The Modular Refinery in Edo State is part of a President Muhammadu Buhari initiative. It is one of the 6 established as part of the President's New Vision for the Niger Delta #NDNewVision.

List of Modular Refineries under Construction, under the Buhari Administration:

1. NDPR Refinery, Rivers (expansion)

2. OPAC Refinery, Kwale, Delta

3. Waltersmith Petroman Oil Refinery, Imo

4. Ikwe-Onna Refinery, Akwa Ibom

5. Azikel Refinery, Bayelsa

6. AIPCC Refinery, Edo.

As a matter of truth, the Edo State government supported the owners and the Federal government with Land under the provisions of the Land Use Act. For this, the owners of the Refinery and the Federal government are indeed grateful. But the Edo State government of Godwin Obaseki and Philip Shaibu shouldn't lie about it. We are on the side of truth all the time hence we acknowledge the part played by the Edo State government in providing land for the project. Printing of giant billboards claiming ownership of the project is outright fraud.

Find below useful information from the Presidency about the ownership of the Edo Refinery.

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Rejected by Auchi, Obaseki’s PDP fuels religious tension in Edo

Divisive agents loyal to the Obaseki-led People’s Democratic Party in Edo State have sought to fabricate a most odious and polarizing narrative, to wit that the recent honorary Itsemakohna title, meaning ‘this is our own’ conferred on Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu by the Otaru of Auchi, Alhaji Aliru Momoh, Ikelebe III, is a slap on Christians and an attempt to introduce RUGA to Edo State.

This irresponsible and criminally childish narrative must be discountenanced as either the ignorant narrative of elements who know nothing about the cultural diversity in Edo State, or the tommyrot of artless mischief-makers. To set the record straight, the following are important to note.

Auchi, which is in the northern part of Edo state, popularly called the Afemai or Afenmai region is a predominantly Muslim area under the traditional leadership of the Otaru of Auchi, Alhaji Aliru Momoh, Ikelebe III. This fact has been respected by the people of Edo for a long time, and the state has been able to live in harmony despite these religious differences due to this mutual respect.

The conferment of the Itsemakohna title on Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, as explained by the candidate himself, was a mark of honor indicative of his level of acceptance in all parts of Edo State. His personal religion and position as a Pastor are not unknown to the Otaru who, indeed, refers and regards him as a Christian and ordained man of God.

The symbolic turbaning is not a religious ceremony, but a cultural one to show clearly that the people of Auchi no longer want Governor Obaseki and have embraced the APC candidate. There are many reasons for the rejection of the embattled Governor, part of which includes his flagrant disrespect for tradition and well-known divisive tendencies, a fact which he and his party have now corroborated with the evil insinuations they introduced to the event, seeking to stoke religious tension in Edo State.

The governor’s disrespect for tradition was apparent when he visited the palace of the Oba of Benin without the customary kolanut he should have carried and met a cold reception. His opponent, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, a more urbane and culturally conscious man, carried the kolanut on his visit and was met by a full regiment of powerful Benin chiefs who greeted him affectionately.

Edo has been able to steer clear of the religious tension that the rejected PDP is trying to engender because other Governors and administrators before the sad emergence of Godwin Obaseki understood the plurality of the State like most Nigerian societies, and pursued peace and unity, not actively stoke tension with poor propaganda on the account of mindless politics.

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu does not discriminate against people because of their religious beliefs. The faith he professes and teaches, as exemplified and instructed by Jesus Christ in the New Testament, kicks against divisive actions and preaches peaceful harmony.

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu’s honorary title by the Otaru, an Islamic traditional ruler, is a powerful attestation to his ability to preside over the affairs of the state and its diverse people with the maturity, sensitivity, and fairness required to achieve social harmony and development.

On the contrary, by seeking to add mischievous interpretations to the event, the PDP and its new leader, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, continue to burnish their reputation as an irresponsible party unfit for leadership at any level, not much as Governor of a diverse state where everyone must be treated with respect, irrespective of leaning and religious beliefs.

Perhaps the PDP, hardened publicans by their own confessions, need to dine at the table of the hospitable pastor. He treats all men with equal respect.

