all party properties in their possession.
  • Unanimous decision by the LGA Congress to pass vote of implicit confidence on Governor Obaseki, Deputy Governor Shaibu, and Secretary Ogie.
  • 2 Acting Chairmen and Secretary appointed to replace Idehen and Godwin: Mr. Ayo Efosa and Ikponmwosa Eguavon.

Sources:

  • Idehen, M. E. (n.d.). Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. Press Conference.

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