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Breaking news: My son qualified to be Edo Commissioner — Oshiomhole

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Former Edo State Governor and current Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has defended his son Cyril’s appointment as the Commissioner for Health in Edo State, emphasizing his qualifications and independent achievements.

Speaking during an interview on *Channels Television’s* *Politics Today*, Oshiomhole addressed criticism that the appointment by Governor Monday Okphebolo, his ally, was politically motivated.

Oshiomhole clarified that while he initially voiced concerns about the potential backlash, Cyril’s extensive educational background, including postgraduate studies at Harvard University and Louisiana State University, made him well-suited for the role.

“He is not having it because he is Oshiomhole; I will say he is having it in spite of being Oshiomhole,” the senator stated, highlighting his son’s qualifications in public health.

The appointment, made shortly after Governor Okphebolo took office in November, has sparked allegations of favoritism. However, Oshiomhole insisted that his son’s education and competence were the key factors.

“I did express my concerns to the governor about perceptions, but Cyril is an adult and qualified for the position. I stopped him from contesting elections when I was governor because I wanted to avoid such perceptions,” Oshiomhole explained.

Cyril’s appointment comes amid growing public discourse about the balance between merit and political influence in state appointments.

Despite the criticism, Oshiomhole maintained that Cyril’s selection is a testament to his capability rather than political connections.

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Violence, Police Collusion As Alleged Ukachukwu’s Thugs Block APC Accreditation In Awka.

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‎The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Anambra State descended into chaos on Saturday morning, as thugs allegedly loyal to aspirant Nicholas Ukachukwu, in concert with police officers, violently disrupted the delegate accreditation process at the Beautiful Gate Hotel, Awka.

‎hotel gate had reportedly been taken over by suspected Ukachukwu’s private security operatives and suspected thugs, who, with apparent support from police personnel on the ground, began preventing accredited delegates without Ukachukwu’s campaign identification from accessing the venue.

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Soludo clinches APGA ticket unopposed for Anambra guber

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Chukwuma Soludo, the governor of Anambra state, has been officially nominated as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the upcoming governorship election.

Soludo, who was returned unopposed, secured over 3,000 votes in the primary held on Saturday at the Ekwueme square, Awka.

Voting took place across the 21 local government areas of the state, where delegates were asked to cast a simple “yes” or “no” vote.

“Total delegates for this election is 3,260; 3,175 were accredited; 3,172 total votes cast, with four invalid votes,” Uche Nwegbo, chairman of the electoral panel, said.

“The governor received 3,168 yes-votes and no no-votes. By the powers conferred on me, I hereby declare Prof. Chukwuma Soludo as the candidate of our party.”

Soludo accepted the nomination and assured party members of continued development in the state.

“I want to say that I am humbled by this historic display of solidarity to be able to raise the flag of our party again, and I want to say that I accept this nomination wholeheartedly,” he said.

“Anambra keeps rising with the progressive leadership that we have had through APGA, and I will continue to appreciate the leadership of the party.

“I appreciate the members of our party and the INEC observers. I do not think that we have ever had this kind of peaceful election where everything was orderly and in one hour everyone was able to cast their votes.

“In 2021, Anambra interviewed all the candidates and employed me, and all through the journey, three years down the line, you have been able to give us support. That is why we have been able to do what we do, which people say is magical. We are doing this without borrowing one Naira, and I know we will continue to do even more, and we continue to ask for your prayers.

“We are only at the introductory stage; Anambra has not seen anything yet. I appreciate the citizens and captains of industries who have been supporting us, and we will keep growing higher and higher.

“I appreciate the support groups, especially all that endorsed us for a second term. They are still coming up with more donations to the campaigns, and I thank those market women who are still eager to donate to our campaign. Many political parties have declared support for us, and never in Anambra State have we ever had a consensus like what we have today.

“When I took oath of office, I promised not to let Anambra down, not to let my supporters down, not to let my family down, and not to let APGA down. We are working 247 to ensure that. Many people have said we do not have any opposition, but I say that we will not only win all 21 local governments but also the 326 wards. Someone said we should even aim for all the polling units in the state. We want to make a statement.”

Soludo said would retain Onyeka Ibezim, the deputy governor, as his running mate for the November 8 election.

“In 2017, I gave a lecture which I titled ‘If it is not broken, why mend it’, and it became popular. Today, I want to say that I am renominating Dr Onyeka Ibezim as my deputy governorship candidate for the election. If it is not broken, why mend it? I want to say that the battle has only begun,” he added.

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BREAKING NEWS: Chief George Muoghalu emerges the flag bearer of the Labour party.

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Chief Muoghalu is expected to slug it out with Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo popularly known as Solution master who had earlier been declared the flagbearer for the All Progressives Grand Alliance for November 8, 2025 Anambra State gubernatorial election.

we await the outcome of the All Progressives Congress’ primary election results.

 

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