HAPPENING NOW:

The Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has ordered that the Beds and other equipments in Igieduma Health Centre be relocated to Uhi for the Commissioning of Uhi Health Centre.

This move is in keeping with Obaseki's known character of deceit and fraud. Investigations reveal that this evacuation of equipment from existing to new health centers has been the Obaseki tradition since 2016. Not a single new hospital equipment has been bought under his advantage.

The practice is for the equipment to be left in the new health centers until there is a new one to be commissioned and the equipment are again moved.

Tension is presently mounting in Igieduma as the committee of youths have vowed to resist the evacuation.

PDP Crisis: Trouble Looms As PDP Group kicks Against Obaseki’s Fresh Appointment of 1000 Special Assistants

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has approved the appointment of fresh political aides.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Edo State Government is set to issue fresh appointment letters to over 1000 aides.

This latest move is seen as a political strategy to checkmate the rising popularity of the APC candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

The aides are expected to brace up the campaign of Governor Godwin Obaseki and help drive the PDP agenda.

The appointments were back-dated with the intention to cover 3 months of services by the political appointees.

The aides were placed on a monthly remuneration of 140 thousand naira and are expected to get 3 months salaries in arrears.

Already the fresh appointment is causing ripples among the PDP and Obaseki’s supporters.

Majority of the beneficiaries are alleged to be cronies, staff and friends of top party leaders.

A group within the PDP known as the PDP Youth Frontiers are already spoiling for war as they allege majority of the names on the list were not properly vetted and also contains a list of loyalist to the APC governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

They are spoiling for a showdown if Obaseki goes ahead to issue the appointment letters without putting them into the equation.

According to the group, some Obaseki and Philip Shaibu’s loyalist just filled the list with their girlfriends and domestic staff.

They say it is a clear situation of monkey dey work Baboon dey chop.

In a strongly worded letter sent to the PDP leadership in the State, the group called for caution on the part of the party leaders telling them that the sharing of the appointments should not be done on strictly party basis but should be given to the people based on merit.

They vowed to expose further the double standard of the PDP leaders if they go ahead with the list presently approved by Obaseki.

With barely a month to the Edo September election is it proper or morally right for Obaseki to issue fresh appointments to over 1000 aides?

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International Youth Day: Ize-Iyamu celebrates Edo youths, calls for engagement, support

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Edo Governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, says the country must harness the energy, talent, and innovation of her youths to chart a path out of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and lay the groundwork for a prosperous and stable future.

He said this in a statement released to celebrate the International Youth Day, a United Nations-designated day for youths across the globe to discuss socio-economic issues affecting them. This year’s edition is themed ‘Youth Engagement for Global Action’

In the statement, Ize-Iyamu said the youths are capable of big changes and transformation if provided the required support, and he challenged policymakers in the country to intensify engagement efforts with the youths to design policies centred on their true concerns.

He also called for participation and involvement from more youths, while assuring the youths of Edo State of his plans to create opportunities through the provision of working infrastructure and an enabling environment if elected as the Governor of the State on the 19th of September.

The statement read: “Today, the international youth day, I celebrate the resilience and brilliance of the youths of Edo State, and indeed the whole country, who against impossible odds contribute to the progress and development of the state and country.”

“With an economy brought to its knees by a raging pandemic and necessary restrictions imposed to curb its spread, now more than ever, we are reliant on the energy, talent, and innovation of our youths to build a path out of the downturn and lay the groundworks for a prosperous and stable future.”

“We must provide necessary support and most importantly, engage and listen to the youths. The theme for this year’s International Youth Day has been aptly tagged ‘Youth Engagement for Global Action’. It is a call for participation and involvement on the part of the youths, but also a challenge to policymakers to reach out and design policies centered on the true concerns of those who represent the country’s most populous age-group and our hope for a peaceful and prosperous future.”

“I have seen, first hand, the ability of our youths to make big change and transformations happen if provided with required support and empowerment through the numerous schemes and programs I have sponsored via the POI Mentoring Forum, which helps young persons to develop strong leadership, political and business skills.”

“Our youths need greater opportunities, working infrastructure, and a secure environment to pursue their dreams, and get deserved recognition and reward at home and globally. If elected as Governor of Edo State, I have outlined plans on how to do this in the #POISIMPLEAGENDA. I will listen and I will act.”

Pastor Ize-Iyamu (@PastorIzeIyamu) tweeted at 9:07 pm on Tue, Aug 11, 2020:

The people of Owan West, and indeed the whole of Edo Central, came out in unbelievable numbers to demonstrate their love and support for the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the #POIGANI ticket.

Previously, I’ve heard some people say “APC will win Edo South and Edo North, but Edo Central, I am not sure.”

However, I am confident that with the number we pulled, organically, in Igueben, Ubiaja, Irrua, and Ekpoma, despite our best attempts to restrict attendance in compliance with safety regulations, all doubts and questions on our ability to win Edo Central have been erased and sufficiently answered.

Our people have seen through the lies of the “Esan Agenda” being promoted by those on the other side.

If the Governor is serious and truthful about it, what hasn’t he come out to make the promise himself, instead of hiding behind proxies who cannot be held accountable?

How can a Governor who claims to love Esan people cut the allocated funds to Ambrose Alli University, causing the prestigious institution to obtain bank loans just to meet its financial obligations?

How can a Governor who claims to love Esan people consistently overlook them in appointive positions and deny them effective representation in government?

He was presented a chance to demonstrate his so-called love and amend for previous slight when his Chief of Staff resigned in protest of his poor administration, but again, despite overtures, he overlooked the Esan people. The same was the case when he named his campaign DG.

It is clear to all that the incumbent Governor, aware of his failure and inability to win a free & fair election, is trying to divide us and sow the seeds of fear. But we are wiser and this ignoble style of politics sadly embraced by the Governor has been rejected by our people.

I am grateful to everyone who showed up and restated this fact. My heart is full. I have nothing else to say other than: THANK YOU! We will never betray your trust.


 #EdoMustMoveForward 
#POISIMPLEAGENDA 
#EdoForAPC
#POIsimpleagenda

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POLITICS Edo Assembly: Why Buhari, AGF, IG are with us, Okiye, Asoro remain Impeached – Lawmaker

Published on August 7, 2020By Timothy Omobude



Hon. Washington Osa Osifo, member representing Uhunmwonde constituency in Edo State House of Assembly has said the action of the honourable members in suspending the former Speaker and Deputy on Thursday was as a result of the approval of their petition to President Muhammadu Buhari who directed the Attorney General of the Federation that there should be a proper House of Assembly in the state.

He said the Attorney General as the chief custodian of the laws in Nigeria further directed the Inspector General of the Police on why the directive of the president should be implemented.


Recall that the fourteen members had reported Gov. Obaseki to President Buhari through a petition sometime last year when they claimed proper procedure was not followed before the inauguration.

Buhari while replying the members-elect then said that when his cabinet is formed, he would direct whoever emerged as the Attorney General to look into the matter with regard to advising on the position of the law. And whatever becomes of it, the Attorney General would also direct the Inspector General of Police to ensure that the normal thing is done.


He said the AGF as the chief law officer in Nigeria only looked at what the law says concerning their petition side by side and came out with extant law that the fourteen lawmakers’ position was backed by the law and supported by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and based on that, the IG was advised to do the needful.

According to Washington, ‘Under section 91 of our constitution, a house shall consist of not less than 24 members and not more than 40 members, meaning it is mandatory not optional. How can you have a House of Assembly with very few members and you call that a House or a legislative gathering.


”For the governor, it’s a pity and it’s time for Edo to celebrate. We, the 24 of us have now been inaugurated.”

Washington stressed that it is high time the former Speaker and Deputy accept the present reality for purposeful and resourceful legislative business.

”On September governorship poll, it’s going to be peaceful and my advice to the youths is that they should not yield to negative vices,” he said

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Edo assembly deputy speaker, 4 others endorse APC candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.


Details shortly.

You are not ready for this election- Shaibu tells Obaseki 


Governor, Deputy on war path over Obaseki's delay to fund campaigns


Ahead the September 19 Governorship election in Edo State deputy governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu engaged in a war of words with his boss, Godwin Obaseki at a leadership meeting Thursday following what they described as failure by the governor to release funds for the election.


Apart from the governor and his deputy who were at the meeting, others includes the secretary to the state government,  Osarodion Ogie, Charles Idahosa and Domingo Obende.


It was gathered that trouble started when the governor commenced the meeting by saying all hands must be on deck for them to be able to defeat the APC.


But Shaibu raised his hands to speak, the governor later regretted why he allowed him to speak. The deputy governor was said to have told the governor that he (Obaseki) is not serious in winning the coming election. 


He reminded the governor that different committees were set up in the past two weeks but the governor had refused to fund them. Lamenting that the APC has been busy in serious campaigns while nothing has happened regarding the PDP campaign. 


Tension heightened when he accused the governor of luring him to fight his god father Oshiomhole and now showing no commitment or seriousness in funding the forthcoming election.


"We have been sitting here doing nothing while Oshiomhole is all over the town, we are losing members every day and all we do is setting up committees every day without funding. I will not take this nonsense and you pushed me into fighting a man that made me what I am today yet all we seeing everyday is committees with no funding.


"Mr governor I see you dont understand what this election is all about. You are not serious about it. Do you think is the little boys carrying laptops here that will do it. If you don't want to fund the election then I have no business being here. I will back out" Shaibu declared. 


Attempts by Ogie to stop Shaibu further infuriated the deputy governor who told Ogie to shut his mouth and sit down. However, Charles Idahosa stood up and backed Shaibu, expressing his fear that Oshiomhole will send all of them to jail if they lose the election.


He further urged the governor to release money for the guber campaign. Obaseki who a source said looked visibly confused at that moment, requested for the budget of each of the committees,  six of them in number.


His request furthered infuriated Shaibu who thundered that he was still asking for the budget when APC had been campaigning day and night. He warned the governor that if nothing serious is happening he will walk back to his APC which he said he left in pains.


The deputy governor walked out of the meeting after describing his boss as unserious.

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*The Simple Agenda: The Manifesto of Hope*

FIRE SERVICE

We are seriously concerned about the Edo Fire Service responses to critical fire incidences, particularly within our major cities.

The Uwelu Spare Parts market, Oliha market, Santana market, Osa market, and the Urhokpota fire disasters all within 8 months have exposed the terrible state of our fire service and the government’s disdain for the common man hinged on her failure to respond and prepare for future incidences.

Therefore, we will:

• Modernize, scale up and enhance the capacity of Edo State Fire Service to respond effectively to critical fire incidents within 30 minutes in our cities.

• Every major market in the state will be reformed to accommodate a fire service unit. These units will serve as a branch of the state fire service.

• We will set up dedicated water reservoirs in some areas of the state for the refill of water tanks of fire service trucks.

• These policies would help to create over 3,000 additional new jobs and safeguard 5,000 existing jobs in the sector.

#TheSimpleAgenda
#EdoMustMoveForward
#PastorOsagieIzeIyamu
#Edo2020
#ManifestoOfHope

*The Simple Agenda: The Manifesto of Hope*

FIRE SERVICE

We are seriously concerned about the Edo Fire Service responses to critical fire incidences, particularly within our major cities.

The Uwelu Spare Parts market, Oliha market, Santana market, Osa market, and the Urhokpota fire disasters all within 8 months have exposed the terrible state of our fire service and the government’s disdain for the common man hinged on her failure to respond and prepare for future incidences.

Therefore, we will:

• Modernize, scale up and enhance the capacity of Edo State Fire Service to respond effectively to critical fire incidents within 30 minutes in our cities.

• Every major market in the state will be reformed to accommodate a fire service unit. These units will serve as a branch of the state fire service.

• We will set up dedicated water reservoirs in some areas of the state for the refill of water tanks of fire service trucks.

• These policies would help to create over 3,000 additional new jobs and safeguard 5,000 existing jobs in the sector.

#TheSimpleAgenda
#EdoMustMoveForward
#PastorOsagieIzeIyamu
#ManifestoOfHope